Identify this Hamer Slammer Series

[jeffro]

Hi guys,

Completely new to this forum so hello to you all!

I've come on here as I'm yet to find an answer to my current Hamer related quest...

Luckily, I have inherited a lovely Hamer Slammer Series strat, all that I know is is that it is Korean made (have a look at the back of the headstock photo). I'm just after a possible model or any other info people might have on what year/model it is etc. I was thinking Daytona having read a few bits online but I'm skeptical.

Please see the attached images below for a closer look.

I hope that it's an easy enough question, and any info people have is appreciated.

Thanks for taking the time to read/help me!

[Toadroller]

Yep, Korean Slammer Series, the first imports Hamer had made. Well constructed and good value.

I don't know if they ever formally called it a Daytona, but that's pretty much what it is, a Strat clone. I picked up the same one, except mine has a roller-nut, for my son a year or so back for about $150 off of eBay.

[cmatthes]

That version was indeed the "Daytona" (MIK version).

[jeffro]

Awesome, thanks for the swift responses gentlemen. I'm debating whether to keep it or not, I've noticed that one of the springs and screws has left it's saddle but that'll be a cheap fix. Other than that it's in pretty good condition. I don't have a strat just a LP and a dreadnaught acoustic in my collection so I may well hold onto it for that reason.

Would you say $150 would be a fairly average price for it on eBay, or is that on the cheap side?

[carfish7]

Welcome!

$150 would seem about average to me. Sometimes they go for less but seldom do they sell for much more than that AFAIK. Good guitars on the cheap.

[Toadroller]

Yep, $150 is what they are. That's what I paid for my son's, that's about what I could sell it for. On occasion, you find bargains for $99.

Keep it and then release it in a few years when you're ready for the next step or find a bargain.

I started with many import guitars as I learned to play and as I explored what various traditional electric configurations were- the strat, the Les Paul, teles, shredders, etc. Good value-guitar imports like these are good quality guitars. When you have enough experience, you can go into a guitar shop and start to compare to modern-day imports and tell differences and similarities in quality. In the meantime, you have a plenty-decent guitar to enjoy.

[JohnnyB]

That looks like a very nice 2-piece alder body. Look at the fit and finish of that thing; it's really nicely turned out. Unless you want to spend a lot more for a slightly better Strat, re-attach that spring and screw and have some fun. Think about getting some used USA quality pickups to realize its full potential (though where resale value goes, it's not a great investment).