mid-late 90's neck profile

[Hyunjong Shin]

Hi,

a Hamer lover from Seoul, Korea.

I used to have '96 Artist and yeah, the neck was just wonderful. Not too big, not too thin but just fit to me.

And, my question is that I am planning to buy a '97 Studio in "For Sale Forum" and curious about the what is the neck profile of '97 Studio like. Is it identical(or even similar) with '96 artist neck?

Regards,

Hyunjong

[sixesandsevens]

Ask the seller if it's a vintage or modern carve neck.

The modern isn't tiny, but is closer to a Gibson 60's profile. The vintage carve is noticeably thicker and has been the neck on most of the Vanguard and Artist Mahogany models I've seen.

Sadly I've never played a 90's Artist, so I can't give you much more to go on than that.

Let us know what it's like once you buy it.

[gwayne]

Obviously, there are no absolutes - especially with hand-carved guitar necks. But...I've owned a multitude of 94-97 Hamers and they all had very similar neck carves. They are, without a doubt, my favorite era of Hamer guitars. When I had my custom Newport Pro built I asked for that era carve and they nailed it. Take it for what it's worth, but unless the Studio you're looking at was a custom order, its neck should be very similar to the '96 Artist. Keep us posted.

[specialk]

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What he said.

[Hyunjong Shin]

thank you all, I will let you know how the neck is as soon as i got it.

thank you again..