Russ Posted April 23, 2014 Posted April 23, 2014 WOW! I haven't been here in a while (surely nobody here will recognize me unless I bought a Hamer off of you), but I just heard, and HAD to verify. I wish absolutely nothing but the brightest of futures for every one of you finding yourselves without employment. You have crafted some incredible instruments over the years, 10 of which I'm the proud owner of. Best of luck to you all.
cmatthes Posted April 23, 2014 Posted April 23, 2014 They even have a few unfinished Hamers that were taken off the production line when they pulled the plug a few years ago.This makes me very sad.....do I need to send ninjas up to Connecticut? I bet there are 600 to 800 guitars in that warehouse that will never sell unless they are blown out for next to nothing.It'd be nice to even get a look at the list when they go off to auction (as I'm sure they will).I could certainly use some of that stuff, as I'm starting out...Those 600-800 are not Hamers - probably mostly Fender Acoustics (??). There was really nothing left Hamerwise when I was up there last fall apart from the few orders in progress that you've seen here and a celeb axe or two.
BTMN Posted April 24, 2014 Posted April 24, 2014 I posted this over on the Duncan board. I hope you do not mind guys. I wanted to share that Hamer will be missed most by myself but I see others will miss the other brands too.Here is a link to the thread I started.http://www.seymourduncan.com/forum/showthread.php?275014-FMIC-Shuts-Down-New-Hartford-Facility
Hbom Posted April 26, 2014 Posted April 26, 2014 I believe the time has come that we as guitar players/owners/hoarders need to stop using the word Fender when referring to the corporation of FMIC. Sadly there seems to be no place for music at FenderMusicalIntrumentsCorporation. My nickel.
Stike Posted April 27, 2014 Posted April 27, 2014 I recall seeing a small Hamer museum at the last open house (the flying v bass, etc), Was that all stuff Jol owned or is it all going to disappear?
mirrorimij Posted April 27, 2014 Author Posted April 27, 2014 Jol owned the bass. Some of the models displayed were stock instruments, salesman samples, etc. I lent them my own Korina Standard to put on display at HFC 1. There really hasn't been any stuff like that hanging around for a long time.
Northfield Posted April 28, 2014 Posted April 28, 2014 Jol owned the bass. Some of the models displayed were stock instruments, salesman samples, etc. I lent them my own Korina Standard to put on display at HFC 1. There really hasn't been any stuff like that hanging around for a long time.That Korina Standard is awesome. What is going on BIG B?
specialk Posted April 28, 2014 Posted April 28, 2014 Jol owned the bass. Some of the models displayed were stock instruments, salesman samples, etc. I lent them my own Korina Standard to put on display at HFC 1. There really hasn't been any stuff like that hanging around for a long time.That Korina Standard is awesome. What is going on BIG B?Pics?
mirrorimij Posted April 28, 2014 Author Posted April 28, 2014 Jol owned the bass. Some of the models displayed were stock instruments, salesman samples, etc. I lent them my own Korina Standard to put on display at HFC 1. There really hasn't been any stuff like that hanging around for a long time.That Korina Standard is awesome. What is going on BIG B?I've been keeping busy with my daughter, sending out resumes, etc. I need to call you. How about tomorrow afternoon? I have some stuff going on in the morning.
Northfield Posted April 28, 2014 Posted April 28, 2014 Jol owned the bass. Some of the models displayed were stock instruments, salesman samples, etc. I lent them my own Korina Standard to put on display at HFC 1. There really hasn't been any stuff like that hanging around for a long time.That Korina Standard is awesome. What is going on BIG B?I've been keeping busy with my daughter, sending out resumes, etc. I need to call you. How about tomorrow afternoon? I have some stuff going on in the morning.Perfect!
BTMN Posted April 28, 2014 Posted April 28, 2014 You gents contacting Dean here in Tampa Bay? If so pm me a little contact info and I will pass it on too.
mirrorimij Posted April 28, 2014 Author Posted April 28, 2014 BTMN, Thanks for the offer. I will be staying in Connecticut. Bob
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