Blitz or Standard?

[planetgaffnet]

There's a guy fairly near to me selling a Blitz and a Standard...£600/$900 each. They're both 80s models. I've been giving some thought to one of these, but would appreciate some help...

The Blitz is blue. Hardtail. 3 a side tuners. Finish is pretty ratty. The Standard is white going on creamy. Large headstock logo, factory fitted Kahler (or similar) locking tremolo.

I'm drawn to the Standard, but would prefer a hardtail; I know I can block down the bridge to render it fixed for the price of a beer, but I guess long term I'd like to rid the guitar of the locking system.

Opinions?

Thanks

Paul

[gorch]

Generally, I would go for the Standard. What's the serial number of the Standard? That could make a difference.

[motorpriest]

I believe that one is also a Blitz, only with different headstock. There is no way you're going to find a Standard at that price

[planetgaffnet]

The serial on the 'Standard' is 18543. The seller is describing it as a Blitz Explorer. Hockey stick headstock, solid finish.

I'm away from home at the moment...currently typing this on a phone in my car. what's the difference between a Blitz and a Standard. Someone enlighten me.

P

[motorpriest]

http://www.buddlejagarden.co.uk/hamer/stand3.htm

[BTMN]

Corrected by the Serial master.

I am betting these are the two Blitz guitars on Evilbay from England. The Blue one is Cool and were it here in the states I would want it. I have looked for a Sustain Block Blitz forever.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/1moreguitar/m.html?item=361242785985&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562

[motorpriest]

Yep, that´s the one. Also listed on Gumtree:

http://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/hamer-usa-blitz-explorer-1983/1106014203

http://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/hamer-usa-blitz-explorer-1987-with-floyd-rose-tremolo/1105640459

[serial]

The white one is probably an '87 with the first '7' missing from the serial number.

[G Man]

Grab the 3+3 one, assuming sustain block bridge.

[planetgaffnet]

The blue one has a serial# of 3 7685.

Paul

[planetgaffnet]

I've always kind of liked the 3 a side headstock.

[Sugartune]

My choice would be the blue with 3+3 and sustain block.

Good luck!

[veatch]

11 replies and no one has said this yet?

Buy them both!

FWIW - easy way to tell a Blitz from a Standard at first glance is the toggle placement. Sustain block would be cool, but so are hockey-stick Blitzes.

Yup, buy both.

[planetgaffnet]

Might do a cheeky punt on the blue one when I'm home. Weeeee.