hamertek98 102 Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 6 hours ago, diablo175 said: And you'd still be wrong. 😆 Not like you’re putting a dog in an outfit... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Biz Prof 4,913 Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 12 hours ago, RobB said: How do you figure when the carcasses of said Hamers are the only parts that are original to the guitars? Aw, c'mon Rob. Most of those Calis have the original bones (neck and body). Pickup and bridge/vibrato upgrades and/or new paint or frets don't un-Hamer them. Now, as for the one(s) that got replacement neck(s) not made by Hamer (I guess to replace a neck with a non-reverse headstock), your argument gains merit at that point. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
diablo175 8,141 Posted May 8, 2020 Author Share Posted May 8, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Biz Prof said: Aw, c'mon Rob. Most of those Calis have the original bones (neck and body). Pickup and bridge/vibrato upgrades and/or new paint or frets don't un-Hamer them. Now, as for the one(s) that got replacement neck(s) not made by Hamer (I guess to replace a neck with a non-reverse headstock), your argument gains merit at that point. My adding replacement necks ventured beyond a mere superficial desire for aesthetic changes. Not to diminish the quality and function of Hamer necks but the HEL-made neck on the pink crackle Cali was, for my purposes, superior to anything Hamer made, by virtue of having specs unavailable on Hamers. Compound radius, stainless true 'jumbo' frets, slightly different (between a C and D) carve and a greatly preferred satin finish. Certainly, the aesthetics of the tumbling boomers and the unique material they were made with also add merit to having it made. Ironically, all my Hamers with replacement necks have been sold off. The folks that acquired them have been thrilled with these guitars, as I was. I have zero regrets in creating those and little to no regret in selling them off to make room for or pay for others incoming. The 3 Hamers I've acquired in the last 5 months are all going to keep the vast majority of their parts. Sure, trems will be/have been replaced and in the case of the above maple boarded neck, work HAD to be done to correct substantial issues with board level, warping and worn frets. In the process, why not get it tweaked to align more with my preferences? Win-win. Edited May 8, 2020 by diablo175 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
diablo175 8,141 Posted May 8, 2020 Author Share Posted May 8, 2020 Stainless Jescar jumbos. 😍 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scottcald 3,139 Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 Good times! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
diablo175 8,141 Posted May 8, 2020 Author Share Posted May 8, 2020 44 minutes ago, scottcald said: Good times! I'm counting on it!!! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
diablo175 8,141 Posted May 19, 2020 Author Share Posted May 19, 2020 Stike done his thang. Total revamp of Burrito 1! 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HAMERMAN 752 Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 Oh my that is beautiful! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
diablo175 8,141 Posted May 21, 2020 Author Share Posted May 21, 2020 4 hours ago, HAMERMAN said: Oh my that is beautiful! I'm inclined to agree. Love the subtle quilted figuring showing through. I am thrilled Stike was able to bring to life the concept I had in mind. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
diablo175 8,141 Posted August 28, 2020 Author Share Posted August 28, 2020 So, this photo showed up in my text messages today! I am totally digging the look of SFG with the maple neck and black hardware. 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
diablo175 8,141 Posted August 28, 2020 Author Share Posted August 28, 2020 A before and after. While the figuring does pop a bit more in version 1, I much prefer the color and subtlety of version 2! Note the FU Tone Floyd which was an expensive and ineffective attempt to emulate a proper OFR. Burrito 1.2 has the real deal! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutchman 2,329 Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 25 minutes ago, diablo175 said: So, this photo showed up in my text messages today! I am totally digging the look of SFG with the maple neck and black hardware. I was hoping that fretboard was maple!! Stunning looking guitar!!! I’ll offer $350.00... 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
diablo175 8,141 Posted August 28, 2020 Author Share Posted August 28, 2020 20 minutes ago, Dutchman said: I was hoping that fretboard was maple!! Stunning looking guitar!!! I’ll offer $350.00... That'll maybe get you the hardware and p'ups. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travis 4,186 Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 1 hour ago, diablo175 said: So, this photo showed up in my text messages today! I am totally digging the look of SFG with the maple neck and black hardware. But..... the pickup angle doesn’t match the fretboard angle.... 😜😜😜 that really does look killer. And I bet it plays even better. Can’t wait for the full tone report. 1 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
diablo175 8,141 Posted November 6, 2020 Author Share Posted November 6, 2020 So, progress is being made on the Spitfire2- head stock has it's maple laminate and is routed for the truss. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scottcald 3,139 Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 41 minutes ago, diablo175 said: So, progress is being made on the Spitfire2- Electric Boogaloo? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
diablo175 8,141 Posted November 6, 2020 Author Share Posted November 6, 2020 16 minutes ago, scottcald said: Electric Boogaloo? Missing the reference here. 🤔 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
velorush 5,757 Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 (edited) 51 minutes ago, diablo175 said: Missing the reference here. 🤔 Edited November 6, 2020 by velorush 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
diablo175 8,141 Posted November 6, 2020 Author Share Posted November 6, 2020 36 minutes ago, velorush said: Yeah, still not getting the connection between what was likely an awful dance film and what will likely be an awesome guitar. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travis 4,186 Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, diablo175 said: Yeah, still not getting the connection between what was likely an awful dance film and what will likely be an awesome guitar. I’ll give you a hint. it’s the “2”.... 😜 oh yeah... and specs.... Edited November 6, 2020 by Travis 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scottcald 3,139 Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 Also perhaps we think be the color of that guy's jacket in the poster. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
diablo175 8,141 Posted November 6, 2020 Author Share Posted November 6, 2020 6 hours ago, scottcald said: Also perhaps we think be the color of that guy's jacket in the poster. I'm happy to report you'd all be way wrong. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
diablo175 8,141 Posted November 11, 2020 Author Share Posted November 11, 2020 The building continues! First: Specter LED inlays! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
diablo175 8,141 Posted November 11, 2020 Author Share Posted November 11, 2020 Then, Spitfire 2 is taking shape nicely!! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
slingblader 477 Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 Awesome, that looks great! Are the LEDs tough to install? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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