Thank you for validating me! I have questions...

[Silvertone Jockey]

Again thanks for validating me, I really appreciate it!

I am the proud owner of a new (to me) Hamer Standard that from my research (this site provided the best info) indicates that it was made in Korea. I have been waiting to get validated before I remove any covers and photograph the guitar, along with a string change, and setup which I will do myself, as I prefer 11's compared to the 9's that currently reside on the instrument.

In the meantime I have been enjoying just playing it. I traded 3 guitars for this one that I had a total of $325 invested in, doing the deal with a local pawn shop. I feel (especially after playing it since then) that I got a great deal. He can sell the axe's I traded for more than his asking price for the Standard ($439) and I got a serious guitar that I am very happy to own. A win for both of us.

Anyway pics and questions looming on the horizon shortly and again, thank you for allowing me to join the HFC!

[KofSeattle]

Welcome to the HFC! If you like the MIK Standard, whatever you do , don't pick up a USA There is hope for you now, do that and well,.... good luck with the Hamer addiction! They are great guitars. Cheers!!

[cmatthes]

That sounds like a good deal!

[Toadroller]

Welcome!

A Korean Standard is a great way to enter the world of Hamer.

But it can lead to this:

[Hbom]

Welcome aboard and congratulations on a great score.

MIK Standards are great guitars.

Please make awesome music with it and post lots of pics. (we lust for pics here)

[BTMN]

Sunburst, Black, or Natural?

Welcome. Hide your wallet after you get the USA version.

[specialk]

Welcome and congrats! My first Hamer was a Korean Echotone. A lotta bang for the buck.

[mrjamiam]

Welcome! My downfall was the Slammer Series of Korean-produced Hamers. What they're telling you is true.

[Silvertone Jockey]

. I have hung out on forums for over 10 years and this is the warmest welcome yet recieved. Thanks for the great hospiltality, I really appreciate it.

I intend to start a new thread so the title reflects the content for my questions and the pictures etc.. There is scant information on the web concerning the Korean made Standard's with the majority of it posted here.

I want to help out the next guys who go down this road with what hopefully adds some more comprehensive information

[geowolves]

Welcome to the HFC and nice entry into the fray. Korean Hamer Slammer Series Centaura, that was my gateway drug per say! Like they say about potato chips, you can't eat just one so beware.