cmatthes Posted March 3, 2017 Posted March 3, 2017 53 minutes ago, BlueJer said: I don't have the cash right now, but also wondered where I could find original tuners? May snag some Gravelin pups I've read so much about, but always wanted to try some lollars... Any and all input welcomed. Will send pix once it gets here... Oddly enough, I have a set of Hamer branded Schallers that I took off of MY '81 Special project that I mentioned above! Let me know if you're interested...
BlueJer Posted March 3, 2017 Posted March 3, 2017 1 minute ago, cmatthes said: Oddly enough, I have a set of Hamer branded Schallers that I took off of MY '81 Special project that I mentioned above! Let me know if you're interested... I am! Thank you!
Never2Late Posted March 6, 2017 Posted March 6, 2017 The 'next' step is to have a run of logos made....hmmm....
cmatthes Posted March 6, 2017 Posted March 6, 2017 On 3/3/2017 at 2:14 PM, BlueJer said: I am! Thank you! I just got them out over the weekend. I'll take a pic and send it to ya. I may also be able to assist on the logo front - I'll check into that too...
BlueJer Posted March 6, 2017 Posted March 6, 2017 1 hour ago, cmatthes said: I just got them out over the weekend. I'll take a pic and send it to ya. I may also be able to assist on the logo front - I'll check into that too... You rock!! Thank you!! Any suggestions on someone to actually do the finish work? I can assemble and set up, just would love to get some color on it, and put the black and Hamer logo back on headstock...
cmatthes Posted March 6, 2017 Posted March 6, 2017 Check with Stike at ROWYCO Kustoms - he's THE MAN, and really knows Hamers. www.rowycokustoms.com
kizanski Posted March 6, 2017 Posted March 6, 2017 11 minutes ago, cmatthes said: Check with Stike at ROWYCO Kustoms - he's THE MAN, and really knows Hamers. www.rowycokustoms.com He even does airbrushing! *ducking*
BlueJer Posted March 17, 2017 Posted March 17, 2017 Sorry I never followed up with pictures...was sick and busy, and a little lazy!! This is what all came with the Studio. I'm likely going to have Stike color it up for me...so all I need is a couple pups and a refinish, and this thing should be rather sweet! https://www.dropbox.com/sh/2ylyln4yefiatdl/AAA3K5aWXN6k2nFglOjG8oTTa?dl=0
hamerhead Posted March 17, 2017 Posted March 17, 2017 If you could bring the grain out a little bit, that top is pretty nice. I wouldn't be able to cover it up. Fun project and a great score!
kizanski Posted March 17, 2017 Posted March 17, 2017 20 minutes ago, BlueJer said: This is what all came with the Studio. It's a Special! How dare you!
BlueJer Posted March 17, 2017 Posted March 17, 2017 4 hours ago, kizanski said: It's a Special! How dare you! Son of a!! Sorry about that!! Late night...ya, that's it
BlueJer Posted March 17, 2017 Posted March 17, 2017 4 hours ago, hamerhead said: If you could bring the grain out a little bit, that top is pretty nice. I wouldn't be able to cover it up. Fun project and a great score! I agree completely...hoping to have Stike to do a trans blue or blueburst sort of deal with it. Bet she will be smokin hot... Thought about doing the headstock the same...but putting the Hamer logo on it. Will likely have him do it like it was from the factory though...haven't decided yet!
marc61 Posted March 18, 2017 Posted March 18, 2017 It came with that cool dog and cat too? That's awesome!!! Seriously, that wood and bits is some deal you got. Enjoy it
BlueJer Posted April 14, 2017 Posted April 14, 2017 Welp, I just dropped it off at FedEx and she's headed to Stike to refinish for me!!! This thing is gonna be a fun project! I have a duncan trembucker at home, and am hoping to find another pup to put in until I can swing the ones I want. Anyone have any strap buttons from an old Hamer? This one came with aftermarket ones...
Hamer95USA Posted April 14, 2017 Posted April 14, 2017 Cool buy on a stripped down guitar. I'd love to see some pictures of the restoration after it's been refinished and put back together. I'm sure Stike will make it look good. Guitar George
BlueJer Posted April 20, 2017 Posted April 20, 2017 Looks like we're going with a cherry-burst instead of the blue Per Stike, it's all sanded and ready for finishing! I noticed when shipping that the frets are much lower than I thought, so a fret-job is coming. I have a local friend that does a nice job, so will have him hook me up when I get it back...depending. If it's playable for now, I may wait in favor of getting new pups...
cmatthes Posted April 20, 2017 Posted April 20, 2017 Stike's GREAT. You'll be happy. He's working on something cool for me right now that should be making an appearance sometime soon!
BlueJer Posted April 20, 2017 Posted April 20, 2017 I'm excited for sure. He didn't think the blue would come out as nice, and I didn't really think of how blue would look over the dark mahogany. Then I saw the 1980 special on reverb in cherry-burst with trans red on back and neck...figured that would be awesome to emulate! This is my first time doing a project like this...
gorch Posted April 20, 2017 Posted April 20, 2017 On 3.3.2017 at 8:06 PM, BlueJer said: 'm thinking a trans blue finish would be hot on this thing... Great idea! Blue guitars sound the best. I have always seen perfect results from Stike here on the boards.
cmatthes Posted April 20, 2017 Posted April 20, 2017 A nice Monaco Yellow/Grafitti Yellow would also be pretty snazzy...
BlueJer Posted June 5, 2017 Posted June 5, 2017 Just got a sneak peak today...wow is this gonna be purrdy...
BlueJer Posted June 6, 2017 Posted June 6, 2017 Here's a sneak peak Next up will be a set of Gravelin pups... https://www.dropbox.com/s/2zrs05um8yhy2nu/After Refin 01.jpg?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/uhyy4d3tdgu1l9i/After Refin 02.jpg?dl=0
BlueJer Posted June 22, 2017 Posted June 22, 2017 Gentlemen, I'm going to need a bunch of screws to complete this project, but I am not quite sure on what to buy (size/length). Can anyone shed some light for me on the following: -Screw size/length for the saddles on the SB bridge (the ones w/ the springs around em) -Screw size/length for Sperzel tuners -Screw size/length for truss rod cover -Screw size/length for cavity cover plate on back Also would love a wire schematic. Once I get a final price from Stike, I am launching Gravelin on some pups...then all I need are mounting rings and assembly! Thanks in advance! My first real project guitar now that I have the means to do it properly.
BlueJer Posted June 22, 2017 Posted June 22, 2017 Also need some Hamer strap buttons if anyone has a set they want to offload!
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