Re-Top, Re-Finish or Sell; '81 Hamer Special - Kahler'ed, sad!

[diablo175]

If it has a Kahler, you might as well put that thing in the fireplace and look for what you really want. 🤣

[hikarateboy]

My understanding is the original shop that made them and was next store to Arlington Heights factory recently (within last few years) said they still have the drawings and could make them but I think the investment to do a run far exceeds one or two pieces but you never know.  For someone really interested it might be worth a call. 

[bruce919]

I have drawings for the bridge, if any one wants the pdf or cad files. Took one from an early 80's special & just reversed engineered it. We need some one that know plating better to give that call out. I know you will need a copper layer over the brass before you nickel plate.

[scottcald]

Sounds like if everyone bought one or two (or eight) it might be financially feasible. 

[cmatthes]

Hmmmm...why does this all sound SO familiar?

 

 

[stonge]

It's easy...  It's just a pound of brass milled out and plated.

Go for it. Make a few. It's a cakewalk. Such a simple part. Nuttin' to it... hahaha...

 

 

[hamerhead]

You're a funny guy, Ed.

[Hbom]

Here ya go!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hamer-USA-Sustain-Block-Bridge-Chrome/202451933614?hash=item2f231359ae:g:w0AAAOSwDZ9brjXo

[Steve Haynie]

The auction listing has a Make Offer option.  One can always see what kind of deal can be worked out. 

One should also shed a tear for the Vector getting molested after 36 years. 

[bubs_42]

9 hours ago, Steve Haynie said:

 

One should also shed a tear for the Vector getting molested after 36 years. 

100% Agree, that sucks. 

 

To the OP, I vote to retop the guitar. Its never going to be an unmolested guitar, so if you don't want to put the money in it and it sound good throw it back together and play it.