Boomerang~Junkie Posted December 9, 2018 Posted December 9, 2018 The 1983 Blitz: I bought this project, 6x6 Hamer Blitz (I really meant 3X3) from Thorn with a different case. I intended to do some sort of RN/CT checkerboard paint job on it. Clearly, that did not happen. Still a perfect candidate for that sort of thing. It has: The Blitz has now got BOTH factory Hamer pickups and the back cover (thank you Michael) . The correct, factory pickup rings and screws. Correct 3x3 tuners. Factory Floyd Rose with bar. A straight and nice neck, frets are above average with a bunch of life left in them. It needs: NOTHING NOW - to make it rock. The body was rattle-canned black, but they stopped at the neck – so the neck still has the factory finish. Michael might be able to provide more about this Blitz. The Case: The red interior Hamer case came from another guitar, but is period correct for an early Blitz as well as early four digit Standards. It’s got some honest road wear on the outside where the Tolex is gone, but is still very solid with all the latches working correctly. The interior of the case is actually very good to excellent. This would be a great case for an older four digit that need a correct case or a road case. No, I won’t split these two up. If you only want the case - you get to buy them both and sell or fix the Blitz or whatever. I’ll post photos Monday evening (02-18). $750 shipped to your door. CONUS only – no trades. Payment - Cashiers or personal check.
Rockola Posted December 9, 2018 Posted December 9, 2018 I have bridge p/u from Blitz, '84 era to accompany, if anyone is interested. I sure I outbid Hamstd on the deal but never installed or found a home. I can get the multimeter and give reading, if needed. Go Chiefs S
Toadroller Posted December 9, 2018 Posted December 9, 2018 Is that a 3x3 headstock or a 6 in line? I'm a little confused.
Boomerang~Junkie Posted December 9, 2018 Author Posted December 9, 2018 On 12/9/2018 at 10:36 AM, cmatthes said: It's an '83, so 3x3. Yes ^ ^ THIS ^ ^ . Chris thank you for clarifying for me. Sorry, no 12 string Blitz here - I had a "tired as hell", HUA moment last night!
pablo Posted December 9, 2018 Posted December 9, 2018 probably you will tell me im crazy, but i like the paint how it is
Boomerang~Junkie Posted December 9, 2018 Author Posted December 9, 2018 The Hamer Blitz, Standard and Scepter are all close cousins that will cover any shredding and/or rocking needs. The paint and color are just the eye candy over that glorious slab of Hog that makes the amps cry for mercy.
pablo Posted December 10, 2018 Posted December 10, 2018 the electronics is ok? or need change something? what u think?
Boomerang~Junkie Posted December 10, 2018 Author Posted December 10, 2018 The pots and wiring are all still in-tact and will be working fine once pups are wired and installed. I spoke with Mike (Thorn) - the previous curator of this shredding beast - and he told me that the loose PU I have that is in it is one of the two original Hamer PU's. He also told me he found the second original Hamer PU for it and the back-plate for it. Mike has graciously shipped these two items to me for install.
Boomerang~Junkie Posted February 14, 2019 Author Posted February 14, 2019 Watch for this Blitz to be relisted next week at a new price as it has been completely put back together with both original factory Hamer PU's. It now needs NOTHING now except a new home! All the other parts - except knobs - are also factory original to this Hamer. Hint: It might also look a bit different . . . . .
Boomerang~Junkie Posted February 16, 2019 Author Posted February 16, 2019 Travis - it comes back home Monday night from its "makeover" I'll double check then. Most all of these 80's Hamer's were on the medium to smaller side for shredding. Here is a tease of it drying . . . . . . Paging Dave Scepter . . . . . .
Travis Posted February 16, 2019 Posted February 16, 2019 1 hour ago, Boomerang~Junkie said: Travis - it comes back home Monday night from its "makeover" I'll double check then. Most all of these 80's Hamer's were on the medium to smaller side for shredding. Here is a tease of it drying . . . . . . Paging Dave Scepter . . . . . . 😮 Wow... that paint looks awesome. Can’t wait to see a full frontal shot. I’m guessing it’s probably the same or similar neck carve as my ‘83 Vector then. Thats going to make someone very, very happy.
kizanski Posted February 17, 2019 Posted February 17, 2019 I came very close to going with the Dez Dickerson treatment on my Standard years ago, but opted for all black instead. That's looks great!
JustKid Posted February 17, 2019 Posted February 17, 2019 I believe at some point he even had Scarab painted in the same scheme...although with the same shark fin jackson kind of inlays on his fb.
Ting Ho Dung Posted February 19, 2019 Posted February 19, 2019 On 2/15/2019 at 12:00 AM, Travis said: What’s the neck carve? That neck was probably the most comfortable "C" neck I've ever played. It's not real thick but it has a very comfortable, full "C" feel.
Boomerang~Junkie Posted February 20, 2019 Author Posted February 20, 2019 Thank you Michael for clarifying t hat for me. Blitz photos won't be until Friday - long day and crappy weather.
Dave Scepter Posted February 20, 2019 Posted February 20, 2019 On 2/16/2019 at 2:22 PM, Boomerang~Junkie said: Here is a tease of it drying . . . . . . Paging Dave Scepter . . . . . . I love it!.. It's got that sexy fresh out of the shower thing goin on~ Can't wait to see it when it's all put back together... Oh and I did a genealogy inquiry & traced her ancestry... you might be surprised that she is related to a very famous person... Commissioner Bele 😆
Boomerang~Junkie Posted February 22, 2019 Author Posted February 22, 2019 More photos later tonight . . . . for now I'll just leave this here.
kizanski Posted February 22, 2019 Posted February 22, 2019 Happy to see you took it out of the shower. It must be clean by now.
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