Punkavenger Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 2000 Newport pro. Spruce top, Seth Lovers ... shipped from Denmark and arrived in Santa Barbara IN TUNE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrjamiam Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 You definitely win! Congrats and enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 That is fucking sexy as hell. Congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Haynie Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 A black Newport! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punkavenger Posted May 3, 2019 Author Share Posted May 3, 2019 3 minutes ago, Steve Haynie said: A black Newport! What happened was I bought a blingier Newport and really liked it but the victory inlays etc. arent exactly my cup of tea. I hung it up on my wall and stood there looking at it, I honestly said out loud "I love this guitar, too bad its not black with dots.". The very next day I saw this one on Reverb. Black with dots. I didnt know they even made Newports in black. So I had to have it, that being a sign n all. Fortunately I'm not married so I can get away with this shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.bandini Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 Nice score, but I'm surprised this one got past Belgian! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabe Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 Yes, you win! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 1 hour ago, Punkavenger said: What happened was I bought a blingier Newport and really liked it but the victory inlays etc. arent exactly my cup of tea. I hung it up on my wall and stood there looking at it, I honestly said out loud "I love this guitar, too bad its not black with dots.". The very next day I saw this one on Reverb. Black with dots. I didnt know they even made Newports in black. So I had to have it, that being a sign n all. Fortunately I'm not married so I can get away with this shit. Black wth dots is where it’s at. You, sir, have my admiration. I am also not all about the bling. Maybe a nice Birdseye with dots, but that’s about it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punkavenger Posted May 4, 2019 Author Share Posted May 4, 2019 2 hours ago, a.bandini said: Nice score, but I'm surprised this one got past Belgian! I heard he has 5 Newports Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakeboy Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 Tha is beautiful! You win indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsunburst59 Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 That's a very classy looking Hamer you've got there. Congrats!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottcald Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 Very cool. And in tune, you do win! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punkavenger Posted May 4, 2019 Author Share Posted May 4, 2019 20 hours ago, Travis said: Black wth dots is where it’s at. You, sir, have my admiration. I am also not all about the bling. Maybe a nice Birdseye with dots, but that’s about it... I do like crowns and boomerangs but those victory inlays ... perhaps an acquired taste ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanspanzer Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 Black Newport is rad! There is a natural one for sale in Norway these days. 12000 nok, approx $1380. What did it cost from Denmark? https://www.finn.no/bap/forsale/ad.html?finnkode=146055917 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwayne Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 I remember Tonejunkee having one way back. Haven't seen him around in many years, but I always loved that look. Congrats Punk - that is badass!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeker Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 34 minutes ago, gwayne said: I remember Tonejunkee having one way back. Haven't seen him around in many years, but I always loved that look. Congrats Punk - that is badass!! I've got that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwayne Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 1 hour ago, seeker said: I've got that one. Oh, shit! Nice!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punkavenger Posted May 5, 2019 Author Share Posted May 5, 2019 3 hours ago, hanspanzer said: Black Newport is rad! There is a natural one for sale in Norway these days. 12000 nok, approx $1380. What did it cost from Denmark? https://www.finn.no/bap/forsale/ad.html?finnkode=146055917 https://reverb.com/item/21400231-hamer-newport-pro-2005-natural-very-clean-100-flawless-operation-hamer-usa-case-free-shippi here is one from BCR Greg for $1499 ... looks sweet! He lists it as a Newport Pro though. I thought the regular Newports had the P90's and the Newport Pros had the Seth Lovers. I dunno, I'm new to the Newport. Also notice the 3 knobs and 3 way switch. Mine has just tone and volume plus 3 way switch. I think it looks cleaner/ more classic. Fortunately no need for two volume controls or two tone controls as neck and bridge pickups are perfectly balanced. As far as $$$ is concerned I got what I thought was a fair price but shipping and BROKERAGE FEES (which I knew nothing about) ended up being around $300. I doubt if I will be having anymore guitars shipped from Europe anytime soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punkavenger Posted May 5, 2019 Author Share Posted May 5, 2019 Here's another pic from Reverb ... one of these days I might take better pics but Im not that concerned about it The rosewood fretboard is of a medium darkness which normally I might have an issue with, but it is nicely figured and contrasts with the black of the body. I got the impression that whoever built this guitar put some thought into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 That really is sexy as hell. What’s the neck like on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punkavenger Posted May 5, 2019 Author Share Posted May 5, 2019 medium neck ... not vintage carve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthes Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 Black Newports rawk... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punkavenger Posted May 5, 2019 Author Share Posted May 5, 2019 5 minutes ago, cmatthes said: Black Newports rawk... beautiful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belgian Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 On 5/4/2019 at 4:58 AM, Punkavenger said: I heard he has 5 Newports Don’t need them all, but if I had seen this one.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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