Eli Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 Hey, There's a restored Downing V on eBay. It's hard to tell what's really going on with it from the poor pics, but it could be the real deal. Local pickup only, apparently. No affiliation. https://www.ebay.com/itm/vintage-1984-Hamer-flying-v-guitar-restored-by-WD-guitars-New-setup-tested/401779657132?hash=item5d8bef09ac:g:SgsAAOSwEC5c9X5E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Scepter Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 My favorite neck profile~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Haynie Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 Better pictures sure would help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studio Custom Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 32 minutes ago, Steve Haynie said: Better pictures sure would help. Sarah has a 17 feedback, she's a noob! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devrock Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 Hmmm..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrjamiam Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 Not even a shill bid yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 12 hours ago, mrjamiam said: Not even a shill bid yet? i think no body knows what is biding for, with this pics and this kind of description i scared im going to email her Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kizanski Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 "...already passed on 800.00 from guitar store. So that is where it starts." And that's where it will end, if you're lucky. The "Make an offer" option implies they'll take less, so that doesn't make sense. Should have taken the $800 from the guitar store, except I'm sure that never happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundersteel Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 "Surveyed for accuracy." What does that mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kizanski Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 8 minutes ago, Thundersteel said: "Surveyed for accuracy." What does that mean? It means English is a second language, or she's making shit up. My money's on both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jfritts Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 I'm surprised it doesn't have a headstock break, mounted so close to the ceiling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kizanski Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 3 minutes ago, Jfritts said: I'm surprised it doesn't have a headstock break, mounted so close to the ceiling. You assume a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fasteddie Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 On 6/4/2019 at 8:17 PM, Eli said: Hey, There's a restored Downing V on eBay. It's hard to tell what's really going on with it from the poor pics, but it could be the real deal. Local pickup only, apparently. No affiliation. https://www.ebay.com/itm/vintage-1984-Hamer-flying-v-guitar-restored-by-WD-guitars-New-setup-tested/401779657132?hash=item5d8bef09ac:g:SgsAAOSwEC5c9X5E I find it hugely annoying when a seller gives zero information about the guitar he is selling. What wood is the body made of, what pup is in it, what are the tuners etc etc. A piece of rock history my arse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eli Posted June 7, 2019 Author Share Posted June 7, 2019 If someone is serious about this possible pig in a poke (see: European Vacation) I suppose contacting WD is the next step: https://www.wdmusic.com/contact-us.html ....sort of considering it, but I really need to be selling guitars, not buying... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockola Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 Hmmmm... Who was the wingnut in FL that was banned for trying to recreate or sell a fake Tipton Hamer from 15 yrs ago on HFC? Came back as Kissfan or something and rebanned for a fake or threats. Just me, maybe, but that's the vibe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Haynie Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 You are thinking of Hellrider. He got in trouble here, alright. His refinish work looked excellent, and he did recreate a Tipton version of a Hamer Phantom. There was a lefty/righty conversion on a Vector, too. He told people what he did to the guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devrock Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 So, I contacted the seller yesterday, asking for better and closer pictures. The response is laughable. No way this is legit. The finish is complete, the people who had it were unaware of the value of the guitar. The finish was ruined due to misuse and neglect.so I had it completely refinished. It was done by a true professional, WD guitars sent it out to him, two hundred dollars for the paint alone.then 150 for the inspection and set up including New strings, pots and pick up tested by their looper. The technician who went through this piece is the same looper who fixes the guitars for the likes of Blackfoot, I ve actually held the guitar from sweet home Alabama video. The guitar is what it is and was valued by them at 800. Paint was done by one of the best antique Auto restoration companies in the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Haynie Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 What kind of "paint" was used? Lacquer was used for car finishes decades ago. Auto finishes are quite thin now, too. The big question is how thick is the primer coat underneath? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Haynie Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Did the paint cost $200 plus labor, or was it $200 worth of paint? The hardware is complete. If that Vector has a decent looking finish on it now, the price is not bad. The problem was those terrible photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthes Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 On 6/8/2019 at 3:48 PM, Rockola said: Hmmmm... Who was the wingnut in FL that was banned for trying to recreate or sell a fake Tipton Hamer from 15 yrs ago on HFC? Came back as Kissfan or something and rebanned for a fake or threats. Just me, maybe, but that's the vibe. He wasn't banned for trying to recreate or sell a fake Hamer...he was banned for being a world class psycho asshole. He threatened several members here and stalked several others...FOR YEARS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devrock Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 BTW, the seller has yet to respond to my follow-up email requesting closer photos and if the serial # is still visible. IMO, a $200 refin = $99 Earl Schibe car paint special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthes Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 6 hours ago, devrock said: BTW, the seller has yet to respond to my follow-up email requesting closer photos and if the serial # is still visible. IMO, a $200 refin = $99 Earl Schibe car paint special. Yep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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