Keoghpjk Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 I came across this refinished and modded 1st gen. Chaparral Custom on Reverb, and thought it would be a good candidate for a re-refinish to make it the period correct pink pearl Chaparral I’ve always wanted. I made the purchase, and then discovered the seller was local and a member of this fine board. We met this afternoon to hand it off, and had a great Hamer-centric conversation. It’s nice to have found another like-minded fan so close in this part of Wisconsin! After getting the guitar home, I’ve decided this rather odd flake finish has its charms and the guitar will likely keep it. It’s far more colorful, vibrant and flip-floppy than any crappy pictures I take can capture. I’m going to make an attempt to get better pics when I’ve more time, and when the sun decides to play nice. I’m not sure yet about the pickups, electronics and hardware, but it plays great and is certainly an interesting change from my other, stock Chaparrals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottcald Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 Looks cool and I bet looks great under stage lighting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polara Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 Wow. I actually dig that finish. Nice one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrenD Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 This was probably the coolest guitar selling experience for me ever. I probably haven't met up to sell a guitar in about a decade. Then unbeknownst I meet up with another HFCer to sell the guitar. Once I saw the your Shishkov sweater I was like "Are you on the Hamer forums?" Haha! Totally awesome and didn't expect that. Great conversations we had - I was really excited because I literally have never had "Hamer" conversation much outside this forum. Fun times! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottcald Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 3 minutes ago, DarrenD said: This was probably the coolest guitar selling experience for me ever. I probably haven't met up to sell a guitar in about a decade. Then unbeknownst I meet up with another HFCer to sell the guitar. Once I saw the your Shishkov sweater I was like "Are you on the Hamer forums?" Haha! Totally awesome and didn't expect that. Great conversations we had - I was really excited because I literally have never had "Hamer" conversation much outside this forum. Fun times! Cool. Or if you do talk with someone, they are unaware of the brand and keep calling it Hammer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keoghpjk Posted September 8, 2019 Author Share Posted September 8, 2019 24 minutes ago, DarrenD said: Once I saw the your Shishkov sweater I was like "Are you on the Hamer forums?" I’ve been wearing my Shishkov hoodie regularly since I got it a few years ago in the initial offering. I travel a lot for work and wear it all over the country, but today was the first time anyone has ever recognized it. And only a mile from my house! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killerteddybear Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 5 hours ago, Keoghpjk said: this rather odd flake finish has its charms It looks great! Find another Chap to refin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchman Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 I sense some Hamer jamming for you two!!! Awesome you met!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Scepter Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 That's a hell of a lot cooler than that ugly ol Vector 😆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keoghpjk Posted September 9, 2019 Author Share Posted September 9, 2019 6 minutes ago, Dave Scepter said: That's a hell of a lot cooler than that ugly ol Vector 😆 To dust off an old chestnut... your persistence is impressive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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