ajm1966 Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 in japan ......not sure if this has been posted here already https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hamer-Usa-Hammer-Deca-Logo-Californian-Ebony-Fingerboard-27-Fret-Dark-Green/183969017606?hash=item2ad5686f06:g:lekAAOSw1V9dipY8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBraz Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 What happened to the binding?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonge Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 my guess would be the lacquer yellowed over the binding. I don't imagine that would have been painted that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studio Custom Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 1 hour ago, stonge said: my guess would be the lacquer yellowed over the binding. Ain't that a pisser? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAMERMAN Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 Looks like that fretboard could use some oiling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBraz Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 2 hours ago, stonge said: my guess would be the lacquer yellowed over the binding. I don't imagine that would have been painted that way. Look at the nibs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crwth145 Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 Looks like the lower binding has shrunk, you cans see where it has 'shortened/pulled away at both ends. Has it come loose & been re-glued? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksmjc1969 Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 Priced to keep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punkavenger Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 That green is pretty cool ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Dave Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Any particular reason the Californians command such higher prices over the other Hamer superstrat models? I remember not even having seen one in my nearest quality guitar shop until 1992 and was surprised to discover later that they'd been around during the '80s. That shop hadn't directly said it but the inference was there that it was a new Hamer model with the Blues Saraceno-endorsed SD 'Parallel Axis' pickups. I'm only remembering that now because the one they had on display was the same colour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBraz Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 9 hours ago, Mr. Dave said: Any particular reason the Californians command such higher prices over the other Hamer superstrat models? I remember not even having seen one in my nearest quality guitar shop until 1992 and was surprised to discover later that they'd been around during the '80s. That shop hadn't directly said it but the inference was there that it was a new Hamer model with the Blues Saraceno-endorsed SD 'Parallel Axis' pickups. I'm only remembering that now because the one they had on display was the same colour. They don't sound better but they feel a LOT faster than a comparable Chap due to their smaller body and scalloped access for the higher register. Aesthetically they are a lot more desirable and above all this is why they command more money. To me one of the great original Hamer designs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Dave Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Shame I never got to try one out. That shop I went in had a Hamer-themed display very close to the main entrance so you couldn't miss it when you walked in, with the Green Cali, a couple of archtops and another superstrat model, I think maybe they'd just become a Hamer stockist but everything on the display get-up was 'Don't Touch'. I'd have loved to have tried out a Custom Chap too. Pity they painted the necks on the set neck models instead of a lacquer or an oil finish. I'd seriously thought about removing the paint from my chap's neck but it would likely affect it's value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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