gtownblues Posted October 17, 2019 Posted October 17, 2019 Is a 2005 Hamer Artist a safe, quality wise, purchase, or should I be looking for pre 2000 Hamers. The Artist is light and tempting as my back is really screwed.
Steve Haynie Posted October 17, 2019 Posted October 17, 2019 The quality will be the best you can get. Hamer quality continually improved.
Studio Custom Posted October 17, 2019 Posted October 17, 2019 43 minutes ago, Steve Haynie said: The quality will be the best you can get. Hamer quality continually improved. On that point, weren't pizza day finishes and Hameritis, Connecticut based innovations?
Steve Haynie Posted October 17, 2019 Posted October 17, 2019 Yes, they were, but by 2005 those issues had been resolved.
gtownblues Posted October 17, 2019 Author Posted October 17, 2019 Thanks for the replies, that pretty much made my mind up. Calling the shop now.
cmatthes Posted October 18, 2019 Posted October 18, 2019 12 hours ago, Studio Custom said: On that point, weren't pizza day finishes and Hameritis, Connecticut based innovations? Not entirely. I had a '95 Eclipse that suffered from that plague.
Dutchman Posted October 18, 2019 Posted October 18, 2019 I have a P90 Korina and a Humbucker Artist’s. That’s pretty much all I play due to the weight!! They both sound awesome. The p90 has Lollar vintage wounds in it and the Humbucker model has custom wound pup’s by Josh that kick ass!!
joshoowah Posted October 18, 2019 Posted October 18, 2019 14 hours ago, gtownblues said: Thanks for the replies, that pretty much made my mind up. Calling the shop now. My Partscaster and LP Special haven't been touched since I got my 2001 Artist Custom back in April! You won't regret adding one to the family!
hamerhead Posted October 18, 2019 Posted October 18, 2019 On 10/17/2019 at 8:12 AM, Steve Haynie said: The quality will be the best you can get. Hamer quality continually improved. What Steve said. They were at the top of their game at the end.
Camstone Posted October 18, 2019 Posted October 18, 2019 On 10/17/2019 at 8:56 AM, Studio Custom said: On that point, weren't pizza day finishes and Hameritis, Connecticut based innovations? I have two pre-Connecticut and one early Connecticut Hamers with Hameritis. A 1995 Duotone, a 1994 FM LE, and a 1998 Phantom Custom.
scottcald Posted October 25, 2019 Posted October 25, 2019 Won't go wrong with an Artist. I have a humbucker Korina Artist and it's awesome. Light, built well, sounds great plugged in or not.
gtrdaddy Posted October 28, 2019 Posted October 28, 2019 The NH guitars were their best offerings overall.
tomteriffic Posted October 30, 2019 Posted October 30, 2019 Had a'98 (IIRC) Phantom Custom that was an incredible guitar but had severe heel Hameritis. I didn't care.
Dave Scepter Posted October 30, 2019 Posted October 30, 2019 I have a 25th Anniversary Artist and it's a incredible guitar!
JohnnyB Posted November 4, 2019 Posted November 4, 2019 On 10/17/2019 at 8:09 AM, gtownblues said: Is a 2005 Hamer Artist a safe, quality wise, purchase, or should I be looking for pre 2000 Hamers. The Artist is light and tempting as my back is really screwed. Wide, sueded, and padded Levy's guitar straps go a long way toward creating a comfortable guitar stance. The wide strap distributes the weight on your shoulder, the padding keeps it from cutting into your shoulder, the suede backing helps hold the guitar in place and minimizes neck dive. If you have back/neck problems, the right Levy's strap is easily worth the money. I have collapsed discs, thinning spinal fluid, and a 50-year-old shoulder separation, so I know how the Levy's straps can make 4-hour sets possible and virtually pain-free.
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