joshoowah Posted June 15, 2020 Posted June 15, 2020 This one's killing me, but I pulled the trigger on a Superpro and Sunburst Archtop over the past few months, so I'm tapped out! https://reverb.com/item/34147981-hamer-usa-artist-ultimate-cognac Looks like a keeper to me!
cmatthes Posted June 16, 2020 Posted June 16, 2020 Great price, but the first fret crown is a deal killer for me.
ArnieZ Posted June 16, 2020 Posted June 16, 2020 24 minutes ago, cmatthes said: Great price, but the first fret crown is a deal killer for me. I wont even offer you mine then arniez
ghamerinfrance Posted June 17, 2020 Posted June 17, 2020 16 hours ago, cmatthes said: Great price, but the first fret crown is a deal killer for me. I agree, this is the reason to propose a much lower offer....this is really awfull But so loverly awfull 🤥
cynic Posted June 17, 2020 Posted June 17, 2020 17 hours ago, cmatthes said: Great price, but the first fret crown is a deal killer for me. Me too, but I did just cave on that with the @Camstone P-90 Duotone Custom. There has to be a way to remove the abomination, and I’m going to figure it out. Of all the things Jol said no to, then he lets that rookie mistake out the door?
Thundersteel Posted June 17, 2020 Posted June 17, 2020 I like first fret crowns. I cheerfully admit it!
joshoowah Posted June 17, 2020 Author Posted June 17, 2020 I always thought 1st fret crowns looked horrible, but I still want one of these, someday!
joshoowah Posted June 17, 2020 Author Posted June 17, 2020 2 hours ago, cynic said: Me too, but I did just cave on that with the @Camstone P-90 Duotone Custom. There has to be a way to remove the abomination, and I’m going to figure it out. Of all the things Jol said no to, then he lets that rookie mistake out the door? Black sharpie? Lol
cynic Posted June 17, 2020 Posted June 17, 2020 34 minutes ago, joshoowah said: Black sharpie? Lol Something involving a black sharpie is not yet off the table.
django49 Posted June 17, 2020 Posted June 17, 2020 21 hours ago, cmatthes said: Great price, but the first fret crown is a deal killer for me. Seems like I have arrived at the point of not looking at the fretboard when I play....So it is not me that is bothered. Everyone should get a chance to play one of these. It is tTHEguitar that lead me to HFC, to the detriment of my bank account......
cynic Posted June 17, 2020 Posted June 17, 2020 29 minutes ago, django49 said: Seems like I have arrived at the point of not looking at the fretboard when I play....So it is not me that is bothered. "looks don't matter" says the guy with fourteen closets full of blinged out guitars.
ArnieZ Posted June 17, 2020 Posted June 17, 2020 fortunately mine doesn't have a crown, it has the even more hated Victory arniez
joshoowah Posted June 17, 2020 Author Posted June 17, 2020 41 minutes ago, ArnieZ said: fortunately mine doesn't have a crown, it has the even more hated Victory arniez Now that I own a Superpro, I kinda like the Victories... always thought I preferred crowns (starting at the 3rd), but if I gotta have 1st fret markers, I'll take victory over crown! Dibs! (I'm sure there are others ahead of me, but it never hurts to be on the list!)
django49 Posted June 17, 2020 Posted June 17, 2020 4 hours ago, cynic said: "looks don't matter" says the guy with fourteen closets full of blinged out guitars. Sorry to disappoint. After 3+ years of downsizing, I am down to a single digit number of closets full......
joshoowah Posted June 19, 2020 Author Posted June 19, 2020 Two more - #29 popped up 14 hrs ago for $5850 (huh?), and "#25 of 25" (not the silver-blinged version, so just #25, right?) has been at a Sam Ash in KoP, PA for a year, currently at $3199: #29: https://reverb.com/item/34266267-hamer-artist-ultimate-29-2002-rootbeer #25: https://reverb.com/item/32452289-hamer-usa-artist-ultimate The first one looks better by the minute, at that price!
ArnieZ Posted June 19, 2020 Posted June 19, 2020 The Artist Ultimates all had pickups that were numbered to match the guitar. So the one at Sam Ash is # 26 (out of 25). Given the number of these on the market, I am going to offer mine up. Primarily for those who are looking for this model but would prefer one more unique. When I get the chance I will make a more formal FS post. MIne is # 48 and is one of less than a handful to have a finish other than cognac. It is also one of a few that has a quilt top.. If anyone is interested I will gladly provide more photos. there are 2 small dings in the guitar over the purfling that will not show up in a photo. Other than that there is some tarnish in the hardware and some pick swirls. the case is like new but does have a broken latch. The guitar has left my home on a couple of occasions only but never gigged. I have the COA all case candy and will even include the monster cable that came with it! I will try to put together a more formal F/S post when I get a chance, extremely busy at work! I am asking $4500 shipped and insured, will accept PP but would appreciate it in gift form.
neastguy Posted June 19, 2020 Posted June 19, 2020 On 6/17/2020 at 9:36 AM, Thundersteel said: I like first fret crowns. I cheerfully admit it! can you explain this to me? Im confused
Travis Posted June 19, 2020 Posted June 19, 2020 1 hour ago, neastguy said: can you explain this to me? Im confused The crown inlays (and later victory inlays) traditionally start on the third fret. It was an option to include an inlay at the first fret position on most models but standard on the ultimate. Some people like the extra touch aesthetically and some do not.
kizanski Posted June 19, 2020 Posted June 19, 2020 On 6/17/2020 at 8:53 AM, cynic said: There has to be a way to remove the abomination, and I’m going to figure it out. Of all the things Jol said no to, then he lets that rookie mistake out the door? Agreed. The first abomination was Jol, who should have also been removed with extreme prejudice.
Travis Posted June 19, 2020 Posted June 19, 2020 For me, for some reason, I don’t care for the first fret crown but I like the first fret victory. Not sure if it’s the style of inlay, or what I’ve been conditioned to like. My Charvel has a first fret shark fin and I like the way it looks... 🤷🏻♂️
MCChris Posted June 19, 2020 Posted June 19, 2020 7 minutes ago, kizanski said: Agreed. The first abomination was Jol, who should have also been removed with extreme prejudice.
ArnieZ Posted June 19, 2020 Posted June 19, 2020 The 1st fret inlay on the Ultimate was a standard feature. In Hamer's inimitable way there would be an upcharge to delete it. arniez
MCChris Posted June 19, 2020 Posted June 19, 2020 2 minutes ago, kizanski said: He either just took a dump in there, or is getting ready to.
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