JGravelin Posted October 12, 2020 Posted October 12, 2020 A few have asked me about these pickups over the years and without the mounting rings or access to the right parts at the time, I said "Sorry but I can't". Well, now I can! I have 3 original OEM Hamer rings, have fabricated to perfection the brass single coil frames right here in my shop, sourced the right brass frames for the humbuckers, and have put forth the effort 1000% to do these right and in the way that they should be - the way they were! It is my pleasure to offer them to the HFC first because you are exactly the guys that deserve this good stuff. HFC ♥ I will build/wind to whichever authentic DiMarz/Hamer spec you wish. Historically there were 3 variations on both the single coils and the humbuckers: 5.2k, 6.8k, or 7.8k on the singles, 10.3k, 11.4k, or 15.6k on the humbuckers. All measurements +/-, but these are accurate as tested personally in my shop over the years. All humbuckers will feature 4 conductor output leads. All singles will have the traditional Black and White output leads. Alnico 5 magnets, same wire, same wind. From The Police to Priest! Bobbin colors are totally up to you: Black, Ivory, White, Aged White, Parchment, or any combination of these that you'd like. If you want to go nuts with other colors I can get Green, Red, and Purple too at a slight upcharge and wait-time. The 3 sets will come fully installed in the rings, ready to drop in, and delivered to your doorstep with insurance and a tracking # for $338.50 in the USA. If you want individual single coils or those killer Slammer humbuckers, YES! $100 ea. on the singles, $140 ea. on the humbuckers + $8.50 shipping/insurance/tracking # USA. I have access to more of these mounting rings after these original 3 sell but they are aftermarket. Made in the USA. Will ship in 2-3 weeks. Get in touch and PayPal to claim yours. I'm going to let this post sit for a hot minute while I get everyones bobbin colors together. In the meantime, here's some photos!
topekatj Posted October 12, 2020 Posted October 12, 2020 32 minutes ago, JGravelin said: A few have asked me about these pickups over the years and without the mounting rings or access to the right parts at the time, I said "Sorry but I can't". Well, now I can! I have 3 original OEM Hamer rings, have fabricated to perfection the brass single coil frames right here in my shop, sourced the right brass frames for the humbuckers, and have put forth the effort 1000% to do these right and in the way that they should be - the way they were! It is my pleasure to offer them to the HFC first because you are exactly the guys that deserve this good stuff. HFC ♥ I will build/wind to whichever authentic DiMarz/Hamer spec you wish. Historically there were 3 variations on both the single coils and the humbuckers: 5.2k, 6.8k, or 7.8k on the singles, 10.3k, 11.4k, or 15.6k on the humbuckers. All measurements +/-, but these are accurate as tested personally in my shop over the years. All humbuckers will feature 4 conductor output leads. All singles will have the traditional Black and White output leads. Alnico 5 magnets, same wire, same wind. From The Police to Priest! Bobbin colors are totally up to you: Black, Ivory, White, Aged White, Parchment, or any combination of these that you'd like. If you want to go nuts with other colors I can get Green, Red, and Purple too at a slight upcharge and wait-time. The 3 sets will come fully installed in the rings, ready to drop in, and delivered to your doorstep with insurance and a tracking # for $338.50 in the USA. If you want individual single coils or those killer Slammer humbuckers, YES! $100 ea. on the singles, $140 ea. on the humbuckers + $8.50 shipping/insurance/tracking # USA. I have access to more of these mounting rings after these original 3 sell but they are aftermarket. Made in the USA. Will ship in 2-3 weeks. Get in touch and PayPal to claim yours. I'm going to let this post sit for a hot minute while I get everyones bobbin colors together. In the meantime, here's some photos! Damn, that is some beautiful craftsmanship! Makes me want to build an upscale Stratopartscaster with a Prototype pickup array.....
JGravelin Posted October 12, 2020 Author Posted October 12, 2020 14 minutes ago, topekatj said: Damn, that is some beautiful craftsmanship! Makes me want to build an upscale Stratopartscaster with a Prototype pickup array..... Thank you. 22 yrs experience with this stuff in total, the last 10 in a professional capacity, and always learning and trying to do better/more. The completed pickup is the prototype Prototype: 6.8k on the single, 10.3k on the humbucker. It sounds just like 'em and I knew it would but I had to make sure 100% for myself before I put this out.
Jakeboy Posted October 12, 2020 Posted October 12, 2020 Just so you all know...I recently had @JGravelin wind me a 10.3k Slammer cause I love those old DiMarzios, but I never tried a Slammer, just the earlier PAFs. The pickup went into my Artist cause I wanted to get it back to stock with buckers. OMG what a glorious pickup. The first chord and single line I played instantly sounded exactly like the gloriously raspy old Dimarzio PAFs, but just MORE! Absolutely a killer pickup. Perfect for rock and roll, pop-rock, blues-rock, and pure blues. The brass frame evidently has a lot to do with the classic tone. And the little things....the pickup leads were impeccable and every part of the pickup looked perfect. Total class and craftsmanship. Buy the Gravelin Slammer...it is the sound of Hamer.
killerteddybear Posted October 12, 2020 Posted October 12, 2020 You, sir, are the cat's ass, and not just the hair around it.
JGravelin Posted October 13, 2020 Author Posted October 13, 2020 2 hours ago, killerteddybear said: You, sir, are the cat's ass, and not just the hair around it. Cute, furry, and unimaginably snug? Wait, what?!!! Just kidding. Thank you
cmatthes Posted October 13, 2020 Posted October 13, 2020 Call me crazy, but I am honestly thinking about having an entire guitar built around the pickup Josh recently wound me - 3 coil DELUXE!!
JGravelin Posted October 13, 2020 Author Posted October 13, 2020 The one that never was, Yes. And how about a double Proto neck and bridge! Imagine the pickup/tone combinations with that. Good lord.
JGravelin Posted October 13, 2020 Author Posted October 13, 2020 3 hours ago, Jakeboy said: Just so you all know...I recently had @JGravelin wind me a 10.3k Slammer cause I love those old DiMarzios, but I never tried a Slammer, just the earlier PAFs. The pickup went into my Artist cause I wanted to get it back to stock with buckers. OMG what a glorious pickup. The first chord and single line I played instantly sounded exactly like the gloriously raspy old Dimarzio PAFs, but just MORE! Absolutely a killer pickup. Perfect for rock and roll, pop-rock, blues-rock, and pure blues. The brass frame evidently has a lot to do with the classic tone. And the little things....the pickup leads were impeccable and every part of the pickup looked perfect. Total class and craftsmanship. Buy the Gravelin Slammer...it is the sound of Hamer. Jakeboy, the Slammer is a unique and very cool pickup - truly a classic DiMarz PAF x2! I love them also and it's a quintessential Hamer sound that is on a boatload of records. Reproducing those pickups is nothing compared to making my own 2 cond with braided shield leads! Seriously, it's a pain in the ass. I'm especially pleased to know you love it - makes it all worth it. Thank you!
Jakeboy Posted October 13, 2020 Posted October 13, 2020 And that is my pickup right there. The leads are thicker gauge wire than normal. Just outstanding craftsmanship. Thanks, @JGravelin, I do love it! It just Rocks!
gtrdaddy Posted October 13, 2020 Posted October 13, 2020 5 hours ago, killerteddybear said: You, sir, are the cat's ass, and not just the hair around it. Is that a compliment? I mean, I know there is evolution in language, but I’m lost on this one.
killerteddybear Posted October 13, 2020 Posted October 13, 2020 3 hours ago, gtrdaddy said: Is that a compliment? I mean, I know there is evolution in language, but I’m lost on this one. That compliment dates back to the 1970s...
Travis Posted October 13, 2020 Posted October 13, 2020 10 hours ago, killerteddybear said: You, sir, are the cat's ass, and not just the hair around it. Cat’s ass? Is that like the bee’s knees? Give it to me straight from the horse’s mouth, I’m hungry like the wolf...
velorush Posted October 13, 2020 Posted October 13, 2020 8 hours ago, cmatthes said: Call me crazy, but I am honestly thinking about having an entire guitar built around the pickup Josh recently wound me - 3 coil DELUXE!! Okay, so it’s not just me. That was my immediate reaction. Comforting to know I’m not the only one. 🤔
gtrdaddy Posted October 13, 2020 Posted October 13, 2020 6 hours ago, killerteddybear said: That compliment dates back to the 1970s... I know that. I’m breaking balls. I thought it as disturbing then.
killerteddybear Posted October 13, 2020 Posted October 13, 2020 1 hour ago, gtrdaddy said: I know that. I’m breaking balls. I thought it as disturbing then.
gtrdaddy Posted October 13, 2020 Posted October 13, 2020 8 minutes ago, killerteddybear said: He was seen with a beautiful shiny hairdo in a semi-profile which emphasized the pootched out succulence of his insolent pouting rictus,the sight of which drove the helpless young @killerteddybear mad with desire! ...C’mon Punky Get Funky
Travis Posted October 13, 2020 Posted October 13, 2020 5 hours ago, velorush said: Okay, so it’s not just me. That was my immediate reaction. Comforting to know I’m not the only one. 🤔 You and me both...
Peter Studio Custom Posted October 13, 2020 Posted October 13, 2020 Man Josh this is really awesome! I don’t have a guitar I can use this in but I hate you for making me try and figure out how I could. I’m selling not buying, I’m selling not buying... aw hell who am I kidding I’m selling so I can buy!
JGravelin Posted October 13, 2020 Author Posted October 13, 2020 Peter, I've been poking around my shop and house gathering things to sell too. My professional musician life was about to be filled with a full summer and fall touring schedule where I would have made such a nice living, not unlike what I was doing in Austin TX previously. That disappeared. With my business of pickups, I'm pushing on a 2-tiered approach: innovate! and then, recreate some incredible stuff that no one can get anymore. If that fails: factory job or some other thing that I will despise, but will do it just to get by. It won't be the first time I've had to do that, but I'd really rather not "go there".
polara Posted October 14, 2020 Posted October 14, 2020 I once had a Phantom a5 with Slammers and I recall really digging the sound. How would anyone here describe the qualities of the single-coils? I ask because I have a Strat-ish guitar that has some fancy boo-teek pickups that are cool for the vintage sounds but I need to use a shit-ton of gain and back off some of the highs to get near the sound I like. Even then, it's just too vintage-sounding. Might a set of these hotter singles get me into "Man, that is one loud and aggressive Strat, but not much quack" territory? I know, trying to make a guitar not be what it really is. I just love everything else about it, and if it was louder and more mid-rangey I'd be a happy camper.
JGravelin Posted October 14, 2020 Author Posted October 14, 2020 1 hour ago, polara said: Might a set of these hotter singles get me into "Man, that is one loud and aggressive Strat, but not much quack" territory? I know, trying to make a guitar not be what it really is. I just love everything else about it, and if it was louder and more mid-rangey I'd be a happy camper. Yes, but... there's a better way. I'm not going to share the details publicly because I don't want to give it away. PM'ing you, Polara.
polara Posted October 14, 2020 Posted October 14, 2020 2 hours ago, Jakeboy said: ...and the Master is at work..... I think we have agreed on something pretty darned cool... might achieve my grail of the playability and curves of a Strat but the "oomph" of a big mean single-coil.
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