Ua D Posted January 7, 2021 Posted January 7, 2021 Hamer Scepter 1980s Black with Red Bevelshttps://reverb.com/item/38109082-hamer-scepter-1980s-black-with-red-bevels?utm_source=rev-ios-app&utm_medium=ios-share&utm_campaign=listing&utm_content=38109082
velorush Posted January 7, 2021 Posted January 7, 2021 I have no idea of value, but given all of the ridiculousness (pricing) of late and what I perceive to be the both rarity and desirability of this guitar, isn't $2,100 pretty reasonable?
Steve Haynie Posted January 7, 2021 Posted January 7, 2021 I liked mine enough to want another one, but then I let it go for a reason. Scepters are one of the coolest looking Hamer designs.
Jorge Posted January 7, 2021 Posted January 7, 2021 Those are indeed cool looking guitars for that kitsch-driven era. The writing of the ad ticks several of my pet peeves boxes though. But for collector, it seems indeed a reasonable price unless "in good shape for its age" assumes things you may not find that reasonable.
Samuelc12qw Posted January 8, 2021 Posted January 8, 2021 No affiliation. Looks like original case. https://reverb.com/item/38109082-hamer-scepter-1980s-black-with-red-bevels?utm_source=rev-ios-app&utm_medium=ios-share&utm_campaign=listing&utm_content=38109082
topekatj Posted January 8, 2021 Posted January 8, 2021 That IS kinda cool, but shave the body down a little bit and, Voilà, Hamer Firebird!
Sasha Posted January 8, 2021 Posted January 8, 2021 Waiting for seller respond. Hope this time I can get Scepter. Last time another seller after we have confirmed all details just sold it to other guy😢
kizanski Posted January 8, 2021 Posted January 8, 2021 Just in case you need another link to that ad: https://reverb.com/item/38109082-hamer-scepter-1980s-black-with-red-bevels?utm_source=rev-ios-app&utm_medium=ios-share&utm_campaign=listing&utm_content=38109082
Sasha Posted January 8, 2021 Posted January 8, 2021 Refused to sell to me, because I am not in USA. Offered to send guitar to the shipping company address (USA) which will handle shipping for me but he refused again...🥵 I have really bad luck with buying Scepter...
Nathan of Brainfertilizer Fame Posted January 8, 2021 Posted January 8, 2021 5 minutes ago, murkat said: The seller has some nice guitars. He really does. And they all seem pretty cheap. Considering that Gary Kramer Turbulence-R.
Samuelc12qw Posted January 9, 2021 Posted January 9, 2021 2 hours ago, 79Sunburst said: Ok, which one of you bought it? I’m going to raise my hand slowly on that one. I couldn’t not get it.
Hbom Posted January 9, 2021 Posted January 9, 2021 There's another one on eBay Japan. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hamer-USA-1987-Scepter/254829970889?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
HamerCustomEr Posted January 9, 2021 Posted January 9, 2021 2 hours ago, Hbom said: There's another one on eBay Japan. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hamer-USA-1987-Scepter/254829970889?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 This one looks like it is in better shape than the first one anyway!
79Sunburst Posted January 9, 2021 Posted January 9, 2021 4 hours ago, Samuelc12qw said: I’m going to raise my hand slowly on that one. I couldn’t not get it. Good job. I was thinking about it. Hit me up if you ever decide to sell it.
Samuelc12qw Posted January 9, 2021 Posted January 9, 2021 2 hours ago, 79Sunburst said: Good job. I was thinking about it. Hit me up if you ever decide to sell it. Man, it will be a while before I do that. I gotta put some love on this thing. Put some stank on it. Haha
79Sunburst Posted January 9, 2021 Posted January 9, 2021 3 hours ago, HamerCustomEr said: This one looks like it is in better shape than the first one anyway! I have heard that buying guitars from Japan create issues at U.S. Customs for tone woods or something. Anyone know about that?
Samuelc12qw Posted January 10, 2021 Posted January 10, 2021 4 hours ago, 79Sunburst said: I have heard that buying guitars from Japan create issues at U.S. Customs for tone woods or something. Anyone know about that? I bought a guitar in 2015 from Japan. It shipped fine. I wasn’t bothered about duties or anything. Came straight to the house. If you contact that seller ask if the price covers all of that. If it doesn’t I would not even bother.
cmatthes Posted January 10, 2021 Posted January 10, 2021 4 hours ago, 79Sunburst said: I have heard that buying guitars from Japan create issues at U.S. Customs for tone woods or something. Anyone know about that? Not in the last year.
HamerCustomEr Posted January 10, 2021 Posted January 10, 2021 The Japanese Scepter is $500 cheaper on Reverb. Classic eBay! https://reverb.com/ca/item/38200508-hamer-usa-1987-scepter
topekatj Posted January 10, 2021 Posted January 10, 2021 The newly listed Scepter has a Floyd and PJ MARX pickups. Could they have been stock for the guitar? I remember Brad Gillis endorsing them at one time.... ETA: I see that Bad Brad’s Axe has a hum and 2x singles!
currypowder Posted January 10, 2021 Posted January 10, 2021 6 hours ago, HamerCustomEr said: The Japanese Scepter is $500 cheaper on Reverb. Classic eBay! https://reverb.com/ca/item/38200508-hamer-usa-1987-scepter That's because the Reverb listing is from the legitimate seller, TCGakki, a musical instrument store in Japan. The eBay seller is just trying to sell it without owning it, pocketing a few bucks in the process. It's a common practice among some less than honest Japanese sellers.
DaveH Posted January 10, 2021 Posted January 10, 2021 9 hours ago, HamerCustomEr said: The Japanese Scepter is $500 cheaper on Reverb. Classic eBay! https://reverb.com/ca/item/38200508-hamer-usa-1987-scepter That didn't last long!
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