Drew816 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Your brother is a smart man, bird in hand dude. Rock that thing and enjoy as is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSB0531 Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 On 1/19/2021 at 9:27 AM, 79Sunburst said: Oh Damn! 6 digits before my Standard bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSB0531 Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 On 1/20/2021 at 12:51 AM, 79Sunburst said: My brother called me today and asked why am I selling the Standard on Craigslist? I said because I was going to use the money to pick up an all original 4 digit. He said you'll never find another Hamer with a top that beautiful so what if it is retopped? He's right. Gonna hang onto it at least for now. Thanks for the comments. When they refinished it, did they do the top in the thin 2-piece veneer like the originals had, or did they put a 1/4" thick maple cap on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthes Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 4 hours ago, HSB0531 said: When they refinished it, did they do the top in the thin 2-piece veneer like the originals had, or did they put a 1/4" thick maple cap on it? They put the 1/4" top and milled it down, not the original-style veneer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
79Sunburst Posted January 22, 2021 Author Share Posted January 22, 2021 7 hours ago, HSB0531 said: When they refinished it, did they do the top in the thin 2-piece veneer like the originals had, or did they put a 1/4" thick maple cap on it? 1/4 inch cap. I will look for the photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
79Sunburst Posted January 22, 2021 Author Share Posted January 22, 2021 2 hours ago, cmatthes said: They put the 1/4" top and milled it down, not the original-style veneer. Actually, I was under the impression that it was the 1/4 inch cap but it may be the veneer. You may be able to tell at the pickup routs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
79Sunburst Posted January 22, 2021 Author Share Posted January 22, 2021 2 hours ago, cmatthes said: They put the 1/4" top and milled it down, not the original-style veneer. Do you know if the clear coat is nitro? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
79Sunburst Posted January 22, 2021 Author Share Posted January 22, 2021 I guess they decided to go with the 1/4 inch cap because it was de-kahlered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgstandard Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 3 hours ago, 79Sunburst said: Do you know if the clear coat is nitro? Yes, it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSB0531 Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 8 hours ago, cmatthes said: They put the 1/4" top and milled it down, not the original-style veneer. As much as I love the newer Standards with the 1/4" maple cap, the older ones with a thin veneer over the one-piece mahogany body just resonated like an old violin. My '73 Fender still doesn't sustain anywhere near my '81 Standard Bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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