kjq69 231 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Hey all...... Became a big Hamer fan in 90's. Have owned an assortment of some of their finest pieces..........In the Year 2000 i started building. I have built 25 guitars to date. I cant seam to find any pictures of "1"......But here is #2 next to my Korina Artist Custom...........Flamed African Mahogany tBody, top and Neck....Bois De Rose Fret Board With Victory Inlays, Duncan Jazz and JB 28 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gtrdaddy 10,113 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Well done Sir. That looks lovely! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kizanski 15,874 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Damn! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutchman 2,520 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Those look Great!! And kinda like Hamers.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kjq69 231 Posted January 27 Author Share Posted January 27 Thank you..........Cant believe this was 19 years ago........Good times ~ Jimmy Z from Faldo's Toy on #2 10 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
slingblader 479 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Very nice! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
killerteddybear 7,819 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Very nice! Bois de rose? Did you pay double for that? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kizanski 15,874 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 I'm pretty sure I want one. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travis 4,725 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 LOVE that single cut! And thankfully no first fret victory... 😉 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kjq69 231 Posted January 27 Author Share Posted January 27 3 hours ago, killerteddybear said: Very nice! Bois de rose? Did you pay double for that? Not quite double, but of the sweetest smelling rosewoods I've had the pleasure of working with. Beautiful purple when freshly cut.......and ages into a lovely deep chocolate......"Thet say" the closest rosewood to true Brazilian 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Victor (Fret Friend) 1,022 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Nice! What happened to #1? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Disturber 4,553 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 5 hours ago, Victor (Fret Friend) said: Nice! What happened to #1? Pete Townshend got hold of it? 1 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kjq69 231 Posted January 27 Author Share Posted January 27 7 hours ago, Victor (Fret Friend) said: Nice! What happened to #1? Have it at my shop. lost a bunch of pictures years ago and dont have any pics on this computer / phone..... but will post soon.....It is a version of a Yamaha SGB......I was really into Dave Meniketti and Carlos. They both were playing one at the time.......... 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
79Sunburst 261 Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 Beautiful work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobB 6,088 Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 (edited) 16 hours ago, kjq69 said: It is a version of a Yamaha SGB......I was really into Dave Meniketti and Carlos. They both were playing one at the time.......... I remember the SGB Santana had on the, “Inner Secrets”, tour. The one with the abalone/pearl eagle inlay on the body. He played it on SNL (“Open Invitation”) that year. Looked like it weighed 14lbs! Edited January 28 by RobB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kjq69 231 Posted January 28 Author Share Posted January 28 Found this in some archive stuff...Volker Strifler playing #2........I sponsored him @ Club Fox. ........he plays it half way through the video ~ 6 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gtrdaddy 10,113 Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 2 hours ago, kjq69 said: Found this in some archive stuff...Volker Strifler playing #2........I sponsored him @ Club Fox. ........he plays it half way through the video ~ That guitar sounds EFFING AMAZING! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cmatthes 20,685 Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 17 hours ago, gtrdaddy said: That guitar sounds EFFING AMAZING! The player isn’t doing too badly either! 4 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gtrdaddy 10,113 Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 10 minutes ago, cmatthes said: The player isn’t doing too badly either! Yes! He’s awesome! I was blown away by both. The woody tone from that guitar is exactly my cup of tea! He’s using great amps too! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kjq69 231 Posted January 31 Author Share Posted January 31 Thank you......Volker is amazing. And yes, I think I love all mahogany better than any other combination on a 24-5/8" - 24-3/4" scale length guitar.....Korina is pretty sweet too 🙂 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
specialk 4,131 Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 ^ Damn! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
burningyen 1,833 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 (edited) If this is Ken I remember you from the old, old days of the HFC. Welcome back, and very nice work! I was also inspired to start making guitars about 8 years ago, but so far just averaging about one build per year. Edited February 2 by burningyen 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kjq69 231 Posted February 3 Author Share Posted February 3 6 hours ago, burningyen said: If this is Ken I remember you from the old, old days of the HFC. Welcome back, and very nice work! I was also inspired to start making guitars about 8 years ago, but so far just averaging about one build per year. It is me :)....... nice to hear from you. You know, building one a year is a fine pace. That’s really what it takes me....... I have one guitar for a friend that has taken a few years...... . Would love to see some of your builds. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gorch 5,479 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 The guitars are looking really great! Wonderful builds. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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