diablo175 Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 Dovetailing off the earlier Lester thread... I'm considering replacing my Gibby LP Axcess. But with what? I'm need to channel some serious pre-80's hair classic rock. I can tolerate Gibby scale and 22 frets as the classic rock I'm thinking of usually doesn't require much if anything above the 19th. The only requisites are no Strats, and it look the part ( no modern shapes or finishes) Naturally, must have a Floyd. Set necks and beefy, mahogany bodies would be swell! This popped up on the Hamer FB page a few days ago and despite the myriad red flags this presents, it has essentially what I'm looking for. Classic look/bloodline, whammy bar and well, it's a Hamer. Can't go wrong there. But the shit-tastic refin and the prospect of a non-disclosed head stock repair, to say nothing of the dodgy date of the serial # - at that price? no f-ing way. Other options might be an FB, Floyded Sunburst or Studio. A V would be cool but has limited appeal due to PITA to play seated. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshoowah Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 In terms of Hamers... No affiliation, but this has been on my Reverb "watch" list for a while: https://reverb.com/item/37075366-hamer-sunburst-cherry-sunburst-flamed-top-90ies-bound-and-crown-extremely-rare-version-with-floyd-rose There are a couple 2 HB Floyd/Boomer Firebirds up, too. Black for $4300 and white for 3600. Everything else with a FR is a strattish outline (Chap/Cali/Diablo), one HSS TLE, or a "modern" shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtrdaddy Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 I'd keep the Axcess. You may very well regret selling it later (that is if you're planning to sell it). If you're really not happy with the Axcess and just not bored, grab a Hamer of sorts, '80s Hamers were definitely fun, or any properly modded one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottcald Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 I ditched my LP a while back due to its 10lb plus weight. Went with a PRS McCarty that is great at the LP tonality, but obviously no Floyd. Other thing that comes to mind is ESP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtrdaddy Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 5 minutes ago, scottcald said: I ditched my LP a while back due to its 10lb plus weight Shit, that hurts reading it. Don't blame ya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diablo175 Posted March 20, 2021 Author Share Posted March 20, 2021 1 hour ago, joshoowah said: In terms of Hamers... No affiliation, but this has been on my Reverb "watch" list for a while: https://reverb.com/item/37075366-hamer-sunburst-cherry-sunburst-flamed-top-90ies-bound-and-crown-extremely-rare-version-with-floyd-rose There are a couple 2 HB Floyd/Boomer Firebirds up, too. Black for $4300 and white for 3600. Everything else with a FR is a strattish outline (Chap/Cali/Diablo), one HSS TLE, or a "modern" shape. That Sunburst would scratch the itch for sure- but not at that price. Oof. 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biz Prof Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 How about a Floyd-equipped Iceman? That body shape fairly screams "'70s". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diablo175 Posted March 20, 2021 Author Share Posted March 20, 2021 11 minutes ago, Biz Prof said: How about a Floyd-equipped Iceman? That body shape fairly screams "'70s". Yeah, had one of those a while back that I painted and upgraded... but I like where you're at! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 3 hours ago, diablo175 said: A V would be cool but has limited appeal due to PITA to play seated. Thoughts? V’s are incredibly comfortable to play seated. in the classical position.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diablo175 Posted March 20, 2021 Author Share Posted March 20, 2021 35 minutes ago, Travis said: V’s are incredibly comfortable to play seated. in the classical position.... Yup. Which is why I don't like playing them seated. Nothing classy about my playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Scepter Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 Cough, cough... Scepter! 🤘 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diablo175 Posted March 21, 2021 Author Share Posted March 21, 2021 9 minutes ago, Dave Scepter said: Cough, cough... Scepter! 🤘 Nope- not classic rock enough- much too hair rock-ish for 70's shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diablo175 Posted March 21, 2021 Author Share Posted March 21, 2021 Think this might be the ticket... now if I could only read/speak Japanese! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cynic Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 If you don't want to invest a lot you can find the STM models for well under a grand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Scepter Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 5 hours ago, diablo175 said: I'm need to channel some serious (pre-80's hair classic rock) Oops, sorry I read that wrong 😆... I'm having a hard time thinking of pre 80s classic rock songs that used tremolo... except for EVH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diablo175 Posted March 21, 2021 Author Share Posted March 21, 2021 23 minutes ago, cynic said: If you don't want to invest a lot you can find the STM models for well under a grand. Good call. I came close to purchasing several versions of these in years past and always stopped short. Something about the mojo of the older MIJ Grecos and Ibby's that these don't seem to have. I also believe these are bolt on. Would prefer to have the set neck versions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cynic Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 The blue one (STM2) is neck-thru. Semi-hollows were popular in the 70s. This Ibanez AM75T would lead to some double takes. Also in none-more-black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtrdaddy Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 41 minutes ago, Dave Scepter said: Oops, sorry I read that wrong 😆... I'm having a hard time thinking of pre 80s classic rock songs that used tremolo... except for EVH Um...there was also some guy named Henrickson, er... Henson, Jimmy Henson? OH! Jimmy Heindricks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtrdaddy Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 4 minutes ago, cynic said: The blue one (STM2) is neck-thru. Semi-hollows were popular in the 70s. This Ibanez AM75T would lead to some double takes. Also in none-more-black Those weren't owned by Neal Schon were they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Scepter Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 5 minutes ago, gtrdaddy said: Um...there was also some guy named Henrickson, er... Henson, Jimmy Henson? OH! Jimmy Heindricks! I guess I should have said Floyd you smart ass fucktard 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Scepter Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 This is what you need right here homie... This is my Floyd-ed, triple hummer alternative to a Les Paul 🤘 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottcald Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 26 minutes ago, Dave Scepter said: This is what you need right here homie... This is my Floyd-ed, triple hummer alternative of a Les Paul 🤘 That is a beaut! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VECTOR Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 I recomend a Gibson V 90. 24 frets, Floyd, a integrated Steinberger construction to play sitting, huuuuge sounding and very comfortable playing even to the 24fth fret. Coil split. Neck PU is a single coil but sounds great. Not easy to find. My white one I could dig last year I play very often cause it's so phantastic. If you can live without a Floyd defenitively buy a Hamer Vector Korina (and then mount a Floyd, but don't show it here ) Serious: the Vector brings the tone you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Scepter Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 1 hour ago, VECTOR said: Buy a Hamer Vector Korina (and then mount a Floyd WTF are you smoking?.. Sacrilege! 😭 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VECTOR Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 Hahaha, this was a joke! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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