Jellyfish Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 I offered this here a couple of years ago, but am now relisting for a lower price. It's an Eclipse from (I believe) 1996, originally black that I had professionally refinished in vintage white by Wilkins Guitars in Van Nuys, CA. The color I requested was inspired by a photo of a vintage/aged Alpine White SG Special and Pat Wilkins nailed it - warmer than pure white but not as warm as "cream". You might call it "bone" or "ivory" maybe? Anyway, its exactly what I was hoping for and gives off a vintage Gibson vibe. While reassembling after paint, I upgraded the bridge to a rock-solid TonePros wraparound and swapped the knobs out for my preferred top-hat style. I still have the original Wilkinson bridge and Tele-style chrome knobs and these will be included in the sale. Pickups, rings and tuners are all original. Also included is a Hamer-branded case by TKL that probably dates from the late 1990s or early 2000s. The guitar is in excellent shape. Very little fret wear, no functional issues whatsoever, plays really well and has all the hot-rodded Firebird tone you could want. Near-perfect cosmetic condition. The only giveaway that this is not a brand new guitar is some gentle oxidization on the pickup covers and other original metal pieces. Since the refin, this one has been babied, only leaving the house on a handful of occasions. The case (which I picked up used on eBay) is solid and all latches work, but it has the odd scuff and visible tarnish on the hardware - so its maybe in 7/10 cosmetic condition. This time around I am asking $650 plus actual shipping. Photographing this one is a challenge, because its difficult (for me) to do justice to the color. But if anyone is seriously interested, I will take more pics with close-ups to show condition etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamerCustomEr Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 I am very interested in this beauty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rugby1970 Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 Lovely, just lovely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 Fantastic price. This won’t last long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGale Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 Jeepers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamerican gigolo Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 Normally, I'm not a fan of refins, but in this case, I may have to reconsider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punkavenger Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 I'd pick that up in a heartbeat but I have the covid no money blues. Wanna trade for a killer amp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brddg Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 Get it while it’s hot! Nice piece. Glws Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialk Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 Can you still make out the serial # on the headstock? Would you call the neck a medium? Skinny? Tanx ETA: Pics of the headstock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellyfish Posted April 5, 2021 Author Share Posted April 5, 2021 37 minutes ago, specialk said: Can you still make out the serial # on the headstock? Would you call the neck a medium? Skinny? Tanx ETA: Pics of the headstock? The indents of the serial number are visible, but only one or two digits readable. # starts with a 5 (wait, maybe that means its a '95 not a '96?). Neck is medium, certainly not skinny. Dimensions are: 0.850" thickness at the 2nd fret, 0.900" thickness at the 12th fret, nut width is 1.675". Pics of headstock below. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceM Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 This guitar reminds me of a Special I had refinished by the Hamer factory in the early 00's in the same color. For me, it was the result of a sour ebay deal. The guitar I received had water damage, but they did a great job of restoration at the factory. I ended up selling it to our own JohnnyThunders after one of the Muse Cafe gatherings. I wonder where that guitar is now? Yours is a beauty, and the price is not to believed in this day and age. If I didn't already own two Eclipses, I'd be all over this one. GLWTS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomteriffic Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 1 hour ago, BruceM said: This guitar reminds me of a Special I had refinished by the Hamer factory in the early 00's in the same color. For me, it was the result of a sour ebay deal. The guitar I received had water damage, but they did a great job of restoration at the factory. I ended up selling it to our own JohnnyThunders after one of the Muse Cafe gatherings. I wonder where that guitar is now? Yours is a beauty, and the price is not to believed in this day and age. If I didn't already own two Eclipses, I'd be all over this one. GLWTS! I remember that one, Bruce. He was super proud of that one, did a little more tweaking to it afterward. Somebody snag this, my Eclipse 6 is long gone and my wallet is vibrating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakeboy Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 I have always wanted an Eclipse..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kizanski Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Just now, Jakeboy said: I have always wanted an Eclipse..... I never wanted an Eclipse. I kinda do now, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pirateflynn Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 PM sent. I'll take it! __ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kizanski Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Wow... look who just showed up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0054 Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 I was sweating this, seiously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 2 hours ago, pirateflynn said: PM sent. I'll take it! __ You saved me from myself. Good on you, sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialk Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 7 hours ago, pirateflynn said: PM sent. I'll take it! __ Enjoy the hell out of it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eli Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 10 hours ago, pirateflynn said: PM sent. I'll take it! __ Thanks again for buying this. This guitar had me super tempted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottcald Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 14 minutes ago, Eli said: Thanks again for buying this. This guitar had me super tempted. You're not the only one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakeboy Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Damnit. I was debating all day on buying this guitar...., Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamerCustomEr Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 1 hour ago, Jakeboy said: Damnit. I was debating all day on buying this guitar...., You snooze, you no play the blues! (On this Eclipse, at least.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomteriffic Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Whew! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0054 Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 8 hours ago, Jakeboy said: Damnit. I was debating all day on buying this guitar...., I had the message written, almost sent after trade bait was rejected like a nerd in a cheerleader convention. Dang, like I said that guitar looks like it belongs on the "Dream Police" cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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