devrock Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 So, I've been on here for many years, and have ALWAYS been on the hunt for the guitar played by my idol, and one of the greatest guitarists EVER, Glenn Tipton. I don't know how many Phantom Gas were made in total, but not many. They're so rare, that they go for $$$$ when they pop up on Reverb. It's a guitar that has eluded me for over 20 years. Lo and behold, long-time HFC member @GusS shoots me a msg and couple of weeks ago. Long story short, he was so great to deal with, offered me a deal I couldn't refuse (don't tell my wife...) and worked with me to get his GT from Canada to me in CT. But......I NOW HAVE MY VERY FIRST HAMER PHANTOM GT AND I'M FUCKING PUMPED!!!!!!!!!! Sending a large sum of money to someone you don't know is always a risk, but Gus has a great reputation on here. My only real anxiety was getting it un-damaged. Also, it got held up in customs for over a week. Grr! However, this thing was packed so well, you could have dropped it out of an airplane and it wouldn't have broken. I'm actually still cleaning up the peanuts and bubble wrap. While it's not black or Mars red like Glenn's, I don't care. I've experienced a holy grail moment today. Thank you, Gus!!!! Now, to figure out how to score a KK Downing V.... (PS: If anyone is *seriously* interested in a near-mint custom shop ESP DV8 Dave Mustaine sig, I may be open to offers....) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialk Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 Congrats! Gotta love the HFC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 Love the phantoms. Even more so with the proper 6 in-line headstock. Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0054 Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 Friggin sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Haynie Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 1 hour ago, devrock said: I NOW HAVE MY VERY FIRST HAMER PHANTOM GT AND I'M FUCKING PUMPED!!!!!!!!!! ...and as many more as you can find as with all Hamers. This is a great HFC story for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biz Prof Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 Now THAT is what a Phantom should look like! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diablo175 Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 21 minutes ago, Biz Prof said: Now THAT is what a Phantom should look like! Oh, then you're gonna hate the one I'm about to come into possession of To the OP- congrats on a kickass score! Even with a Kahler, that's a beaut for sure! The HFC does rock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biz Prof Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 1 hour ago, diablo175 said: Oh, then you're gonna hate the one I'm about to come into possession of Nah, I'll probably love it....unless it's a paddle head. My ideal Phantom would sport an OEM Floyd, but the primary gotta-have is the 6-in-line headstock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 23 minutes ago, Biz Prof said: the primary gotta-have is the 6-in-line headstock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diablo175 Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 36 minutes ago, Biz Prof said: Nah, I'll probably love it....unless it's a paddle head. My ideal Phantom would sport an OEM Floyd, but the primary gotta-have is the 6-in-line headstock. Well, it IS 6-in-line and not a paddle. But it's not a Diablo/GT style head stock 12 minutes ago, Travis said: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murkat Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 20 hours ago, devrock said: I've experienced a holy grail moment today. Congrats! That's a Beauty! (Heavy Springs ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff R Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 Man, that's a really pretty guitar. Huge congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Haynie Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 Have you broken the law yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtrdaddy Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 Love the color. Beautiful guit! Congratulations on a wonderful snatch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biz Prof Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 22 minutes ago, Steve Haynie said: Have you broken the law yet? Even if he hasn't, I'd be willing to bet he was living after midnight with that new-to-him Phantom GT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 1 hour ago, gtrdaddy said: Congratulations on a wonderful snatch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Steve Haynie said: Have you broken the law yet? If so, some heads are gonna roll.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtrdaddy Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 4 minutes ago, Travis said: If so, some heads are gonna roll.... If not, you've got another thing comin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biz Prof Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 1 hour ago, gtrdaddy said: If not, you've got another thing comin' while you're heading out to the highway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 21 minutes ago, Biz Prof said: while you're heading out to the highway. With a Freewheel Burning next to your Turbo Lover trying to beat the Bullet Train because you’re Hellbent for Leather... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biz Prof Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 2 minutes ago, Travis said: With a Freewheel Burning next to your Turbo Lover trying to beat the Bullet Train because you’re Hellbent for Leather... ...popping Painkiller[s]. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusS Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 Your stance at once defiant I'm rigid to your pose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBraz Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 Fabulous! The holy grail moments are soooo special. Savour it and enjoy that awesome guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg G Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 On 4/15/2021 at 2:25 PM, Biz Prof said: while you're heading out to the highway. Along side the Green Manalishi with the two pronged crown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0054 Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 Don't Go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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