topekatj Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 I've never seen a black early '80's Special. The pickups seem to have been switcheroo'd at some point but the S/N looks legit. Lots of pitting on the tuner buttons. What are the thoughts of the Forum? https://reverb.com/item/44231586-hamer-special-1981-black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biz Prof Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 I like it. Looks naturally aged and ready to rock. OHSC, too. Didn't Kiz have one like that , but with the double-cream bridge pickup and matching rings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kizanski Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 21 minutes ago, Biz Prof said: Didn't Kiz have one like that , but with the double-cream bridge pickup and matching rings? Had a couple, yes. '81 - Used to be a Graphics Special. Previous owner was a stupid head. '82 - 2nd smallest neck I have ever seen on a Hamer. I changed the pickups to the Hamer "standard" zebra/double crème combo, then sold it. '78 - I know it's not a Special, but this thread can only be improved by its inclusion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topekatj Posted September 23, 2021 Author Share Posted September 23, 2021 27 minutes ago, kizanski said: Had a couple, yes. '81 - Used to be a Graphics Special. Previous owner was a stupid head. '82 - 2nd smallest neck I have ever seen on a Hamer. I changed the pickups to the Hamer "standard" zebra/double crème combo, then sold it. '78 - I know it's not a Special, but this thread can only be improved by its inclusion. Nice! What was the neck like on the '81? The '78 looks sweet -- did you move it on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kizanski Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 7 minutes ago, topekatj said: Nice! What was the neck like on the '81? The '78 looks sweet -- did you move it on? The neck on the '81 was skinny, but then they pretty much all were. I have 2 Hamers left in the museum - a Monaco and a SuperPro. All others have indeed moved on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamerhead Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 I had that '82 for awhile. Indeed, the neck was transparent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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