? RE: 1981 Special, Black, Posted on the 'verb

[topekatj]

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

[Biz Prof]

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?

[kizanski]

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.

[topekatj]

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?

[kizanski]

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.

[hamerhead]

I had that '82 for awhile. Indeed, the neck was transparent.