Case Posted August 9, 2022 Posted August 9, 2022 Retailer Affiliation: While a long-time member here, for the last three years I have been the owner/founder of Guitarma, a small brick-and-mortar guitar shop in downtown Lawrence KS. We donate a portion of every sale back to community programs. I was lucky to end up with a few Hamers as part of one of my last buys - one of which is this amazingly rad 1999 USA Hamer Futura Korina. In Very Good condition with a few minor dings, but otherwise, extremely clean. Don’t think it saw much play time. Super light and super comfortable to play, setup nice and all original to the best of our knowledge, aside from the case. It fits it perfectly, but doesn’t say Hamer on it, so I assumed it was non-original. I believe this is from the later/last Japanese market run of the Korina series, but I encourage anyone with more details/knowledge to please correct me. I’m offering it here for the local/in-store price first before it hits Verb later this week. $3699 + $75 shipping https://www.guitarmalfk.com/shop/c/p/1999-USA-Hamer-Korina-Futura---wHSC-x64535573.htm Feel free to reach out with any and all questions. thanks! Casey
bruce919 Posted August 9, 2022 Posted August 9, 2022 Outstanding, that wont last long. Great price for a USA Made Korina guitar.
cmatthes Posted August 9, 2022 Posted August 9, 2022 Extra style points for using my photo of the Japanese catalog with my HFC picks! 😉
Case Posted August 9, 2022 Author Posted August 9, 2022 57 minutes ago, cmatthes said: Extra style points for using my photo of the Japanese catalog with my HFC picks! 😉 That catalog description is amazing in every way PS: pics were taking in the shop of the actual guitar in its present condition
currypowder Posted August 9, 2022 Posted August 9, 2022 Definitely one of the Japan models since I was the one who imported it to the US from Japan in 2020. Should have kept it, too. An outstanding guitar in every way.
currypowder Posted August 9, 2022 Posted August 9, 2022 Oh, also, I believe the original cases on these were not "Hamer" branded. I had 2 from Japan and both of the cases were identical. Here's a pic of yours in its original case.
WorstBandName Posted August 10, 2022 Posted August 10, 2022 You mentioned some other Hamers in the buy. Are other cool ones coming up soon too? Checked the website and only saw this tone.
Case Posted August 11, 2022 Author Posted August 11, 2022 On 8/9/2022 at 7:22 PM, WorstBandName said: You mentioned some other Hamers in the buy. Are other cool ones coming up soon too? Checked the website and only saw this tone. heya, sorry I missed your question. One was the sustain block TLE that has already sold locally. The other three are 2 Slammer Series Daytonas (black one with an oddball roller nut/recessed bridge and a natural Alder one) and then an MIK Double Cut archtop in Cherry Burst with just Hamer logo and Duncan Designed humbuckers. All the Slammers need a lil' love
Case Posted August 17, 2022 Author Posted August 17, 2022 This beauty is still available. No trades at this time unless you’re local! thanks for all the comments and interest.
Jakeboy Posted August 17, 2022 Posted August 17, 2022 Great to see you Posting here Case! Man, what a cool guitar! GLWTS! Is this a cash only deal or will you take trades towards that Futura?
Case Posted August 18, 2022 Author Posted August 18, 2022 23 hours ago, Jakeboy said: Great to see you Posting here Case! Man, what a cool guitar! GLWTS! Is this a cash only deal or will you take trades towards that Futura? Heya! Local trades + cash could be an option. (A certain ‘82 yellow flame special??? ) Would love for you to come check out the shop! Hit me up next time you’re in/around Lawrence.
Jakeboy Posted August 18, 2022 Posted August 18, 2022 1 hour ago, Case said: (A certain ‘82 yellow flame special??? ) Would love for you to come check out the shop! Hit me up next time you’re in/around Lawrence. Alas, I sold that Special here back around 2017 to fund my Newport. Will do on the visit. In fact, we are driving to Denver next month and on the return trip your shop might be open.
shankyboy Posted August 20, 2022 Posted August 20, 2022 I had no idea that any other Futuras were made other than the Rick Nielsen model. Cool!
cmatthes Posted August 22, 2022 Posted August 22, 2022 A few people here had some done as custom orders. Matt Ervin had a cool mahogany-bodied one done through LostArt, if I recall correctly.
Dave Scepter Posted September 7, 2022 Posted September 7, 2022 Free bump as this would make a nice 3rd addition to anyone who already has a Korina Vector and Korina Standard...
Case Posted October 27, 2022 Author Posted October 27, 2022 This one is surprisingly still available! Or, you could buy that 6000 Greco
Drew816 Posted October 27, 2022 Posted October 27, 2022 What were the necks like on these things? Early 2000's thin, medium? That refinished one above is bad ASS!
burningyen Posted October 27, 2022 Posted October 27, 2022 3 hours ago, Drew816 said: That refinished one above is bad ASS! I think that was a factory finish.
Drew816 Posted November 2, 2022 Posted November 2, 2022 On 10/27/2022 at 6:47 PM, burningyen said: I think that was a factory finish. DUH, it's right next to another Hamer in process and should have clued me in! Very cool regardless, love it!
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