Dr. Bear Posted September 16, 2022 Posted September 16, 2022 I haven’t a complaint in the world about this splendid all-original 2008 Studio Custom. However, I play my hollow and semi-hollow Hamers far more and have long wanted an Artist Custom. Hence, if your Artist Custom is getting less playing time than it deserves and you’re hankering for a knockout trans-black Studio Custom, message me so we can chat, online or off. This Studio Custom is pretty close to spotless — even the OHSC is in darn good shape — but as I am a player and not a collector I would be fine with an Artist Custom in less pristine condition (though no beanpole skinny necks, please).
Dr. Bear Posted September 16, 2022 Author Posted September 16, 2022 Here are screenshots of the post from which I purchased this lovely along with the photos from that transaction. Other than that the SC is now wearing pure nickel 9s, nothing has changed since then:
JGale Posted September 16, 2022 Posted September 16, 2022 Where is that jaw-dropping emoji when you need it?
Hfan Posted September 16, 2022 Posted September 16, 2022 I’d keep that baby. No telling what you’d wind up with in trade. And I bet sonically an Artist would be pretty similar. Maybe buy an Artist first if possible.
jer_vic Posted September 16, 2022 Posted September 16, 2022 This just came up on Reverb, not an hour ago. No affiliation. https://reverb.com/item/60830122-hamer-artist-custom-1997-amber
JGale Posted September 16, 2022 Posted September 16, 2022 1 hour ago, Hfan said: I’d keep that baby. No telling what you’d wind up with in trade. And I bet sonically an Artist would be pretty similar. Maybe buy an Artist first if possible. I second this. Maybe even forgo the maple top for semi-hollow mahogany, either a 25th, which is not showing up now, or this in silver: https://reverb.com/item/58200949-2001-hamer-artist-silver
HamerCustomEr Posted September 16, 2022 Posted September 16, 2022 1 hour ago, Hfan said: I’d keep that baby. No telling what you’d wind up with in trade. And I bet sonically an Artist would be pretty similar. Maybe buy an Artist first if possible. Respectfully, I do not agree. I have an Artist Custom, and it is noticeably lighter than my Studio Custom. Sure, they are similar sonically, but I reach for the Artist more than the the Studio. If you want an Artist Custom, then that is what you want.
Dr. Bear Posted September 16, 2022 Author Posted September 16, 2022 Yes, indeed! I do already have both Artists and 25ths so I know how they work for me. (I must 'fess up, though, that this 2008 SC is so well balanced that I don't really notice the weight.) One difference is that my 2008 Studio Custom sustains so very well...but this doesn't really matter me as I run so much outboard compression on my Artists that they sound more like violas. Then there's the simple truth that I can be a klutz. This 2008 Studio Custom is, at least to my eyes, excellent or better (mint-adjacent?) so someone should have it who is either more gentle on guitars than I am or who just wants to collect something deeply handsome.
Carl.B Posted September 16, 2022 Posted September 16, 2022 Is there a cash amount you are willing to trade for?
Montelovesco Posted September 17, 2022 Posted September 17, 2022 Not sure if these three needs a companion… But if I get you right we‘re are talking only trades here?
Dr. Bear Posted September 18, 2022 Author Posted September 18, 2022 Carl.B, Montelovesco, and the other good gents who DM’d me: Yes, at this point I really do want to trade for an Artist Custom. If there are no HFC-ers interested, then I’ll wine & dine the trans-black SC for the nonce. And Montelovesco, that trio is as breathtaking as…oh, just Wow!
a.bandini Posted September 18, 2022 Posted September 18, 2022 I have something which might scratch your itch. I’ll pm you tomorrow - just back home after 24 hours in planes.
Montelovesco Posted September 18, 2022 Posted September 18, 2022 14 hours ago, Dr. Bear said: Carl.B, Montelovesco, and the other good gents who DM’d me: Yes, at this point I really do want to trade for an Artist Custom. If there are no HFC-ers interested, then I’ll wine & dine the trans-black SC for the nonce. And Montelovesco, that trio is as breathtaking as…oh, just Wow! Thanks…! I guess this one wouldn‘t help…? As an offer? 🤔😇
lang Posted September 18, 2022 Posted September 18, 2022 This thread is making me have serious studio custom gas.
Dr. Bear Posted October 28, 2022 Author Posted October 28, 2022 Deal done and dusted! The best part is that I can now count two wonderful gents who wrote to me about this trans-black SC as friends.
Montelovesco Posted October 28, 2022 Posted October 28, 2022 1 hour ago, Dr. Bear said: Deal done and dusted! The best part is that I can now count two wonderful gents who wrote to me about this trans-black SC as friends. Congrats to the new owner!
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