PSA: couple nice imported Hamers

[veatch]

2 hours ago, The Shark said:

I know, but I don't want to burst the bubble of those that don't have fifteen vintage Hamers and know, without a shadow of a doubt, that they are better in every way than the imports.  But some poeple think Jim Beam tastes better than Blanton's or Pappie Van Winkle.  It's just easier to leave them alone.  

I'm a friend of all Bourbon. (TM pending....)

[Jim85IROC]

11 hours ago, The Shark said:

I know, but I don't want to burst the bubble of those that don't have fifteen vintage Hamers and know, without a shadow of a doubt, that they are better in every way than the imports.  But some poeple think Jim Beam tastes better than Blanton's or Pappie Van Winkle.  It's just easier to leave them alone.  

The US Hamers are indeed fantastic instruments.  No dispute there.  But the idea that a less expensive guitar can't be a great guitar is foolish.

[shankyboy]

19 hours ago, Jim85IROC said:

just for discussion sake, what's the difference between a company like Hamer, which is dissolved and resurrected, and a company like Fender, which is sold, produces crap for years, and is sold again, then dilutes it's brand with imported models?  The only real difference is that Fender remained continuous, but still has really nothing to do with the brand that their reputation was built on.

You have a valid point. 

[The Shark]

On 3/16/2023 at 9:26 AM, Jim85IROC said:

The US Hamers are indeed fantastic instruments.  No dispute there.  But the idea that a less expensive guitar can't be a great guitar is foolish.

I didn't say that.  I said there's no comparison between the two.  Materials, parts, craftsmanship are all superior on USA Hamer's.  That's all I said.  Someone has to buy the cheaper guitars.  But a Kia will never be as nice as my Lexus.  

[The Shark]

On 3/16/2023 at 12:30 AM, veatch said:

I'm a friend of all Bourbon. (TM pending....)

Me too.  Mostly...

[kizanski]

4 minutes ago, The Shark said:

I didn't say that.  I said there's no comparison between the two.  Materials, parts, craftsmanship are all superior on USA Hamer's.  That's all I said.  Someone has to buy the cheaper guitars.  But a Kia will never be as nice as my Lexus.