HamerCustomEr Posted May 18, 2023 Posted May 18, 2023 No affiliation. https://www.julienslive.com/lot-details/index/catalog/454/lot/203439?url=%2Fauctions%2Fcatalog%2Fid%2F454%3Fpage%3D1%26catm%3Dany%26order%3Dorder_num%26xclosed%3Dno%26featured%3Dno%26key%3Dhamerc A 2003 candy apple red custom Hamer K.K. Downing Vector electric guitar, used extensively by Downing live on stage with the seminal heavy metal band, Judas Priest, during the Angel of Retribution (Epic, 2005) era. Housed in a custom black Hamer hard case containing a whammy bar. The custom red Hamer can be seen being played live by Downing during Judas Priest's The Retribution tour (February - December 2005), including the May 19 concert at Tokyo's Budokan arena that was recorded for the band's live concert DVD, Rising in the East (Rhino, 2005). The guitar can be seen being played by Downing for the majority of the concert, shredding alongside Glenn Tipton on songs such as "Electric Eye," "Judas Rising," "Breaking the Law," the ending of "Diamonds and Rust," and others. The instrument can additionally be seen on the cover of Downing's autobiography, Heavy Duty: Days and Nights in Judas Priest (Da Capo Press, 2018), a photo taken at the Teenage Cancer Trust concert that took place at the Royal Albert Hall in 2007. Includes a copy of the book. Accompanied by the original Hamer Custom Order Certificate and a Letter of Authenticity signed by Downing. YEAR 2003 BRAND Hamer MODEL K.K. Downing Vector ITEM Electric Guitar SERIAL NO 352686 PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES This custom shop beauty was built over an original vintage 1964 V body and finished on top in candy apple red with the rear of the body in its original state. The set neck has a fully scalloped maple fingerboard and Schaller tuners. Dual passive EMG humbuckers are controlled by a 3-way toggle and a single volume knob on a 3 ply pickguard and it has a locking tremolo and nut system. The guitar is housed in the original form fitting hard case. OPERATION Works and sounds well but may have an issue with the jack socket. Setup recommended. CONDITION NOTES Very Good: The instrument exhibits some scratches and dings.
Steve Haynie Posted May 19, 2023 Posted May 19, 2023 It would be nice to own that Vector. Even if it was possible to bid right now that guitar will go beyond what I would be able to pay.
Stike Posted May 19, 2023 Posted May 19, 2023 "This custom shop beauty was built over an original vintage 1964 V body" What kind of ignorant horse shit is this?
RobB Posted May 19, 2023 Posted May 19, 2023 24 minutes ago, Stike said: "This custom shop beauty was built over an original vintage 1964 V body" What kind of ignorant horse shit is this? The kind that spews from an ignorant auction house drone. A drone that can’t do their job and possibly misrepresents an auction item.
scottcald Posted May 19, 2023 Posted May 19, 2023 I still don't understand for an auction why someone would bid way ahead of it closing. You're only going to have to bid again, and more. Does look cool though.
rallye440 Posted May 20, 2023 Posted May 20, 2023 "finished on top in candy apple red with the rear of the body in its original state" That's not exactly what Ken told me. The guitar weighed too much so he took a grinder and shaved off some wood and made the belly cut too.
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