seeker Posted April 9, 2006 Posted April 9, 2006 Was in the Guitar Center in Fairfax VA, and spotted a 82 Hamer Special (only usually go there to look for used stuff or music software). It's had a bit of a rough life, but is far from what I would term a "beater". Some of the veneer missing in the SB bridge area and on one outside edge. Worming on back, but little thru the finish. Non-original pup ring on bridge, with correct color (creme) pup, but suspect it's not original either. A couple of chips on headstock, but nothing major at all. Neck reminds me a lot of my 81 Vector; wider and flatter than 79 Sunbursts.$599 with a beater OHSC (handle replaced with leather strips). I mostly posted this for lurkers who've never tried an early Hamer, this is a great opportunity. If you like it, you can even buy it!
geoff_hartwell Posted April 9, 2006 Posted April 9, 2006 What is SB short for? It has a veneer top, not a solid top?
seeker Posted April 10, 2006 Author Posted April 10, 2006 What is SB short for? It has a veneer top, not a solid top? All the production Hamers from that era were maple veneer; albeit a ONE Piece veneer, no bookmatch. One piece mahogany body. Sunbursts, Specials, and Vectors (plus maybe five Blitzes?). Don't know if I've ever seen a Prototype with a maple top. The Special is essentially the Sunburst without the binding. Exs of Sustain Blocks: 79 Sunburst 81 Vector
Guest galejt Posted April 10, 2006 Posted April 10, 2006 Example of a sustain block bridge ('03 BCR Special)
Guest galejt Posted April 10, 2006 Posted April 10, 2006 Example of an 82 Sunburst (wish I still had this)
Guest galejt Posted April 10, 2006 Posted April 10, 2006 Not fair DavidE. You know that requires a special weapons permit to handle in public!!
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