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    New Hamer Standards??

    Ive always wanted a Hamer standard. (well, visually, not having played one..) But, they dont come up for sale much, and when they do, they are way out of my price range.

    So, looks like they are avail again. (imported) Has anyone played the new ones? If so, how are they? I assume they are a pretty good import. Do they have thick or thin necks?

    Seems they are only avail in cherry burst. Id really like to have a black one. Always loved Lita's and Jay Jay French had one in an old Twisted Sister vid.

    Anyhow, just curious if they are decent, if the necks are fat or thin and if they are in any way comparable to the originals..

    Thanks for any info...

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    I hate to say it, but I really like the Tommy Thayer explorer too...
    Last edited by BloodRose; 11-02-2018, 04:11 AM.
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    Re: New Hamer Standards??

    If it’s an import, it’s likely made by World Music that’s makes the import Schecters, ESP’s,Dean, etc... And the quality on those is spot on. The specs on those look better than the original Hamer imports- Is give them a look if I got to try it out first

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    • #3
      Re: New Hamer Standards??

      Oooo, nice. The specs say the neck shape is a thin U.

      If I was to go after an Explorer type, I'd go after either the matching Dean Z to my Chicago Series ML or a Gibson Explorer.

      IDK, but I kinda want to put a decal of John Travolta from SNF on the back....LOL

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      • #4
        Re: New Hamer Standards??

        One of my clients was enamored with Hamers, and ordered this from Chinese maker Rare Guitars...

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        • #5
          Re: New Hamer Standards??

          I'd be into it if it had a fatter neck. Don't mind the "U", but thin is non "in" with me.
          Al

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          • #6
            Re: New Hamer Standards??

            Zombiwoof, I prefer thin necks, so would work for me..

            JHM151, I had no idea the maker, but many of the imports these days are pretty good. And if it is the same that makes Schecters and such, thats some good stuff!!

            ErikH, I have an Explorer. would like to add another to the stable. No money tho, so will be awhile, so "window shopping now" . Really like the looks and specs of the Tommy Thayer Epi.. Not because of him tho. But again, have always wanted a Hamer (Love the headstocks for one thing)
            Believe me when I say that some of the most amazing music in history was made on equipment that's not as good as what you own right now.

            Jol Dantzig

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            • #7
              Re: New Hamer Standards??

              I know BTMN knows more about Hamers here than anyone, so hopefully he will chime in.
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              • #8
                Re: New Hamer Standards??

                I've never owned a Hamer Standard, but I've played both the USA & MIK versions before Hamer closed shop a few years ago. The USA Standards are amazing guitars; at least as good and probably a bit superior to my Gibson Explorer. I'd have loved to have bought one, but like the OP I could never swing it financially.

                OTOH I wasn't impressed with the MIK version; the neck was too skinny, the finish felt really plasticy, and the fingerboard edges were pretty sharp. I'm really picky about neck profiles and the fingerboard edges, so it may not bother others as much. It's one of the major reasons I sold my MIK Echotone, and it's why I've never bought an Epiphone.
                Originally posted by crusty philtrum
                And that's probably because most people with electric guitars seem more interested in their own performance rather than the effect on the listener ... in fact i don't think many people who own electric guitars even give a poop about the effect on a listener. Which is why many people play electric guitars but very very few of them are actually musicians.

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                • #9
                  Re: New Hamer Standards??

                  Have not played one and as I understand it this new company has had Gibber shut them down on doing this and the V shapes. These have nothing to do with the Hamer of old. Find a nice older Korean import if you want and can't afford a USA. Those were nice guitars and as mrntioned might need a slight tweek to get it just right. RWIW, I have had several import Standards pass through here along with a few other Hamer imports and enjoyed them all. Of course I did not let any bad or not so good get past the strum it test either.
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                  • #10
                    Re: New Hamer Standards??

                    Originally posted by BTMN View Post
                    Have not played one and as I understand it this new company has had Gibber shut them down on doing this and the V shapes. These have nothing to do with the Hamer of old. Find a nice older Korean import if you want and can't afford a USA. Those were nice guitars and as mrntioned might need a slight tweek to get it just right. RWIW, I have had several import Standards pass through here along with a few other Hamer imports and enjoyed them all. Of course I did not let any bad or not so good get past the strum it test either.
                    Interesting about Gibson shutting them down on those shapes, I wonder if Eastwood will be next, they have been making an RD Artist (even call it that) since before Gibson came out with the reissue and have wondered how they got away with it. I think they've covered another old Gibson design but can't remember what it was. It will be interesting to see what happens if the new Gibson is going to start getting litigious over their discontinued guitar designs, I even had the thought that they brought the RD back to set a precedent for putting the brakes on the Eastwood version. I love the fact that Eastwood brings back discontinued models from different brands, like the scroll headstock Ampeg bass (in fretted and unfretted versions, like Rick Danko used), the Ovation Breadwinner (which I once played, I liked it a lot), the Ibanez Talman, and many others. They sometimes put out upgraded versions that address the shortcomings of some of the originals, too.
                    Al
                    Oh yeah, Eastwood has done a V, at least a bass version. There might be another one, too.
                    Last edited by Zombiwoof; 11-03-2018, 07:26 AM.

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                    • #11
                      Re: New Hamer Standards??

                      Who owns the new Hamer company? I am guessing it is just a group who can afford the IP rights- are they just investors or actual Hamer lovers who bought this brand?
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                      • #12
                        Re: New Hamer Standards??

                        I've always wanted a Hamer, too, but one with a decent sized rounded neck. If the new ones are all slim, I'd be out.
                        Al

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                        • #13
                          Re: New Hamer Standards??

                          I just sold my USA Hamer Artist Custom... It was really the best guitar I've ever owned. It was refined, tone for days, and beautiful. I'll eventually buy another I'm sure.
                          Originally posted by crusty philtrum
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                          • #14
                            Re: New Hamer Standards??

                            Ima havin' some problems with Indonesia = $800

                            Buy an old Korean Hamer XT.

                            And - as always, Gibson needs to worry about making their own guitars for $800 - not stopping everyone else. The person who buys that was not spending 1600 on a CSB Explorer...
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                            • #15
                              Re: New Hamer Standards??

                              Hamer guitars seem like a great investment if you're looking for a kick-ass guitar. Judas Priest seems to like them very much.







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