BTMN
LifeIsGoodologist
Well, a shell of it's former self at least.
http://www.kmcmusic.com/
http://www.hamerguitars.com/2017/
http://www.kmcmusic.com/
http://www.hamerguitars.com/2017/
Good/Bad Hamer is Back
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Johnny the Kid
Shaunofthedeadologist
Re: Good/Bad Hamer is Back
It's always good to see a company come back in such a way. Even if they aren't building as many or and complex instruments, the fact that they're making any sort of return is fantastic. I'll be interested to hear how the quality is on this run.
It's always good to see a company come back in such a way. Even if they aren't building as many or and complex instruments, the fact that they're making any sort of return is fantastic. I'll be interested to hear how the quality is on this run.
Rand-O-Monium
New member
Re: Good/Bad Hamer is Back
Imports only?
Any word on a US lne?
Imports only?
Any word on a US lne?
Kamanda~SD
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Yeah, not sure how I feel about this.
Yeah, not sure how I feel about this.
Silence Kid
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Re: Good/Bad Hamer is Back
That blows my mind. Jam Music Corp./KMC owns Randall, Jay Turser, Jim Dunlop, Daisy Rock and Levy's straps, (but not Ovation/Takamine?) And distributes Marshall? The same company owns ANY of those things? Ugh.
That blows my mind. Jam Music Corp./KMC owns Randall, Jay Turser, Jim Dunlop, Daisy Rock and Levy's straps, (but not Ovation/Takamine?) And distributes Marshall? The same company owns ANY of those things? Ugh.
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Ashurbanipal
Well-known member
Re: Good/Bad Hamer is Back
MIK/MII stuff, just like they used to do alongside USA.
MIK/MII stuff, just like they used to do alongside USA.
Rand-O-Monium
New member
Re: Good/Bad Hamer is Back
I've played(not owned) some of the older MIKs that were pretty damn good...
Are they MIC now?
I've played(not owned) some of the older MIKs that were pretty damn good...
Are they MIC now?
Johnny the Kid
Shaunofthedeadologist
Re: Good/Bad Hamer is Back
I'm pretty sure Dunlop is it's own company along with Levy. Levy also makes gun accessories. Takamine is owned by ESP.
I'm pretty sure Dunlop is it's own company along with Levy. Levy also makes gun accessories. Takamine is owned by ESP.
Silence Kid
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Re: Good/Bad Hamer is Back
It's on the linked website anyway. Along with MXR. Just checked to make sure their Benicia factory still existed; whew.
It's on the linked website anyway. Along with MXR. Just checked to make sure their Benicia factory still existed; whew.
Johnny the Kid
Shaunofthedeadologist
Re: Good/Bad Hamer is Back
There might be some distribution through KMC, but Dunlop is still privately owned by the Dunlop family. KMC was also previously owned by Fender, and as far as I'm aware, Fender and Dunlop have never had a really close business relationship. In fact, the old MXR demos featured a lot guitars other than Fender/ Gretsch etc. if KMC owned Dunlop and Fender owned KMC in turn, you'd think that there would be a lot of cross promotion between the two brands.
There might be some distribution through KMC, but Dunlop is still privately owned by the Dunlop family. KMC was also previously owned by Fender, and as far as I'm aware, Fender and Dunlop have never had a really close business relationship. In fact, the old MXR demos featured a lot guitars other than Fender/ Gretsch etc. if KMC owned Dunlop and Fender owned KMC in turn, you'd think that there would be a lot of cross promotion between the two brands.
ErikH
Well-known member
Re: Good/Bad Hamer is Back
Hmmm. Not sure how I feel about this. Gonna have to see them first. I know when Gibson resurrected the Kramer brand I had mixed feelings until I actually got my hands on a few and then I knew they were not even close to what came out of Neptune, NJ back in the day.
I've been toying with the idea of getting a V for our 80's project we have going and a Vector would fit right in. I'd even name it Victor.
Hmmm. Not sure how I feel about this. Gonna have to see them first. I know when Gibson resurrected the Kramer brand I had mixed feelings until I actually got my hands on a few and then I knew they were not even close to what came out of Neptune, NJ back in the day.
I've been toying with the idea of getting a V for our 80's project we have going and a Vector would fit right in. I'd even name it Victor.
Rand-O-Monium
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Re: Good/Bad Hamer is Back
Roger,Roger!
Roger,Roger!
Re: Good/Bad Hamer is Back
even then ill be shy till i actually get my hands on a few. the old ones were very well build and designed guitars, hopefully the new ones will stand up
even then ill be shy till i actually get my hands on a few. the old ones were very well build and designed guitars, hopefully the new ones will stand up
Gearjoneser
Gear Ho
Re: Good/Bad Hamer is Back
KMC originally owned Hamer since 1988, only it was called Kaman Music Corp. up until a few years ago. At least Hamer is back in the hands of a major company that previously owned them.
Here's a good link on the history of the company.
http://www.fundinguniverse.com/company-histories/kaman-music-corporation-history/
KMC originally owned Hamer since 1988, only it was called Kaman Music Corp. up until a few years ago. At least Hamer is back in the hands of a major company that previously owned them.
Here's a good link on the history of the company.
http://www.fundinguniverse.com/company-histories/kaman-music-corporation-history/
Dave Locher
New member
Re: Good/Bad Hamer is Back
If someone wants to give me a Special Junior, I will be happy to post a review!
If someone wants to give me a Special Junior, I will be happy to post a review!
