guitarded
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http://www.hamerguitars.com/?fa=detail&mid=400&sid=182#
Anyone know if the maple top is real or thin veneer on the model?
Anyone know if the maple top is real or thin veneer on the model?
Hamer Standard - Real Maple Top?
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GuitarSandwich
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Re: Hamer Standard - Real Maple Top?
That's the Import version, I think it has what they call an overlay which is a thick veneer. The USA models all have solid tops.
If it's any consolation, the "four digit" Standards from the 1970s that are going for $4-5K had veneer tops too. Hamer was seeking the sound of mahogany with just the "look" of maple so that's what they did and those guitars sound like GOD!
That's the Import version, I think it has what they call an overlay which is a thick veneer. The USA models all have solid tops.
If it's any consolation, the "four digit" Standards from the 1970s that are going for $4-5K had veneer tops too. Hamer was seeking the sound of mahogany with just the "look" of maple so that's what they did and those guitars sound like GOD!
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guitarded
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Re: Hamer Standard - Real Maple Top?
Actually I just checked out the Korina one. It comes with a 59 and JB as well as super looking natural finish. Veneers don't really bother me much unless they are over exaggerated to the point where they look cheesy. I was just curious.
Actually I just checked out the Korina one. It comes with a 59 and JB as well as super looking natural finish. Veneers don't really bother me much unless they are over exaggerated to the point where they look cheesy. I was just curious.
jmh151
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Re: Hamer Standard - Real Maple Top?
I've seen many up close pics of the imported Korina model, and I'm doubtful it's made from Korina/Limba. It may be Alder with a veneer, or Korina is a name they're using for the color/finish. There's a big difference in the appearance and wood grain on a USA Hamer Korina compared to the imported version
I've seen many up close pics of the imported Korina model, and I'm doubtful it's made from Korina/Limba. It may be Alder with a veneer, or Korina is a name they're using for the color/finish. There's a big difference in the appearance and wood grain on a USA Hamer Korina compared to the imported version
GuitarSandwich
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Re: Hamer Standard - Real Maple Top?
hey, kherman... that's pretty cool! Is that a special sized body? It looks different to me. Like the cutaway point is round but the other points are really sharp. Did you do that?
hey, kherman... that's pretty cool! Is that a special sized body? It looks different to me. Like the cutaway point is round but the other points are really sharp. Did you do that?
kherman
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Re: Hamer Standard - Real Maple Top?
The Explorer Pros have a slightly smaller body than the regular Explorer.
I like it. Very comfy to me.
The Explorer Pros have a slightly smaller body than the regular Explorer.
I like it. Very comfy to me.
guitarded
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Re: Hamer Standard - Real Maple Top?
That is really nice. I used to have an 85 Explorer with Dirty Fingers Pups. The one I had was made out Alder, but was really dark as far as tone. Played really nice though and looked killer.
I find it really aggravating that the advertisements are allowed to say things like "solid mahogany body" and "flame maple top", when it is really a 1/16" thick Veneer. I don't mind the Veneer as much as the misleading advertisements. If I am shooting for a tone that comes from a mahogany body / Maple Cap, I am not really going to get that from 1/16" Veneer sandwiched around a piece of poplar, alder, or whatever the mfg had lying around at the time..
That is really nice. I used to have an 85 Explorer with Dirty Fingers Pups. The one I had was made out Alder, but was really dark as far as tone. Played really nice though and looked killer.
I find it really aggravating that the advertisements are allowed to say things like "solid mahogany body" and "flame maple top", when it is really a 1/16" thick Veneer. I don't mind the Veneer as much as the misleading advertisements. If I am shooting for a tone that comes from a mahogany body / Maple Cap, I am not really going to get that from 1/16" Veneer sandwiched around a piece of poplar, alder, or whatever the mfg had lying around at the time..
MEH!
Maples over-rated. :biglaugh:
You want one of these, guitarded.
But, you can't have mine. :approve:
guitarded
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Re: Hamer Standard - Real Maple Top?
I think Mathias Jabs of the Scorps had Gibson Build what was called an Explorer 90 or something. The 90 meant it was 90 percent the body size of a stock Explorer.
I think Mathias Jabs of the Scorps had Gibson Build what was called an Explorer 90 or something. The 90 meant it was 90 percent the body size of a stock Explorer.
guitarded
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Re: Hamer Standard - Real Maple Top?
Probably a dumb question but what do you think about the EPI Korina's? You think the are the real deal?
Probably a dumb question but what do you think about the EPI Korina's? You think the are the real deal?
JeffB
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Re: Hamer Standard - Real Maple Top?
The Hamer and Epi "korina" models simply have a (very poor, IMO) veneer of limba over an alder (hamer) or mysterwood of the day (Epiphone) body.
The reason I consider them "poor" is because the veneer is VERY apparent. Looks pretty cheesy. But they are nice guitars for the $.
The regular import Hamer Standards are a maple veneer on a Alder body.
The Hamer and Epi "korina" models simply have a (very poor, IMO) veneer of limba over an alder (hamer) or mysterwood of the day (Epiphone) body.
The reason I consider them "poor" is because the veneer is VERY apparent. Looks pretty cheesy. But they are nice guitars for the $.
The regular import Hamer Standards are a maple veneer on a Alder body.
jmh151
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Re: Hamer Standard - Real Maple Top?
+1. That's what I read when it came out. He had the ones with Les Paul Custom block inlays, flame maple top and body binding
+1. That's what I read when it came out. He had the ones with Les Paul Custom block inlays, flame maple top and body binding
kherman
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Re: Hamer Standard - Real Maple Top?
I beleive that's what the EXP Pro is based on.
The original Matthais model.
I beleive that's what the EXP Pro is based on.
The original Matthais model.
