Dave Locher
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Is there an easy way to tell a US-made Hamer from an import model if you are just looking at a photo online? Or do you have to see it in person to know for certain?
Quick easy way to tell US Hamers from imports?
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Rand-O-Monium
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Re: Quick easy way to tell US Hamers from imports?
^^^
Yup
There "may" be some instances where it doesn't apply,but AFAIK that's the dealio...
^^^
Yup
There "may" be some instances where it doesn't apply,but AFAIK that's the dealio...
Dave Locher
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Re: Quick easy way to tell US Hamers from imports?
So a small frontal photo on the Internet isn't enough to tell for sure?
So a small frontal photo on the Internet isn't enough to tell for sure?
Johnny the Kid
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Re: Quick easy way to tell US Hamers from imports?
Just so I can be part of the group, better pics or pass.
Just so I can be part of the group, better pics or pass.
KeeperOS
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Re: Quick easy way to tell US Hamers from imports?
Can I get in on this too guys?!?!
Yeah, IN GENERAL if the only pictorial evidence that you get on the guitar's (or indeed any item's for sale) pedigree is either too small, too out of focus or otherwise deliberate in its' lack of detail then chances are the seller has something to hide or at the very least, does not wish to disclose right off the bat in the hopes that the potential buyer won't ask.
Can I get in on this too guys?!?!
Yeah, IN GENERAL if the only pictorial evidence that you get on the guitar's (or indeed any item's for sale) pedigree is either too small, too out of focus or otherwise deliberate in its' lack of detail then chances are the seller has something to hide or at the very least, does not wish to disclose right off the bat in the hopes that the potential buyer won't ask.
Johnny the Kid
Shaunofthedeadologist
Re: Quick easy way to tell US Hamers from imports?
Do USA Hamers have "USA" on the headstock?
Do USA Hamers have "USA" on the headstock?
Dave Locher
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Re: Quick easy way to tell US Hamers from imports?
Thanks, everyone. I just wondered because they pop up on my local craigslist with usually one photo and not much info. Now I know the only question I need to ask before I go driving to Deliverance country chasing one.
Thanks, everyone. I just wondered because they pop up on my local craigslist with usually one photo and not much info. Now I know the only question I need to ask before I go driving to Deliverance country chasing one.
playas
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Re: Quick easy way to tell US Hamers from imports?
I'd ask for a photo of the front and back of the headstock. Apart from the USA on the front in small text the serial no is stamped /indented into to the back of the headstock on any USA models I've seen.
If the seller is genuine and wants to sell, that shouldn't be a problem before you make a long (?) drive to check a guitar out.
I'd ask for a photo of the front and back of the headstock. Apart from the USA on the front in small text the serial no is stamped /indented into to the back of the headstock on any USA models I've seen.
If the seller is genuine and wants to sell, that shouldn't be a problem before you make a long (?) drive to check a guitar out.
