Yes! It was fun while it lasted. I knew it. The second I heard Fender had acquired Hamer I knew that sooner or later it would be shut down. Hamer is just not profitable enough. And what do ALL companies seek? Profit. Granted, Hamer may have lived on longer this way, but I knew Fender wouldn't try to save it. Even if they claim they have. I don't believe it. With all those great guitar players and million dollar bands out there you would think that they'd like at least one Hamer guitar each and that would have saved Hamer I think. Hamer was one of the very few last high quality and genuine brands left. Every great and genuine company gets shot down in the stride for profit and money. When will it end? That's so sad...