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I thought I posted on this thread but maybe it got deleted. takamine ef 340sbg or 360 or the cool tube version tf 340 or 360 big bang for the bucks or i can recoomend a bunch of ovations.

not sure if he wants to come forward. it is his decision.

I have played 3 different dumbles they are really nice. but not worth the ton of cash they are going for I would prefer an old fender and put a good overdrive in front of it or an underground 30.

think about it this way. Fender has never been able to sell a guitar with humbuckers. Now they tell all their goons if you want to continue getting free teles and strats you must put away the prs and gibson and play Hamer. well it could happen. I think Hamer is in a very good position here. Not so sure about others. everything I hear is it is the status quo for now. time will tell

Kaman Announces Agreement to Sell Music Segment BLOOMFIELD, Conn., Oct. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- (Nasdaq: KAMN) Kaman Corporation announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its wholly owned subsidiary, Kaman Music Corporation (KMC), to Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) of Scottsdale, Arizona for approximately $117 million in cash, subject to specified post closing purchase price adjustments. The stock purchase agreement, which contains customary representations and warranties and covenants, has been approved by the Kaman Board of Directors. Closing is targeted to occur prior to January 1, 2008, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including termination or expiration of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976. KMC, which comprises the company's entire Music segment, owns Ovation Guitars, LP and Toca hand percussion products, Gibraltar Hardware, Genz Benz Amplification, Hamer Guitars, and is the exclusive U.S. sales representative for Sabian Cymbals, and exclusive worldwide distributor of Takamine Guitars and Gretsch Drums. Privately held FMIC is the world's leading electric guitar manufacturer. In addition to owning the world-renowned Fender brand name, FMIC also owns Guild guitars, Charvel Guitars, Jackson Guitars, SWR Bass Amplification, Tacoma Guitars, EVH products, and is the exclusive worldwide distributor of Gretsch Guitars. Kaman Chairman and CEO, Paul Kuhn, stated, "We have invested in KMC over the years to build our leadership position in the industry and KMC has been a positive contributor to the overall success of Kaman Corporation. However, our longer-term growth strategy has evolved to a focus on the aerospace and industrial distribution segments, which has meant finding a new home for KMC. We are very pleased to have attracted a strategic buyer of Fender's stature, and we are confident that KMC will have a bright future under Fender's leadership." "We are delighted to welcome the Kaman Music Corporation into the Fender Family," said Bill Mendello, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fender Musical Instruments Corp. "KMC is one of the most respected companies in the musical instrument industry. We have very similar cultures that have been developed over many years. The distribution expertise that Kaman Music brings to the music marketplace will complement and strengthen FMIC's growing operational excellence and ultimately offer dealers and consumers a better way to access a wider variety of high-quality music products and accessories." Edward Miller, President of Kaman Music Corporation added, "There is great synergy between Kaman Music and Fender, both of which are deeply rooted in the long history and colorful culture of popular music. The acquisition of Kaman Music by Fender forms the most dynamic partnership of manufacturing and distribution expertise in the music industry." Kaman was advised by Lazard and the law firm, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, LLP. Fender was advised by the law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP. SOURCE Kaman Corporation CONTACT: Russell H. Jones, SVP, Chief Investment Officer & Treasurer of Kaman Corporation, +1-860-243-6307, [email protected] Please note I don't know what this means for Hamer.

currently it is the dillentantes

if the music is done well and played well there is no problem and no one cares. if the band sucks then there is a problem. I say turn it up, make it feedback and kick some arse. what is sadder is the chunky milfs in their original sex pistol t shirts from the 80's trying to regain that part of their youth. If you just embrace it and realize you are older and you are having fun there is nothing wrong with it. then again there is always jazz

if your question is "Is this guitar still considered new?" I would say yes. it was only a mistake albeit a big one for the dealer. think about the scratch and dent sale that goes on at guitar center every day on new instruments.

the weak dollar has made the asian and especially the european market boom. austrailia is another up and commer. what you need to do is realize some things are classics 59 caddy 57 chevy and others appeal to only a small segement of the population model t and roadsters. if you buy clean documented good stuff it will always be worth money. other stuff are trendy and ride with the market. the good stuff also rides up and down but stays relatively consistent.

www.myspace.com/lostartvintage

they are probably kluson tuners. there is no way I know of to stop the decay. stew mac and all parts sell replacement. soak them in some strong coffee with a couple of cigs to get them a little dirty, then apply a hot soldering iron to the shaft of the tuner and push the new one on. some like to use superglue also.

glad to hear that. I am pulling the trigger on one any day now....

muidshark you forgot The Flock the incredible string band and gong

dave you got any cool studio stuff? I am always looking for gear for my mythical studio.

spock's beard http://youtube.com/watch?v=P9NLFpzh9d4

since dada was taken check out The Brian Jonestown Massacre great tunes great hooks lunatic lead singer http://youtube.com/watch?v=lSptPm1C1nM http://youtube.com/watch?v=9admQrK9Bzs&amp...ted&search= check out the movie DIG

fun is an understatement great time great people great fun!!! lauching guitars is also great fun

I think I saw painted on a wall butcher Al is God!!!

I saw a cat smoke on a double neck cigar box guitar a few weeks ago when I was in fla. Un believeable !!! used a magic marker as a moveable nut

if you have to agonize over the decision that much it is not worth it. give the job to someone else that wants to go out play music and have fun. sit home drink watch tiv

jeezous dave just fucking play and enjoy yourself, if they don't want you there they wouldn't have asked

no love?

Hamer monaco elite flame top in indigo. 04 guitar. custom ordered long story but it can;t be sold as new so it is technically used but in perfect condition. with Hamer HSC. $1599 e mail me if you are interested. interesting trades entertained. thanks al [email protected]

I own vintage guitars and new guitars. I am at the point where the name on the headstock does not matter, the age of the instrument does not matter what matters is how it feels and how it sounds and if it gets the job done. God bless the vintage market. I have bought and sold more instruments than I can remember.

whatever guitar roy rogers was playing