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Anybody here ever compare a Newport Pro (spruce top) to one with a maple top? I'm wondering about the difference in sound. I had a Newport Pro that I was in love with but I had to sell it because it was too bright for me. I mostly play jazz and wanted a darker tone. When I turned the tone knob down, it got a little too muddy. Is the maple top one as bright as the spruce top one? The build quality and playability of the Newport is amazing, but I like the sound of a 335 for what I'm doing. I just got one the new gibson 339's and I love it, this guitar really nails the 335 tone, but I would love to have a Newport that could get that sound as well. thanks.

Anybody know if these or the Daytona's were sprayed with nitro?

Hey guys, had a few questions about my T-51. I have heard that these were sprayed with nitro, is that true? Also for you owners out there, how do you like the stock bridge? Mine works great, although it is really corroded. Are there any other bridges out there that I might like better? If so, do they fit in directly? Thanks for all info.

I just got my first Hamer! It is a jazzburst Newport Pro with crown inlays. What a sweet guitar. It plays great and the workmanship is amazing. I basically bought it for playing jazz. The only thing is that it sounds a little bit bright for jazz. I'm wondering if its the Seth Lover pickups or are these guitars just bright. Has anybody out there have one of these guitars and swapped out the pickups for other humbuckers? What were the results? Let me know what you guys think. Thanks.