caustic69

That's a nice looking guitar!!! Only thing I would change is to have an unfinished neck but I like it. I'm just surprised no centaur, califorian or diablo owners have not chimed in on this topic.

What Eclipse are you speaking of? Is it a Hamer or an ESP Eclipse (which is an LP shape) or some other brand? Let me know, Thanks!!!!

FeyNman, much obliged for the picture post.

Thanks for the reply and pic but I can't really tell from that vantage point. Is it something like the Chaps contour? I am having an incredibly hard time adding pics. Please go to my pic link to see the Chap forearm contour. http://img708.imageshack.us/g/img1659f.jpg/

Are there others that have this or similar forearm contour? How about from any other brands as well?

I don't have a Cali but would like one. What about the korean made versions? How do they compare to the late 80s USA versions?

Okay, somehow I jacked it up but click link to see pics of profile. thanks http://img708.imageshack.us/g/img1659f.jpg/

I have an 88 Chap and I love the fact that the contour cut of the body where your forearm rests is so pronounced. Most strat shped guitars have some kind of bevel/contour cut of some kind but not to the degree of the Chap. I even tried the John Petrucci model which has a version of this that is unique but I still prefer the Chap. My question is, do the californian, diablo, centaura or any other model have a similar forearm bevel? Feynman has helped me to post some good closup pics of this contour but you need to scroll down page a little ways. But I appreciate any info the Hamer community can share with me on this. Thanks