I know I haven't posted in a while, but I always check posts on this board. As someone who was deeply involved with Hamer for many years and who owns a stack of them, this news is not unexpected but sad nonetheless. As soon as fender bought KMC, the writing was on the wall. I will keep my Hamers and continue to play and record with them. I've always believed them to be one of the finest electric guitars ever built. I would hope the community here will keep the flame burning....