PSA: 2 cool Sunbursts in Germoney and 1 back home again!

[donner]

For your consideration:

Two generations of the glorious Sunburst are for sale in German Kleinanzeigen.

Both showed up this Sunday evening (Aug. 18th);

no affiliation. but I could assist, if necessary.

Prices seem acceptable and reflect the appropriate respect for those beauties.

https://www.kleinanzeigen.de/s-anzeige/fruehe-1978-hamer-sunburst-flametop/2840235735-74-7245

https://www.kleinanzeigen.de/s-anzeige/hamer-usa-sunburst-gitarre/2840309763-74-2052

Enjoy!

[Hamer Dave]

Hey donner!

Can you help me with the ‘78? I have 8 0362, and likely same batch. Very interested. I’m in Addison, Illinois 60101. In the United States. 

Thank You. 

Dave

Edited August 19, 2024 by Hamer Dave

[1 bottlerocket]

That '78 is a beauty. I wish I had the cash.

[donner]

10 hours ago, Hamer Dave said:

Hey donner!

Can you with me with the ‘78? I have 8 0362, so this is likely from same batch. Very interested. I’m in Addison, Illinois 60101. In the United States. My email is [email protected]

Thank You. 

Dave

Hi Dave, I've sent you a mail!

Now you can delete the address for security reasons if you like.

[Hamer Dave]

11 hours ago, 1 bottlerocket said:

That '78 is a beauty. I wish I had the cash.

I gravitate to the earliest of them. Though I see this one has an added mini switch and replaced tuners. 

[Cboss]

These early ones have some huge mojo...some day

[donner]

Some things are in the works...

Edited August 20, 2024 by donner

[Disturber]

That is a stellar price for that 1978  Sunburst. Even though it has a mini switch.

[donner]

Some things are in motion.

[donner]

Wouldn't that be a perfect motto?

 

Edited August 29, 2024 by donner

[donner]

For THIS:

[donner]

n' then THAT:

80358 and 80360, visiting each other for the first time after 46 years

Edited September 2, 2024 by donner

[donner]

For a quick and short stop-over, 80360 has landed at my place.

Took it outta its box, took pics, measurements, noodled a bit and then let them two reunited 46-year-olds sit down & chat, after a long while, again.

80358 (mine) and 80360 (visitor) had a blast for sure!

Then, safely and properly reboxed, time to say Goodbye, being repatriated to her new owner over the pond in Chicagoland.

Other sister 80362 already waiting there for her.

Might be heard and seen at the 50th anniversary-gathering.

Good luck, & have fun, lil' sister!

 

Edited August 29, 2024 by donner

[donner]

Update: ROLLIN'!

It took a while to get Customs cleared and all paperwork done, but now 80362 will soon be reunited with her sister from long time ago!

Just right in time for the big 50s-gathering, I hope?

Bon voyage, 80360!

May you be played loud.

Edited September 10, 2024 by donner

[cornjulio]

Best of luck for the journey. I've used DHL before for a similar journey and it worked just fine. Any guesses how long it might take? 10 days?

[ChugD]

Beautiful guitars!  @donner  You are a splendid guy for facilitating.  🤘

[donner]

5 hours ago, cornjulio said:

Best of luck for the journey. I've used DHL before for a similar journey and it worked just fine. Any guesses how long it might take? 10 days?

10 - 14 may be more likely. US customs are serious examiners, too 😉

2 hours ago, ChugD said:

Beautiful guitars!  @donner  You are a splendid guy for facilitating.  🤘

As the ancient HFC saying goes: We are enablers.

Have learnt a lot today at German customs. Were friendly people there, too.

Normally, they've to deal with cranky Serbian, Bulgarian or Russian truckers, who do not speak any word German nor English, who have truckloads of dead pigs, aluminum profiles or tons of bricks to declare.

A polite and patient guitar-nerd with his beautiful electric guitar is the highlight of the month for them.

 

Such were the necessary paperworks as of today:

[HSB0531]

On 8/29/2024 at 8:46 AM, donner said:

n' then THAT:

80358 and 80360, visiting each other for the first time after 46 years

Almost Twins!!  Love the Burst on those!

[donner]

53 minutes ago, HSB0531 said:

Almost Twins!!  Love the Burst on those!

Wait til you see her other sister 80362.

I hope, the new owner will chime in with his own pics, once 80360 has arrived.

I am curious as well (and hell!) to see pics that compare 80358, 80360 and 80362.

A very special bunch of 78 Sunbursts!

[Hamer Dave]

Donner is the greatest!!!

Arrived just a few hours ago…

Safely!

Back home, her sister will be arriving soon for a photo together. Stay tuned…

[donner]

Ha: I know you, rider!

Very glad it worked out so fine!

It's a strain on the brain to know such a guitar being shipped such a long way.

Great it's „home“ again – just a few miles from where it was made in 1978. Sweet home Chicago!

Dare I hope to to see and hear it in the 50th-anni-stream in October?

Edited September 20, 2024 by donner

[Hamer Dave]

Possibly at the anniversary. I do see they are already having a handful of guitars available. Option Anxiety!!!

[donner]

36 minutes ago, Hamer Dave said:

Possibly at the anniversary. I do see they are already having a handful of guitars available. Option Anxiety!!!

With THAT backstory 80360 will be the absolute Guitar-Star Of the Year, won't it?

Her sister would accompany her well.

[Hamer Dave]

The sisters together…

8 0360 to the left. All photos. 
8 0362 to the right. All photos.

 

[Hamer Dave]