Julien's Auction

[Steve Haynie]

A bunch of stuff that we have seen in other auctions is in the new Julien's auction. 

The one item I want the most is Mark Reale's Les Paul. 

[specialk]

No bids yet:

[DaveH]

[DaveH]

Mark has been in my top 10 players for a lot of decades.

[BadgerDave]

Somebody is bidding $3,000.00 for an NFT of Julien Lennon's 3/4 size LP Jr.

I wonder if they realize they don't actually get the guitar.

[specialk]

The Hamer section:

https://www.juliensauctions.com/en/search?query=hamer

 

[velorush]

Dusty's four-digit Cruisebass is back!  Sold prior for $4,550 whereas John McVie's similar but production Cruisebass sold for $25,600.  What?

 

Dusty's

 

McVie's

 

 

ETA: Dusty's Cruisebass was the one thing I've ever seen that drove me to actually sign up for Juliens. I got all signed up and ready to bid, then read the fine print about Buyer's Premium and Shipping Charges and never gave it another thought.  Would love to have that bass, not so much because of the provenance (did Dusty ever really play it? Doesn't look like it), but because it's a four-digit Cruisebass!

Edited November 1, 2024 by velorush

[ARM OF HAMER]

13 hours ago, specialk said:

No bids yet:

 And this is why..........................   

 

[Steve Haynie]

Yeah, Yoko did not understand that a jam band needs to do at least ten minutes per song or the fans stay away. 

[DaveH]

Someone got a deal on the 12ver:

Chappy12

 

[burningyen]

15 hours ago, velorush said:

Dusty's four-digit Cruisebass is back!  Sold prior for $4,550 whereas John McVie's similar but production Cruisebass sold for $25,600.  What?

 

Dusty's

 

McVie's

 

 

ETA: Dusty's Cruisebass was the one thing I've ever seen that drove me to actually sign up for Juliens. I got all signed up and ready to bid, then read the fine print about Buyer's Premium and Shipping Charges and never gave it another thought.  Would love to have that bass, not so much because of the provenance (did Dusty ever really play it? Doesn't look like it), but because it's a four-digit Cruisebass!

I don't think the items in the search results specialk posted are back. Those are items from completed auctions. But I wonder what happened to KK Downing's Virt, which apparently went unsold.

[svl]

The lefty Virt sold for under $3k and Nancy Wilson's sig axe went for over $8k.

Now, if  a time machine came with it to take me back to 1980 and she came WITH the guitar, that would make sense. But this bizzaro situation does not.

[Cboss]

3 hours ago, svl said:

The lefty Virt sold for under $3k and Nancy Wilson's sig axe went for over $8k.

Now, if  a time machine came with it to take me back to 1980 and she came WITH the guitar, that would make sense. But this bizzaro situation does not.

Then I'll borrow your time machine and go back and get Lita Ford and that black standard!

[velorush]

8 hours ago, burningyen said:

I don't think the items in the search results specialk posted are back. Those are items from completed auctions. But I wonder what happened to KK Downing's Virt, which apparently went unsold.

Ah, that's what I get for scanning the thread and URL target in the middle of first-day-of-the-month reconciliations! 😁

My original surprise stands though. I see the lower-priced bass as the far more desirable. 

Edited November 2, 2024 by velorush

[Wordupperman]

The clarification regarding Hamer guitars being priced higher than competitors like Fender and Gibson is well-supported by the search results. Here’s a concise summary of the key points:

Pricing Context for Hamer Guitars

Higher Initial Pricing: Hamer guitars were often priced higher than many of their competitors, including Fender and Gibson, particularly in the context of the late 1970s and early 1980s. For example, while a used Hamer could cost at least $1,000 less than a Gibson Custom Shop model, it was still positioned above many standard offerings from competitors 

Quality and Craftsmanship: Hamer was known for its high-quality craftsmanship, which justified its pricing. The brand was considered a boutique manufacturer, focusing on custom builds that catered to professional musicians 

This emphasis on quality contributed to their higher price point compared to mass-produced models from larger manufacturers.Market Positioning: Hamer marketed itself as a premium brand, likening its status to that of a Ferrari in the guitar industry, contrasting with the more mass-market approach of companies like Gibson and Fender 

This positioning reinforced the perception that Hamer guitars were not just affordable alternatives but rather high-end instruments with unique features.

Conclusion

In summary, Hamer guitars were consistently priced higher than many standard models from Fender and Gibson, reflecting their commitment to quality and craftsmanship. This distinction is important for understanding Hamer's place in the market as a premium brand rather than merely an alternative to vintage instruments.