Feynman Posted March 20 Posted March 20 (edited) I'm back on my every-so-often hunt for an f-holed Hamer, preferably with an ebony board. Naturally the best ones I've sold here are no longer coming back (I asked all of them). I see the M3 on Reverb, but not that one. Monaco III? Monaco Monaco? Newport Pro? Joe G's Newport Pro? Disturber's M3? Any of my four Newport 90s? I remember when I thought those glorious days would never end; an endless stream of fine Hamers available at all times. Sigh. Help? ETA: Would consider a fine example of a Robin Savoy as well. Edited March 20 by Feynman 2 Quote
Disturber Posted March 20 Posted March 20 Four Newport 90's! You must have had almost everyone built by Hamer. 😯 Wish I could clone the MIII and send it over. But something good will pop up. Keep a look out. 2 Quote
burningyen Posted March 20 Posted March 20 The only guitar that would make me part with my (2nd) N90 is the black one. Good luck with the hunt! People seem to be holding onto their Hamers longer these days. 2 Quote
Feynman Posted March 20 Author Posted March 20 2 hours ago, ArnieZ said: Are you trying to make me feel guilty?😀 arniez No, not at all. I wouldn't want that one. I'm surprised you kept it. It's easily the worst of the bunch, and someone jacked with the pickups. 5 Quote
HSB0531 Posted March 20 Posted March 20 10 hours ago, Feynman said: I'm back on my every-so-often hunt for an f-holed Hamer, preferably with an ebony board. Naturally the best ones I've sold here are no longer coming back (I asked all of them). I see the M3 on Reverb, but not that one. Monaco III? Monaco Monaco? Newport Pro? Joe G's Newport Pro? Disturber's M3? Any of my four Newport 90s? I remember when I thought those glorious days would never end; an endless stream of fine Hamers available at all times. Sigh. Help? Non-Hamer players are waking up and buying them now as well: That's my reckoning. 1 Quote
topekatj Posted March 20 Posted March 20 San Jose CL, $2250- https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/msg/d/san-jose-2005-usa-hamer-newport-pro/7825382257.html 5 Quote
HSB0531 Posted March 20 Posted March 20 (edited) I like the red Monaco III that's being played in the opening portion of the Hamer Video. I like the triple P90's and the Bigsby look. And was it the Newport that they did a special run of Redwood? Those were gorgeous. Edited March 20 by HSB0531 1 Quote
HSB0531 Posted March 20 Posted March 20 (edited) 7 minutes ago, topekatj said: San Jose CL, $2250- https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/msg/d/san-jose-2005-usa-hamer-newport-pro/7825382257.html That Is Stunning!! Especially with that tailpiece. I don't remember seeing a Newport with one. And it has 10 Victories ( I'm partial towards 10 vs. 9 ). Edited March 20 by HSB0531 1 Quote
Feynman Posted March 20 Author Posted March 20 Sorry, has it been that long? Do I really need to say it? Tobacco or natural would be my preference, though anything other than red may apply. I'm still visually allergic to gold hardware as well. Red+Gold = Blech. I'm not going to hold my breath here, but it never hurts to ask. 2 2 Quote
topekatj Posted March 20 Posted March 20 You’re welcome! I’ve not seen a NP that wasn’t red with gold hardware, they may exist. GLWTSearch! 1 Quote
Feynman Posted March 20 Author Posted March 20 (edited) Oh, they exist. There are many, many non-red Pros out there. The hideous red/gold/ugly-tailpiece monstrosity was almost a separate model (Pro Custom). Edited March 20 by Feynman 5 Quote
specialk Posted March 20 Posted March 20 Aw, c'mon guys. Somebody cough one up for Feynman. You should be able to buy it back in a week or so, 😁 1 6 Quote
Feynman Posted March 20 Author Posted March 20 Hey, Disturber - can you post a picture of yours just to cause me a little more regret? Does it still smell like fish? 3 Quote
BoogieMKIIA Posted March 20 Posted March 20 I love the red/gold. Willcutt had one years ago, it may have been pre victory inlays. Stunning in person. 3 Quote
soli'd Posted March 20 Posted March 20 Not an ebony board, and not a pro, but there's a pretty good deal on a Newport over at TGP, ($1600 shipped). Interesting color, too- non-sparkle orange over cherry back: https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/hamer-usa-newport-seeking-trades-cash-price-drop.2617293/ 2 Quote
burningyen Posted March 20 Posted March 20 4 hours ago, Feynman said: I'm still visually allergic to gold hardware as well. Red+Gold = Blech. Yeah, the red and gold wouldn't have been my first choice. When this popped up at GC at a crazy low price 5 years ago I couldn't say no, and it's grown on me. But sometimes I have crazy thoughts of having the top refinned black: 4 1 Quote
Feynman Posted March 20 Author Posted March 20 (edited) I understand. Even I once succumbed to the allure. Mine was cooler though. I think you refinishing yours in black is a swell idea. Don't you know a guy? Edited March 20 by Feynman 7 Quote
ArnieZ Posted March 20 Posted March 20 The ruby red with gold hardware and harp tailpiece has a different name that my dementia doesn’t recall! arniez Quote
burningyen Posted March 21 Posted March 21 5 hours ago, Feynman said: I understand. Even I once succumbed to the allure. Mine was cooler though. I think you refinishing yours in black is a swell idea. Don't you know a guy? Wow, I’d forgotten about that one. That is a cool NPC! I do know a guy. But not sure future generations will look kindly on me. Quote
HSB0531 Posted March 21 Posted March 21 3 minutes ago, burningyen said: Wow, I’d forgotten about that one. That is a cool NPC! I do know a guy. But not sure future generations will look kindly on me. This one is Really Cool 😎😎😎 😎😎 Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.