t1r12003 Posted December 22, 2012 Posted December 22, 2012 I bought this guitar from my brother Travis, a long time forum member, about a year or so ago. It's an amazing guitar, but I just don't play it enough. Something this nice needs to be played more. Only flaw is a small nic, no larger than a pin head, see pic. Travis had it signed by Joel Danzig, see pics. Comes with an SKB hardshell case. $1000 shipped in US. Paypal gift. I'll cover shipping. If you live in the Chicago area, we can meet somewhere. I live in Wheaton. My e-mail address is: [email protected]
Travis Posted December 22, 2012 Posted December 22, 2012 My name is Travis and I approve this message...Also, any questions about this guitar, I'll be happy to answer. It was really one of the finest instruments I ever owned.
belgian Posted December 22, 2012 Posted December 22, 2012 I remember that one from drooling...SLU's ?
Roshark Posted December 22, 2012 Posted December 22, 2012 Cool looking guitar . Is that a maple top on a Korina body ? What shape is the neck profile ? I have never heard anything about Seymore Duncan ultimates PU ? What do they sound like ? Made in 2001 if I am reading it right
Travis Posted December 22, 2012 Posted December 22, 2012 The pickups are genuine SD Custom Shop "Ultimates" taken from an Artist Ultimate. The pickups were hand wound and serial number matched to the Hamer Artist Ultimates before installation. The same pickups without the serial number matching were dubbed "SLU's" (Slightly Less Ultimate)They sound like a Custom Shop PAF style pickup should. Very clear and transparent without coloring the tone of the guitar. Extremely versatile for all styles. I even plugged it into my 5150 and cranked the gain, got a great metal riffing tone out of them. The top is figured korina, not maple.And the neck is similar to a vintage carve, just slightly smaller than the more recent vintage carves. I'd put it somewhere between the medium necks of the mid 90's and the baseball bats of the 2000's. very comfortable neck with a nice round profile.
t1r12003 Posted December 22, 2012 Author Posted December 22, 2012 Cool looking guitar . Is that a maple top on a Korina body ? What shape is the neck profile ? I have never heard anything about Seymore Duncan ultimates PU ? What do they sound like ? Made in 2001 if I am reading it right Flame korina top. Chunky neck. Travis can help you out describing the pickups. They are the ones that Hamer put in the Artist Ultimate.
ghamerinfrance Posted December 22, 2012 Posted December 22, 2012 Euh.....Simply very cool looking.....I only can regret to already own a Korina HB. A nice own.
G Man Posted December 22, 2012 Posted December 22, 2012 That is easily the nicest korina top I have ever seen. Stunning.
t1r12003 Posted December 22, 2012 Author Posted December 22, 2012 I'll take it.PM sent !!!Sold pending payment.
coolfeel Posted December 23, 2012 Posted December 23, 2012 Someone is getting a killer looking guitfiddle! Figured Korina is pretty damn hard to come accross and at that price - wow - awesome!
t1r12003 Posted December 23, 2012 Author Posted December 23, 2012 Joel Danzig Love it. Apologies for the misspelling. I could blame autocorrect, but I'm just plain ignorant.
django49 Posted December 23, 2012 Posted December 23, 2012 Joel DanzigLove it.Wasn't he the inspiration for the Kinks' song, "Come Dantzig?"
Jack C Posted December 23, 2012 Posted December 23, 2012 Glad someone pulled the trigger before I did something stupid. I've lusted after that guitar for years.
hamer_sunburst Posted December 23, 2012 Posted December 23, 2012 this is a custom order one:1) korina body2) custom color3) grovers instead of the regular schallers4) pickups....awesome guitar!!!I have a 2001 artist custom my self, all stock... the best neck shape from all my Hamers. It's a round 59 shape.
Disturber Posted December 23, 2012 Posted December 23, 2012 this is a custom order one:1) korina body2) custom color3) grovers instead of the regular schallers4) pickups....awesome guitar!!!I have a 2001 artist custom my self, all stock... the best neck shape from all my Hamers. It's a round 59 shape. Korina Artist HBs came with Grovers. That is not a custom feature.It seems that Hamer perhaps later switched to Schallers on this model, but my 2002 had Grovers. It also had the damned fatest necks I've ever played on a Hamer.
hamer_sunburst Posted December 23, 2012 Posted December 23, 2012 hmm, my 2001 has Schallers and the neck is anything but fat. As far as thickness is concerned it is about the same as my 2005 MONEL, and slimmer than my ex 2004 MONEL. It has no shoulders compared to the 2005 monel, but thickness is about the same and it is anything but a baseball bat. I personally prefer the Grovers instead of the Schallers (they just look cooler IMO) Having played quite a few Gibson Historics, the 2001 artist neck is really a NICE 59 shape. (some R9s are a LOT thicker... noteably the 2001 R9s for instance) The schallers on my 2001:
Nuclear Wessel Posted December 23, 2012 Posted December 23, 2012 Nice price for this one. I love the figuring in the korina top. I paid almost this much for my Artist Korina with '59's and no figuring in the top. I love the guitar. Sunburst looks awesome on korina. Way better than natural IMO.
Jakeboy Posted December 23, 2012 Posted December 23, 2012 My 2002 Artist KorinaHB in jazzburst that I bought off MirageJake has Grover's, is slightly figured, plays incredibly easy, and sounds huge. I have a BL L90 in the bridge and a Vintage Vibe HS90A in the neck which is like a giant Strat pickup. It is my best guitar. I can do anything with it. I love my Korina Special Junior but I so wish it was jazzburst too....See my avatar for a pic....
ghamerinfrance Posted December 21, 2013 Posted December 21, 2013 Dibs mention when back in the market...who knows ? Even without the pus
GASguy Posted December 22, 2013 Posted December 22, 2013 I will keep that in mind.I had to move two Heritage guitars I never thought I would part with this summer, due to the aftermath of two major emergency surgical procedures;I considered moving this one very, very briefly, but I could not bring myself to do it.
sixesandsevens Posted December 27, 2013 Posted December 27, 2013 I hope things are looking up for you and you don't have to sell it. That said, ... wow.
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