Case Posted January 25, 2018 Posted January 25, 2018 Howdy, in my recent Hamer splurge, I've come across a nice (looking) Hamer "Slammer Series" archtop/studio in Aztec Gold. Are these still the most sought after of the Korean-mades? Anything to look out for that is particular to those models? Are they easy to unload on the forum should my incoming 96 USA Studio put it to shame? Appreciate any thoughts. I WILL be able to play it before buying, so that's good.
Steve Haynie Posted January 25, 2018 Posted January 25, 2018 The Slammer Series is respected, but not necessarily sought after. Most of the sale forum listings are for USA instruments, and most of us own USA made Hamers. Whether it is easy to unload on the forum or not will depend on how much you ask for your guitar. Your 1996 USA Studio will stand out in comparison to a Korean made Slammer Series. The Studio will make you wonder why you wanted the import guitar.
scottcald Posted January 25, 2018 Posted January 25, 2018 I have a Korean Hamer (it's the pic to the left). It's a good guitar. Like a lot of imports, electronics and tuners have been changed out and it's better than it was. I also have USA guitars. They're definitely much better, no question. Doesn't make the Korean one a bad guitar, just the USA guitars are better.
Case Posted January 25, 2018 Author Posted January 25, 2018 Thanks. I guess, to be more frank, is three-fiddy too much for one of these?
Steve Haynie Posted January 25, 2018 Posted January 25, 2018 Nope! Keep in mind that the MSRP was not that high because the Slammer Series came out in the 1990's. If you find a good one and it is worth $350 to you then go for it. Look around a bit first.
scottcald Posted January 26, 2018 Posted January 26, 2018 If that's this one on Reverb https://reverb.com/item/7819154-hamer-slammer-series-gold-top-electric-guitar, it's $250 now.
gorch Posted January 26, 2018 Posted January 26, 2018 The Slammers are great guitars and usually darn cheap for what they are. Much better than the latter MIK Hamer and XTs.
zorrow Posted January 26, 2018 Posted January 26, 2018 6 hours ago, scottcald said: If that's this one on Reverb https://reverb.com/item/7819154-hamer-slammer-series-gold-top-electric-guitar, it's $250 now. Looks great, seriously. And at that price it’s a no-brainer.
SSII x 2 Posted January 26, 2018 Posted January 26, 2018 My buddy's got one just like you're looking at. His is a really nice guitar...
Case Posted January 26, 2018 Author Posted January 26, 2018 that's not the one, though the GT is a looker. I'm looking at an Aztec Gold flametop. Speaking of which, do these use a flame-maple veneer? Thanks for the encouragement! (as if I needed it
scottcald Posted January 26, 2018 Posted January 26, 2018 I don't know specifically about the Hamers of that time period, but the standard M.O. these days for imports seems to be plain maple with a veneer.
cmatthes Posted January 26, 2018 Posted January 26, 2018 Imports 100% used veneer tops for their flametops.
Case Posted January 27, 2018 Author Posted January 27, 2018 Bought it. Threw a lightweight tailpiece, Tone Pros bridge and swapped the stock pups for a GFS him-sized P90 in the neck and an old 80’s Yamaha SBG pickup in the bridge. Sounds killer and plays surprisingly well. Not as “inspiring” to play as the USA Studio that also showed up yesterday, but a very solid utility guitar and a perfect mod platform. thanks for all the tips. And BTW, it’s not an arch top like I thought from the pic, but a flat top like an old Special vs. a Studio.
BTMN Posted January 28, 2018 Posted January 28, 2018 I have a Red flattop like you bought and it is a nice lil guitar. Sold two in the Trans Amber like what you have described. Photos? Here is Red Dog and you don't wanna know what I paid for it. I felt like I was stealing it at the time.
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