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Re: Hamer Factory tour
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I've played a couple. They are really nice guitars. I couldn't get over the blah headstock but they have some really nice tops. I would like to have one of their flying V's - I've found them to be MUCH better than gibby's
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Re: Hamer Factory tour
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to carve guitar tops. ![]() I love Hamer guitars always have,great tour and great to see guitars made without million $ investment in CNC etc. |
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Re: Hamer Factory tour
I still have a Kaman GTX strat in dual sunburst finish that I bought back in the late 80s. From what I understand, Kaman eventually became Hamer guitars.
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Re: Hamer Factory tour
Not exactly. Kaman Music (makers/owners of Ovation) bought Hamer in 1988. Kaman Aerospace sold Hamer and the rest of their music divisions to Fender this year.
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Re: Hamer Factory tour
hahah... I live 20 mins from the factory. I want to get a job there someday....might be interesting. Even if it is just sanding.
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Re: Hamer Factory tour
Years ago I had an amazing Hamer Chaparalle, black, original Floyd that I sold to an old friend. It STILL is an amazing axe. But it seems Hamer are not making em anymore. Sadly. And the shapes they have been making of late are to my eyes at least, not attractive..... accept for the Explorers and Vs.
I stopped in a local Gordon Price music and checked out a Korean made Hamer Explorer. I was totally blown away by the build quality, and how it felt and played. The Korean build quality has come a long way since the old days. |
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Re: Hamer Factory tour
Hamer guitars have better quality control than Gibbys.
Buy any American made Hamer and you will not be disappointed. I can't speak from direct experience, but unless you are willing to pay $2,500 and up, there is a likelihood there will be a disappointment somewhere with a Gibby. You can get 3 good-great Hamers for the same price as one Great Gibby. Hamerfanclub.com There members collect. Many play gibbys. but many own 5-10 Hamers. |
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