Hamer Guitars Fan Club Forum

About 15 years ago I could have picked up one of these for $1250 but passed:

One comes to mind. It is delayed regret it was a pretty good deal in the mid 70’s. I got a 1964 SG just like this one at the flea market. A seminary student was selling all kinds of stuff and had this on his table. I forget any negotiations but ended up with it for $165. A year or so later I saw a Marshall 50W and cab in a nearby town and I was jonesing for Marshall. The guy was going in the Army and would be in Germany where he couldn’t take the amp. So we traded. Nobody much wanted an SG at that time and Marshalls were expensive. I’m very happy to have the amp. I still remember how well the SG was built and the beautiful mahogany that you don’t see these days.

A picture of my 1990 Chaparral Bass neck joint compared to this 1989 that is for sale. What is the deal with the Chaparral neckjoint differences and why?

Yes. A custom order for a Hamer salesman. Sculpted heel, curly maple, humbucker in the bridge... One of a kind. So of course I sold it.

My regret is too embarrassing to post. But the rent got paid that month.

I have a Mirage II Koa, and these are nice guitars. Good price as well!

Did my old eyes deceive me or did I see a Mirage in Salmon Blush?

That is such a great color.

Andy uses a variety of speakers, often in a D style semi open back. But obviously closed backs as well. Sometimes EVMs, often varieties of Eminence (I think). I believe his later ODH (rated at up to 300 watts at 4 ohms) has used the Copperback neo (rated at 250W). Sorta like the EVM in terms of power handling and "transparent" (no speaker distortion) at much lower weight. Not as "warm" to my ears as my favorite speaker, but not a bad choice either. I did have a Vumble cab, with oval cutout on the back. Celestion CL80 speaker. Sold the cab, but built a replica. I think that is a good choice. But..... My favorites have been the Forte 3D style.....Best of open and closed back tones in a small package. To my taste at least. Sounds huge. A 1 x 12 with an Alnico Blue is great. The same with an EVM is good too. Stack the pair and I think it is even better. Of course, you then have $600 just in the raw speakers......Building the cabs myself certainly helps. 😉 Going with ceramic speakers can help reduce the cost! And if your playing is more into the heavy metal realm, maybe the better choice anyway. I would def try the cabs you already have before experiment further. I doubt you will be unhappy. For me, I can get from nice clean(ish) tones to bluesy to fully saturated. Think nice arpeggios behind a singer to classic rock to "Santana" but those great Gary Moore tones are in there too. A worthy pursuit!

1996 Hamer USA Mirage II - Maple top version, Kool Blue finish. All stock other than the neck pickup has been swapped out with a Seymour Duncan Seth Lover pickup. The volute has a ding on it. No, the neck is not broken or had any repairs, it’s just a ding at the volute. Please see photos. guitar is in excellent condition otherwise. Come with Hamer hard shell case. Just put on a fresh set of strings. Looking to NET $1450, shipping and PayPal fees are extra. Not looking for any trades.