1982 Hamer Standard in Black DESCRIPTIONUp for sale is a fantastic 1982 four digit serial Hamer Standard in its original black finish. overseas). All of the early Hamer USA Standards and 12-String basses as well as a number of prototype instruments were included in this serial numbering system.eval(ez_write_tag([[300,250],'jedistar_com-medrectangle-3','ezslot_0',117,'0','0'])); Production Models: Production models are stamped (initially with ink, later into the wood, on the back of the peghead) with either a five or six digit serial number. I have many guitars in my collection, this Hamer Studio rates right at the top.. . by Gig Gear Experts | Oct 11, 2019 | Instruments. The Sex Pistols' Steve Jobes had a Sunburst. Being surrounded by fellow guitarists and having design ideas to improve the instrument, Paul made his first guitar under the Hamer name a few years later. This Hamer Archive is a privately owned and operated site. The third of the classic Hamer guitars was the inspiration for this version of the Sunburst. Paul Hamer interview from Hamer Guitars By Pierre Journel Published on 2018-05-15 This interview with Paul Hammer from the legendary brand Hamer Guitars was recorded during the 2018 Holy Grail Guitar Shows in Berlin, Germany. The names behind the start of Hamer Guitars are Paul Hamer, James, Walker, Jol Dantzig, and John Montgomery. The Hamer Special Junior (SPJ-NT) guitar is a slightly downsized version of the Sunburst guitar originally introduced by Hamer in 1980. The first digit indicates the year that the instrument was built. Required fields are marked *, https://www.facebook.com/Gig-Gear-Review-185556965394720/, https://www.pinterest.com/giggearreview/pins/. That could have been the end of a legacy of guitars played by many big names in the music industry – but it wasn't. FAST & FREE. It's a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at eBay.com. Your email address will not be published. Great deals on Hamer Electric Guitars. You can get the MONF-CS  for $750. Similarly, 0 1964 was built in 1980 and was the 1,964th production guitar built. Keep in mind that Hamer guitars have pretty much four levels of quality. The longevity of a company says a lot – the fact that someone would bring back a name that has been off the market for years means even more. It was definitely a pro piece. It's A Pity These Guitars Were Ever Named Hamer. According to the announcement made by KMC Music in early 2017, the refreshed and reanimated line-up would include six reissues. Best Electric Guitar: Buying Guide For Beginners, Best DJ Software Available Today: For Every Budget, 10 Best Electric Guitar Strings on the Market. So I headed straight to G.C. Use this site for a pricing guide and source of information on all guitars. When it was part of the Convention Museum it was described as a "one-of-a-kind custom Hamer doubleneck guitar designed by Paul Stanley" but how much of it, if any, was actually designed by Paul is unknown. IME not every Hamer is a gem - I've had a couple very expensive true customs that were dogs. Home > All Guitars > Hamer Guitars > Hamer Models . The standard was basically a Gibson with a bound flame top. From its humble beginnings in founder Paul Hamer’s Northern Prairie Music Shop to its acquisition by the Fender Musical Instrument Corporation in 2008, the Hamer story is traced through nearly 400 images and dozens of interviews with those involved with the company. Dantzig left Hamer five years later, but returned as a technical consultant in 1997.