Hamer guitar...which model?

[Fix_Metal]

Hi all. I found this guitar on ebay and I'm interested about the model.
If anybody knows something, please be sure to tell me

http://cgi.ebay.it/Hamer-custom-made-electric-guitar-U-S_W0QQitemZ180038680620QQihZ008QQcategoryZ33042QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting

[neilli]

That's a Californian - not sure what model but it's definitely not an 'Elite'.....

[Fix_Metal]

thx a lot

[Sinistas]

Definitely a Cali. Not sure if it's US or an import though.

[MikeE]

Definitely a Cali. Not sure if it's US or an import though.

I was thinking import at 1st but the headstock says USA and it also has trembuckers which were used on many of the USA Cali's.

[neilli]

Pretty sure that's a USA guitar through and thru....

[shredmonster]

I would go to the Hamerfanclub Forum. Those guys know Hamers.

[Rupe]

Ahh, Hamer's take on the Rand design. They were nice guitars. I believe the one in question is in fact a US model.

[beaner]

Did the imports ever have the boomerang inlays? I thought only the US models had those. Dunno for sure. I remember wanting one back in the day. Hamer makes a great guitar.

[hamerguy]

It is a US Californian, and yes, it is an Elite, as the Standard Californian had dot inlays on rosewood fretboard. The Elite model had boomerangs on an ebony fretboard, another option was a solid figured maple body, which this guitar doesn't have. It is a nice guitar. To me, they're as great as Jacksons, in the early days Hamer was the one that built Gibson-style guitars while Jackson/Charvel made Fender-style guitars. Of course after some time both companies made Gibson-style and Fender style models.

[slayer]

Yep, a USA Elite, I use to have mint Black Cherry one with gold hardware, but sold it because the necks are very thin. Jack.

[JACKSONFREAK]

Yeah its a USA cali Elite. I had one that i miss. It had from what ive been told a one of a kind graphic. still not sure if it was original graphoic or not but the guitar was amaizing> It was one of those pawn shop finds that you hope to flip qquick but then get attached to cus its too cool.
I will find it again some day.
Gil

[Sinistas]

Alright, I have an Import Cali with boomerangs AND binding. From what I've read, that's not possible. Help?

[Guitardude86]

Hi all. I found this guitar on ebay and I'm interested about the model.
If anybody knows something, please be sure to tell me

http://cgi.ebay.it/Hamer-custom-made...ayphotohosting

Sure it's not a Hamer Diablo? Saw an add of someone selling a Diablo once and it reminded me of that one.. Could be wrong of course

[mccullpl]

I had an import with boomerangs and binding too...I returned it, because it had the WORST fret job I've ever seen. I'm sure I just got a dud, but I didn't feel like taking another chance.