ARTIST
Their first foray into semi-solids, the Artist was a logical
evolution of Hamer’s double cutaway design from 1977. Taking
the mahogany-backed, maple-topped guitar into a chambered format
brings a new dimension to a classic sound.
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Artist GATASO59C
$2639 |
Artist Custom GATA $2959 |
Artist Korina $2639 |
Artist Korina HB $2639 |
Artist Ultimate $6399 |
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CHAPARRAL 12-STRING
BASS
| In 1978 Hamer constructed the world’s
first twelve string bass. The Dantzig-penned design was based
upon the ancient Tiple with four groups of three strings. Easier
to play than it would appear, every bassist owes it to themselves
to have one in their collection. Sometimes called the “pocket
piano,” it is a bold sonic statement that is perfect
for trio applications as well as ensemble settings. The twelve
string has a thunderous roar and stinging overtones that are
the signature sound of this unique instrument. Also available
as an eight string, the Chaparral bass is another icon of Hamer
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Acoustic look 12-string
bass $3119 |
Chaparral 12-string
bass $2799 |
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DUO TONE
CUSTOM
Envisioned in a dream, Jol Dantzig
created the DuoTone — the first workable hybrid electric-acoustic — in
1991. It has been available continuously since its introduction
and has graced the stages and recordings of some of the most
famous acts in music.
The acoustic pickup utilizes a kynar cable sensor feeding into
an onboard preamp with fully adjustable threeband equalizer.
The magnetic pickups are time-tested Duncan humbuckers selected
for this application, and together with the rosewood bridge,
provide a truly warm electric sound. A full duplex output allows
you to rout each signal to a separate discrete sound system,
or to join them together.
The idea of being able to seamlessly switch between acoustic
and electric sounds may have been fifteen years too early for
the times, but it’s still ready when you are. |
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Duo Tone Custom $2799 |
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IMPROV
Each Hamer design seeks to address
a question, and provide a solution to an artist’s need.
In the Improv, you’ll find a guitar that possesses the
romance, build quality and sound of a large-bodied jazz guitar;
in a smaller, more manageable size. It’s more familiar
to hold if you’ve grown up on solid body electrics, yet
it delivers big sound. The Improv is perfect for the traveling
musician, getting in and out of taxis and aircraft with ease.
The construction is a tour-de-force of modern luthiery, with
multi-ply stacked and mitred Italian cellulose binding, hand-made
ebony appointments and genuine ivory nut and tail block.
Fully carved inside and out, the spruce top features “X” bracing.
The body and neck are hand-carved from pattern grade Honduras
mahogany. Every detail is masterfully executed to exceed your
expectations, then finished in your choice of shaded acetatebased
lacquer. Extremely limited production; please inquire about
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Improv $7999 |
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MONACO
With this design series I wanted to expand the notion of what
a traditional style single-cutaway could be. Starting with a generous
(13.8”) body dimension and by using a longer (25.5”)
scale length, the Monaco family of semi-hollow designs blurs the
distinction between genres. More comfortable to play than a big
hollowbody, yet surprisingly open and articulate, the Monaco offers
the guitarist new colors to paint with.
By varying the wood selection and hardware the Monaco family has
a choice for every type of player. The SubTone is a 26.5” scale,
intended to be tuned down a fifth (or more) without compromising
the ability to play chord forms. The Elite is a smaller solidbody
version with a more distinct midrange.
-Jol Dantzig
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Monaco
$2799 |
Monaco Elite
$2959 |
Monaco Elite P-90
GT
$2799 |
Monaco III
$3199 |
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Monaco SubTone
$2719 |
Monaco SuperPro
$2959 |
Monaco Bass
$2719 |
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NEWPORT
The original Newport is fitted with Phat Cat single coils which
were the result of a collaboration with my friend Seymour Duncan.
Conceived as a crossover guitar in 1999, the spruce-topped Newport
was the first guitar to receive a perfect score in a Guitar Player
magazine review. Since then we’ve been busy configuring the
Newport in different ways—adding binding, carved backs, custom
inlays and experimenting with alternative pickup choices.
Shown here is a wonderful custom example. Notice how the highly
figured top and layered binding contrasts against the stark ebony
fingerboard with its single inlay signature.
-Jol Dantzig
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Newport
$2639 |
Newport 12
$2959 |
Newport Pro
$2639 |
Newport Pro BE
$3039 |
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Newport Pro Custom
$3039 |
Newport 90
$2719 |
Newport Korina
$3039 |
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SPECIAL
KORINA
| You simply cannot judge this book
by its cover. Hamer’s forte has always been doing more
with less. Simple as a sunny day and fierce as a top-fuel dragster,
the Korina Junior is a bantam-weight with a heavyweight knockout
punch. Every detail is rendered with a skill usually reserved
for fancy guitars. The love shows in the details. The Junior
utilizes a full depth dovetail neck joint to provide resonance
galore. Fitted with Seymour’s P-90 and a gloriously simple
wraparound bridge, it may look like a one-trick pony—but
what a ride. |
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Special Korina Jr $2719 |
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STANDARD
CUSTOM
| Hamer entered the consciousness
of the guitar playing world with the release of this guitar
in 1974. It provided the young company a platform on which
to build its growing reputation as a custom builder. Virtually
unchanged since its introduction, it remains a mainstay for
customization and personalization. Hand-built with a one-piece
Honduras mahogany body with book-matched figured maple top,
it is an icon of the rock guitar world, setting “the
standard” for all who came after. |
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Standard Custom $2959 |
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STUDIO
The Studio series was
a landmark design for us, and remains one of the most popular
instruments in our range. Crafted from pattern grade Honduras
mahogany and topped with figured maple, it set a standard for
high-end designs.
Pictured here is the “Custom” version which includes
elegant touches like Italian cellulose ivoroid binding, ivory
string nut and thirty genuine pearl inlays. The headstock logo
is inlaid shell also.
The controls are laid out logically and positioned to accommodate
the natural arc of the player’s hand. All this, before
the word ‘ergonomic’ entered the dictionary.
-Jol Dantzig |
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Studio $2639 |
Studio Custom $2799 |
Studio P-90 $2639 |
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VECTOR KORINA
| Tracing its roots back
to Jol Dantzig’s original 1973 Hamer, the Vector is the
essence of rock. Lovingly crafted in our small New England
studio from the choicest white African limba and shaded with
a korina hued acetate lacquer. Gold hardware from Schaller
and TonePros update this classic piece, worthy of any collection. |
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Vector Korina $3519 |
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TALLADEGA
| The Talladega represents
the fusion of two projects Hamer worked on for over eighteen
months, inspired curiosity and excellent musicians. The idea
was to balance a warm-toned chambered mahogany body with maple
necak as a way of getting both an airy snap and a rich fundamental.
The original Hamer Sustain Block bridge turned out to be an
excellent choice – it couples with the body and drives
it with real authority. |
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Talladega $3199 |
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