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I hear a lot of forum members sing the praises of Hamer guitars. I've looked around, but there are no local dealers that I know of that sell the U.S. made ones, and there all over the board on Ebay. What's a good Les Paul style Hamer that is U.S. made, and can be had for a reasonable price. By reasonable I mean around $600 used, if there is such a guitar that can be had for that price.

the single cutaway quot;lp typequot; models are called Monacos...i don't think you'll be able to find one for $600...they usually go for around $1100 used...there is the Monaco mahogany though...you might be able to get close there...!?

if double cutaway is ok...then you'll have a better chance...try a mid 90's special if you like p-90's!?

Two good choices would be the Studio (previously called the Archtop Studio) or the non-carved top FM Special (FM standing for flamed maple). Just make sure that the headstock says USA.


Originally Posted by sgstratTwo good choices would be the Studio (previously called the Archtop Studio) or the non-carved top FM Special (FM standing for flamed maple). Just make sure that the headstock says USA.

Agreed. Typical price of a nice used piece will usually be $700-$750. You can find them cheaper if you're patient, but too many people know about them now to see the cheaper ones every day.

You don't need a Hamer.

Look at the FM's. I got my '81 for $399 at a pawn shop and it's spectacular.

Hamer Sunburst. Definitely one of my favorite models. Not the way they looked so much as the way they resonated. WOW!

Those are the ones to look for, but you'll have trouble finding one for $600. They're going for over $2k new. They're worth just about any price you find them for, though, as long as you're willing to pay that price for a well made guitar. I've never played anything quite like one.

All this jibber jabber about Hamers..

THEY SUCK.....YOU DO NOT WANT ONE......LEAVE THEM ALONE!!!
Originally Posted by PUCKBOY99All this jibber jabber about Hamers..

THEY SUCK.....YOU DO NOT WANT ONE......LEAVE THEM ALONE!!!He's right, you know. I could go through the whole litany of bad stuff about them, but you already know.

Let us know if you find a cheap one. We need to know so that we can avoid it, so give us a link to avoid...lol

EXACTLY...if anyone should know it's gotta be Hamerplyr.

Whatever you do, alert me if you stumble upon a Monaco in '59 burst under $1000.00

Those are to be avoided at all costs!!!

I'll do y'all one better. If I see one, I'll buy it so you don't risk coming across it yourselves.

if you find one...DO NOT TELL ME...i don't wanna start selling my organs on the black market!!!