Members cylon Posted November 28, 2008 Members Share Posted November 28, 2008 Why would they stay with this lame layout? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lndianScout Posted November 28, 2008 Members Share Posted November 28, 2008 I love their layout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NotDead Posted November 28, 2008 Members Share Posted November 28, 2008 They should just have the controls be mental. Move your eyes the right way for more volume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LucianoFigallo Posted November 28, 2008 Members Share Posted November 28, 2008 Hamer would sell more guitars if they fixed the goofy control layout. Don't know if they would sell more...but I don't like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members captainobvious Posted November 28, 2008 Members Share Posted November 28, 2008 Why would they stay with this lame layout? They are a bit too pricey for me, but I agree that the controls look very poorly positioned. Especially if you plan to adjust them mid song EDIT: By pricey I mean I'm poor, not that they arent a good value Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PlinytheWelder Posted November 28, 2008 Members Share Posted November 28, 2008 You get used to it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bmajor Posted November 28, 2008 Members Share Posted November 28, 2008 For the same reason Fender stays with the Strat layout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Special J Posted November 28, 2008 Members Share Posted November 28, 2008 Works fine for me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cylon Posted November 28, 2008 Author Members Share Posted November 28, 2008 strats are better lookin then that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Burningleaves Posted November 28, 2008 Members Share Posted November 28, 2008 You get used to it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tlbonehead Posted November 28, 2008 Members Share Posted November 28, 2008 I have three Hamers with that layout(one also has an extra toggle switch for the piezo/magnetic/blend.) I don't like the pickup selector in that spot at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Armitage Posted November 28, 2008 Members Share Posted November 28, 2008 I love their layout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members White Falcon Posted November 28, 2008 Members Share Posted November 28, 2008 it looks like 3 guys couldn't agree on a layout, so they said "{censored} it, we're just puting them in a straight line then :mad:" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vrm Posted November 28, 2008 Members Share Posted November 28, 2008 I love their layout agreed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Shaitan Posted November 28, 2008 Members Share Posted November 28, 2008 Hamer would sell more if they brought back some decent shapes like the Chaparalle for example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PlinytheWelder Posted November 28, 2008 Members Share Posted November 28, 2008 What about this.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Alex_SF Posted November 29, 2008 Members Share Posted November 29, 2008 I actually think Hamer layouts are great. Knobs can be reached easily, but are out of the way & won't get knocked out of position with enthusiastic rhythm strums; same goes for the switch (even more importantly so); and only one tone knob, which I almost never use anyway. However, I do prefer speed knobs to top-hat knobs, so have replaced them on mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JC777 Posted November 29, 2008 Members Share Posted November 29, 2008 The controls are the only reason that I've never bought one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rock-lobster Posted November 29, 2008 Members Share Posted November 29, 2008 I think you'd be liked more if all of your posts weren't negative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cylon Posted November 29, 2008 Author Members Share Posted November 29, 2008 >: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JetJaguar Posted November 29, 2008 Members Share Posted November 29, 2008 They should just have the controls be mental. Move your eyes the right way for more volume. I prefer to control my guitars via a 1-inch thick bundle of copper wire fused to my spine. I work the controls by clicking my teeth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Alecto Posted November 29, 2008 Members Share Posted November 29, 2008 Hamers are freakin' awesome guitars for the money, that unfortunately are out of my price range. The only thing I'd change is that they get back to their mid-90's price point. An incredible value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members inkblot Posted November 29, 2008 Members Share Posted November 29, 2008 I have a strong preference for having the pickup selector positioned like a Les Paul's. The three knobs in a row is ok, a bit unsexy but doesn't bother me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jürgen Posted November 29, 2008 Members Share Posted November 29, 2008 Tell me you don't love this beauty: That's my USA Hamer Special from '95 - they're not as expensive as you think... I bought mine on eBay for 1000,- USD. And - yeah, I LOVE the way that Hamers look:love: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members u6crash Posted November 29, 2008 Members Share Posted November 29, 2008 I think the volume knob and switch on a Strat are in the way, but they seem to be selling fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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