Members Beergoblin Posted May 1, 2006 Members Share Posted May 1, 2006 I have a Hamer Monaco on layaway, but I've been thinking about possibly switching my order to a Hamer Standard. My Deans are close enough to an LP Custom in build except for the shape, so a Monaco may be a tad bit overkill even though its still a KILLER guitar and you can never have too many =) . I don't really have any experience with Korina though so this would definately be something new and this guitar is EXPENSIVE so I'm a little hesitant on just plunking down the cash. At least with the Monaco I know damned well what I'm getting. Any thoughts? What experience do you guys have with Korina? From what I understand its like mahogany with a difference in the overall midrange, and lighter to boot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Beergoblin Posted May 1, 2006 Author Members Share Posted May 1, 2006 Little food for thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members peavey_impact Posted May 1, 2006 Members Share Posted May 1, 2006 I would literally kill a mother{censored}er for that korina standard. Even though both of those guitars you posted are incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members supercow3 Posted May 1, 2006 Members Share Posted May 1, 2006 If it was me i would go for the first one cause i love greyish/black guitars Dont you have enough pointy guitars already? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dumo Posted May 1, 2006 Members Share Posted May 1, 2006 Beergoblin, You've got good taste. I just got a Hamer Monaco Elite Mahogany in 2-tone sunburst. Scored a sweet deal on a NOS model. I think the Monaco will probably age with you better. I have nothing against pointy guitars. I used to have a Gibson V98. Korina is pretty similiar to Mahogany tonally, usually lighter in weight and slightly brighter in tone. Can't miss guitars on either account. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted May 1, 2006 Members Share Posted May 1, 2006 My experience with Korina is limited to my Epiphone '58 Korina Explorer. I know some will bash it's quality, the number of pieces (3 with a veneer top) and some even have stated that they are not really made of korina (limba) despite what the mfr specs say BUT- I can say that the guitar is fairly light for such a bulky guitar and it sounds surprisingly resonant. It actually reminds me a bit of a semi-hollow in its tone. The first day I got it in the mail, I immediately found myself playing the "Johnny Be Good" riff on it. It just seemed well suited for that kind of hollow type of tone. It produces a real classic rock tone without as much crunch or harmonics as the Gibson '76 Explorer, but then again, the Gibby has hot ceramic pups. The Gibson counterpart to the Epi '58 Korina is a Custom Shop Model that sells at discount for $8K. The Epi fit my budget better at $450 + $80 for a HS case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Guerrilla Posted May 2, 2006 Members Share Posted May 2, 2006 i vote monaco repeat that, monAco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Benz2112 Posted May 2, 2006 Members Share Posted May 2, 2006 I could live with either quite easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thri11_H0use Posted May 2, 2006 Members Share Posted May 2, 2006 Explorer - just because explorers are damn cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members WhiskeyBucket Posted May 2, 2006 Members Share Posted May 2, 2006 I'd get something entirely different and rock an Artist Mahogany HB. Between the two? That explorer is the {censored}, my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members IzZyJams Posted May 2, 2006 Members Share Posted May 2, 2006 I've had my eye on a trans black monaco for a while...so yeah, monaco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Faber Posted May 2, 2006 Members Share Posted May 2, 2006 Monaco, just cause I love a good LP. BTW I wonder how Hamer get away with that one when PRS was sued? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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