Members Cliff Fiscal Posted January 4, 2012 Author Members Share Posted January 4, 2012 my wife likes the Mira and the hamer the most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Alecto Posted January 4, 2012 Members Share Posted January 4, 2012 Every penny. But if you're not into the fancier look, you can pick up a regular Artist, Artist Korina, or Artist Mahogany, or Vanguard (what they were called before), for even cheaper. It was a while ago now, but I was able to find an Artist Mahogany for $650 on ebay. And then some. Hamers were ridiculously underpriced for what they were, which is why they never joined PRS as the alternative to the big boys. I've played one or two Hamer semi-hollows and the tone is somewhere between a Les Paul and a 336. You can find some with all-mahogany bodies which mellow things out considerably. Another big advantage with Hamers is that they came stock with Seymour Duncans (late 70's-early 80's models had DiMarzios); PRS pickups often sound too "modern" for many tastes. Warning - usually your first Hamer will not be your last. I have two (okay, one's a bass) and the above statement is very true, especially now that they're only a custom shop. One of my biggest regrets was not jumping on an early 80's Vector that was going for about $600. Of the three, I'd say the Hamer's the best value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members soundcreation Posted January 4, 2012 Members Share Posted January 4, 2012 What is the point of the short, "rocker", tenon? How is it even stable? cost savings. It allowed gibson to fit necks more quickly and therefore save time on assembly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members soundcreation Posted January 4, 2012 Members Share Posted January 4, 2012 You feel that poly reduces how much a guitar resonates? (serious question) I think it could play a role...yes. I think finish is a minimal point compared to the wood itself. But I've played too many high end guitars like a 3000 dollar parker, and several 2k plus PRS's, where there should be no excuse for a dead piece of wood and the one thing they all had in common was that they were poly. So that's enough for me to avoid guitars like that if I were to buy sight unseen. Mainly it's those brands though. Bad experience so I wouldn't by PRS sight unseen. Now, I have played, and I own several poly guitars that were/are great and resonant (though not as resonant as any of my nitro guitars...again another personal influence) so I know finish isn't the end all be all. But again at that level with those companies that didn't impress me in the first place, without being able to play it first, I would try avoid them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cliff Fiscal Posted January 4, 2012 Author Members Share Posted January 4, 2012 And then some. Hamers were ridiculously underpriced for what they were, which is why they never joined PRS as the alternative to the big boys. I've played one or two Hamer semi-hollows and the tone is somewhere between a Les Paul and a 336. You can find some with all-mahogany bodies which mellow things out considerably. Another big advantage with Hamers is that they came stock with Seymour Duncans (late 70's-early 80's models had DiMarzios); PRS pickups often sound too "modern" for many tastes. That's what I'm considering the Hamer.....it sure seems like a lot of guitar for less. I'm not dead set on getting that LP sound, but in the general tonal area would be nice. Artist Custom comes with Seth Lovers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Help!I'maRock! Posted January 4, 2012 Members Share Posted January 4, 2012 from that group, the Mira. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cliff Fiscal Posted January 4, 2012 Author Members Share Posted January 4, 2012 from that group, the Mira. A you just throwing a wrench into things or is that you're best choice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cliff Fiscal Posted January 4, 2012 Author Members Share Posted January 4, 2012 I was also told they're waiting on payment for the McCarty, but if the payment is not sent by the weekend.....it will be back up for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members scott944 Posted January 5, 2012 Members Share Posted January 5, 2012 FWIW, the GC used site has a few of the plainer PRS's listed, including a couple of Standard 22 models with moon inlays, like mine. One of them is less than a grand. Saw a plain mahogany McCarty, too. If you have a GC close, might be worth talking to them about a trade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members megawzrd Posted January 5, 2012 Members Share Posted January 5, 2012 Now that i've seen the pic...go with the Hamer for sure I love my Hamer Studio and I will never sell it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cliff Fiscal Posted January 5, 2012 Author Members Share Posted January 5, 2012 FWIW, the GC used site has a few of the plainer PRS's listed, including a couple of Standard 22 models with moon inlays, like mine. One of them is less than a grand. Saw a plain mahogany McCarty, too. If you have a GC close, might be worth talking to them about a trade. My closest GC is 2 hours away....and I don't think they'd give me such nice trade in values. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Alecto Posted January 5, 2012 Members Share Posted January 5, 2012 I love my Hamer Studio and I will never sell it. My sentiments exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cliff Fiscal Posted January 5, 2012 Author Members Share Posted January 5, 2012 Just from looking at them online the McCarty, the Hamer, and the Les Paul Traditional are the most appealing. I've done research and all seem like a good choice......but I'm just interested in a nice solid guitar that plays and sounds well. The various details about the LP are a little concerning but not a deal breaker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cliff Fiscal Posted January 5, 2012 Author Members Share Posted January 5, 2012 $2k a bit expensive for what I was looking to spend.....but Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cliff Fiscal Posted January 6, 2012 Author Members Share Posted January 6, 2012 What about an '89 CE-24? What are they worth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Guitar Heel Posted January 6, 2012 Members Share Posted January 6, 2012 I really like that plaintop. And you can't go wrong with a DGT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cliff Fiscal Posted January 6, 2012 Author Members Share Posted January 6, 2012 I like the plain top too.....but it's $1500...seems a little high? The McCarty hasn't been purchased yet, but it's still on hold. Can't afford the DGT. Going down there tomorrow morning. :hyper: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Guitar Heel Posted January 6, 2012 Members Share Posted January 6, 2012 Probably not high for an 89. Iimagine those would command a high used value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cliff Fiscal Posted January 6, 2012 Author Members Share Posted January 6, 2012 It's not 100% minty. I think it has some player wear on the neck and back of the body. I've been looking but haven't found a comparable one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Guitar Heel Posted January 6, 2012 Members Share Posted January 6, 2012 That's the thing, probably not going to find too many more like that. I don't think it's unreasonable, even with some play wear. If the neck feels as good as it looks... These recently-listed used PRSi are from Dave's personal collection, so they're gonna be pretty cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cliff Fiscal Posted January 6, 2012 Author Members Share Posted January 6, 2012 OH really......wow. I don't particularly know my PRS history. Actually I've never played a high end PRS either. I really like the plain top, that's more my style than the others. the back of the neck looks wonderful! http://davesguitar.com/products/paul-reed-smith/ce-24-89/# Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Guitar Heel Posted January 6, 2012 Members Share Posted January 6, 2012 Yes. Yes it does. Amazing grain, and looks really comfy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Guitar Heel Posted January 6, 2012 Members Share Posted January 6, 2012 The LP Desert Burst Std looks exceptionally kick ass as well, and it's in your price range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cliff Fiscal Posted January 6, 2012 Author Members Share Posted January 6, 2012 Yeah, I like that one a lot too..... That's the trouble I'm having, I feel like I'm forcing something expensive and fancy on myself. I think I land more on the rock N roll side, than the....umm....well whoever plays fancy topped guitars. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Guitar Heel Posted January 6, 2012 Members Share Posted January 6, 2012 Yeah, I hear ya. I vastly prefer LP plaintops, but for some reason that one just looks tasty to me. I like flamey PRSi though, don't get me wrong. But, again, that one plaintop looks awesome. It's Bizarro day for me I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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