Welcome to the Ultimate Hamer USA Archive. This is my tribute to the fine guitars and basses made by Hamer USA. You will find original articles, full lists of Hamer USA models as well as old catalogues and articles from various sources.
THE GUITARS
About Hamer Guitar Serial Numbers In 1974 Hamer used a four digit number stamped into the wood starting with guitar #0000 and until the launch of the Sunburst this system was used on all guitars. Hamer USA Guitars: Serial Numbering System From 1974 through 1981 Hamer USA employed two separate serial numbering systems, one for custom instruments and one for production models: Custom Instruments: These instruments are easily recognized by the use of a four digit number stamped into the wood on the back of the peghead.
The HamerStandard
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- 1981 Hamer Special. Nice finish checking. It has typical wear for a 40 year old guitar, but it plays great and sounds amazing like all of these do. Serial number is REALLY hard to see, but we put a black light on it and can see barely see it. Comes with a nice non-original hard shell case with keys.
- DESCRIPTIONUp for sale is a fantastic 1982 four digit serial Hamer Standard in its original black finish. The holy grail of the Hamer line, this Standard features dual humbucker pickups (zebra and double cream), aftermarket Kahler tremolo unit and locking nut, bound body and bound neck, dot inlays and German Schaller tuners.
- Hamer STDF-CS The Standard Flame Top XT Cherry Sunburst. Compare 3 from $599. Hamer VECF-HB The Vector Cherry Sunburst. Compare 2 from $425.
The Hamer Sunburst
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The Hamer Prototype
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Miller Beer Guitars
CATALOGUES AND ARTICLES
Jol Dantzig's Workhop Blog 2007-2010 **NEW**
2006 Designer Gallery
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Information and Acknowledgments
| While you may not know the name Mike Shishkov, chances are pretty good that you have seen (and heard) his work. Mike was the master craftsman behind some of the most famous and iconic electric guitars ever built. The recent decision to cease production of Hamer Guitars was the heartbreaking end of an era. This event however, presents new opportunities for those who had a hand in building some of the highest quality and innovative American electric guitars ever produced. By launching Shishkov Guitars, Mike has dedicated himself to continuing the legacy of building custom instruments to exacting standards. |
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