Price Paid: $550 USD (used)
Description: 1992 model.USA made set-neck solidbody designed after the Gibson Les Paul Special double cutaway from the late 50's,featuring a Honduras Mahogony body and a three piece Mahogony neck.Two Seymour Duncan Vintage P-90 single-coil pickups,Schaller mini-tuners,Tune-O-Matic bridge,two volume and one tone and Indian Rosewood fingerboard make up the specifics of this neat axe.I called Hamer to ask about the guitar,which is a dark metallic blue,because I'd never seen a Hamer in this color.The very helpful Hamer rep said that this color was a special factory $100.00 option ordered by a customer.Great customer service by Hamer.
Tone:
Comments: Beautiful and nasty describe this full,rich voiced guitar.It cleans up nicely for chord work and blues/funk.In high gain situations the P-90's can get down right rude,with killer sustain and a midrange grind that always brings a smile to my face.The Hamer P-90 Special sounds especially sweet through my Fender Prosonic combo or MesaBoogie MKIIC+.
Quality:
Comments: Flawless Hamer quality on this model,as on my two other USA Hamers.Superb playability and excellent finish with a nice slim taper neck.
Overall:
Pros: Great value in an American made set-neck solidbody guitar,especially if purchased used.One of my favorite guitars for playing blues and clasic rock.Great customer service [see above] and a great addition to my guitar/amp collection.Included are:a customized Fender American Standard Strat,a Swamp Ash Carvin Bolt-T w/Duncan p/ups,a USA Hamer Studio in '59 Burst,a USA Washburn WMS Maverick Studio,a USA Washburn WM200,a USA Fender Fat Tele w/Duncans,a USA Hamer 25th Anniverary Artist,a Martin DM w/Fishman p/up and a Warwick Streamer Standard bass.Other amps [in addition to the MKII Boogie and Prosonic] include a Crate VC30,a Tech21 Trademark 10,a killer ValveTech all tube 1-12"" combo and an early 60's 8 watt,1-8"" Supro combo.
Cons: Only real negative is that on a dark stage,I have trouble seeing the side fret markers on the neck.

Submitted by:
Edward Sousa (esousa@skybiz.com)
Playing Experience:
over ten years
Musical Tastes:
blues classic rock pop

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