Life is a stage. Choose your instrument wisely.

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Life is a stage. Choose your instrument wisely.
www.hamerguitars.com
Sometimes you choose a guitar, sometimes it chooses you.
The passion you feel for your music is the same passion that
drives us to create Hamer guitars. The XT Series delivers the
tools for your trade, what you build with them is your choice.
XT delivers the same pro features of our USA made guitars,
without breaking the bank. Check out our XT Series and USA
made Custom Shop models on-line at www.hamerguitars.com
L to R - Californian Quilt-top (CALQ-TRD); Californian 3 (CX3T-MS); Californian (CAL
L-BK)
“They tried to hold us back but we fought And we stood our ground.
They tried to tell us this would never last, but we refused to come down.
So now we look at them and smile, cause we’ve won this battle.
But the war is still so far from over................ We Will Rise!!”
photo by Heidi Coyle
- Base2 www.base2music.com
Californian 2 (CX2R-WH); Velocity 2 (VEL2A-TRD);
Velocity 2 5-string (VEL2A5-TRD)
L to R - Sunburst Flame-top P-90 (SATFP90-HB); Sunburst P-90 (SATP90-GT); Sunburst Flame-top (SATFW-DCB); Echotone (ECO-CT)
“Boogie all night long.
I wear silk dress slacks,
alligato r shoes, polyeste r shirts,
baby i just can’t lose.
We’re doing the playboy boogie. ”
- Mike Law & The Playboy s
MikeLaw Blues.co m
L to R - Sunburst Flat-top (SFX2-BKCH); Sunburst Flat-top bass (SFB-GMG);
Sunburst Flame-top (SATF-NT); Sunburst Quilt-top (SATQ-TSB); Sunburst Arch-top (SAT2-BK)
“ I am strong inside and out,
e out
but when things go wrong my insides com
,
every once in a while things get like this
every once in a while...
nd
laying face up, everything is spinning arou
down
when you stand up, nothing wants to stay
I know I’m freakin’ out ”
would you give up? I dont know man, but
- throne w w w.myspace.com/throne
L to R - Chaparral 12 (CH12-BK); Standard (STD-BK)
Standard Korina (STDK-NT); Vector Flametop (VECF-CS)
w w w.hamerguitars.com
Sunbursts >>
Cherry Sunburst
(CS)
Blueburst
Honeyburst
Tobacco Sunburst
Transparent Red
Cherry Transparent
Natural
Red
White
(BB)
(HB)
(TSB)
Dark Cherry Burst
2-Tone Sunburst
(DCB)
(2T)
Goldtop
Gun Metal Grey
Transparents >>
Transparent Black
(TBK)
(TRD)
(CT)
(NT)
Solids >>
Cobalt Blue
(CB)
Metallic Silver
(MS)
Black
(BK)
(RD)
Black Cherry
Pearl Blue
(BKCH)
(PBL)
(WH)
(GT)
(GMG)
Models
Body
Neck **
Pick-ups
Electronics
Bridge
Scale
Finishes
Californian
CX2R Basswood
Maple/Bolt-on 2- Hamer Humbucker
1-Vol, 1-Tone, 3-way toggle
Fixed
25 1/2” BK, WH, RD
CX3T
Basswood
Maple/Bolt-on Hamer Humbucker/Single/Single
1-Vol, 1-Tone w/ push/pull
Fulcrum Tremolo
25 1/2” MS, CB, BK
CAL
Ivoroid/Abalone Bound Maple
Maple/Set
2- EMG-H4 1-Vol, 1-Tone, 3-way toggle
Floyd Rose Type
25 1/2”
BK
CALQ
Ivoroid/Abalone Bound Maple
Maple/Set 2- EMG-H4
Floyd Rose Type
25 1/2” TRD
5-way toggle
Sunburst
SFX2
Basswood
Maple/Bolt-on 2- Hamer Humbucker
2-Vol, 1-Tone, 3-way toggle Tune-o-matic
24 3/4” BKCH, PBL, WH
SAT2
Mahogany
Mahogany/Set 2- Hamer Humbucker
Tune-o-matic
24 3/4” BK
SATP90
Ivoroid Bound Mahogany
Mahogany/Set 2- Hamer P-90
Tune-o-matic
24 3/4” GT
SATFP90
Mahogany/Set 2- Hamer P-90
Tune-o-matic
24 3/4” HB
SATF
24 3/4”
TBK, CS, NT, BB, HB, TSB
LSATF Ivoroid Bound Mahogany
24 3/4”
HB
SATFW
Mahogany/Set 2- Duncan-Designed Humbucker
2-Vol, 1-Tone, 3-way toggle Wilkinson Tremolo
24 3/4”
DCB
SATQ
Ivoroid/Abalone Bound Mahogany
Mahogany/Set 2- Duncan-Designed Humbucker
Tune-o-matic
24 3/4”
HB, TBK, NT,
TSB
SFB
Basswood
34” BKCH, GMG
Standard
STD
Ivoroid Bound Alder
Maple/Set 2- Hamer Humbucker
Tune-o-matic
24 3/4” BK
STDF
Ivoroid Bound Alder
Maple/Set 2- Duncan-Designed Humbucker
24 3/4”
CS
STDK
Ivoroid Bound Korina
Maple/Set
1- 59, 1- JB Seymour Duncan
24 3/4”
NT
Maple/Bolt-on 2- Hamer Bass Humbucker
2-Vol, 1-Tone
Chrome 4
Vector
VEC
Ivoroid Bound Alder
“V” Plate
24 3/4”
BK, CT
VECF
Ivoroid Bound Alder
Maple/Set 2- Duncan-Designed Humbucker
2-Vol, 1-Tone, 3-way toggle “V” Plate
24 3/4”
CS, HB
24 3/4” CT, 2T
Echotone
ECO
Ivoroid Bound Maple
Velocity Bass
VEL2A
Ash
Bubinga/Maple/Bolt-on 2- Hamer Bass J-Style
1-Vol, 1-Pan w/ Active B&T
Chrome 4
34” HB, TRD, TBK
VEL2A5
Ash
Bubinga/Maple/Bolt-on 2- Hamer Bass Soapbar
Chrome 5
34”
TRD
34”
BK
Tune-o-matic
Chaparral Bass
CH-12
Mahogany
** All models include a Rosewood Fingerboard.
Maple/Set 2- Hamer Bass Soapbar
Custom 12
For more info visit us on the web at www.hamerguitars.com
Thanks to our friends at The Webster Theatre www.webstertheatre, Black-Eyed Sally’s www.blackeyedsallys, Base2, The Playboys & tHrOnE.
KCG-607 Printed in the U.S.A. 15m
Specif ications are subject to change without prior notice.
Kaman Music Corporation P.O. Box 507, Bloomfield, Connecticut 06002
Company Founder
Jol Dantzig
Artist, dreamer,
designer, builder.
“ Approach every task
as though it
were the moment
that will define you.
”
When I set out to build my first instrument in 1973,
I was driven by two desires. First, to resurrect the quality
that had vanished from guitar building, and second, to
possess an instrument that reflected my personal identity.
Since then Hamer has been totally absorbed in a quest for
excellence, constantly pushing the art form and raising the
level of guitarists’ expectations.
Our guitars are celebrations of individuality. We revel
in doing the absurdly difficult rather than taking the easy
way around. It is our desire that your Hamer instrument
will continue to surprise and delight you, revealing more
nuance year after year. To achieve this we hand build only
a small number of exquisite guitars in our studio each year.
If you seek excellence and honor individuality, you’ve
come to the right place. Welcome to the world of Hamer.
Our Workshop
Hamer began the boutique revolution in 1973, and we’ve
been building art, in the form of guitars, for the world’s best
players ever since. We’ve been at the forefront of our craft
and have repeatedly introduced design ideas years before they
became mainstream. But of all our accomplishments, I am
most proud of the fact that we have built a really great team.
From wood selection to setup, each one of our artisans is
driven to excel. Whether it is custom mitred purfling, delicate
inlay work or hand carving a top, each job is done to a level
of perfection that is rare in the modern world. We enjoy using
premium materials like ivory and bone, genuine shell and
Italian cellulose binding to make our instruments as beautiful
and exclusive as they are toneful. Our electronics have always
been a hallmark—with custom-made potentiometers and
pickups designed specifically for each application.
Every day we approach our work with the determination
to delight ourselves, and our clients.
Jol Dantzig
Monaco
With this design series I wanted to
expand the notion of what a traditional
style single-cutaway could be.
Starting with a generous (13.8”) body
dimension and by using a longer
(25.5”) scale length, the Monaco
family of semi-hollow designs blurs
the distinction between genres.
More comfortable to play than a big
hollowbody, yet surprisingly open
and articulate, the Monaco offers the
guitarist new colors to paint with.
By varying the wood selection and
hardware the Monaco family has a
choice for every type of player.
The SubTone is a 26.5” scale, intended to
be tuned down a fifth (or more) without
compromising the ability to play chord
forms. The Elite is a smaller solidbody
version with a more distinct midrange.
Monaco SuperPro in Amber Burst
Monaco III: Red Transparent
Monaco: Jazz Burst
Monaco SuperPro: Amber Burst
Spruce-topped, semi-hollow with f-holes.
Figured maple on mahogany, semi-hollow.
TonePros bridge, Bigsby tailpiece. Rosewood
TonePros bridge and tailpiece. Rosewood
fingerboard with genuine shell Victory inlays.
Three custom-wound P-90 pickups, volume,
Two humbucking pickups, two volumes,
Two custom-humbucking pickups, two
tone and 5-way rotary switch.
master tone and 3-way toggle switch.
volumes, master tone and 3-way toggle switch.
Monaco SubTone: Black
Monaco Elite: ’59 Burst
Monaco Elite P-90: Gold Top
Mahogany, semi-hollow. 26.5” scale.
Figured maple on solid mahogany. 24.75”
Rock maple on solid mahogany. 24.75”
scale. TonePros bridge/tailpiece. Rosewood
scale. TonePros bridge/tailpiece. Rosewood
fingerboard with genuine shell dot inlays.
fingerboard, genuine shell Victory inlays.
fingerboard with Victory inlays. Two P-90
Two custom-humbucking pickups, two
Two humbucking pickups, two volumes,
pickups, two volumes, master tone and
volumes, master tone and 3-way switch.
3-way toggle switch. Body width: 12.90”
Body width: 12.90”
Newport
The original Newport is fitted with
Phat Cat single coils which were the
result of a collaboration with my
friend Seymour Duncan. Conceived
as a crossover guitar in 1999, the
spruce-topped Newport was the
first guitar to receive a perfect
score in a Guitar Player magazine
review. Since then we’ve been busy
configuring the Newport in different
ways—adding binding, carved backs,
custom inlays and experimenting
with alternative pickup choices.
Shown here is a wonderful custom
example. Notice how the highly figured
top and layered binding contrasts
against the stark ebony fingerboard
with its single inlay signature.
Designer Newport in ’59 Burst
Newport: Vintage Orange
Newport Korina: Vintage Korina
Newport BE: Jazz Burst
African limba, semi-hollow with f-holes.
Honduras mahogany, semi-hollow, bird’s-eye
Mahogany back and neck. Schaller tuners,
Cellulose tortoise binding throughout. Schaller
maple top with f-holes. Italian ivoroid binding
tuners, TonePros bridge, Bigsby tailpiece.
throughout. Schaller tuners, TonePros bridge/
fingerboard with genuine shell dot inlays.
Rosewood fingerboard with genuine shell dot
tailpiece. Rosewood fingerboard with genuine
Ivoroid binding, two Phat Cat pickups, master
inlays, two Phat Cat pickups, master volume,
shell Victory inlays, two Seth Lover pickups, master
volume, master tone and 3-way toggle switch.
Newport Pro: Vintage Natural
Newport 90: Tobacco Sunburst
Newport Pro Custom: Ruby Red
Honduras mahogany with spruce top, semi-
Semi-hollow Honduras mahogany body with
Honduras mahogany with spruce top, semi-
hollow with f-holes. Cellulose ivoroid binding
center block. Spruce top with f-holes. Ivoroid
hollow with f-holes. Cellulose ivoroid binding.
throughout. Schaller tuners, TonePros bridge and
binding. Schaller tuners, TonePros aluminum
Schaller tuners, TonePros bridge, trapeze
tailpiece. Rosewood fingerboard with genuine
wrap-around bridge. Rosewood fingerboard
tailpiece. Ebony fingerboard with Victory inlays.
shell dot inlays, two Seth Lover pickups, master
with dot inlays. Two P-90 pickups, master
Two Seth Lover pickups, master volume, master
tone and 3-way toggle switch, gold hardware.
Artist
Our first foray into semi-solids, the Artist
was a logical evolution of my original
Hamer double cutaway design from 1977.
Taking the mahogany-backed, mapletopped guitar into a chambered format
brings a new dimension to a classic sound.
This example is called the Artist Ultimate
and it features over two-hundred-fifty
individually cut pieces of shell inlaid around
the entire guitar. I like to use large pieces,
cut to shape around the curves of the body
and headstock. It’s more time consuming
to do, but it looks better than using a lot of
little pieces. There’s over fourteen hours of
inlay and binding work in the neck alone.
Designer Artist Ultimate in Natural Burst
Artist Korina 90: Vintage Korina
Artist Korina HB: Vintage Korina
African limba, semi-solid with f-hole. Schaller tuners,
African limba, semi-solid with f-hole. Schaller tuners,
TonePros bridge and tailpiece. Rosewood fingerboard
TonePros bridge and tailpiece. Rosewood fingerboard
with shell dot inlays. Two P-90 pickups, two volumes,
with shell dot inlays. Two Duncan humbucking pickups,
two volumes, one master tone and 3-way toggle switch.
Artist: ’59 Burst
Artist Custom: Transparent Red
Mahogany, semi-solid with f-hole. Bookmatched figured
Mahogany, semi-solid with f-hole. Bookmatched figured
maple top. Schaller tuners, TonePros bridge and tailpiece.
maple top. Italian ivoroid binding Schaller tuners, TonePros
Rosewood fingerboard with genuine shell dot inlays
bridge and tailpiece. Rosewood fingerboard with Victory
and side markers. Two Duncan Seth Lover pickups, two
inlays. Two humbucking pickups, two volumes, one tone,
volumes, one master tone and 3-way toggle switch.
3-way toggle switch. Ivory string nut, pearl headstock logo.
Studio
The Studio series was a landmark design
for us, and remains one of the most
popular instruments in our range. Crafted
from pattern grade Honduras mahogany
and topped with figured maple, it set
a standard for high-end designs.
Pictured here is the “Custom” version
which includes elegant touches like Italian
cellulose ivoroid binding, ivory string
nut and thirty genuine pearl inlays. The
headstock logo is inlaid shell also.
The controls are laid out logically and
positioned to accommodate the natural
arc of the player’s hand. All this, before the
word ‘ergonomic’ entered the dictionary.
Designer Studio ‘Triple Threat’ in Ic’d-T Finish
Studio Custom: ’59 Burst
Studio: Aztec Gold
Studio P-90: Gold Top
One piece mahogany, solidbody with book-
One piece mahogany, solidbody with book-
Mahogany solidbody with rock maple top.
matched figured maple top. Schaller tuners,
matched figured maple top. Schaller tuners,
Schaller tuners, TonePros bridge and tailpiece.
Rosewood fingerboard with genuine shell
fingerboard with genuine shell dot inlays. Two
Victory inlays. Two Duncan P-90 pickups. Ivoroid
Two Duncan ’59 pickups. Italian ivoroid binding
Duncan ’59 pickups. Fully shielded electronics
binding and genuine ivory string nut.
and genuine ivory string nut.
cavity, straplock compatible strap buttons.
DuoTone
Envisioned in a dream, Jol Dantzig created
the DuoTone — the first workable hybrid
electric-acoustic — in 1991. It has been
available continuously since its introduction
and has graced the stages and recordings of
some of the most famous acts in music.
The acoustic pickup utilizes a kynar cable sensor feeding
into an onboard preamp with fully adjustable threeband equalizer. The magnetic pickups are time-tested
Duncan humbuckers selected for this application, and
together with the rosewood bridge, provide a truly
warm electric sound. A full duplex output allows you
to rout each signal to a separate discrete sound system,
or to join them together.
The idea of being able to seamlessly switch between
acoustic and electric sounds may have been fifteen years too
early for the times, but it’s still ready when you are.
KorinaJunior
You simply cannot judge this book by
its cover. Hamer’s forte has always been
doing more with less. Simple as a sunny
day and fierce as a top-fuel dragster, the
Korina Junior is a bantam-weight with a
heavyweight knockout punch. Every detail is
rendered with a skill usually reserved for fancy guitars. The love shows
in the details. The Junior utilizes a full depth dovetail neck joint to provide
resonance galore. Fitted with Seymour’s P-90 and a gloriously simple wraparound bridge, it may look like a one-trick pony—but what a ride.
Talladega
The high-performance Talladega breaks rules and
rewrites the record books on tone. The 25.5” scale
maple neck and rosewood fingerboard provide
articulate highs, while the chambered mahogany
body with “string through” sustain block bridge
deliver endless sustain. The figured maple top
is hand-carved and bound with Italian ivoroid.
Custom-designed single coil pickups were created
specifically for this guitar by Seymour Duncan and Jol
Dantzig. Ergonomic controls for volume, tone contour
and a four-speed selector switch let you dial
up exactly what you need.
The Standard
Hamer entered the consciousness of the guitar playing world
with the release of this guitar in 1974. It provided the young
company a platform on which to build its growing reputation as a
custom builder. Virtually unchanged since its introduction, it remains
a mainstay for customization and
personalization. Hand-built with a
one-piece Honduras mahogany body
with book-matched figured maple top, it is
an icon of the rock guitar world, setting
“the standard” for all who came after.
Vector
Tracing its roots back to Jol Dantzig’s original 1973 Hamer, the Vector
is the essence of rock. Lovingly crafted in our small New England studio
from the choicest white African limba and shaded with a korina
hued acetate lacquer. Gold hardware from Schaller and
TonePros update this classic piece, worthy
of any collection.
Chaparral 12-String
In 1978 Hamer constructed the world’s first twelve
string bass. The Dantzig-penned design was based
upon the ancient Tiple with four groups of three strings.
Easier to play than it would appear, every bassist owes it to
themselves to have one in their collection. Sometimes called
the “pocket piano,” it is a bold sonic statement that is perfect
for trio applications as well as ensemble settings. The twelve string
has a thunderous roar and stinging overtones that are the signature
sound of this unique instrument. Also available as an eight string, the
Chaparral bass is another icon of Hamer history.
Monaco Bass
All old-school, analog and awesome.
The Monaco Bass is an instrument
with a true identity. If you think
that modern basses have lost their
personality in the rush to go hi-fi,
this bass will delight you. The set-neck
construction affords this bass loads of sustain and
warmth. The one-piece mahogany body is topped with
a book-matched figured maple top. The 34” scale rock
maple neck with rosewood fingerboard is dovetailed
to the body for a tonal character that is distinctive and
unique. To make sure that character isn’t lost, Jol Dantzig
and Seymour Duncan collaborated to create the Phat Cat
bass pickup exclusively for this instrument.
Improv
Each Hamer design seeks to address a question, and provide a
solution to an artist’s need. In the Improv, you’ll find a guitar
that possesses the romance, build quality and sound of a
large-bodied jazz guitar; in a smaller, more manageable size.
It’s more familiar to hold if you’ve grown up on solid body
electrics, yet it delivers big sound. The Improv is perfect for
the traveling musician, getting in and out of taxis and
aircraft with ease.
The construction is a tour-de-force
of modern luthiery, with multi-ply
stacked and mitred Italian cellulose
binding, hand-made ebony
appointments and genuine
ivory nut and tail block.
Fully carved inside
and out, the spruce top
features “X” bracing. The
body and neck are hand-carved
from pattern grade Honduras
mahogany. Every detail is masterfully
executed to exceed your expectations, then
finished in your choice of shaded acetatebased lacquer. Extremely limited production;
please inquire about availability.
Top Row: (Spruce Tops) Ruby Red, Vintage Natural, Cherry Transparent, Honey (Maple Tops) Black, Gold Top
Bottom Row: (Spruce Tops) Cherry Transparent, Indigo Blue, Jazz Burst, Black Cherry Burst (Korina Tops) Vintage Korina, Jazz Burst
Top Row: (Figured Maple) Amber Burst, Natural, Indigo Blue, Honey, Cherry Transparent, Red Transparent
Bottom Row: (Figured Maple) Vintage Natural, Black Transparent, Cognac, Honey, Tobacco Sunburst, ’59 Burst
Designer Gallery
One...
of my favorite things is to work directly with musicians
to create one-of-a-kind instruments. This is where I can
use our years of experience to turn a dream into reality.
Our bag of tricks includes all the stylistic flair of
traditional luthiery, plus our trademark slight-of-hand
way of doing the “impossible.” Still, the most important
aspect of our Designer Series guitars is our ability to
focus on what it is that the musician really wants while
avoiding the pitfalls of uninformed design choices.
These pages display just a few of our collaborative
results in order to whet your appetite for a truly special
piece. I invite you to call upon our knowledge to craft
an instrument that both embodies the lineage of the
Hamer name and is a reflection of your desires.
www.hamerguitarsgallery.com
“ We don’t have a custom shop.
”
We are a custom shop.
Most likely, you are reading this because you are
at a point in life where you’d prefer something
unique created by artists at the top of their game.
We build every Hamer USA guitar by hand in our
New England studio. When you acquire a Hamer
instrument, you are tapping into over three decades
of custom building heritage.
Jol Dantzig
Cover Photo: Designer Newport in Tortoise
Cover and work bench photos by Rick Whittey.
Workshop Personnel photos by Jeff Crandall.
Hamer Guitars, www.hamerguitars.com
Copyright 2007 A Kaman Music Company
Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
N ew Hartford,
Connecticut
KCG-601-1/07
Handcrafted Excellence

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