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Location: Keller, TX | Looking to buy a Hamer SATQ. Music123 has them for $419. Anybody have a used one in good condition? Any comments on the guitar? |
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Location: Fort Worth, Texas | Tom, I'm not familiar with that particular one, but all the Hamer's I've seen and owned are great guitars.
You might check at Earhart's Electronics over on Belknap, it's where I got my new Monaco Elite. I'm not sure they have a SATQ in there, but they have a handfull to try out (they're not a real big operation). Doubt they can match Music123's price, but might make a deal for you. Allen is the main sales owner, dropping Kid On A Pony's name won't account for much but he'll know I sent somebody his way...
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He showed me a Monaco III he just got in when I picked up my Monaco, try it out just for the heck of it!!! |
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Location: Capital District, NY, USA Minor Outlying Islands | Scout ebay. You can find them new with warranty for at least $150 cheaper. |
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Location: Keller, TX | Thanks. I was at Earhart's today. He had one, but quoted me $699. I even dropped Mike Stevens' name (Mike told me to go there). Just didn't get a warm cozy feeling. |
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Location: SoCal | You shoulda dropped my name when you talked with Michael Earhart. He woulda jacked the price up another $200........
I haven't seen him in 3 years.... |
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Location: NJ | what color do you want? |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | The SATQ is a great guitar for the money. It's made in China and the hardware is a little cheap, but you just can't beat the price. The only thing to beware of is the setup is likely to be a bit spotty. I paid another $70. for a good local setup and to resolder all connections. Dave |
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Location: Keller, TX | I want the honeyburst. I looked at the Les Paul Standard Classic today. Looks similar, but I like the Hamer better.
Al, if you have one or can get one, email me the price. |
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Location: NJ | e me on monday |
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Location: Fort Worth, Texas | Tom, I was at Ridglea Music today, Saturday, (the older girls are taking bass and violin lessons) and they have one there. It is a honey-burst. The action was great on it. The price is a little more..
They have a SATA with P90s also.
At least you could try one out...
Paul |
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Location: Keller, TX | I may run down there. I will see what Al has on Monday. |
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Location: Tennessee | Al would be a good move but there are lots of the Koreans models out there to be had. You might also consider adding a coupla/three hundred bucks to the kitty and getting a USA Hamer. I bought a used Mirage about 5 years ago for under $600. Check out something like this:
Hamer 1
The USA made Hamers are just incredible. If you are patient and keep on it, you can find a great guitar for a bargain price. |
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Location: Keller, TX | Well, kinda disappointed. Went down to Ridgela to see it. Although I am not an electric player, it didn't feel right. Tried the SATA with P90s - didn't feel right either.
Paul, the guy remembered you and asked me if I had a friend come in and look at that guitar last week.
I did, however, like the Godin LG SP90 they had. Anyone have any comments on Godin electrics? |
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Location: Midland, MI | When I was taking lessons, my instructor had a couple of Godin's. One was a Multiac thingy that was pretty cool. The other was a TC somethign (strat style). Good construction, materials, fit and finish. Sounded fine. The local mom and pop had a used one on consignment (TC Artisan I think the model was) that I considered, but never picked up. It was a fine guitar, IMHO.
You could always check out the Harmony Central opinions and see what owners have to say. |
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Location: Cleveland, Ohio | Here's one at White Mountain Music for $379. Free shipping:
http://whitemountainmusic.com/product/SATQ-HB |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | There's a Godin A6 at the local GC. I think they want $299. |
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Location: Keller, TX | Found an Artist Korina at Competition Music in Ft. Worth that I am considering. Used $650. Anything special to look out for in this one? |
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Location: NJ | hameritis |
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Location: Keller, TX | :D :D |
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Location: NJ | hameritis is the affectionate name for finish separation. check the neck joint and the neck binding or fingerboard neck intersection |
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Location: Tennessee | A Korina Artist would make a very nice addition to your collection. Does it have the humbuckers or the P-90s? Let me know if you decide not to move on it. |
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Location: Keller, TX | I don't remember if it had HB or P90s. I am going to run down there (hopefully tomorrow) and take another look. I'll let everyone know.
NOBODY ELSE BUY THIS UNTIL I GET THERE! (please) :( |
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Location: Keller, TX | Sorry, Bob, bought the Artist today. Will post pictures tonight. The guy had is down in his books as a Duotone, but it appears to be an Artist. The TRC is black, but blank. Doesn't say "Artist".
It does have dual P-90s. |
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WTB: Hamer SATQ honey