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Description
Step back in time with the 1978 Hamer Sunburst, a piece of music history that combines vintage character with solid performance. Crafted during a pivotal era for electric guitars, this solid body electric guitar is renowned among enthusiasts for its distinctive tone and craftsmanship. The Hamer Sunburst features a mahogany body with a maple top, delivering a balanced sound that's both warm and bright—ideal for genres ranging from rock to blues. Its double-cutaway design not only adds to its visual appeal but also offers easy access to higher frets, making it a versatile tool for both rhythm and lead guitarists.
Equipped with twin humbuckers, the 1978 Hamer Sunburst provides a robust, full-bodied sound that can seamlessly transition from clean, jazzy chords to gritty, overdriven rock riffs. The rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays offers smooth playability, while the vintage-style bridge and tuners ensure stable tuning and intonation. This classic instrument is more than just a guitar—it's a testament to Hamer's commitment to quality and a cherished addition to any serious collector's arsenal.
Key Features:
- Solid mahogany body with a maple top
- Twin humbucker pickups for versatile tones
- Double-cutaway design for easy fret access
- Rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays
- Vintage-style bridge and tuners for stable tuning
- Iconic 1978 model, celebrated among collectors and players alike
Videos
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1978 Hamer Sunburst / GuitarPoint Maintal / Vintage Guitars
1978 Hamer Sunburst / GuitarPoint Maintal / Vintage Guitars
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1978 HAMER Sunburst with Chicago Blues Box
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1978 Hamer Sunburst - RARE early Hamer production!! - The Guitar Auction - 14/06/23
Guitar Auctions at Gardiner Houlgate
Reviews
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I just got this beat up '78 or 79 sunburst sent to me, She cost a solid chunk of my tax return but well worth it, a fabulous hybrid between a 59 special and a 59 burst standard! everything they crack it up to be. THE underwound dimarzio superdistoion at the bridge is a bit too hot for me and midrangey too and the dimarzio brass baseplate PAF is woooly for me... butI will not mod this guitar because it has a voice. It is so classic rock, heart meets cheap trick! What a player. The best roundback neck and a wide nut. OOOH!!!!!!!!!!!! always wanted one, now I have it.
We still haven't spent a ton of time together. I have a lot of guitars. Great and singular instrument.
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Martin Barre played a 1978 Hamer Sunburst guitar, as evidenced by a user-uploaded photo on Buddlejagarden.
The staccato sound heard at the end of the solo on the Pretenders’ “Tattooed Love Boys” is a direct descendent of Townshend’s trick, and it was performed with aplomb by the late James Honeyman-Scott on his Les Paul. Meanwhile, his Hamer Sunburst had the switch behind the bridge, but Honeyman-Scott carried on regardless. (This effect, accomplished by quickly moving the selector, requires that one pickup is turned off.)
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