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The Custom Hamer GT is a testament to expert craftsmanship combined with cutting-edge musical innovation, designed for guitarists who demand precision and power. This solid body electric guitar offers a seamless blend of classic style and modern functionality, making it a versatile choice for a wide range of musical genres. Its mahogany body and set neck provide a rich, resonant sound with excellent sustain, while the dual humbucking pickups ensure a robust and dynamic tonal palette. Whether you're shredding solos or laying down rhythm tracks, the Custom Hamer GT delivers exceptional performance.

The guitar features a fast-playing neck profile that caters to intricate playing styles, while the 22-fret rosewood fingerboard offers smooth navigation across the scale. The instrument's hardware is designed for durability and reliability, with a fixed bridge that enhances tuning stability and intonation. The controls are straightforward, allowing for quick adjustments to volume and tone, giving musicians the freedom to explore and fine-tune their sound effortlessly.

With its combination of traditional craftsmanship and modern enhancements, the Custom Hamer GT is not just an instrument but a reliable partner for both studio sessions and live performances.

Key Features:

Solid mahogany body and set neck for superior resonance
Dual humbucking pickups for a wide range of sounds
22-fret rosewood fingerboard
Fast-playing neck profile
Durable fixed bridge for enhanced tuning stability
Simple control layout for easy sound adjustments

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The circular logo on the body is made by eye-balling photographs, resulting in a less accurate design.
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The guitar is equipped with Chinese copy active EMGs, which are actually passive and of low quality.
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The guitar requires a complete truss rod adjustment and fret work to address low action and fret buzz.
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Owners are tempted to replace pickups with Glenn Tipton signature EMGs for better sound quality.
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The bridge is a cheap fixed type, unlike the Kahler tremolo used by Glenn Tipton.
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The guitar is considered average in playability and mainly bought as a decorative piece.
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Glenn Tipton

Guitarist, Keyboardist

Judas Priest

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For the Turbo / Fuel For Life tour in 1986, Hamer introduced a new non-production model called the GT Custom. Its black angular body loosely resembled a Gibson Explorer.

This guitar features a maple fretboard with black dot inlays, two Duncan and EMG humbucking pickups, a Kahler locking tremolo and a white stripe outlining the body shape.

"The GT is my own design and it looks a bit strange, but there's always method in madness. For me anyway, this is a great thing, because onstage, I still play some stretch stuff, so I need to get the guitar at this angle and as you can see, it just fits nicely to me”.

“So this was all tailor-made. It's got a very narrow neck which is how I like to play. But the beauty of this guitar is we can do anything onstage, you know, play with our teeth or jumping around, and then I can just find the right position to play. So it's got a certain nice line to it, but it's very functional and it also balances the guitar. If you ever tried to design guitars, they can look very good, but they can be top or bottom heavy, but with this guitar, it's really nicely balanced and it's always in a good position to play."