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Hamer Rick Nielson Custom 5-Neck Guitar

Hamer Rick Nielson Custom 5-Neck Guitar

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For those who believe that more is truly more, the Hamer Rick Nielson Custom 5-Neck Guitar is a spectacular testament to the art of guitar craftsmanship. Designed in collaboration with the legendary guitarist Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick, this quintessential showpiece is as much a visual marvel as it is an auditory powerhouse. Each of the five necks offers a different tuning and configuration, allowing for an unparalleled range of musical expression. Whether you're a collector or an adventurous performer, this guitar pushes the boundaries of conventional design and playability.

Crafted with precision, the body of the guitar provides a comfortable playing experience despite its complex structure. The necks have been meticulously aligned for easy transition between them, ensuring that your performance remains fluid and dynamic. Equipped with premium components, the Custom 5-Neck Guitar is not just about aesthetics—it's a fully functional instrument that delivers rich and varied tones across its multiple necks.

Key Features:

Collaboration with Rick Nielsen, guitarist of Cheap Trick
Five necks for diverse tuning options and musical versatility
High-quality components for superior sound and performance
Ergonomically designed for comfort despite its complex build
Eye-catching design perfect for collectors and performers alike

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Rick Nielsen's Gear Rundown

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Rick's Picks - Rick's 5 Neck Guitar Part One

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Seymour's Studio Eps 15 - Tales from the Road - Breaking (and fixing) Rick Nielsen's 5 Neck guitar

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Rick Nielsen Reveals the Story Behind His 1981 Hamer Five-Neck | GuitarPlayer

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Rick Nielsen

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Rick talks about his Hamer 5 Neck in this Rig Rundown from Premier Guitar. At 9:54, he says, “I have three. I have an orange one, which is the first one, and this was the second one. The first one it had pegs that went out like this and you just kind of get your hands caught in here. So I said make this one with a violin or banjo tuning pegs. So those got banjo tuning pegs on it.”

Rocky Robert, Rick Nielsen’s guitar tech, talks about the guitar as well. At 10:42, he adds, “It’s a challenge to tune this thing because I have to set it on a stool and you got obviously 12 strings here, which the rotating switch, you got five position poles which correspond to each one of those guys and he plays this one the most and I rarely tune this one. I tune it every once in a while and he has never played it. Every occasion, he will play the fourth neck, but he mostly sticks with this second neck. He varies. He jumps around, jumps around necks. This is an interesting sound because he sound is pretty distorted. So 12-string, it gives you a unique sound, very unique sound. Obviously this one has got a whammy bar and the fretless is a challenge to play because you got to reach all the way down there. It’s pretty heavy. I don’t know how much it weighs. I want to weigh it. I don’t have the specs on it. Obviously I have to tune. If you got 15 songs in it, I got 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20. I got 20 guitars to tune during the show.”

Rick also talks about the origin of this guitar here.

The Hamer 5-Neck can also be seen in this performance.