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Description

Discover the Hamer Prototype, a solid body electric guitar that embodies a unique blend of vintage charm and cutting-edge craftsmanship. Known for its distinct triple-bobbin pickup system, this instrument offers a versatile sonic palette thanks to its innovative single coil/humbucker combo. Whether you're playing crisp blues or hard-hitting rock, the Hamer Prototype promises exceptional sound quality and playability.

The guitar's slender mahogany neck, complemented by a rosewood fingerboard and mother of pearl dot inlays, ensures smooth navigation and comfort. The meticulously crafted body, also made from solid mahogany, is paired with a 2-ply black pickguard and features a stylish string-thru bridge with adjustable saddles, promising both durability and a sleek aesthetic.

Despite its vintage appeal, the Hamer Prototype is equipped with reliable Schaller tuners and a well-functioning truss rod, ensuring stable tuning and neck integrity. Its classic design is further accentuated by black hardware and top hat knobs, making it not just a musical instrument, but a piece of art.

Key Features:

  • Solid mahogany body with contoured design and 2-ply black pickguard
  • Triple-bobbin pickup with a combination of single coil and humbucker
  • Slender profile mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard with mother of pearl dot inlays
  • Schaller tuners stamped "Made In W. Germany"
  • String-thru bridge with adjustable saddles
  • Electronics with a 3-way selector switch, master volume, and tone controls
  • Padded gig bag included for safe transport

Reviews

Critic Reviews

Hamer Prototype (EMM Mar 82)

muzines.co.uk

The Hamer Prototype impresses with its comfortable design and Gibson-inspired aesthetics, offering a lightweight and well-balanced feel. Its mahogany construction provides excellent resonance, while the compact bridge allows for precise adjustments. However, the innovative triple-coil pickup lacks the character expected at various volumes, with the tone control offering minimal distinctiveness. Despite this, the Prototype remains a standout in Hamer's lineup, combining playability with a unique design. While the pickup could use refinement, the guitar shows promise, making it a solid choice for those seeking a fresh take on a classic style.

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See how Andy Summers uses Hamer Prototype

Andy Summers

Guitarist

The Police

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In the video we see Andy playing the Hamer prototype

See how Eddie Martinez uses Hamer Prototype

Eddie Martinez

Guitarist

The Neverland Express

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Used for the rhythm guitar on Robert Palmer's Riptide, as stated in this excerpt of an interview from Vol. 38, No. 2 of Guitar Player (February 2004).

"For the rhythm tracks, I played a Hamer Prototype," remembers Martinez. "I used that same guitar on all the Run-DMC and David Lee Roth stuff. It had a triple-coil pickup, so I could get humbucker or single- coil sounds out of it. I plugged it into a non-master-volume Marshall from the late '70s, and a 4x12 cabinet loaded with 25-watt Celestion Greenbacks. I ran the volume at around eight or nine, because if you cranked that amp you'd lose a little definition, I didn't max out the bass--I let file mids handle the low end of the sound--and I ran the treble at just over halfway."

Engineer Jason Corsaro close-miked the 4x12 with a Shure SM57 and an Sennheiser MD 421, and used a Neumann U87 to capture the room sound.

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