Hamer ES-335 copy

David Nugent · Post by **David Nugent** » 19 Feb 2006 4:17 am

Hamer ES-335 copy in as new condition. Very good sounding and playing guitar. Sunburst finish, dot neck, with Seymour Duncan designed humbuckers. Comes with a TKL hardshell case also like new. $275.00 plus actual shipping or trade for a Goodrich LDR 2 volume pedal.

Matt Steindl · Post by **Matt Steindl** » 19 Feb 2006 7:26 am

at this price, im assuming its not made in USA?

Jack Goodson · Post by **Jack Goodson** » 19 Feb 2006 8:11 am

David: what is the hamer model number? thanks jack

Troy Bodkins · Post by **Troy Bodkins** » 19 Feb 2006 9:14 am

Hey Dave I'am a new member & am looking for a used starter steel. Wood like to have had one yesterday! is this Hamer 335 comparable to a Sho Bud Mavrick? if it is I will buy it

Larry Jamieson · Post by **Larry Jamieson** » 19 Feb 2006 9:51 am

TROY,
The Hamer guitar above is a standard, 6 string guitar, not a steel guitar. In my opinion, there are much better student guitars than the Maverick. Try to find a used Carter Starter, GFI student model, or Zum student model. The older MSA guitars are usually not expensive, and are also good student guitars. Living in Virginia, you should take a day and go talk with Billy Cooper at Billy Coopers Music in Orange, Virginia. He will have 30 or 40 different steels guitars on his show room floor. He can show you the differences in different models, and help steer you toward a good, starter guitar. If you click on the "Links," at the top of the steel guitar forum home page, then look at "Vendors" you will find a link to Billy Cooper's store. You can click on that and see what he has in stock.
Hope you find a good guitar and get started. Good luck. Larry Jamieson

Troy Bodkins · Post by **Troy Bodkins** » 19 Feb 2006 10:42 am

Much Thanks: Larry I just orderd a new LaGrande III, single E9th all pull, and in the interim of waiting seven or eight months just need somthing to practice on have been out the loop of playing for 20yrs.

David Nugent · Post by **David Nugent** » 19 Feb 2006 12:01 pm

I apologize for not making my initial post more clear. This unit is indeed a six string standard guitar. The Hamer is imported, but the fit, finish, and most importantly the playability and tone are surprisingly good. There does not appear to be a model number.

Cliff Kane · Post by **Cliff Kane** » 19 Feb 2006 2:04 pm

It's likely a Hamer EchoTone. Made in Korea (methinks), a great guitar for the money, as nice, perhaps nicer, than the currrent Epiphone dot 335's. Hamer does make a few USA models that look a bit like a 335, (the Hamer New Porter), and they are really exquisit, but obviously pricier. For the money, the import EchoTone 335 is a great guitar, and would serve well beyong a student status. Read the Harmony Central reviews on these guitars.

David Nugent · Post by **David Nugent** » 20 Feb 2006 2:36 am

Cliff,
Thank you for the very useful information and taking the time to reply to my post, it is most appreciated.

Buck Dilly · Post by **Buck Dilly** » 20 Feb 2006 2:49 pm

Somebody better jump on this one! The duncans are great on an ES.

J Hill · Post by **J Hill** » 20 Feb 2006 8:36 pm

I love Hamer....any photos? Thx

David Nugent · Post by **David Nugent** » 21 Feb 2006 2:40 am

Leila,
Sorry, I do not have any photos. Picture a Gibson ES-335 dot marker with a Hamer headstock and you pretty much have it.

Thanks

Steve Stallings · Post by **Steve Stallings** » 21 Feb 2006 5:22 pm

I'll bet it looks a bit like this

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David Nugent · Post by **David Nugent** » 22 Feb 2006 3:04 am

Steve,
That is the guitar exactly, thank you for posting the picture.

David