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Hamer Guitar Reissues
Responding to growing market demand by retailers for its return , KMC Music electrified its dealer network at Winter NAMM 2017 with a re-introduction of Hamer Guitars , America ’ s original boutique guitar brand founded in 1973 in
By David Gedge
Wilmette by Paul Hamer and Jol Dantzig . The line-up includes six reissues from the brand ’ s late ' 80s best-selling Import Series guitars that feature classic Hamer designs , and the highest quality components and finishes . NAMM 2017 marked the re-emergence of " the guitar of choice for bands that spanned the globe ,
representing all musical genres , and four decades of performing artists . To meet the pent up demand from a new generation of players with exact reissues of the most popular models Hamer has been selling for over 20 years ,” Jonathan Lee , Hamer Director of Design and Development , told IE .
The Hamer Guitar models being reissued at NAMM included the Vector Flame ( VECF-HB ). For years , the import version of the original Vector V Hamer guitar ( introduced in 1973 ) has been a top seller . The reissued model features a solid maple top with figured honey burst maple veneer , rosewood fingerboard , mahogany neck , Hamer-designed Humbucker pick-ups , and Master Volume / Dual Tone electronics . The new version of the Vector Flame carries a Manufacturer Advertised Price ( MAP ) of $ 799.99 .
“ The idea of going ‘ back to the future ’ has never been truer ,"' Lee emphasized . A total of six models have been best selling Hamer guitars for over 20 years . The guitars are incredible to see , feel , hear , and play . They ’ re ready to take the stage again !”
Fender Acoustic Bonanza
Acousticsonic 40 Amplifier
At NAMM , Fender showed their " continuing invest in its commitment to artists with a new lineup of acoustic amplifiers boast all new and upgraded features including two channels , designed for instrument and microphone use , respectively , as well as Bluetooth compatibility .
The Acoustasonic 40 amplifier offers portable amplification for acoustic-electric guitar and microphone and is a simple , flexible “ grab and go ” solution for a variety of musical performance and basic public address applications . Features in the new amplifier include two 6.5 ” Special Design full-range speakers with whizzer cones , two channels of XLR-1 / 4 ” inputs , three-band equalizer controls for each channel and digital hall reverb with level control for each channel . Other offerings include a headphone output , auxiliary input , XLR line output and a vintage-style brown textured vinyl covering .
News & Notes
R & B Guitar Show
R & B Productions and Bakes Guitars are back with their 28th Annual Guitar Show on Sunday , March 5 , from 10 a . m until 4 p . m ., at the Best Western in Hillside ( 4400 Frontage Rd .). Dealers from all over the Midwest ( including some great local stores ) will be buying , selling , and trading new and used guitars , amplifiers , parts , and accessories . Like last year ' s show you ' ll find some cool memorabilia too , including signed photos , posters , vinyl
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