{"product_id":"12-2800005610758","title":"[SN 026788] USED HAMER USA \/ Californian Elite FM, Manufactured in 1990, Yellow Transparent [12]","description":"HAMER USA's top-of-the-line model has arrived.\u003cbr\u003e \nThe California Elite—HAMER’s flagship model—was introduced in the 1970s and was a favorite among hard rock artists from the late 1980s through the 1990s.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \nFeaturing a two-piece curly maple body, a slim-profile three-piece maple neck, and an ebony fingerboard, this model comes in 24- to 27-fret configurations.\u003cbr\u003e \nIt is characterized by its exceptionally smooth, hand-finished cutaways on both sides, ensuring excellent playability even in the higher frets.\u003cbr\u003e \nAdditionally, the boomerang inlays on the fingerboard are set to straddle the frets, serving as a testament to both its sophisticated design and superior craftsmanship.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \nThe neck and headstock have also been meticulously chamfered, and the high level of woodworking craftsmanship unique to handmade instruments ensures a finish that reliably supports fast, technical hard rock playing.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \nWhile this model was previously available with both EMG and Seymour Duncan pickup options, the unit currently in stock comes standard with Seymour Duncan pickups—a Tremstack in the front and a Trembucker in the rear—making it ideal for heavy sounds.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \nWe invite you to experience this supreme masterpiece, which embodies the high-end design that can be considered a precursor to today’s high-end guitars, along with its outstanding playability.\u003cbr\u003e \nThere are numerous buckle marks on the back of the body, and there is rubber burn marks from a guitar stand on the neck grip at the 10th fret.\u003cbr\u003e \nThere are scattered fine scratches and dents throughout the body, and some plating has worn off on parts of the hardware, such as the bridge.\u003cbr\u003e \nThe strap pins have been replaced with Schaller locking pins, but the strap attachment hardware is missing.\u003cbr\u003e \nAlthough it shows some signs of use, it has been fully serviced and cleaned at our repair center, and its playability is excellent.\u003cbr\u003e \nCondition Grade: B+: Some scratches, but no issues for normal use\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \nSerial Number: 026788\u003cbr\u003e \nYear of Manufacture: 1990\u003cbr\u003e \nCountry of Manufacture: United States\u003cbr\u003e \nCase: Genuine hard case\u003cbr\u003e \nAccessories: Tonearm\u003cbr\u003e \nWeight: 3.75 kg\u003cbr\u003e \nTruss Rod: No issues; checked up to 60 degrees to the left and right with no problems\u003cbr\u003e \nRemaining Fret Life: Within normal range; fret height is sufficient for playing\u003cbr\u003e \nString Height (Low String Side): 2.0 mm at the 12th fret\u003cbr\u003e \nString action (treble side): 1.5 mm at the 12th fret\u003cbr\u003e \nNut width: 42.0 mm\u003cbr\u003e \nNeck thickness near the 1st fret: 20.6 mm\u003cbr\u003e \nNeck thickness near the 12th fret: 21.4 mm\u003cbr\u003e \nScale: 648 mm (25.5\")\u003cbr\u003e \nRADIUS: 406 mm (16\")\u003cbr\u003e \nStrings at Setup: D'Addario EXL120 \/ .009-.042 set\u003cbr\u003e \nRepairs and Maintenance Performed: Cleaning, string replacement, truss rod adjustment, octave adjustment, action adjustment, and fretting surface leveling\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \n* As this is a used item, there may be scratches, dents, and other imperfections that are not clearly visible in the photos or not listed here. Please be aware of this in advance.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \n* Any listed measurements for the truss rod, remaining fret life, string height, etc., were taken by our staff during setup and are subject to change due to environmental factors such as climate and humidity.\u003cbr\u003e \nThese measurements are intended as a reference at the time of purchase; we cannot guarantee that the measurements will be identical when the item arrives.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \n* This item is a one-of-a-kind piece, and we list it simultaneously on multiple marketplaces, including our in-store display. We strive to promptly remove product listings once an item is sold, but updates may not always be in real time.\u003cbr\u003e \nWe sincerely apologize in the unlikely event that the item is sold out after you place your order, and we ask for your understanding.","brand":"HAMER","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51016110571772,"sku":"12-2800005610758","price":510000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/2247\/6028\/files\/e4213e243da9497baffb3e0db8a3f167_202608247466866.jpg?v=1787792546","url":"https:\/\/intl.ishibashi.co.jp\/products\/12-2800005610758","provider":"Ishibashi Music Corporation. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}