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Morgan Lander and Tara McLeod discuss the all-female metal band’s explosive early success and the journey leading up to their 20th anniversary.

Check out part one of this year's New Gear Showcase gallery!

A beloved boutique brand is revived in the form of six mid-priced classic models: the Standard, Vector, Monaco, Special Jr., and two Archtops.

The line-up includes six reissues from the brand’s best-selling Import Series guitars that feature classic Hamer designs.

Our final livestream from the 2017 NAMM show includes gear from Hamer, Classic Audio Effects, Mayones, and more!

We close out the 2017 NAMM show with a look at gear from DigiTech, Santa Cruz, Hamer, and more.

A vintage-inspired design reflecting the best features of classic ’50s and ’60s electrics.

How a historic 5-necked wonder came to life in Hamer’s shop.

The design theory and drive behind the super-strat classic Hamer Californian circa 1988.

Fender Musical Instruments Corp/KMCMusicorp is suspending production of Hamer instruments to focus our efforts on other brands within the company''s portfolio.

A pretty pile of basses

Ron Johnson has an impressive collection of 12-string basses and more

Premier Guitar is On Location in New Hartford, CT, learning the finer points of high-end guitar craftsmanship from noneother than Jol Dantzing, himself. In this segment we look inside the Newport, learn why Hamer necks transfer more tone, watch the spray booth in action and take a close look at the first ever Earthen Maple Talladega as it is being built. Remember, for your gear fix go to www.premierguitar.com

Premier Guitar is On Location in New Hartford, CT, checking out how Hamer Guitars are made. In this segment, Jol Dantzig shows us an R&D Talladega that you've never seen before and the Talladega Pro. We also see how inlay work is done, learn what goes into making the back of a neck smooth and comfortable and we take close look at one of the higher-end, rare appointments that Hamer offers: ivory nuts. Remember, for your gear fix go to www.premierguitar.com

Here's the final installment of Premier Guitar's On Location visit with Jol Dantzig of Hamer Guitars. In this segment you'll see why something as simple as buffing a guitar finish is exactly the opposite at Hamer - just as everything else they do is taken to another level, even the buffing process involves the kind of craftsmanship you'd expect from Dantzig's shop. Also, we got to see some of the assembly process before we wrapped up our visit. Be sure and check out the other 3 videos in this series and of course, the our October 2008 cover story on Hamer. Remember - for your gear fix go to www.premierguitar.com

Premier Guitar is On Location in New Hartford, CT, hanging out with Jol Dantzig. In this segment, Dantzig talks about the move from Chicago to New Hartford and the company's approach to quality. Dantzig also explains the body construction and design of the Improv.

Adam Moore sits down with the man behind the Talladega and other great Hamer guitars, Jol Dantzig