Hamer Guitars was an American manufacturer of electric guitars. Founded in 1973 by vintage guitar shop owners, Paul Hamer, Jol Dantzig and John Montgomery. Early instruments featured guitar designs based on the Gibson Explorer and Flying V. Hamer Guitars is generally considered to be the first "boutique" electric guitar brand that specifically catered to pro musicians.
The company was incorporated in Illinois in 1976. Frank Untermyer joined the company as a partner in 1978. Hamer Guitars was acquired by Kaman Music Corporation in 1988. Kaman has since been purchased by Fender Musical Instruments Corp (2008). Hamer offers a wide array of electric guitars and electric basses, and, since its foundation placed an emphasis on producing high-quality instruments with vintage aesthetics as well as creative innovations.
Hamer marketed a lower priced line of Asian-built instruments called the "XT Series". and "Slammer by Hamer" which were discontinued in 2009.
As of 2011 Hamer builds guitars on a made to order basis. In late 2012, it was announced that Hamer would end the brand.
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