Every guitar from David’s Guitar Loft is professionally set up for optimal playability — 10–46 strings on electrics and 12–53 on acoustics. Want it your way? We’ll customize the setup, strings, and tuning to your exact preference before it ships. *Set up form will pop up after guitar is added to cart!
This early 2000s Hamer Monaco Elite isn't just a guitar; it’s a tangible piece of the New Hartford legacy. During an era when Hamer was out-building almost every major custom shop in America, this Sunburst beauty emerged as a flagship of boutique quality. If you know the reputation of the Connecticut factory, you know this is as good as a single-cut gets.
The Danzig Distinction
What sets this specific Monaco Elite apart is the hand-signed headstock by Hamer founder Joel Danzig. In the world of high-end instruments, this signature is a seal of approval from one of the most respected figures in American lutherie. It marks a period of uncompromising attention to detail, from the selection of the premium Mahogany body to the flawless application of the Sunburst nitro finish.
Tonally Transformed
While many Elites focused on vintage-spec low output, this model is geared for authority. It comes factory-loaded with a Seymour Duncan Custom and a Custom Custom humbucker. This combination provides a thick, harmonically rich voice with enough "growl" to command any stage, while the Mother of Pearl "Victory" inlays ensure it looks as regal as it sounds.
Specs:
Mahogany Body & Neck
Rosewood FIngerboard
2 Volume, 1 Tone Control
Mother Of Pearl Victory Inlays
Original Seymour Duncan Custom & Custom Custom Pickups
Joel Danzig Signature on Headstock (Founder of Hamer)
Original Hardshell Case Included
Every guitar from David’s Guitar Loft is professionally set up for optimal playability — 10–46 strings on electrics and 12–53 on acoustics. Want it your way? We’ll customize the setup, strings, and tuning to your exact preference before it ships. *Set up form will pop up after guitar is added to cart!
This early 2000s Hamer Monaco Elite isn't just a guitar; it’s a tangible piece of the New Hartford legacy. During an era when Hamer was out-building almost every major custom shop in America, this Sunburst beauty emerged as a flagship of boutique quality. If you know the reputation of the Connecticut factory, you know this is as good as a single-cut gets.
The Danzig Distinction
What sets this specific Monaco Elite apart is the hand-signed headstock by Hamer founder Joel Danzig. In the world of high-end instruments, this signature is a seal of approval from one of the most respected figures in American lutherie. It marks a period of uncompromising attention to detail, from the selection of the premium Mahogany body to the flawless application of the Sunburst nitro finish.
Tonally Transformed
While many Elites focused on vintage-spec low output, this model is geared for authority. It comes factory-loaded with a Seymour Duncan Custom and a Custom Custom humbucker. This combination provides a thick, harmonically rich voice with enough "growl" to command any stage, while the Mother of Pearl "Victory" inlays ensure it looks as regal as it sounds.
Specs:
Mahogany Body & Neck
Rosewood FIngerboard
2 Volume, 1 Tone Control
Mother Of Pearl Victory Inlays
Original Seymour Duncan Custom & Custom Custom Pickups
Joel Danzig Signature on Headstock (Founder of Hamer)
Original Hardshell Case Included
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