Help!I'maRock!
03-23-2009, 11:48 AM
this week, we're going to explore the collection of HCEG forumite, GreatDane. thanks for the pics!
http://greatdaneband.com/Images/MusicalEquipment/97HamerMirageII/WEB2HamerMirageII-002.jpg
http://greatdaneband.com/Images/MusicalEquipment/97HamerMirageII/WEB2HamerMirageII-003.jpg
http://greatdaneband.com/Images/MusicalEquipment/97HamerMirageII/WEB2HamerMirageII-011.jpg
http://greatdaneband.com/Images/MusicalEquipment/97HamerMirageII/WEB2HamerMirageII-013.jpg
http://greatdaneband.com/Images/MusicalEquipment/97HamerMirageII/WEB2HamerMirageII-016.jpg
Mirage
The Mirage, also introduced in '94, was another upscale model in an upscale world. It had just slightly offset double cutaways with a slightly extended upper horn and a slightly deeper treble cutaway. Otherwise it was similar to the Sunburst. The body was mahogany with a carved, figured koa top with a glued-in mahogany neck. The 22-fret rosewood fingerboard had a 251/2" scale, dot inlays, and a Hamer three-and-three head. The Mirage was equipped with three Seymour Duncan single-coil-sized humbuckers (all perpendicular to the strings) - a Hot Rail at the bridge and two split-rail Vintage Rails. These were controlled by a five-way select and one volume and one tone control. A mini-toggle bypassed the volume control for instant lead mode. The vibrato was a non-locking Wilkinson VSV vibrato combined with chrome locking Sperzel tuners. Finish options included Cherry Transparent and natural.
In '95 the Mirage was joined by the Mirage II, which differed in that it had a carved maple top and two Seymour Duncan humbuckers, with three-way select and no bypass switch. Finishes included '59 Burst, Honey, Kool Blue, Red Transparent and Tobacco Sunburst. Otherwise, it was similar to the Mirage.
The Mirage and Mirage II lasted until '97 or '98, when they were replaced by the Mirage Maple Top (essentially the Mirage II with a flamed maple top), Seymour Duncan '59 and JB humbuckers, and locking Schaller tuners. This model came in honey, kool blue, and red transparent. The Mirage Maple Top disappeared after only a year.
http://www.vintageguitar.com/features/brands/details.asp?AID=1083
http://greatdaneband.com/Images/MusicalEquipment/97HamerMirageII/WEB2HamerMirageII-002.jpg
http://greatdaneband.com/Images/MusicalEquipment/97HamerMirageII/WEB2HamerMirageII-003.jpg
http://greatdaneband.com/Images/MusicalEquipment/97HamerMirageII/WEB2HamerMirageII-011.jpg
http://greatdaneband.com/Images/MusicalEquipment/97HamerMirageII/WEB2HamerMirageII-013.jpg
http://greatdaneband.com/Images/MusicalEquipment/97HamerMirageII/WEB2HamerMirageII-016.jpg
Mirage
The Mirage, also introduced in '94, was another upscale model in an upscale world. It had just slightly offset double cutaways with a slightly extended upper horn and a slightly deeper treble cutaway. Otherwise it was similar to the Sunburst. The body was mahogany with a carved, figured koa top with a glued-in mahogany neck. The 22-fret rosewood fingerboard had a 251/2" scale, dot inlays, and a Hamer three-and-three head. The Mirage was equipped with three Seymour Duncan single-coil-sized humbuckers (all perpendicular to the strings) - a Hot Rail at the bridge and two split-rail Vintage Rails. These were controlled by a five-way select and one volume and one tone control. A mini-toggle bypassed the volume control for instant lead mode. The vibrato was a non-locking Wilkinson VSV vibrato combined with chrome locking Sperzel tuners. Finish options included Cherry Transparent and natural.
In '95 the Mirage was joined by the Mirage II, which differed in that it had a carved maple top and two Seymour Duncan humbuckers, with three-way select and no bypass switch. Finishes included '59 Burst, Honey, Kool Blue, Red Transparent and Tobacco Sunburst. Otherwise, it was similar to the Mirage.
The Mirage and Mirage II lasted until '97 or '98, when they were replaced by the Mirage Maple Top (essentially the Mirage II with a flamed maple top), Seymour Duncan '59 and JB humbuckers, and locking Schaller tuners. This model came in honey, kool blue, and red transparent. The Mirage Maple Top disappeared after only a year.
http://www.vintageguitar.com/features/brands/details.asp?AID=1083