Kramer Guitar / Amp Advertisements, 1950s-1980s

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KRAMER | ADVERTISEMENTS

Vintage Kramer advertisements; 3 adverts covering a period of 2 years, from 1977 to 1979. Click the images to have a closer look.

Kramer Guitars - Kramer Sticks its Neck Out to Give You the Perfect Instrument

Kramer Sticks its Neck Out to Give You the Perfect Instrument
Kramer Guitars - 1977

Kramer DMZ 2000 - Kramer In Concert With Uriah Heep

Kramer In Concert With Uriah Heep
Kramer DMZ 2000 - 1979

Kramers Best!
Kramer DMZ 6000G - 1979

1967 Epiphone Ad featuring a psychedelic fish playing an Epiphone Riviera

1967 Fender Ad - Full Colour Sound

1973 Fender Stratocaster add - The Worlds Favourite Flying Machine

1972 Gibson Ad featuring BB King - <br>1972 Gibson Ad featuring BB King - The Man And The WomanThe Man And The Woman

Guitar makers have advertised in music magazines such as Down Beat, Guitar Player and very many more. Some manufacturers advertised widely (Guild, Gibson, Fender) but many more didn't and adverts are few and far between. Here are some of my favourite ads out of the ones i've seen. You can browse through all the images from the category links above, or by manufacturer from the links below.

AMPS
Ampeg, Leslie, Marshall, Orange, Peavey, Sunn
GUITARS
Epiphone, Fender, G&L, Gibson, Gretsch, Guild, Hagstrom, Harmony, Martin, Music Man, Rickenbacker, Vox

Vintage Kramer guitars for sale

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1985-86 KRAMER FERRINGTON KFS-2 Electric / Acoustic Guitar Red W / OHSC

Bellingham, Washington, 982**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$950

1985-86 KRAMER FERRINGTON KFS-2 Electric / Acoustic Guitar Red W / OHSC. Early run of a classic design this Ferrington had lots of pro players stepping up and endorsing these for live performance. This one is in excellent condition with just a couple tiny nicks and a high spot by sound hole. Very hard to get real great pics with the red color. Looks kinda orange or pink in pjcs but nice red color in person. It looks and sounds like it did when made. No bridge problems and neck is very clean ... more

1980's Kramer Japan Focus 6000 Electric Guitar Black

Flushing, New York, 113**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1299

ALL ORIGINAL MIJ 1980's KRAMER FOCUS 6000. In excellent condition with no significant paint chips
If you need more pictures, please don't hesitate to ask.... more

Vintage 1980s Kramer 1st Model ESP Made Focus 3000 D Guitar Body Japan MIJ

Mobile, Alabama, 366**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$200

Body from a 1980s Kramer Focus 3000 D electric guitar. This was one of the first models made by ESP in Japan. It is a 1st version and had the 1st model Floyd Rose tremolo with no fine tuners. Also note the output jack was in the pickguard as opposed to the later versions that had a Stratocaster type body jack. Has one very fixable issue. The tremolo post hole on the bass side has elongated slightly. It's probably best to dowel the existing hole and re-drill it. Body has it's share of use ... more

1982 Kramer USA Vanguard Custom Flying V Strat Headstock Floyd Rose W / Case

Bigfork, Montana, 599**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1499

This listing is for a
1982 Kramer USA Vanguard Custom Flying V Floyd Rose W / Case
Early 80's Kramer American made Vanguard Custom V
This one shows its share of nicks and dings, but overall it presents well for its age
Plays great, the neck on this guitar (as were all Kramer necks from this era) is great
Appears to be all original, although I am not 100% positive about the Floyd. It is an original, period correct gold Floyd and it looks stock to me, but I cannot be certain ... more

Kramer Holy Grail Vintage Guitar with 1983 Baretta Neck

Scottsdale, Arizona, 852**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2899

Slash, izzy stradlin, Guns N'Roses albums Use Your Illusions I & II, Axl Rose, Duff McKagan, Slash, Dizzy Reed, Richard Fortus, Frank Ferrer, Melissa Reese, Appetite for Destruction, G N' R Lies, Use Your Illusion I (1991), Use Your Illusion II (1991), The Spaghetti Incident, Chinese Democracy,
Ebay Item Description - Item For Sale In This Listing
This is a Holy Grail Kramer! The body is a late 1983-1984 Kramer JK1000. During this period ESP was manufacturing the JK1000 Guitars ... more

1978 Kramer DMZ 3000 Natural

Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 180**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2199

Just in this great 1978 Kramer DMZ 3000
Quick Details
Weight 10 2lbs
Nut width 1 11 / 16th "
Depth at 1st fret 0 86 "
Depth at 12th Fret 0 94 "
This DMZ 3000 is in great shape with minimal wear for its age. The body is in great shape with a few small dings but nothing major. The Clear is cracked by the body seam on the back of the guitar by the neck bolts. it is not the wood just the clear from flex over the years
The Dimarzio pickups are original to the guitar as well ... more

1980's Kramer LK-IBF- Black -Made In Japan

Pompano Beach, Florida, 330**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1050

Kramer LK-IBF
Late 80's
Made in Japan
SN#: B29151
Unoriginal Floyd Rose Style Bridge
Weight: 7 lbs 10 5 oz's
Vintage vibes and Mojo for for days This Kramer LK-IBF sounds just as good as she looks. This Japanese made Kramer is a rare find and and features a poplar body and one-piece maple neck, which has a rosewood fingerboard and 22 frets. This guitar is well balanced and setup for optimal tone and playability. Prepare to rock till daylight with this bad-boy that weighs in at... more

AMAZING RARE VINTAGE 1982 USA KRAMER VOYAGER LIGHTNING BOLT FACTORY FLOYD ROSE

Boulder, Colorado, 803**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$10000

Here's a incredible find from the original owner who purchased this 1982 Kramer Voyager Series Patent Pending black guitar with the lightning bolt design and a very early custom ordered factory Floyd Rose system, Utterly original with OHSC. The owner was a local guitar hero who worked at the music store and a self-admitted Eddie Van Halen fan. He ordered it with two humbucking pickups and standard electronics. The instrument is in Excellent condition with only some light fabric swirl and a ... more

Rare Early To Mid 1980s KRAMER Floyd Rose Signature Series

Escanaba, Michigan, 498**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1850

This rare electric guitar from the early to mid 1980s is part of the signature series by KRAMER with a Floyd Rose tremolo system
Currently the Guitar is in the shop and is getting a complete service. In a pro shop. Cleaning, adjustments, new quality strings. And it will be in amazing working condition for its new owner.
Turns out that one of the knobs was causing the guitar to not provide sound through the amplifier. All issues will be addressed and ready to play for its new owner
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1979 Kramer DMZ3000 guitar 1 of the earliest Metal Necks released on the market.

Chicago, Illinois, 606**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2000

Own a piece of music history with the 1979 Kramer DMZ3000 guitar, one of the earliest metal necks released on the market. This professional-level electric guitar, with its solid body and natural color, is perfect for right-handed players looking for a vintage sound. The guitar features a 6-string configuration, and the brand, Kramer, is well-known in the music industry The DMZ3000 model is a rare find, and this particular guitar is in excellent condition for its age. Its metal neck material and ... more

1984 Kramer American Series Pacer Carrera Gloss Black Finish Electric Guitar

Richmond, Virginia, 232**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2000

1984KramerAmerican SeriesPacer CarreraGloss Black FinishElectric GuitarUsed - Excellent Condition
The Kramer brand was popularized by the legendary Eddie Van Halen back in the '80s and has remained a staple in hard rock and heavy metal ever since. The Kramer Pacer has been used by not only Eddie himself, but by other noted shredders such as George Lynch, Joe Satriani, and Mick Mars of Motley Crue! The Pacer Carrera was made from 1982 to 1986 and features two black humbuckers with a ... more

1980's Kramer Baretta USA Custom Painted Fully Redone German Floyd Rose. Duncan,

Spring Hill, Florida, 346**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1250

1980's Kramer Baretta USA Custom Painted Fully Redone German Floyd Rose. Duncan sh68 distortion pickup CTS pot. brand new. Killer custom paint job. New headstock logo applied. I do not have the original neck plate. But I have one another that works. Will ship FedEx ground fully insured with tracking shipping to the lower 48 states only. No Alaska Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam or PO boxes international shipping provided by eBay global
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1977 Kramer 250B Natural Bass Guitar Aluminum Neck w / Split Tuning Fork

Farmington, Michigan, 483**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3000

This RARE Kramer 250B aluminum neck was my father's pride and joy. It was very well kept and was bought in 1977. It is in excellent condition. And the sound is magnificent.
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kramer 1984 guitar

Monroe, Michigan, 481**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$750

Up for sale is my Kramer 1984. Guitar is clean and sounds great. Comes with Kramer hard shell case. I will ship UPS and will refund the difference in shipping cost
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1985 Kramer Pacer Imperial R2 Non-scarf Joint Banana!

Fairfax, Virginia, 220**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1500

Although it??s in player??s condition (please use photos and ask questions for any concerns or interests) it plays incredibly well. Seldom found without a scarf joint, this Kramer Pacer Imperial has a solid maple shaft. No concerns of stability issues like the scarf joint neck Kramers had. It also has an R2 nut instead of the R5 size which is also more common of this era.

Neck is straight and the frets have about 70% life, the action is low and silky smooth!

Everything on ... more

1980s 1985 Kramer Baretta USA VH Maple Striped Customized Paul Unkert Grail Hft

Houston, Texas, 770**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$7900

1985 USA Kramer Baretta Customized by Paul Unkert in 1987. Paul gave the Baretta a classic Van Halen stripe job. Mounted the original MJ Seymour Duncan 16 78k directly to the body. Added early prototype Floyd Rose locking nut. Includes the original 1985 Floyd Rose tremolo system made in Germany with tremolo bar Paul made the modifications while working for BC Rich in New Jersey in his home shop. Roughly 7 guitars were customized and EVH striped by Paul during this period before ... more

1980 Kramer KXG-20 Vintage Aluminum Neck USA-Made Guitar 100% Original w / Case

Seattle, Washington, 981**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2500

Up for sale, a 1980 Kramer KXG-20 in exceptional, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. An early USA-made Kramer produced shortly after Gary Kramer??s departure from Travis Bean, this KXG-20 is engineered for heavy gain, with a solitary DiMarzio humbucker and aluminum neck construction
This guitar has the distinct articulation, note attack, and ringing sustain that comes with an aluminum neck design, and the tonewood complement is ... more

1980 Kramer DMZ-2000 Electric Guitar Aluminum Neck NAMM Guitar Great Condition!

Spring Hill, Florida, 346**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2300

Very Clean & Original
Marked "Show" In Bridge Pickup Route (most likely a NAMM Guitar
1980 Kramer USA DMZ 2000 Aluminum Neck Electric Guitar
Natural W / Runners
All Original With Original DiMarzio's & 1980 Pot Codes
Original Schaller Tuning Pegs
Comes With Non Original Hard Case
Plays Excellent Without Issue
PLEASE DO NOT mistake picture glare for flaws . If you think you're seeing something not mentioned in this listing, please ask!!
There are lots of pics, so... more

Vintage Kramer JK 3000 Guitar Blue H / S / S Floyd Rose W / Case

Bigfork, Montana, 599**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$999

This listing is for a
Vintage Kramer JK 3000 Guitar in blue
I am not 100% sure of the model, but I do believe it to be a JK
Info is pretty spotty on the JK series Kramers, but from what I can find they were made in Japan at the ESP factory. (like most Kramers at that time:)
This one is in clean vintage condition. It shows some small dents and dings here and there but overall is pretty nice for a 40+ year old guitar
Comes as pictured with hard case
Visit Roadhouse Vintage ... more

1985-86 KRAMER FERRINGTON KFS-2 Electric / Acoustic Guitar White

Fort Dodge, Iowa, 505**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$800

This 1985-86 Kramer Ferrington KFS-2 guitar is a stunning semi-hollow body electric / acoustic guitar in a beautiful white finish with a maple neck and rosewood fretboard. It has 22 frets and a 6-string configuration, making it perfect for beginners and professionals alike. The guitar comes with its original hard-shell case (OHSC) and is the ideal choice for any musician looking for a versatile and reliable instrument
For sale: Kramer Ferrington Guitar White with case and Fishman Amp
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