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
Dan Armstrong, Epiphone, Fender, G&L, Gibson, Goya, Gretsch, Guild, Hagstrom, Harmony, Hayman, Hofner, Ibanez, Kimbara, Martin, Music Man, Rickenbacker, Vox, Yamaha
DISTRIBUTORS
Fletcher, Coppock and Newman, Rose-Morris, Rosetti, Selmer

Vintage Kramer guitars for sale

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Kramer Floyd Rose Signature Model Bought New In 1983 Or 84 White Electric Guitar

Acworth, Georgia, 301**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1600

1983 Kramer, Floyd Rose signature electric guitar Seymore Duncan JB model pick up in the bridge control cavity shielded this is the 80s sound very fast playing neck. These are rare models.... more

1982 Kramer Vanguard Series GRAPHIC Guitar

Renton, Washington, 980**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2500

1982 Kramer Graphic Guitar in used original condition.
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1979 Kramer DMZ 4000 Vintage Aluminum Neck Bass Natural w / Case

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

$1600

Up for sale, a 1979 Kramer DMZ 4000 in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. Produced in the third year of Kramer production, this bass features Kramer??s aluminum neck construction, based on Gary Kramer??s early design with Travis Bean, engineered for optimal sustain and stability
The body is composed of maple and walnut (nine-ply with maple wings), loaded with a DiMarzio P Bass split-coil pickup. This pickup is big and bold, with tons ... more

Vintage 1985 Kramer Neck Plate

Springfield, Missouri, 658**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$100

Vintage 1985 Kramer neck plate. This is an early number "D" serial plate (skinny) Condition is as shown in pic. Sorry, I only ship to lower 48 states USA. This... more

1979 Kramer DMZ 3000

Sacramento, California, 958**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2200

1979 Kramer DMZ 3000, black. Very Good condition. I am the original owner
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KRAMER 1970's 450B Deluxe Used Fretless* Aluminum Neck Electric Bass Guitar

League City, Texas, 775**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1499

This is a late 1970's (est. 1977) model Kramer 450B Deluxe bass guitar. Modified with a J style bass pickup in the bridge position with a boost switch that uses a 9V battery
The neck has shaved frets, so that the neck is fretless with fret markers. (probably done as a modification)
The neck position pickup is the classic Kramer chrome plated passive pickup with "Kramer" etched on the cover with the with original wooden ring
It has an aluminum neck with wood inlays and features the ... more

Vintage 1982 Kramer Pacer Imperial Red W / Gold Hardware "B" Plate

Westminster, Colorado, 800**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1750

VeryClean & Original!
Vintage1982 Kramer Pacer Imperial W / Gold Hardware
BeautifulTranslucent Red With Rosewood Fingerboard
" B"Plate With ClassicHeadstock
MadeIn USA
PLEASEDO NOT mistakepicture glare for flaws . If you think you're seeing something not mentioned inthis listing, please ask!!
Please review all pics for the truecosmetic condition after reading this description
Here'sThe Run Down:
This isa Very Clean & Original 1982 Kramer Pacer Imperial, ... more

1980s Kramer Pacer Custom I Gloss White Electric Guitar with Aftermarket Neck

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

$730

1980sKramerPacer Custom IGloss White FinishElectric Guitarwith Aftermarket NeckUsed - Very Good 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 Custom I was made from 1986 to 1989 and features a slanted humbucker at ... more

Vintage 1986 Kramer Focus 3000 Electric Guitar w / Case! Made In Japan! VERY NICE

Santee, California, 920**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1099

At Top 40 Guitars, customer satisfaction is our first concern All of our items have a 14 day return policy If after 14 days you are not completely satisfiedwith your purchase, please return it for a refund .Peace be with you
all returned items must be in the same condition theywere at the time of sale. All original packing must be included
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Up for Sale is aVintage 1986 Kramer Focus 3000 Electric Guitar!
Made In Japan! All Original!
This is really Cool. You are looking at a... more

Kramer 450g 1976 vintage

Los Angeles, California, 900**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3000

This Kramer has fantastic playability, and it has been polished and re-fret with brand new frets by our master luthier so there is zero fret wear or buzzing
Plays like butter. Sounds just fantastic,
I was hesitating whether keep it or sell
If no one wants it . I will keep it. It is 8 13lb very light compare to other same Kramer model
Finish: Natural
Strings: 6 String
Year: 1976
Made In: United States
Body Shape: Double Cutaway
Right / Left Handed: Right ... more

1980s KRAMER BASS Guitar LOGO Tuner BLACK Vintage Part

Plano, Texas, 750**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$59

Black finish, Kramer logo gear cover, screw on metal button, normal light vintage wear, gears operate nicely , includes threaded bushing and washer. One (1) tuner as shown original 1980s Kramer part thanks for looking

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VINTAGE ~ ~ REGENT BY KRAMER ~ ~ KRG-1 ~ ~ ACOUSTIC GUITAR ~ ~ EXCELLENT PLAYER ~ ~ WITH CASE

Honesdale, Pennsylvania, 184**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$150

THIS LISTING FEATURES AN ALL ORIGINAL 1980'S REGENT BY KRAMER KRG-1 ACOUSTIC GUITAR
KRAMER HAS A GREAT REPUTATION AND IS KNOWN FOR ITS WELL MADE GUITARS
THESE KRAMER ACOUSTICS ARE UNCOMMON, SO THERE'S NOT A LOT OF INFORMATION ON THEM OUT THERE
IT'S VERY WELL MADE WITH TOP-GRADE WOODS. THE BODY APPEARS TO BE SPRUCE AND MAHOGANY.
THE MAHOGANY NECK IS C-SHAPED AND VERY COMFORTABLE AND EASY TO PLAY.
IT HAS A BEAUTIFUL LIGHT-COLORED ROSEWOOD FRETBOARD WITH 20 FRETS
THERE ... more

1983 Kramer Pacer Imperial Electric Guitar USA C Plate Trans Emerald W / OHSC

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

$1900

Very Clean & Original!
Vintage 1983 Kramer Pacer Imperial W / Original Floyd
Harder To Find Translucent Emerald With Maple Fingerboard
" C" Plate With Classic Patent Pending Headstock
Made In USA
PLEASE DO NOT mistake picture glare for flaws . If you think you're seeing something not mentioned in this listing, please ask!!
Please review all pics for the true cosmetic condition after reading this description
Here's The Run Down:
This is a Very Clean & Original ... more

Kramer Focus 3000 1980??s Made In Japan

Boca Raton, Florida, 334**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$600

Early 80??s (best guess 82-83) Made in Japan Kramer Focus 3000. Original pickups have been replaced with Dragonfire Screamers. There are small scratches and dings throughout and some crud on the hardware that I couldn??t clean out. Plays great

8 2ish lbs
Does NOT include a tremolo arm.
Will include a gig bag
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1980 Kramer DMZ-2000 Electric Guitar Aluminum Neck NAMM Guitar Great Condition!

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

$2200

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

Kramer 1979 DMZ 1000 Natural Aluminum Neck

San Jose, California, 951**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1780

Selling my 1979 Kramer aluminum neck DMZ 1000 and is in beautiful vintage condition has no dents or damage at all electronics are original with DiMarzio vintage pickups I change out knob??s and had local Bay Area luthier refret neck and added schaller siqnum stop tail piece and adjusted fret height!
Has original schaller tuners / schaller strap locks !
Bought karamer in the Bay Area guitar shop and seller said it was once owned by guitarist of the Oak Ridge Boys!
Comes with original ... more

Kramer DMZ 2000 1979 - Natural

Brooklyn, New York, 112**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1500

Original DiMarzio Super Distortion humbuckers, Schaller Tuners, and Badass Bridge. It's in very good condition for its age. Slight finish cracks on either side of the neck pocket, very common on instruments like this. Few scuffs on the headstock that didn't come out from polishing and a ding on the back of the guitar. See photos above. Real chunky neck. The wooden inserts have been polished down so the neck is very smooth. Comes with original hardcase
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Original Vintage Kramer Hard Case Made In Canada

Benicia, California, 945**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$349

Keep your Kramer guitar in pristine condition with this Vintage USA Hardshell Case. Designed for a perfect fit and built to last, it offers excellent protection against impacts and environmental damage. Its vintage style complements your guitar's classic appeal while ensuring it stays safe during transport or storage
Comes as pictured
Fast shipping ! We ship, same day or next business day. Feel free to message us with any questions before purchasing or you can Google our shop: ... more

Kramer DMZ 5000 1979 Aluminum Neck 4-String Bass

Huntington, Indiana, 467**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2000

For sale is a Kramer DMZ 5000 1979 Aluminum Neck 4-String Bass in Good Condition!
The bass is in overall really nice condition and plays great with good action!
The aluminum neck gives this monster of a bass, incredible sustain and tone that helps add to the thick low end of the instrument!
The body is made from maple and walnut that gives the bass a beautiful look along with being very nice tone woods
Also this bass is equipped with the Dimarzio pickups right from the factory ... more

1980's Kramer - Focus 6000 Electric Guitar -Black- Made In Japan - Excellent

San Francisco, California, 941**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1299

ALL ORIGINAL MIJ 1980's KRAMER FOCUS 6000. In excellent condition. Few dents and one paint chips See Photo. First owner, barely used. Click on photo for close up viewing as this is the actual item and its condition. Comes with a hard case.... more