Kramer Guitar / Amp Advertisements, 1950s-1980s

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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1980s Kramer Striker 200ST

Castle Rock, Colorado, 801**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$650

The 1980s Kramer Striker 200ST is a vintage electric guitar known for its distinctive white body color and classic Kramer brand. This model is highly sought after by musicians and collectors for its unique design and vintage appeal. With its versatile sound and iconic aesthetic, the Kramer Striker 200ST is a standout choice for guitarists looking for a piece of musical history from the 1980s era , Floyd Rose special... more

1980s Kramer XL7 Bass

Ellenton, Florida, 342**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$450

This 1980s Kramer XL7 Bass is a solid-body electric bass guitar that is perfect for right-handed players. It has a 4-string configuration and is made by the brand Kramer. The model is XL7, which is a great choice for those looking for a high-quality bass guitar The body type is solid, which provides a comfortable and stable playing experience. The guitar is perfect for those who are looking for a bass guitar that can handle any musical genre. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, ... more

Kramer JK1000 Superstrat Made in Japan by ESP w / KP100 HB - 1985

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, 838**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1000

Northwest Vintage Guitars presents a super clean and cool 1985 Kramer JK1000 made in Japan by ESP These feature a solid Maple body, a Maple neck and a Floyd Rose type locking tremolo system One volume knob and one humbucker - no tone knob - because the tone is in your fingers man The KP100 Humbucker reads 9 25k ohms and it can sing, scream, or tear your head off Killer hair band era rock tone
The nut measures 1 67 " , neck depth is .80 " - 94" at the 1st and 12th frets ... 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

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 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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1980 Kramer??s Aluminum Neck XL-98 Stereo Bass Guitar maroon

Long Beach, California, 908**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2650

Saving the best for last, I??ve depleted my collection, but I kept the best Guitars once these guitars are sold you??ll be hard-pressed to find one of them again in this condition Guitar and case you won??t find anything better. This guitar and case is near perfect condition. It??s like a time capsule unplayed for years

If you want a guitar that sounds totally different from anything else. This is the guitar you want and people will look at you in a different way

1980 ... more

1980??s Kramer Striker 200ST Ride The Lightning

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

$375

1980??s Kramer Striker 200ST Ride The Lightning Metallica Cover Theme Airbrushed with electric chair at jack. Has dings but plays and sound great. Needs locking nuts and tension bar which are about 10 dollars combined
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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

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

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

1982 Kramer Focus 3000 Chicken Beak Neck Made In USA

Hollywood, Florida, 330**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1100

This vintage 1982 Kramer Focus 3000 electric guitar is a true gem for any right-handed player. With a solid body type and a beautiful off white body color, this guitar is perfect for any professional performance level. The 6-string configuration and vintage series make it a unique piece that will surely impress any guitar enthusiast.
Crafted in the United States, this guitar is built to last and has been well-maintained, ensuring its exceptional quality. The chicken beak neck and Kramer ... 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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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

Vintage 1980??s Kramer American Pacer Refinished W / Halen Paint Design And Case

Columbus, Ohio, 432**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1900

Vintage Kramer Pacer that someone refinished in a Halen color scheme from his first guitar. Even has a quarter from 1971 ha. Someone had fun making this guitar and did a good job making it look like Eddie??s. All electronics work fine and comes with a nice case, guitar strap, and extra tremolo blocks for the strings.

Fun guitar with a classic look. Panama!!!
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Vintage 1980s Kramer Focus 3000 Black Electric Guitar w / Harmony Case

Plainview, New York, 118**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1300

This is the Vintage 1980s Kramer Focus 3000 Black Electric Guitar 25 5" scale length. 1-5 / 8" nut width. 8 lbs 10 oz .79 " - 89" 1st to 12th fret neck depth The alder body here is midweight, for focused mids Grabbing up that tone are a trio of pickups- a humbucker and dual single coils The HSS setup enables all of your favorite tones- from warm Les Paul chunk to Strat cleans The switch is a coil tap for the hum, so you can get some cool bridge cleans as well Overdriven, the bridge pickup has ... 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

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

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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Paul Unkert 1985 Kramer / Van Halen style guitar. ULTRA RARE. DOCUMENTED.

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, 295**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$15000

Historically Important and rare guitar: a VH1 style guitar made by Paul Unkert in June of 1985
-built after the infamous guitars he built for Eddie Van Halen -which includes the Hot for Teacher Kramer that sold for $4 Million Dollars recently-, and only literally 2 weeks after the the 'Green Snake' Kramer he built for Dave Sabo of Skidrow). ULTRA RARE. signed and dated by Paul Unkert in the neck pocket 6 / 18 / 85 Toms River, documented, and verified by Paul Unkert himself, see pictures. ... more