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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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

1980s Kramer / ESP JK1000 - RARE Tiger Graphic / RARE Matching Reverse Non-Tilt Neck

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

$10515

This is an extremely rare guitar (The Holy Grail) with this tiger graphic. A near mint condition guitar that was a display model from Japan. It??ll be shipped in a hard shell case and fully insured.... more

1980 Kramer 650B

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

$4000

1980 Kramer Aluminum Neck DMZ-1000 Guitar in Excellent Condition Near New Condition
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1978 Kramer 650B Artist Series Electric Bass Guitar With Case

Godfrey, Illinois, 620**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3895

1978 Kramer 650B Artist series bass in immaculate condition. I have personally owned this bass for over 20 years and it has never left the studio. I searched foe years to find one this nice. It plays beautifully. It is missing one knob no big deal, if I find it I will put it on. If not, you can easily get one. It plays like no other bass I have ever owned. Shipping is $125 in 48 states insured and you must sign for it whomever gets this instrument, will be glad they did. Its beautiful.... more

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

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

$3700

1980 Kramer XL-98 Aluminum Neck Bass Guitar in Excellent Condition Near New Condition
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1980 Kramer??s Aluminum Neck XL-9 Bass Guitar

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

$3500

1980 Kramer XL-9 Aluminum Neck Bass Guitar in Excellent Condition Near New Condition
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1980 Black Kramer DMZ-2100

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

$3500

1980 Kramer Aluminum Neck DMZ-1000 Guitar in Excellent Condition Near New Condition

Autograph by Gary Kramer
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1980 Kramer DMZ-1000

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

$3300

1980 Kramer Aluminum Neck DMZ-1000 Guitar in Excellent Condition Near New Condition
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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 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

VINTAGE ~ ~ ORIGINAL ~ ~ 1977 ~ ~ KRAMER ~ ~ 450G DELUXE ~ ~ SOLID BODY ELECTRIC GUITAR ~ ~ OHSC

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

$2650

THIS LISTING FEATURES AN ALL ORIGINAL 1977 KRAMER 450G DELUXE ELECTRIC GUITAR
IT' IN IMMACULATE CONDITION WITH A VERY LOW SERIAL NUMBER !
THESE EARLY KRAMER'S ARE VERY STRONG GUITARS WITH HUMBUCKER PICKUPS THAT NOT ONLY PRODUCE THE CRUNCH THAT IS EXPECTED, BUT THEY ALSO ALLOW FOR A VARIETY OF TONES BY USING THE 3-WAY SWITCH AND THE VOLUME AND TONE KNOBS
EVERYTHING FROM THE SCHALLER TUNERS TO THE ELECTRONICS WORK PERFECTLY.
THE ALUMINUM AND MAHOGANY NECK IS C-SHAPED AND VERY ... more

RARE 1980 Kramer XL-8 8-String Bass Guitar Aluminum Neck USA Guitar w / OHSC

Simi Valley, California, 930**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2600

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RARE 1980 Kramer XL-8 8-String Bass Guitar Aluminum Neck USA Guitar w / OHSC
-Made in USA-
Condition: Pre-Owned
Make
Kramer
Model
XL-8
Year
1980
Serial
A3455
Weight
10 46 lbs ... more

1977 Kramer 460-G Deluxe Electric Guitar

Fredericksburg, Virginia, 224**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2500

What a blast from the past. The Kramer 460-G Deluxe with aluminum neck, double cut and two humbuckers. A few features making this unique: seldom seen black finish, rare split coil mini-toggles, original Kramer hard shell case. This is a great playing and versatile guitar that will satisfy any 70s-80s guitar hero. There is moderate to heavy play wear yet no major dings or scratches. The neck is in good shape with a little bow to it, however it plays wonderfully and nothing frets out. W / OHSC... 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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Vintage 1986 Kramer Baretta White Floyd Rose. E-Serial # With Case

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

$2500

Vintage 1986 Kramer Baretta White Floyd Rose. E-Serial # With Case. This guitar is in great condition for a 39-year-old guitar. Sounds and plays great. The white finish is aged nicely to a cream color. No cracks, damage or repairs. 100% original. Includes non-original hard shell case. 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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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

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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1980s Kramer DMZ-2000 Electric Guitar Aluminum Neck NAMM Guitar w / Hard Case

Lynchburg, Virginia, 245**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2200

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Up for sale is a
1980s Kramer DMZ-2000 Electric Guitar Aluminum Neck NAMM Guitar w / Hard Case
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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

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