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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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

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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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

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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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

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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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 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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1985 KRAMER STRIKER ST200 BLACK W / TCL Case

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

$550

1985 Kramer Striker in good condition. Everything is original on this guitar, including the original non-fine tuner Floyd Rose Bridge. Only thing non-original I believe is the string trees on the headstock for tuning stability. Real nice condition with only a couple little tiny nicks for a black guitar from the 80s. Plays out nicely with nice low action. It’s getting hard to find them in this condition anymore. A bit of fret wear on a couple of the frets but very light as shown. See all ... more

1981 Kramer Pacer Electric Bass Guitar Black Strat Headstock

State College, Pennsylvania, 168**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1150

Up for sale is a 1981 Kramer USA Pacer electric bass guitar. It's a great playing guitar. No breaks or repairs. Several areas of cosmetic wear. The neck is straight and the frets are great. Truss rod operates as it should. The electronics all check out. No case but will be packed very well. Thanks for looking and please ask any questions. Most my items ship the next day if purchased before 8pm EST
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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

Kramer Duke 1980s Custom finish

DeKalb, Illinois, 601**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1200

For sale, we have a 1980s Kramer duke headless bass. Most of these basses are either black or white. This appears to be a custom finish and it looks to be original
All of the electronics function properly. And the bass is fully set up. One of the schaller tuners have been replaced (see photos)
Feel free to contact us with any questions.... 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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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

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 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 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 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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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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Kramer HSH - Black MIJ Electric Guitar

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

$899

For sale is a Kramer HSH - Black MIJ Electric Guitar in Excellent Condition!
Just cleaned, restrung and set up with low action! The guitar sounds incredible!
Listed as HSH because the neck is a hotrail. The pickups sound incredible and build quality top notch!
Case: Soft
Scale Length: 25 "
Nut Width: 1 66 "
Fret Wear: 9 5 / 10
Action at 12F (6th): 4 / 64 "
Action at 12F (1st): 4 / 64 "
Weight: 7lbs 11oz
Overall Condition: 9 / 10
Cool Factor: 11 out... more