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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Kramer Voyager Striker Series 1980's

Cape Coral, Florida, 339**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$350

Kramer Voyager Striker Series. Crazy shaped guitar. Lots of dings and scratches on the pointy ends. Has original non-locking Floyd Rose bridge. I had to replace the switches and volume pot, but it all works now.
No case or gig bag. But I will wrap it in foam to protect it in shipping.
Please ask if you have any questions.... more

Kramer Spector Preamp 1980??s

Naugatuck, Connecticut, 067**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$200

Been in storage for years have no clue if it works
If I remember this worked & was only taken out for a new preamp system
Not tested... more

Kramer Voyager Striker Series 1980's

Cape Coral, Florida, 339**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$500

1980s Electric Guitar Gig Bag ESP Kramer Fernandes Japan

Monticello, Minnesota, 553**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$35

I got this with a mid 80s ESP guitar from Japan. Will work for Strat shaped guitars like ESP, Kramer, Fernandes etc.
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Vintage 1980s Kramer Striker 200ST Electric Guitar - Metallic Red

Floyd, Virginia, 240**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$350

Vintage 1980s Kramer Striker 200ST Electric Guitar - Metallic Red Neck & Headstock: * Bolt-on maple neck with rosewood fingerboard, 22 frets, and classic dot inlays
Distinctive matching metallic red pointed "beak" headstock with black hardware
Stamped "Striker" four-bolt neck plate with black backing pad
Electronics: * HH Configuration: Dual high-output black humbucking pickups
Controls: 1 Master Volume, 1 Master Tone, and a 3-way pickup selector ... more

Kramer DMZ 5000 1979, SN 5200

Spring, Texas, 773**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2000

Original owner selling my 1979 Kramer DMZ 5000, SN 5200, bought new and treasured for decades. Plays Good. Has a couple of cosmetic marks from foolishly loaning the guitar, but overall plays good for its age. Played live. The bass has been has been stored in its case, in a dark closet at my home. Original case included.... 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 Kramer Voyager Electric Guitar w / Original Case, Strap

Redlands, California, 923**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2500

The Vintage Kramer Voyager Electric Guitar is a rare and collectible piece for any music enthusiast or guitar aficionado. Made in the United States by the renowned brand Kramer, this right-handed electric guitar features a unique beige body color and comes with its original case and strap. With its classic design and high-quality construction, this Kramer Voyager model is sure to stand out in any collection and provide a timeless sound for any musician looking to add a vintage touch to their ... 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

Kramer 100 Series 610 1980s Gloss White Electric Guitar with Aftermarket Neck

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

$660

Kramer100 Series 6101980sGloss 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 100 Series 610 was introduced in 1988 and features a slanted humbucker at the bridge and two single-coil pickups at the neck and middle. And the Floyd Rose double-locking tremolo system will let you divebomb and come right back up ... more

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

Kramer DMZ-4000 Bass Guitar Aluminum Neck 1978 Natural All Original W / HSC

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

$1400

Vintage 1978
USA Kramer DMZ-4000 Aluminum Neck Bass Guitar
Natural
All Original Guitar
With Non Original Hard Case Pictured
Scale: 34 "
Nut Width: 1 56" Measured With My Caliper
Neck Specs: .835@1st Fret, .934@12th
Weighs: 10 Pounds, 15 Ounces
There are lots of pics, so when you receive it, its exactly what you expected, if not better. No surprises with this sale . Buy with confidence!
Here's The Run Down:
This 1978 USA Kramer DMZ-4000 Aluminum Neck Bass Guitar ... more

Vintage 1978 Kramer DMZ 4001 aluminum neck US made bass

Tarzana, California, 913**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1250

Extremely cool transitional period Kramer DMZ 4001, these started off with active pickups and these odd shaped pickguards but then they went no pickguard with passive DiMarzio pickups and center strips of wood. This is one is a transitional model that combines the aesthetics of both periods of these basses
Has a beautiful maple body and Kramer??s patented aluminum neck which has some wood inserts along the side to alleviate some of the weight and to add a familiar feel. The fretboard is made... 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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1980s Kramer USA Nightswan HoloFlash

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

$7559

Up for sale is a well worn and quite rare original 1980s Kramer USA Nightswan in the coveted HoloFlash finish. This example has seen its share of wear and tear with lots of dings, dents, chips and play wear. There is a notable chunk of the top finish missing on the bass side horn and a notable crack on in the body. This guitar plays and sounds amazing and despite its cosmetic flaws is a cool and rare piece of Kramer history
Pro Setup in house and ships with its original hard case... more

vintage Kramer Hard Shell Guitar or Bass Case ?? 45 1 / 2" x 16 1 / 2"

Daytona Beach, Florida, 321**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$250

Here is a vintage Kramer Hard Shell Guitar or Bass Case, not sure which, interior usable dimensions are approx. 45 1 / 2" x 16 1 / 2 " , all latches work, interior is nice, outside of case shows average wear and tear, buyer pays $50 shipping in the lower 48. Thanks!
TERMS: THE PHOTOS ARE PART OF THE DESCRIPTION. That's why they are included. A picture is worth a thousand words. So please study the photos and FULLY read the listing description. Understand and agree with terms ... 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

Kramer USA Floyd Rose Signature - 1985 - Black w / OHSC

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

$1895

This is a USA built Kramer Floyd Rose Signature model. Black finish with Rosewood fretboard. "D" serial number dates it between mid 1984 to mid 1986. Guitar has some minor nicks / scratches and some tarnish on the hardware (especially the neck plate) but overall it's in excellent condition for the age. The frets are in excellent shape with no real wear and it plays cleanly up and down the neck with good action and no buzzes or issues. Guitar looks to be completely stock and the pickups and ... more