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
Epiphone, Fender, G&L, Gibson, Gretsch, Guild, Hagstrom, Harmony, Martin, Music Man, Rickenbacker, Vox

Vintage Kramer guitars for sale

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1984 Kramer Focus 1000 - White (Baretta Style)

Springfield, Tennessee, 371**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1075

1984 Kramer Focus 1000 - Classic Kramer Banana Headstock Super Strat

Well loved High Performance Player from Kramer??s Golden Era - a natural relic

This Kramer is in excellent structural condition, but features lots of Gig-earned nicks, bumps, rash and scars. Plenty of checking in the Poly finish at all stress points, but all wear and tear is cosmetic - the body and neck are solid and stable

Features an original Maricella Juarez made Duncan Distortion, and an ... more

Vintage 80's Kramer Focus 1000 guitar Guitar With Fender Soft Book Bag Case Used

Portland, Oregon, 972**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$650

Please refer to pics this is not perfect. This was used and played with. If you like more pics just ask.
This is coming with a fender soft case smoke free and pet free home.

No shipping to Puerto Rico or Hawaii or Alaska
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AMAZING RARE VINTAGE 1982 USA KRAMER VOYAGER LIGHTNING BOLT FACTORY FLOYD ROSE

Boulder, Colorado, 803**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$10000

Here's a incredible find from the original owner who purchased this 1982 Kramer Voyager Series Patent Pending black guitar with the lightning bolt design and a very early custom ordered factory Floyd Rose system, Utterly original with OHSC. The owner was a local guitar hero who worked at the music store and a self-admitted Eddie Van Halen fan. He ordered it with two humbucking pickups and standard electronics. The instrument is in Excellent condition with only some light fabric swirl and a ... more

1980's Kramer Japan Focus 6000 Electric Guitar Black

Flushing, New York, 113**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1299

ALL ORIGINAL MIJ 1980's KRAMER FOCUS 6000. In excellent condition with no significant paint chips
If you need more pictures, please don't hesitate to ask.... more

Vintage Kramer JK 3000 Guitar Blue H / S / S Floyd Rose W / Case

Bigfork, Montana, 599**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$999

This listing is for a
Vintage Kramer JK 3000 Guitar in blue
I am not 100% sure of the model, but I do believe it to be a JK
Info is pretty spotty on the JK series Kramers, but from what I can find they were made in Japan at the ESP factory. (like most Kramers at that time:)
This one is in clean vintage condition. It shows some small dents and dings here and there but overall is pretty nice for a 40+ year old guitar
Comes as pictured with hard case
Visit Roadhouse Vintage ... more

Early 1980 Kramer Aluminum Neck DMZ 1000 -USA

Barnegat, New Jersey, 080**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2299

This early 1980 Kramer DMZ 1000 aluminum neck electric guitar is a rare gem for any musician or collector. This one in translucent red. All original, fully functional with a few blems as would be expected on a 44 year old guitar. Straplock on horn was moved to back at some point as shown in last picture Comes with non-original hard case
Neck: Aluminum
Fretboard: Ebonol
Pickups: Original DIMarzio
Neck Pickup: Volume, Tone
Bridge Pickup: Volume, Tone
Three way pickup selector; ... more

Kramer Pacer Deluxe Electric Guitar Early 1984 White All Original W / OHSC CLEAN!

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

$2200

Excellent Original Condition!!
Late 1983, Early 1984, "Chicken Beak" Patent Pending Headstock With More Uncommon Larger Custom Order Sized "C" Neck Plate
Vintage Kramer Pacer Deluxe Electric Guitar
Weighs 8 Pounds, 4 Ounces
Amazing Original Condition
NOTHING HAS BEEN PAINTED, REFINISHED, CHANGED OR TOUCHED UP
With Original Hard Case & Tremolo Arm
PLEASE DO NOT mistake picture glare for flaws . If you think you're seeing something not mentioned in this listing, ... 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

1984 Kramer American Series Pacer Carrera Gloss Black Finish Electric Guitar

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

$2000

1984KramerAmerican SeriesPacer CarreraGloss Black FinishElectric GuitarUsed - Excellent 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 Carrera was made from 1982 to 1986 and features two black humbuckers with a ... more

Kramer Focus 1000 1985 Metallic Teal Banana Hockey Stick Headstock Tilted Humbu

Albuquerque, New Mexico, 871**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$350

1985 Kramer Focus 1000

This vintage beauty is in excellent condition. The paint job is still in virtually perfect condition even after all of these years.

It has the upside down neck plate .
Tilted humbucker in the bridge
Metallic teal color
22 frets
I??m not sure if this is a banana headstock or a hockey stick headstock. (Is there a difference or is that the same thing?)

The pick up in this guitar is the original pick up. I looked to see what ... more

1980's Kramer LK-IBF- Black -Made In Japan

Pompano Beach, Florida, 330**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1050

Kramer LK-IBF
Late 80's
Made in Japan
SN#: B29151
Unoriginal Floyd Rose Style Bridge
Weight: 7 lbs 10 5 oz's
Vintage vibes and Mojo for for days This Kramer LK-IBF sounds just as good as she looks. This Japanese made Kramer is a rare find and and features a poplar body and one-piece maple neck, which has a rosewood fingerboard and 22 frets. This guitar is well balanced and setup for optimal tone and playability. Prepare to rock till daylight with this bad-boy that weighs in at... more

Vintage 1980s Kramer 1st Model ESP Made Focus 3000 D Guitar Body Japan MIJ

Mobile, Alabama, 366**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$200

Body from a 1980s Kramer Focus 3000 D electric guitar. This was one of the first models made by ESP in Japan. It is a 1st version and had the 1st model Floyd Rose tremolo with no fine tuners. Also note the output jack was in the pickguard as opposed to the later versions that had a Stratocaster type body jack. Has one very fixable issue. The tremolo post hole on the bass side has elongated slightly. It's probably best to dowel the existing hole and re-drill it. Body has it's share of use ... 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 350g Black

Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 180**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1899

Just in is this really cool Kramer 350g finished in Black from the factory
Quick Details
Weight 10 8lbs
Width at nut 1 67 "
Depth at 1st fret 0 85 "
Depth at 12th fret o 95 "
This late 70's Kramer 350G is a great playing and sounding Guitar
The body shows plenty of use on it but that means its a great player!
There have been a few chips filled and touched up on the body and some still exposed
The back scratches and buckle rash also. All pictured
The Single ... 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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Vintage Kramer XL-1 Electric Guitar XL6-00860 Blue & Case Free Shipping

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

$520

This vintage electric guitar by Kramer, model XL6-00860, in a stunning blue color, is a must-have for any guitar enthusiast. With a solid body type and a rosewood fretboard material, this 6-string guitar has 22 frets and is perfect for any level of player.

The guitar comes with a free case and is made in Korea, Republic of. This guitar belongs to the XL6 series and has a brand value of Kramer. It is perfect for those who enjoy playing the electric guitar and want to add a unique ... more

Kramer Pacer Vintage Electric Guitar in Tiger Stripe with case

Moorhead, Minnesota, 565**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$750

Kramer Pacer Vintage Electric Guitar in Tiger Stripe with case... more

Vintage USA Kramer Classic 1983 With Original Gig Bag

San Marcos, Texas, 786**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1199

This is an extremely rare Kramer Classic made in USA. Great guitar, sounds great, plays well perfect tuning and stays in tune. Low action with no buzz. Good weight of 7 lbs 11oz
Seems mostly original, Dunlop strap locks have been added. Dummy coil is missing inside, there is an empty stop for it under the pick guard. Pickguard may not be original.
Some checking on lacquer / paint. Couple of small dents, see pictures. Very little fret wear, see pictures. Overall great condition for ... more

1986 Vintage Kramer American Paul Dean Signature Guitar in Flip Flop Pink W / OHSC

Bigfork, Montana, 599**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2599

This listing is for a
1986 Vintage Kramer American Paul Dean Signature Guitar in Flip Flop Pink W / OHSC
Man, its been quite a few years since I have had a Paul Dean model Kramer in stock!
Such a cool guitar, these were a great design for a great guitar player. Most may not remember Paul Dean these days, which is a shame as he was excellent, especially if you ever saw him live. Loverboy was quite big at the time and Paul Dean was one of the few players who warranted getting a Signature... more

1980s Original ESP KRAMER Guitar (EVH / Mick Mars?)

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

$2515

Original ESP Kramer guitar. It??s body and non-tilt neck is very similar to the 83 Holy Grail but the headstock is like the Mick Mars Signature guitar with the pyramid logo
I??ve had this guitar for a long time and it??s spent all this time in the closet forgotten, unfortunately. I can??t seem to find any info on it so if you have info please share. Thank you! It??s such a cool and unique guitar.... more