Interested in learning more about Kramer Vintage Guitars? Well, they’re definitely a unique sound and still a favorite among many. They were launched in the 1970’s before being bought and owned by Gibson guitars in the 1980’s. The models from the 70’s feature aluminum necks and later models produced in the 80’s featured wood necks.

Kramer guitars have endorsed many hard rock bands, including Van Halen, KISS, Heart, Skid Row, Motley Crue, and Bon Jovi just to name a few. They have also been a favorite of some heavy metal music artists as well.

The aluminum neck guitars include the 250, 350, 450, and 650, the DMZ series, XL series, XK series, the Gene Simmons Axe, The Challenger, The Duke, and the Stagemaster.

Other models include the Kramer Baretta I,II,III, Kramer Classic, Kramer Condor, Kramer Liberty, Kramer Pacer, Kramer Pacer Carrera, Kramer Pacer Custom I,II, Kramer Pacer Deluxe, Kramer Pacer Imperial, Kramer Pacer Special, Kramer Pioneer Bass, Kramer Proaxe, Kramer Stagemaster, Kramer Sustainer, Kramer Triax and Enterprize, Kramer Vanguard, and the Kramer Voyager. Most of these models were assembled in the U.S.

Kramer also had several overseas models, which include the Kramer Focus Series, the Kramer Forum Series, Kramer JK, LK, MK Series, Kramer Aerostar, Kramer Ferrington, Kramer Gorky Park Model, Kramer Imperial, Kramer KS400, Kramer Metallist, Kramer Regent, Kramer Showster, Kramer Starfighter, and the Kramer Striker.

Kramer also has a few signature models, which are the Floyd Rose Model, Kramer Elliot Easton Model, Kramer Nightswan, Kramer Richie Sambora Model, and the Kramer Ripley.

The Musicyo series offers many of the traditional features found in Kramer vintage guitars but are manufactured by Gibson Guitars corporation.

Kramer vintage guitars can be difficult to locate since during their time of production they were not the popular guitar brand out there. However, today they are a nice addition to any collection and cater especially well to any musician who is looking for that classic hard rock sound.

Below is a video which offers an example demo of a 1985 Kramer Baretta.

You can take a look at some great pictures and reminisce and/or find some great deals on ebay for Kramer Vintage Guitars:

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