The Kramer Club

[2x4strgkramers]

Ok I see lots of love for everything else but us Kramer guys get left out in the cold. If you have pictures of your Kramers post them up. Here are mine.

 

[etechstan]

I had a Duke in '83, love to have one now.

 

[Whammytap]

And how on earth do I do that? I'd love to show off my Baretta 5 and my Focus 8000. Although the Focus is getting a custom paint job right now.

 

[davkane]

I do love my kramer, but I am trying to sell. It has the most wonder tone, but heavy

Are you giving out numbers?

 

[mrniceguy715]

got a custom using some Kramer parts. I dig the neck

 

[jordacr]

I think Kramer made super nice basses and tend to get overlooked for some reason. I actually only have Kramer basses at this time.

Here is my Pioneer Special. It has an unfinished neck that feels awesome!!!!!!. Great P-bass copy.
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I also have a Focus 77 bass that is kinda rare. Don't see too many of them. Super nice bass with a Schaller double j pickup.
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And after having to sell my Fender Jazz recently because of finances, I really missed having a jazz type bass. I just won this Pioneer Double J on ebay yesterday for $158 (thank goodness for Christmas money!!). Can't wait to get it. It will go great with the Pioneer Special.

 

[KramerBassFan]

I'd like to join. I'll get pics of my Midnight Blue 87' Kramer Forum Three up later....
Thanks.

 

[jazzbo58]

Here's my 8 String from back in 1983. Not sure of the weight , but man it's heavy!

Cheers,
Jim

 

[rrybicki]

Here's my double Darkstar '79 650b.

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Darkstars don't make it any lighter.

Russ

 

[jazzbo58]

Russ the Darkstars make that bass look awesome! I'm sure it sounds as good as it looks.

Cheers,
Jim

 

[rrybicki]

Jim,

Thanks. Yeah, they are a real good match for the Kramer. With flats the bass just kills.

One of these days I'll do a single pickup version.

Russ

 

[FL Knifemaker]

Here's my double Darkstar '79 650b.



Darkstars don't make it any lighter.

Russ

Very cool!! How much does it actually weigh?? I'm not a Kramer expert but I don't remember them being ALL that heavy, back in the day. My Peavey T-45 with a single DS weights just under 12lbs and it feels like a TON

 

[rrybicki]

I'd guess about 12 pounds, maybe a bit less. I think it was a bit over ten when I first got it. Darkstars are like big iron slugs and I bet they weigh a pound apiece.

I am out of town for a while right now, or I'd weigh it for you and let you know.

There is something odd about the ergonomics of the bass. Even though it is the heaviest bass I own, it is also the most comfortable (with a 3 or 4 inch strap).

Russ

 

[FL Knifemaker]

I'd guess about 12 pounds, maybe a bit less. I think it was a bit over ten when I first got it. Darkstars are like big iron slugs and I bet they weigh a pound apiece.

I am out of town for a while right now, or I'd weigh it for you and let you know.

There is something odd about the ergonomics of the bass. Even though it is the heaviest bass I own, it is also the most comfortable (with a 3 or 4 inch strap).

Russ

Weight aside, it's a very cool and unique bass. I'm sure it sounds incredible as well. I should have weighed the DS pup on my digital scale when I had it out. Despite the weight of my bass, it's the one I play the most.

 

[77westy]

I have a sweet old acoustic Kramer Ferrington. Black with original HSC you could actually sleep in it is so big.
My usb ports are on the fritz so when I get them fixed I will post pix.

Love the bass, had it redone by a luthier who used to work for herritage guitars.

 

[TimboZ]

My Kramer Ferrington Bass

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[tombowlus]

Check out the new Kramer model they had up in the Fender room at the NAMM Show:

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I think the production model will have and EMG (instead of Bartolini) pickup. This thing had a great neck on it, and played really well.

Tom.

 

[KramerBassFan]

BTW, what kind of neck joint is on that new Kramer Bass?
Thanks.

 

[tombowlus]

BTW, what kind of neck joint is on that new Kramer Bass?
Thanks.

Damn, I don't think I took a shot of that. As I recall, it was a bolt-on.

 

[Kemet09]

I do love my kramer, but I am trying to sell. It has the most wonder tone, but heavy

Are you giving out numbers?

I got this same bass in white!!! I'd never sell it!!!
Oh yeah & a black Duke too.... It stays untill I get a Steinberger to replace it... lol