Got my 1979 DMZ 5000 on the block (FS/FT) if anyone is interested. Will add $ in trade for a 650b...
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The Kramer Club
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Yeah, the neck had been mended in the past and it warped over time because who ever did the mods was a amateur, had it looked at by a well trusted bass tech and he told me there a slim chance of the neck accepting another treatment, and it wouldnt be cheap to attempt something that isn't 100% going to work. Instead I took it back for a Thunderbird for the time being, some day I'll have Kramer though, I love those damn necks!
I have a 650b also and will try to get some pictures soon but have a question. I know that the necks can warp and require a press to straighten. Mine is in good shape but is more a collectible then player. While storing it should I detune it to keep the tension off the neck? I don't see how there would be any concerns about it bowing backwards, as there is no truss rod. If its straight now wouldn't taking the string tension off insure it would stay straight?
I just obtained a Kramer XL 8. I love it and it plays great. i have taken it in to a Luthier to have some fret work done. Does anybody know what kind of strings it uses?
What kind of strings do you use on the Kramer XL8's you have? I am having a hard time getting a definitive answer. I just bought one like yours.
What kind of strings do you use on the Kramer XL8's you have? I am having a hard time getting a definitive answer. I just bought one like yours.
I got a Kramer Focus 420s on coming to me, anybody know if a "normal" fender pickguard fits?
it arrived while i was at work, what nice bass for about 75$ used! gotta attach a new nut and repaint it chocolate brown and it's gonna work for me! bought as a second I think it will send my squier J home for good...
it arrived while i was at work, what nice bass for about 75$ used! gotta attach a new nut and repaint it chocolate brown and it's gonna work for me! bought as a second I think it will send my squier J home for good...
can I get a number please?
Plans: re-do the electronics (vol only, Fender MIA Split Coil), re-do the hardware (hi mass bridge chrome, cluson tuners chrome, string tree over all 4 strings to fix the horrible string buzz on the a string), re-do the paint job (chocolate brown)
Edit: Just ordered original warwick tuners and a "floyd rose style" schaller stringtree. My wiring it wrong, got feedback galore and if I turn down the vol pot I have nearly no difference in volume... gotta check that later today
Plans: re-do the electronics (vol only, Fender MIA Split Coil), re-do the hardware (hi mass bridge chrome, cluson tuners chrome, string tree over all 4 strings to fix the horrible string buzz on the a string), re-do the paint job (chocolate brown)
Edit: Just ordered original warwick tuners and a "floyd rose style" schaller stringtree. My wiring it wrong, got feedback galore and if I turn down the vol pot I have nearly no difference in volume... gotta check that later today
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Not mine and not my style, but there's a Kramer in the Austin CL with Spector electronics is anyone is interested: [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
that is a nice model4. usually the model3 neckthrus are the most common. It is nice to see a model 4 out there for sale. 299.00? Ya thats about right if it is super clean with a case, but that one.........
huh, i thought they were worth more for some reason, which was why i linked it. oh well, live and learn!
if it was a model1 or 2, yes sir. model 3 is the most common followed by the model4. BUT, thanks for the link because you never know who may be out here wanting a model4.
I have a pretty sweet 450B i am thinking of parting with. before i post i need to figure out what it shoud be worth. any help would be greatly appreciated
