Kramer Guitars, known for their high-performance electric instruments, announced updates to six models across their Original and Modern Collections. The refreshed guitars aim to provide players with a mix of classic Kramer features and modern playability.
Kramer 84: Celebrating its 40th anniversary, the Kramer 84 gets a visual refresh with a headstock that matches the body finish and a new Kramer USA Eruption T humbucker designed by Gibson’s Jim DeCola. The guitar retains its lightweight alder body, Floyd Rose tremolo system, and comes in a variety of finishes including Intruder Black Satin and Bumblebee Yellow Satin. Prices start at $1,299.
Nite-V: A favorite of metal guitarists like Charlie Parra, the Nite-V gets a mahogany body with string-through construction and a thermally aged maple neck with a K-Speed SlimTaper profile. It features a pair of Kramer USA Eruption pickups and comes in Royal Blue Metallic and Crimson Metallic finishes for $1,499.
Pacer Carrera: This limited-run model from the 1980s makes a comeback with a choice of Ebony or Defender Red finishes. It boasts a Seymour Duncan pickup set, Floyd Rose tremolo, and a satin-finished maple neck for fast playing. The Pacer Carrera starts at $1,099.
Assault Figured: Originally launched as the Kramer Custom in 2000, the Assault gets a figured maple top and a three-piece thermally aged maple neck with a K-Speed SlimTaper profile. The mahogany body is equipped with a pair of Kramer USA Eruption humbuckers and a Floyd Rose tremolo system. The Assault Figured starts at $1,399 and comes in Caribbean Blue Perimeter and Magenta Perimeter finishes. An exclusive Jet Black Metallic version is available online only.
Jersey Star: A mainstay of the Kramer lineup since the 1980s, the Jersey Star gets a refresh with gold hardware, a three-piece maple neck with an elliptical C profile, and a trio of Kramer USA Neptune humbuckers with coil-splitting options. The alder body features a mother-of-pearl star inlay to match the headstock. The Jersey Star starts at $1,599 and comes in White Pearl and Black Pearl finishes.
All the updated models come with premium gig bags and are available now at authorized Kramer dealers and online at www.KramerGuitars.com.
