Kramer Guitars

USA, est. 1974 · 76 products across 1 categories

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$766
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About Kramer Guitars

Kramer Guitars, initially a high-end instrument retailer, burst onto the scene in the early 1980s with aggressively styled, performance-oriented guitars catering to the burgeoning hard rock and metal scene. Known for their distinctive headstock shape and association with players like Eddie Van Halen and Dave Mustaine, Kramer experienced periods of both intense popularity and fluctuating ownership, ultimately re-emerging as a brand focused on delivering accessible, high-value instruments.

Founded
1974
Country
USA
Segment
Mid-range
Target
Kramer guitars are ideal for aspiring and intermediate rock and metal players se
Known For
Baretta Series Vanguard Series (Dave Mustaine) Aggressive Headstock Design Focus on Rock/Metal Performance ’80s Shred Aesthetic
PROS
  • • Excellent value for the features offered
  • • Aggressive, stylish aesthetics appeal to many
  • • Good playability for shredding and rock styles
  • • Wide range of models caters to diverse tastes
CONS
  • • Historical quality control inconsistencies can be a concern
  • • Brand image occasionally suffers from past ownership changes
  • • Can lack the refinement of premium-priced competitors
  • • Some models prioritize style over ultimate ergonomic comfort

Kramer Guitars Products

Kramer Guitars Volante Quilt HSFR Aqua Burst - ST Style Guitars

Kramer Guitars Volante Quilt HSFR Aqua Burst

ST Style Guitars

$1,319
Electric Guitar, Body: Alder, Top: AAAA quilted maple veneer, Bolt-on...
4.7 Expert Rating
Kramer Guitars Volante Quilt HSFR Magenta B. - ST Style Guitars

Kramer Guitars Volante Quilt HSFR Magenta B.

ST Style Guitars

$1,319
Electric Guitar, Body: Alder, Top: AAAA quilted maple veneer, Bolt-on...
4.7 Expert Rating
Kramer Guitars Quilt HHFR Ultraviolet Burst - ST Style Guitars

Kramer Guitars Quilt HHFR Ultraviolet Burst

ST Style Guitars

$1,429
Electric Guitar, Body: Alder, Top: AAAA quilted maple veneer, Bolt-on...
4.8 Expert Rating
Kramer Guitars Volante Ql HHFR Ultramarine B - ST Style Guitars

Kramer Guitars Volante Ql HHFR Ultramarine B

ST Style Guitars

$1,319
Electric Guitar, Body: Alder, Top: AAAA quilted maple veneer, Bolt-on...
5 Expert Rating
Kramer Guitars Volante HHFR Defender Red - ST Style Guitars

Kramer Guitars Volante HHFR Defender Red

ST Style Guitars

$1,099
Electric Guitar, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Maple, Black...
5 Expert Rating
Kramer Guitars Volante HHFR Intruder Black - ST Style Guitars

Kramer Guitars Volante HHFR Intruder Black

ST Style Guitars

$1,209
Electric Guitar, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Maple,...
4.9 Expert Rating
Kramer Guitars Volante HSGT Angel White - ST Style Guitars

Kramer Guitars Volante HSGT Angel White

ST Style Guitars

$1,099
Electric Guitar, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Maple, Black...
4.8 Expert Rating
Kramer Guitars Volante HSGT Triburst - ST Style Guitars

Kramer Guitars Volante HSGT Triburst

ST Style Guitars

$1,099
Electric Guitar, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Maple, Black dot...
4.7 Expert Rating
Kramer Guitars Focus Electric Player Pack Red - Electric Guitar Sets

Kramer Guitars Focus Electric Player Pack Red

Electric Guitar Sets

$263
Electric Guitar Set
4.6 Expert Rating
Kramer Guitars Nite-V Plus Alpine White - Heavy Guitars

Kramer Guitars Nite-V Plus Alpine White

Heavy Guitars

$549
Electric Guitar, Body: Mahogany, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Ebony,...
4.6 Expert Rating
Kramer Guitars Disciple D-1 Bass TC Purple - 4-String Basses

Kramer Guitars Disciple D-1 Bass TC Purple

4-String Basses

$626
Electric Bass, Body: Mahogany, Asymmetrical neck: Maple, Fingerboard:...
4.6 Expert Rating
Kramer Guitars Hot Rod Baretta Blue Sparkle - ST Style Guitars

Kramer Guitars Hot Rod Baretta Blue Sparkle

ST Style Guitars

$989
Electric Guitar, Original series, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple,...
4.9 Expert Rating
Kramer Guitars Illusionist 84 - ST Style Guitars

Kramer Guitars Illusionist 84

ST Style Guitars

$1,199
Electric Guitar, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Maple, Black dot...
4.7 Expert Rating
Kramer Guitars Focus VT-211S NG - ST Style Guitars

Kramer Guitars Focus VT-211S NG

ST Style Guitars

$186
Electric Guitar, Mahogany body, Bolt-on maple neck, Maple fingerboard, Dot fretboard...
4.8 Expert Rating
Kramer Guitars Striker Figured HSS ST TB - ST Style Guitars

Kramer Guitars Striker Figured HSS ST TB

ST Style Guitars

$351
Electric Guitar, Striker Series, Body: Mahogany, Top: AAA flamed maple...
4.7 Expert Rating
Kramer Guitars Baretta Ebony - ST Style Guitars

Kramer Guitars Baretta Ebony

ST Style Guitars

$769
Electric Guitar, Baretta series, Maple body, 3-Piece bolt-on maple neck, Maple...
4.7 Expert Rating
Kramer Guitars SM-1 H Buzzsaw gold - ST Style Guitars

Kramer Guitars SM-1 H Buzzsaw gold

ST Style Guitars

$879
Kramer Guitars SM-1 H BZG Limited, Electric Guitar, Limited Edition, Body: Mahogany, Neck-through: Mahogany, Fretboard:...
4.7 Expert Rating
Kramer Guitars Pacer Classic RB - ST Style Guitars

Kramer Guitars Pacer Classic RB

ST Style Guitars

$329
Kramer Guitars Pacer Classic Radio Blue Metallic, Electric Guitar, Body: Alder, Bolted neck: Maple, Fretboard: Maple,...
4.9 Expert Rating
Kramer Guitars Feral Cat Baretta Rainbow Leo - ST Style Guitars

Kramer Guitars Feral Cat Baretta Rainbow Leo

ST Style Guitars

$977
Electric Guitar, Original Series, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple,...
4.5 Expert Rating
Kramer Guitars Charlie Parra Vanguard - Heavy Guitars

Kramer Guitars Charlie Parra Vanguard

Heavy Guitars

$879
Electric Guitar, Charlie Parra Signature Model, Body: Mahogany, 3-Piece neck:...
4.7 Expert Rating
Kramer Guitars Focus VT211S Teal - ST Style Guitars

Kramer Guitars Focus VT211S Teal

ST Style Guitars

$186
Electric Guitar, Body: Mahogany, Neck: Maple, Fretboard: Maple, Black dot fretboard...
4.7 Expert Rating
Kramer Guitars Focus VT211S Ruby Red - ST Style Guitars

Kramer Guitars Focus VT211S Ruby Red

ST Style Guitars

$171
Electric Guitar, Body: Mahogany, Neck: Maple, Fretboard: Maple, Black dot...
4.7 Expert Rating
Kramer Guitars Baretta Vintage Pewter Gray - ST Style Guitars

Kramer Guitars Baretta Vintage Pewter Gray

ST Style Guitars

$714
Electric Guitar, Body: Maple, Neck: Maple, Neck attachment: Bolt-on,...
4.9 Expert Rating
Kramer Guitars SM-1 Vintage Orange Crush - Heavy Guitars

Kramer Guitars SM-1 Vintage Orange Crush

Heavy Guitars

$945
Electric Guitar, Mahogany body, Full-length mahogany neck, Ebony fretboard,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Kramer Guitars Jersey Star AW - ST Style Guitars

Kramer Guitars Jersey Star AW

ST Style Guitars

$1,099
Electric Guitar, Body: Alder, Neck: Maple, Fretboard: Maple, Fretboard radius: 16",...
4.7 Expert Rating
Kramer Guitars Disciple Bass Pearl White - 4-String Basses

Kramer Guitars Disciple Bass Pearl White

4-String Basses

$505
Electric Bass, Body: Mahogany, Neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Ebony, Neck profile:...
4.8 Expert Rating
Kramer Guitars Nite-V Crimson Metallic - Heavy Guitars

Kramer Guitars Nite-V Crimson Metallic

Heavy Guitars

$769
Electric Guitar, Body: Mahogany, Bolt-on neck: Mahogany, Fingerboard: Ebony,...
4.9 Expert Rating
Kramer Guitars 1983 Baretta Reissue Ebony - ST Style Guitars

Kramer Guitars 1983 Baretta Reissue Ebony

ST Style Guitars

$1,539
Electric Guitar, Body: Maple, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Rosewood,...
4.9 Expert Rating
Kramer Guitars Pacer Wild Zebra - ST Style Guitars

Kramer Guitars Pacer Wild Zebra

ST Style Guitars

$714
Electric Guitar, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Maple, Black dot...
4.6 Expert Rating
Kramer Guitars Focus Electric Player Pack BK - Electric Guitar Sets

Kramer Guitars Focus Electric Player Pack BK

Electric Guitar Sets

$274
Electric Guitar Set
4.7 Expert Rating
Kramer Guitars Dave Mustaine Vanguard R.I.P. - Heavy Guitars

Kramer Guitars Dave Mustaine Vanguard R.I.P.

Heavy Guitars

$1,352
Electric Guitar, Dave Mustaine (Megadeth) signature modell, Body:...
4.5 Expert Rating
Kramer Guitars Dave Mustaine Vanguard SM - Heavy Guitars

Kramer Guitars Dave Mustaine Vanguard SM

Heavy Guitars

$1,264
Electric Guitar, Dave Mustaine (Megadeth) signature model, Body: Mahogany,...
4.6 Expert Rating
Kramer Guitars Dave Mustaine Vanguard Ebony - Heavy Guitars

Kramer Guitars Dave Mustaine Vanguard Ebony

Heavy Guitars

$1,242
Electric Guitar, Dave Mustaine (Megadeth) Signature Model, Body: Mahogany,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Kramer Guitars Pacer Emerald Green - ST Style Guitars

Kramer Guitars Pacer Emerald Green

ST Style Guitars

$659
Electric Guitar, Body: Maple, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Maple, Fingerboard...
5 Expert Rating
Kramer Guitars Disciple D-1 Bass Ebony - 4-String Basses

Kramer Guitars Disciple D-1 Bass Ebony

4-String Basses

$582
Electric Bass, Body: Mahogany, Asymmetrical neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Ebony,...
4.6 Expert Rating
Kramer Guitars Voyager Old School - Heavy Guitars

Kramer Guitars Voyager Old School

Heavy Guitars

$1,044
Electric Guitar, Body: Mahogany, 3-piece maple neck, Fingerboard: Maple, Neck...
4.5 Expert Rating
Kramer Guitars The 84 Purple Splatter - ST Style Guitars

Kramer Guitars The 84 Purple Splatter

ST Style Guitars

$901
Electric Guitar, Body: Alder, Neck: Maple with walnut ‘Skunk’ stripes,...
4.4 Expert Rating
Kramer Guitars Baretta White Lotus D - ST Style Guitars

Kramer Guitars Baretta White Lotus D

ST Style Guitars

$1,209
Electric Guitar, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Maple, Black dot...
4.7 Expert Rating
Kramer Guitars Assault Plus Bengal Burst - Single Cut Guitars

Kramer Guitars Assault Plus Bengal Burst

Single Cut Guitars

$857
Electric Guitar, Body: Mahogany, Top: Flamed maple, Set-in neck: Maple,...
4.9 Expert Rating
Kramer Guitars Assault Figured Magenta - Single Cut Guitars

Kramer Guitars Assault Figured Magenta

Single Cut Guitars

$901
Electricc Guitar, Body: Mahogany, Top: AAA flamed maple, Set-in neck: Maple,...
4.8 Expert Rating
Kramer Guitars Assault 220 Plus FG - Single Cut Guitars

Kramer Guitars Assault 220 Plus FG

Single Cut Guitars

$549
Electric Guitar, Body: Mahogany, Set neck: Mahogany, Fingerboard: Maple, Scale: 648...
4.5 Expert Rating
Kramer Guitars SM-1 Figured RPP - ST Style Guitars

Kramer Guitars SM-1 Figured RPP

ST Style Guitars

$1,077
Electric Guitar, Body: Mahogany, Neck-thru-body: Mahogany, Fingerboard: Ebony, White...
4.4 Expert Rating
Kramer Guitars SM-1 Figured BP - ST Style Guitars

Kramer Guitars SM-1 Figured BP

ST Style Guitars

$934
Electric Guitar, Body: Mahogany, Neck-through-body neck: Mahogany, Fingerboard: Ebony,...
4.8 Expert Rating
Kramer Guitars SM-1 Figured BDP - ST Style Guitars

Kramer Guitars SM-1 Figured BDP

ST Style Guitars

$934
Electric Guitar, Body: Mahogany, Neck-thru-body: Mahogany, Fingerboard: Ebony, White...
4.5 Expert Rating
Kramer Guitars Baretta Special EB - ST Style Guitars

Kramer Guitars Baretta Special EB

ST Style Guitars

$230
Electric Guitar, Mahogany body, Bolt-on maple neck, Maple fingerboard, Dot...
4.4 Expert Rating
Kramer Guitars Focus VT-211S HP - ST Style Guitars

Kramer Guitars Focus VT-211S HP

ST Style Guitars

$186
Electric Guitar, Mahogany body, Bolt-on maple neck, Maple fingerboard, Dot fingerboard...
5 Expert Rating
Kramer Guitars Striker HSS Majestic Purple - ST Style Guitars

Kramer Guitars Striker HSS Majestic Purple

ST Style Guitars

$351
Electric Guitar, Striker Series, Body: Mahogany, Bolt-on neck: Maple,...
4.9 Expert Rating
Kramer Guitars Striker HSS Jumper Red - ST Style Guitars

Kramer Guitars Striker HSS Jumper Red

ST Style Guitars

$362
Electric Guitar, Striker Series, Body: Mahogany, Bolt-on neck: Maple,...
4.9 Expert Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kramer Guitars

Currently, Kramer instruments are primarily manufactured in Indonesia, with some components sourced globally. This allows them to maintain a more affordable price point while retaining key design elements.

Kramer's modern guitars are designed for serious players, offering solid hardware and playability, although discerning players may want to upgrade certain components.

The distinctive ‘Kramer’ headstock is an iconic design element, instantly recognizable and a key part of the brand’s visual identity, evoking the feel of 1980s hard rock.

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