Kramer Guitars Assault Figured Caribbean Blue
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Kramer Guitars
Assault Figured Caribbean Blue
Product Info
Article Number:
606349
Brand:
Kramer Guitars
Model:
Assault Figured Caribbean Blue
Category:
Single Cut Guitars
Price:
$900.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Assault Figured Caribbean Blue is a solid option for players seeking a shred-ready guitar with a vintage vibe. The set-neck construction and Floyd Rose tremolo offer comfortable playability and expressive possibilities, making it ideal for rock, metal, and hard rock enthusiasts on a budget.
Product Description
- Kramer Guitars Assault Figured Caribbean Blue
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Mahogany
- Top: AAA flamed maple
- Set-in neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Pearloid Diamond Eye fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: Kramer K-Speed SlimTaper C
- Fingerboard radius: 320 mm (12.6")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Nut width: 41.3 mm (1.63")
- Floyd Rose R2 nut
- 24 Jumbo frets
- Pickups: 1 Kramer USA Eruption Rhythm Humbucker (bridge) and 1 Kramer USA Eruption Lead Humbucker (neck)
- 2 x Master volume and 1 x master tone control
- CTS pots
- 3-Way toggle switch
- Tremolo: Floyd Rose 1000 Series
- Die-cast mini machine heads
- Black hardware
- Strings: .009 - .042
- Colour: Caribbean Blue
- Includes gig bag
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers a warm, resonant foundation for a powerful tone.
- • Ebony fingerboard provides exceptional clarity and snappy response for fast playing.
- • Kramer K-Speed neck profile offers comfortable, modern feel for extended playing sessions.
- • Floyd Rose 1000 tremolo allows for wide-ranging vibrato and dive bombs.
CONS
- • The figured maple top, while beautiful, might add some weight.
- • Kramer USA Eruption pickups, while decent, aren't high-end boutique grade.
- • The Caribbean Blue finish, while striking, might not appeal to all tastes.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany with AAA flamed maple top
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
Kramer USA Eruption Humbucker (bridge/lead), Kramer USA Eruption Rhythm Humbucker (neck)
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5 in)
Frets
24 Jumbo
Bridge
Floyd Rose 1000 Series
Weight
Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs) - estimated based on similar models
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Frequently Asked Questions
The K-Speed SlimTaper C is a modern profile, thinner than the 'D' shapes found on some older Kramers, offering a faster, more comfortable feel.
Absolutely, the standard humbucker size makes swapping pickups straightforward, allowing for customization down the line.
It’s a decent entry-level Floyd Rose, but expect a bit of a learning curve to properly set up and tune after extensive tremolo use – patience and a few YouTube videos are your friend.
