Kramer Guitars Dave Mustaine Vanguard R.I.P.
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Kramer Guitars
Dave Mustaine Vanguard R.I.P.
Product Info
Article Number:
606518
Brand:
Kramer Guitars
Model:
Dave Mustaine Vanguard R.I.P.
Category:
Heavy Guitars
Price:
$1,351.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Vanguard R.I.P. is a seriously mean machine, built for players who want that Mustaine aggression. The mahogany construction and Thrash Factor pickups deliver a snarling, high-gain tone perfect for metal and hard rock. It's a premium-priced instrument that really nails the aesthetic and sonic profile of Dave's signature guitars.
Product Description
- Kramer Guitars Dave Mustaine Vanguard R.I.P.
- Electric Guitar
- Dave Mustaine (Megadeth) signature modell
- Body: Mahogany
- Set-in neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- White dot fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: Medium C
- Single-ply white neck binding
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Nut width: 43 mm (1.69")
- Graph Tech nut
- 24 Jumbo frets
- Pickups: 2 Dave Mustaine Signature Seymour Duncan Thrash Factor humbuckers (neck and bridge)
- 2 Volume and 1 tone control
- 3-Way toggle switch
- LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge
- Grover Mini Rotomatic machine heads
- Black hardware
- Colour: Alien Tech Green
- Includes case
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers a thick, warm, and resonant low-end.
- • Seymour Duncan Thrash Factor pickups provide aggressive high-gain output.
- • Ebony fingerboard offers exceptional clarity and smooth playability.
- • Grover Rotomatic tuners ensure rock-solid tuning stability and easy adjustments.
CONS
- • The mahogany body contributes to a relatively heavy feel, potentially fatiguing for some players.
- • The Thrash Factor pickups, while powerful, limit versatility for cleaner tones.
- • Alien Tech Green finish might be polarizing; not universally appealing.
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Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
Seymour Duncan Thrash Factor Humbuckers
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5 in)
Frets
24 Jumbo
Bridge
LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Weight
Approximately 9 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Medium C profile is a comfortable and fairly standard shape, slightly thinner than some of Kramer's vintage designs but still substantial enough for a secure grip.
While they excel at high-gain, the Thrash Factors can be dialed back with the volume knobs, but they’re really designed for a saturated, aggressive sound – cleaner tones will be limited.
Yes, the ebony fingerboard has a satin finish, which provides a smooth, fast playing experience without excessive glossiness.
