Kramer Guitars SM-1 H Buzzsaw gold

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Kramer Guitars SM-1 H Buzzsaw gold

Kramer Guitars

SM-1 H Buzzsaw gold

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 525219
Model: SM-1 H Buzzsaw gold
Price: $878.90

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This Kramer SM-1 H Buzzsaw Gold is a serious contender for players wanting a modern, aggressive sound with vintage aesthetics. The neck-through design and ebony fretboard make it a joy to play, and the Seymour Duncan JB delivers plenty of punch. It's a great option for rock, metal, and hard-hitting genres, especially if you like a unique look and a locked-in tremolo.

Product Description

  • Kramer Guitars SM-1 H BZG Limited
  • Electric Guitar
  • Limited Edition
  • Body: Mahogany
  • Neck-through: Mahogany
  • Fretboard: Ebony
  • Kramer Mini Headstock fretboard inlays
  • Neck profile: K-Speed SlimTaper C
  • Scale length: 648 mm (25.51")
  • Fretboard radius: 356 mm (14")
  • Nut width: 43 mm (1.69")
  • Floyd Rose R2 1000 series locking nut
  • 24 Medium jumbo frets
  • Pickup: Seymour Duncan JB Humbucker
  • Master volume control with push/pull function for series/parallel
  • Floyd Rose 1000 series tremolo
  • Kramer DieCast machine heads
  • Black Chrome Hardware
  • Stringing ex works: .010 - .046
  • Colour: Buzzsaw Gold
PROS
  • • Mahogany body delivers warmth and sustain; a real tonal foundation.
  • • Seymour Duncan JB provides aggressive, versatile high-output tones.
  • • Ebony fretboard offers slick playability and note clarity.
  • • Neck-through construction enhances sustain and upper fret access.
CONS
  • • Buzzsaw Gold finish might be polarizing; a bold aesthetic choice.
  • • Limited control set restricts tonal shaping beyond the pickup’s character.
  • • Neck-through design can complicate future repairs; a potential drawback.

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Key Features

Body Material Mahogany
Neck Material Mahogany
Fingerboard Ebony
Pickups Seymour Duncan JB Humbucker
Scale Length 648 mm (25.51")
Frets 24 Medium jumbo
Bridge Floyd Rose 1000 Series Tremolo
Weight Approximately 3.8 kg (8.37 lbs)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The R2 1000 series is generally reliable, but aggressive tremolo use will require occasional tuning adjustments – a characteristic of locking tremolos.
It primarily switches between humbucker and single-coil-like parallel wiring, offering a slight brightness boost but not a radical tone change.
The K-Speed SlimTaper C is noticeably thinner and faster than older Kramer necks, appealing to players preferring a modern feel.

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