Kramer Guitars SM-1 H Shockwave Purple
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Kramer Guitars
SM-1 H Shockwave Purple
Product Info
Article Number:
525220
Brand:
Kramer Guitars
Model:
SM-1 H Shockwave Purple
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$900.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The SM-1 H Shockwave Purple is a seriously fun guitar. It’s got a neck-through design and a hot-rodded Seymour Duncan pickup, making it ideal for rock, metal, and players who like a bit of attitude. The limited edition purple finish is a real head-turner, too.
Product Description
- Kramer Guitars SM-1 H SWP Limited
- Electric Guitar
- Limited edition
- Body: Mahogany
- Neck-through-body: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Ebony (Diospyros Crassiflora)
- Kramer Mini Headstock fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: K-Speed SlimTaper C
- Scale: 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 die-cast tuners
- Black Chrome Hardware
- Strings: .010 - .046
- Colour: Shockwave Purple
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers warm, resonant, and sustain-rich tones.
- • Ebony fretboard offers a slick, fast playing experience and crisp articulation.
- • Seymour Duncan JB provides aggressive high-gain capabilities and classic rock bite.
- • Neck-through construction enhances sustain and provides excellent upper fret access.
CONS
- • Shockwave Purple finish might not appeal to players seeking a more subtle aesthetic.
- • Mahogany body construction can contribute to a heavier overall instrument.
- • Limited pickup options restrict versatility for players needing a wider tonal palette.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ebony (Diospyros Crassiflora)
Pickups
Seymour Duncan JB humbucker
Scale Length
648 mm (25.51in)
Frets
24 Medium jumbo
Bridge
Floyd Rose 1000 series tremolo
Weight
Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs) - typical for a neck-through mahogany guitar
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Frequently Asked Questions
The K-Speed SlimTaper C is thinner and flatter than some older Kramer profiles, offering a modern, comfortable feel for faster playing.
The Floyd Rose 1000 series can be a bit more complex to set up initially, but it’s a reliable system once properly adjusted and requires some basic tremolo maintenance.
The neck-through construction significantly enhances sustain compared to bolt-on designs, allowing notes to ring out longer and richer.
