Kramer Guitars SM-1 Vintage Candy Blue
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Kramer Guitars
SM-1 Vintage Candy Blue
Product Info
Article Number:
465967
Brand:
Kramer Guitars
Model:
SM-1 Vintage Candy Blue
Category:
Heavy Guitars
Price:
$878.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Kramer SM-1 is a serious contender for players craving a vintage-inspired feel and powerful tone. The mahogany body and Duncan pickups provide a thick, aggressive sound perfect for rock, hard rock, and even heavier styles. It's a great option for players who want a quality instrument with a distinctive look and feel without venturing into premium-priced territory.
Product Description
- Kramer Guitars SM-1 Vintage Candy Blue
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla)
- Mahogany neck-through-body (Swietenia macrophylla)
- Fretboard: Ebony
- Historic Kramer fretboard inlays
- Neck profile: K-Speed Slim Taper "C"
- Scale: 648 mm
- Fretboard radius: 14"
- 24 Frets
- Pickups: Seymour Duncan SH-4 humbucker (bridge) and 2 Seymour Duncan Cool Rail HB single coils (middle and neck)
- 5-Way toggle switch
- 1 Volume control with push / pull function
- 1 Tone control 1 Mini-switch for coil spliting
- Floyd RoseTM 1000 Series Tremolo
- Colour: Candy blue
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers warm, resonant, and powerful low-end response.
- • Seymour Duncan pickups offer a versatile range from bluesy crunch to high-gain.
- • Ebony fretboard provides a smooth, fast playing experience and excellent note clarity.
- • Floyd Rose tremolo allows for expressive, wide-ranging vibrato effects.
CONS
- • Mahogany construction makes it noticeably heavier than guitars with lighter bodies.
- • Limited tonal versatility due to the fixed pickup configuration and single volume control.
- • 14in radius fretboard may feel less familiar to players accustomed to flatter profiles.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla)
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
Seymour Duncan SH-4 (bridge), Seymour Duncan Cool Rail HB (middle/neck)
Scale Length
648 mm
Frets
24
Bridge
Floyd Rose TM 1000 Series Tremolo
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's noticeably thinner and flatter than a traditional 'C' shape, offering a faster, more modern feel, but may not suit players who prefer a more substantial neck.
It's a bit limiting, but the coil split option expands the tonal palette; however, dedicated tone control would enhance versatility significantly.
The Floyd Rose can be prone to tuning instability if not properly set up, especially with aggressive tremolo use; careful setup and quality strings are essential.
