Kramer Guitars SM-1 Vintage Maximum Steel
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Kramer Guitars
SM-1 Vintage Maximum Steel
Product Info
Article Number:
465968
Brand:
Kramer Guitars
Model:
SM-1 Vintage Maximum Steel
Category:
Heavy Guitars
Price:
$944.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The SM-1 Vintage Maximum Steel is a serious contender for players seeking a high-gain, vintage-inspired tone. The mahogany body and neck-through construction deliver excellent sustain, while the Seymour Duncan pickups provide a powerful, articulate sound. It’s a great option for rock, metal, and hard-hitting blues players who appreciate a comfortable neck profile and a premium tremolo system.
Product Description
- Kramer Guitars SM-1 Vintage Maximum Steel
- 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
- Floyd RoseTM 1000 Series Tremolo
- Colour: Maximum steel
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers a warm, resonant, and powerful low-end response.
- • Seymour Duncan SH-4 bridge pickup provides searing high-gain tones.
- • Ebony fretboard offers exceptional clarity, sustain, and a smooth playing experience.
- • Neck-through design enhances sustain and provides easy access to upper frets.
CONS
- • Mahogany construction results in a heavier instrument, potentially tiring for some players.
- • Limited pickup configuration may restrict versatility for players needing diverse tones.
- • Floyd Rose tremolo requires careful setup and can be tricky for beginners.
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 RoseTM 1000 Series Tremolo
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The K-Speed Slim Taper inCin profile is a departure from Kramer’s typically thicker necks, offering a thinner, more comfortable feel, closer to vintage shred necks.
The Floyd Rose 1000 Series is relatively straightforward, but requires some familiarity with tremolo setup and maintenance to keep it in tune reliably.
While the Cool Rail pickups offer some tonal variety, the overall sound leans towards higher gain – it’s best suited for rock and metal, not clean or jazzy tones.
