challxyz Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 (edited) Are there any Kramer bass experts out there? I have one of those aluminium necked Kramer basses, probably made early 80's but I don't know much about it and was wondering if anyone on Basschat could offer any help, also I'd like to sell it because it never gets used, so if anyone could give me some price guidance that would be great too. Pictures to follow (when I get home from work ) here are some pics...... [attachment=70960:IMG_6182.JPG] [attachment=70961:IMG_6184.JPG] [attachment=70962:IMG_6189.JPG] I forgot about the missing volume knobs! Edited February 2, 2011 by challxyz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 [url="http://www.vintagekramer.com/alum.htm"]Everything you ever wanted to know about aluminium-necked Karmers[/url] And if that isn't anough to satisfy you there's more info to be had by asking at the [url="http://www.kramerforum.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=7"]Kramer Forum[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 They come up on ebay listed for really high BIN, but ones that go for auction don't tend to go for loads, they are uncommon, but a bit niche. I do quite want one, but ain't got the cash even if it is low end on the price scale. Wanna trade for summat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 The UK ones seem a little slow to shift, perhaps because of the high BIN. If you were looking to put it on Ebay, you'd be a lot more likely to get interest if you're open to shipping to the states. There's a lot more love on those shores for these basses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Prices in the US tend to be even lower than here, as despite what various eBay sellers might want to believe, they're not exactly uncommon. You'll get the best price by being prepared to sell to mainland Europe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8bass Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 rustles a crisp £ 20 pound note in anticipation .... Karmer .. ?? If it has more than one pickup on it then register me interested .. Do a search on here ( top right ) to see how previous sellers have got on .. Gary v8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
challxyz Posted February 2, 2011 Author Share Posted February 2, 2011 Thanks for your replies, really helpful and very much appreciated, some pics going on tonight for those who are interested in it :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
challxyz Posted February 2, 2011 Author Share Posted February 2, 2011 it does have 2 PUPS :-) [quote name='v8bass' post='1112518' date='Feb 2 2011, 03:11 PM']rustles a crisp £ 20 pound note in anticipation .... Karmer .. ?? If it has more than one pickup on it then register me interested .. Do a search on here ( top right ) to see how previous sellers have got on .. Gary v8[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Oops, sorry - I was thinking more of simply selling it, rather than best price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
challxyz Posted February 2, 2011 Author Share Posted February 2, 2011 it looks like the stagemaster special, cheers for the link [quote name='BigRedX' post='1112398' date='Feb 2 2011, 01:48 PM'][url="http://www.vintagekramer.com/alum.htm"]Everything you ever wanted to know about aluminium-necked Karmers[/url] And if that isn't anough to satisfy you there's more info to be had by asking at the [url="http://www.kramerforum.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=7"]Kramer Forum[/url][/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8bass Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 [quote name='challxyz' post='1112625' date='Feb 2 2011, 04:44 PM']it looks like the stagemaster special, cheers for the link[/quote] I Look forward very much to seeing it .... rummages down back of settee ... Gary v8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
challxyz Posted February 2, 2011 Author Share Posted February 2, 2011 no probs mate, not sure what to do with it yet :-) [quote name='Gust0o' post='1112621' date='Feb 2 2011, 04:42 PM']Oops, sorry - I was thinking more of simply selling it, rather than best price [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Nice looking bass. It's one with active electronics isn't it? Make sure that they are all working properly and haven't been modified if you want to get the best price for it. Any issues with the electronics will need to be reflected in the price (along with the fact that it's missing all the knobs). If I was going to be buying this I would want to see photos of the end of the body around the bridge, the back of the body and the back of the neck with particular attention to showing that the wooden neck inserts weren't coming away. I'd also want to see how much relief was in the neck as this can't be adjusted without shipping the bass back to the US where there is someone with the machinery and expertise to be able to fix any bowed neck problems on Kramer aluminium necks. If you are going to sell, before taking the comprehensive (and good quality) photos detailed above, give the aluminium neck a good polish with brasso which will make it shine and will make the bass look fantastic. I'd also take the opportunity to check the fitting of the neck to the body - in your first photo it looks as if it's pulling slightly to the side of the E string. This can be fixed by slackening off the strings, removing the neck cover plate underneath which you'll find the bolts holding the neck in place. Undo these slightly and adjust the angle of the neck so that the E and G strings are equidistant from the fingerboard edges and the retighten. Good luck with the bass whatever you decide to do with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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