dangerboy Posted August 5, 2012 Posted August 5, 2012 (edited) For sale my loved, but rarely-used Kramer 8-string. Looks strange, sounds amazing. You can read about this model, and similar Kramer Aluminium necks here: [url="http://www.vintagekramer.com/alum.htm"]http://www.vintagekramer.com/alum.htm[/url] The controls on this are very detailed - tone and volume for each humbucker, plus coil tap switches for each humbucker, and a 3-way selector switch. You do need this range of controls. As you can imagine this bass can get very trebly with new strings on, and it's good to be able to tame it. It does a fantastic cathedrally 8-string sound without much fiddling. This bass is over 30 years old, and looking good for its age. There is the odd nick to the varnish, but as you can see from the pictures they're pretty hard to spot. The bass comes with a padded Bass Centre bag that fits it. It's not the prettiest bag in the world, but it does the job. This bass is 32" scale (I think - I'm sure Joe Garcia will set me straight if not!). As far as I know it's all original, apart from one screw on the neck plate. [b]Price is SOLD[/b] which will include shipping in the UK if required. I can bring it to train stations that aren't too far from London (basically anywhere that's less than £20 return!) if you'd like a courier-free transaction (I have no car to deliver it). [attachment=115013:DSCF5915.jpg][attachment=115014:DSCF5914.jpg][attachment=115015:DSCF5913.jpg][attachment=115016:DSCF5911.jpg][attachment=115017:DSCF5910.jpg][attachment=115018:DSCF5909.jpg][attachment=115019:DSCF5908.jpg][attachment=115020:DSCF5907.jpg][attachment=115021:DSCF5906.jpg][attachment=115022:DSCF5904.jpg] Edited October 25, 2012 by dangerboy
joegarcia Posted August 6, 2012 Posted August 6, 2012 I'm not 100% sure on the scale but yea I suspect it's 32". These are AWESOME basses and this is an absolute steal. Pretty sure these will be worth a fortune before too long and Steve is a top chap to deal with.
joegarcia Posted August 6, 2012 Posted August 6, 2012 Also, theres no reason you can't use it as a 4 string too, I currently only have the octave string on the G on mine.
joegarcia Posted August 6, 2012 Posted August 6, 2012 Would love to but I'm skint at the moment. Maybe at the end of Sept, not much use to you now though.
GremlinAndy Posted August 6, 2012 Posted August 6, 2012 Oh man, I wanted one of these so badly, back in the day! It's a bit pointy for me these days, but I'm tempted just for the nostalgia value! Good luck with the sale bud! I'll be watching this with interest!
Shockwave Posted August 6, 2012 Posted August 6, 2012 Mmm this is lovely, but I just outlayed £1350 for a Gibson RD :S
joegarcia Posted August 6, 2012 Posted August 6, 2012 Rob, when you change your mind I'll p/x you mine for the RD
winterfire666 Posted August 6, 2012 Posted August 6, 2012 Disaster! If this had come up last month i would have had it streight off you iv been after one for a while, you dont need any decent compact pa speakers do you? Good luck with the sale anyway, ill be countin the pennies tonight just in case
dangerboy Posted August 6, 2012 Author Posted August 6, 2012 I thought this might get some chatter going. Looks like someone wants it, which is good. Wait till you see what I'm selling next.
BigJim Posted August 8, 2012 Posted August 8, 2012 Lust lust lust! Is this really heavy? That could be the decider!!!
dangerboy Posted August 28, 2012 Author Posted August 28, 2012 This is still for sale. Just come back from the tech, where all the pots and switches were cleaned and wiring sorted out. Now in perfect working order and ready for a buyer!
dangerboy Posted August 28, 2012 Author Posted August 28, 2012 I'm not sure how it is as a 4 - never tried it! Joe will know, though. He uses his as a 4, I think.
Tricky Thump Posted October 7, 2012 Posted October 7, 2012 Hi Dangerboy. I've sent you a pm. I am very interested! Still not sold? (fingers crossed) How are the frets? Can a bass guitar look more cool than this? I doubt it!
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