Kramer Duke Deluxe Bass sold £295 Lancaster

[ash]

I bought this recently for a project that’s now fallen through. These basses were Kramer’s nod to the headless craze of the 80’s. I’d imagine that this is quite a rare semi-transparent aquamarine/blue finish as I’ve usually seen them in black, red or white. 

It plays very well and is in very good condition for its age. It’s the deluxe version with Schaller hardware and Dimarzio double Jazz pickup. Frets are good and the neck is nice and straight. There are some dings to the finish near the strap button and at the back of the neck butt where it is bolted on. Nothing major or structural, merely cosmetic. It weighs around 3.5kgs and balances fine. The case is in decent condition with sound hinges and catches. The handle has had an attempted repair and isn’t usable but it is the original one. 

When I bought it the volume and tone had been bypassed and the mini-switch was working as a kill switch in the middle position. I found a wiring diagram online and rewired it so volume and tone behave now as they ought to. The middle position remains as a kill or mute switch the other positions appear to alter which coil is working. It’s got a pretty funky midrange and sounds great. 

Note it’s a short scale bass and newly strung with Daddarios. 

I’m not looking for trades and would prefer personal pickup however I’ll post in the UK at buyers expense. 

Look at the pics - it’s an unusual little US made bass great for travelling with.

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Edited April 12, 2019 by ash
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[oldslapper]

That’s cool! Seems a good price too. 

[alyctes]

Never seen a blue one!