1977 Kramer 450G Vintage Aluminum Neck Electric Guitar w/ Case, Travis Bean
$2,499.99
$2,499.99
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Up for sale, a 1977 Kramer 450G in exceptional condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. The 450G was only offered in 1976-77, from the initial run of Kramer instruments produced after founder Gary Kramer parted ways with Travis Bean in ‘75.
The unique aluminum neck construction results in near-endless natural sustain, with walnut inserts for palm comfort (and temperature), and the body is crafted from walnut, with a central section of maple and mahogany. Weighing 11lbs 4oz, the sonic authority and resonance of the instrument provide an ideal platform for the humbucker pair, with the glassy clarity provided by the Ebanol fingerboard. The humbuckers are clear and articulate, with extremely smooth trebles at the neck pickup and a punchy growl and snap at the bridge that has a thick, focused midrange response. This Kramer 450G has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Aluminum, walnut
-Shape: Chunky C, measuring .880” 1st fret, .970” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Ebanol slab, 16” radius, dot inlay
-Frets: Medium, light wear on frets 1-4 (favoring D through high E), with further wear beneath the plain strings until the octave
-Scale Length: 25”
-Nut: 1 11/16”, aluminum + zero fret
-Tuners: Schaller
-Serialization: Five-digit stamp on neck plate
Body Specs:
-Wood: Walnut
-Pickups: Kramer humbuckers, Neck: 9.75k ohms, Bridge: 7.4k ohms
-Harness: CTS pots date to late ‘76 and early ‘77, one modern replacement pot, Sprague Orange Drop tone caps
-Hardware: Hardtail bridge, switch tip,
-Plastics: Black speed knobs (one replacement)
The gloss Natural finish is very clean, with cosmetic wear limited to faint buckle wear on the back at the treble-side waist, a couple minor scuffs along the perimeter, and just a few finish scratches in the clear coat. The neck profile retains its smooth gloss on the walnut inserts, with just a couple shallow marks.
The original brown tolex hardshell case is included, with two functional latches and one sticker added to the lid.
The unique aluminum neck construction results in near-endless natural sustain, with walnut inserts for palm comfort (and temperature), and the body is crafted from walnut, with a central section of maple and mahogany. Weighing 11lbs 4oz, the sonic authority and resonance of the instrument provide an ideal platform for the humbucker pair, with the glassy clarity provided by the Ebanol fingerboard. The humbuckers are clear and articulate, with extremely smooth trebles at the neck pickup and a punchy growl and snap at the bridge that has a thick, focused midrange response. This Kramer 450G has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Aluminum, walnut
-Shape: Chunky C, measuring .880” 1st fret, .970” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Ebanol slab, 16” radius, dot inlay
-Frets: Medium, light wear on frets 1-4 (favoring D through high E), with further wear beneath the plain strings until the octave
-Scale Length: 25”
-Nut: 1 11/16”, aluminum + zero fret
-Tuners: Schaller
-Serialization: Five-digit stamp on neck plate
Body Specs:
-Wood: Walnut
-Pickups: Kramer humbuckers, Neck: 9.75k ohms, Bridge: 7.4k ohms
-Harness: CTS pots date to late ‘76 and early ‘77, one modern replacement pot, Sprague Orange Drop tone caps
-Hardware: Hardtail bridge, switch tip,
-Plastics: Black speed knobs (one replacement)
The gloss Natural finish is very clean, with cosmetic wear limited to faint buckle wear on the back at the treble-side waist, a couple minor scuffs along the perimeter, and just a few finish scratches in the clear coat. The neck profile retains its smooth gloss on the walnut inserts, with just a couple shallow marks.
The original brown tolex hardshell case is included, with two functional latches and one sticker added to the lid.
