Friday, February 25, 2011

650G

Here is an example of a 70's Kramer 650G. This guitar shows the kind of craftsmanship Kramer put into their early guitars.
They used aluminum necks and premium hardwoods. In this case it was Maple and Walnut. Note the pick up rings fashioned from walnut.

The pickups were custom made humbuckers with chrome covers. They mounted from the back through aluminum plates. Kramer also used sheet aluminum for cavity covers in the early days which went along well with the Aluminum necks.
The Aluminum necks were fitted with Schaller tuners on the "tuning fork" like head stocks. Kramer also used wood inserts along the length of the neck to lighten them as well as make the neck feel better in your hand. 

Here is a shot of the head stock from the front
Fret boards were crafted from "Ebonal" which is essentially the same material used in making bowling balls. Inlays were Mother of Pearl.
This photo shows the way layers of hardwood  were used on some of these early Kramers. The craftsmanship was top notch and inspired. These guitars are as beautiful as they are unique. 

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