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Kramer SM-1 Electric Guitar Candy Blue


Description
The Kramer SM-1 Electric Guitar revives the iconic '80s Kramer legacy with a familiar double-cutaway mahogany body and lightning-fast neck, now equipped with cutting-edge pickups and hardware for today's shredders. The SM-1's Seymour Duncan JB bridge humbucker, Cool Rails neck humbucker and mini-toggle coil tap switch provide a wealth of hard rock and metal tones from thick, saturated distortion to articulate single-coil clarity. A Floyd Rose 1000 Series tremolo with locking nut enables dive bombs, squeals and shimmering harmonics while keeping the SM-1 perfectly in tune.
Seymour Duncan Pickups Provide Versatile High-Gain Tone
The SM-1 is loaded with a trio of Seymour Duncan humbuckers for impactful rock tone and versatility. The JB in the bridge position delivers punchy, balanced distortion with rich harmonics. The Cool Rails neck humbucker has the thickness of a humbucker but fits in a single-coil slot, providing warmth and clarity. A mini-toggle coil tap switch splits the Cool Rails for glassy neck-pickup tone. This combination of pickups gives guitarists a full palette of tones for everything from classic rock to modern metal.
Floyd Rose Tremolo Enables Dazzling Techniques
The SM-1 features a Floyd Rose 1000 Series tremolo and locking nut for tuning stability during the most extreme whammy bar acrobatics. The Floyd Rose system uses fine tuners behind the bridge and a locking nut to keep each string locked in place, enabling guitarists to perform dive bombs, squeals and shrieking harmonics without the guitar going out of tune. The SM-1 gives shredders a trusted platform for showcasing their most dazzling techniques.
Fast Neck and Jumbo Frets For Blazing Leads
The SM-1 has a slim maple neck and 14"-radius ebony fingerboard with 24 jumbo frets, providing a familiar shredding feel. The flat fingerboard and narrow string spacing allow fast, fluid playing, while the jumbo frets make it easy to articulate notes and bend strings. A sculpted heel gives comfortable access to the upper frets. This high-performance neck is built for guitarists who demand speed, precision, and comfort.
A Legend Reborn for Today's Players
The Kramer SM-1 revives the brand's iconic '80s esthetic with a sleek mahogany body, distinctive headstock, and choice of eye-catching finishes including candy blue, orange crush, and maximum steel. Upgraded with contemporary pickups and hardware, the SM-1 delivers the tone and playability that made Kramer a legend, enhanced for today's shredders and hard rock players.



Features
- Classic Kramer SM-1 double cutaway
- Mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard
- Seymour Duncan Cool Rails and JB humbuckers
- Floyd Rose 1000 Series Tremolo and a R2 lock nut
- Available in Candy Blue, Orange Crush and Maximum Steel gloss finish
Specs
- Body: Mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Neck style: K-speed SlimTaper “C”
- Neck joint: Neck through body
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Fingerboard radius: 14”
- Nut: Floyd Rose R2 lock nut, top mount
- Frets: 24, medium jumbo
- Inlay: HS motif
- Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Cool Rails
- Middle pickup: Seymour Duncan Cool Rails
- Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB (double black)
- Control: Master volume with push-pull coil-splitting
- Knob: Black chrome
- Bridge: Floyd Rose 1000 Series tremolo
- Machine heads: Black die-cast
- Strap buttons: Standard
- Color: Candy Blue, Orange Crush, Maximum Steel (natural satin finish)
- Warranty: Kramer Limited Lifetime Warranty
Reviews
4.33
3 Reviews
67%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend
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Reviewed by 3 customers
This guitar is a beast!
Verified Buyer
submitted3 years ago
byJohn
fromAshville Ohio
This guitar plays easy and feels great. It has a great finish . The Floyd rose is durable. The pickups are great that come in it. We'll worth the price.
Nice guitar but arrived defective
submitted4 years ago
byThom, S
fromTexas
Ordered online. Paid extra for 2 day delivery. Received with defective toggle switch or neck pickup. You would think a guitar that costs over $1,000 would have better quality control before shipment. Yes, it can probably be fixed but that also means a week in the shop before they even get done with it and multiple trips to guitar center.
Very nice guitar! JB pickup sounds great!
submitted6 years ago
bySam
fromAlabam
Kramer guitars are great! I have two so far. I would definitely buy another one!
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submitted3 years ago
asked byDalton
fromTacoma, WA
Can you confirm if this guitar has a satin finish neck? I have been trying to avoid finishes that make my hands stick.
I’m sorry, I don’t know. I don't have one to check. It appears to be high gloss.submitted3 years ago
asked byPete
fromOrange, CT
Made in China or South Korea? 2 different verified responses here
Chinasubmitted3 years ago
asked byDanny
fromundisclosed
Where is this item made from? The USA?
Chinasubmitted3 years ago
asked byDan
fromLawrenceburg, Indiana,47025
Does this guitar come with a case?
Unfortunately, no. Please give us a call to help you find something – 855-770-3373submitted3 years ago
asked byPete
fromFairfield CT
Can this be special ordered with regular dots on fretboard instead of the claws?
I'm sorry, modifications are not available.submitted4 years ago
asked byDavid
fromundisclosed
Is this guitar available in the orange. Crush in a lefthanded version?
Please contact a Sales Agent for Special Order Placementsubmitted4 years ago
asked byPeter
fromStamford CT
Can all three pickups be on at the same time?
Yes they can.submitted5 years ago
asked byBill
fromFL - Florida
Is this Kramer USA made ?
This guitar was made in Korea.