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One of the iconic brands that defined '80s metal, Kramer is still gifting headbanging riff monsters with great instruments, like this Striker HSS electric guitar. Kramer pulled out all the stops to pack premium components into an axe priced for beginners. The Striker's mahogany body provides a warm yet balanced foundation for its trio of Alnico 5 pickups—a humbucker at the bridge and two single coils. This versatile pickup configuration delivers sparkling cleans, hard-rocking humbucker tones and everything in between. Kramer selected a maple neck and fingerboard for fluid playability, topping it off with their K-Speed SlimTaper C profile, thin and fast enough for furious fretwork. Throw in a licensed Floyd Rose locking vibrato, and you've got a shred machine that stays in tune no matter how much you abuse the whammy bar. The Kramer Striker redefines what an entry-level guitar can be. The Striker is your passport to high-performance tone at an unbeatable price.

Tone for Days With Triple Alnico 5 Pickups

The Striker's trio of Kramer alnico pickups serve up a sonic smorgasbord. The bridge 5 HB-1 Zebra Coil humbucker packs plenty of output for high-gain tones, while the two single coils provide sparkling cleans and classic rock chime. 5-way switching lets you access each pickup individually or combine them for even more tonal variety. The middle position pairs the humbucker and neck single coil for thick, rounded tones that are perfect for lead work. With this kind of tonal versatility, the Striker inspires you to push your playing in new directions.

Built for Speed With Maple Neck and Licensed Floyd Rose

The Striker's maple neck and fingerboard were designed for playability and performance. Its satin finish and K-Speed SlimTaper C profile feel sleek and fast in your hands. To top it off, the Striker features a licensed Floyd Rose vibrato bridge so you can perform radical pitch bends and squeals while staying in tune. Between its shred-ready neck and Floyd Rose vibrato, the Striker was born to play fast.

Premium Components and Construction

Kramer didn't cut any corners when building the Striker. It has a mahogany body, die-cast tuners, volume and tone knobs, and black hardware for a premium feel at every touchpoint. The Floyd Rose R2 locking nut clamps the strings in place for exceptional tuning stability under whammy bar abuse. While the Striker is priced like an entry-level axe, its high-performance components and solid construction let you unleash your creativity without limitations.

Kramer Striker HSS With Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar Jumper Red
Kramer Striker HSS With Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar Jumper Red
Kramer Striker HSS With Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar Jumper Red

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  • Double-cutaway mahogany body
  • Maple neck in a Kramer K-Speed SlimTaper C-shaped profile
  • Maple fingerboard with 24 frets and black dot inlays
  • Kramer Alnico 5 HB-1 zebra-coil humbucker at the bridge, and dual Alnico 5 SC-1 single-coil pickups at the middle and neck

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Body
  • Body type: Double cutaway
  • Body wood: Mahogany
Neck
  • Neck shape: Kramer K-Speed SlimTaper C
  • Neck wood: Maple
  • Scale length: 25.5" (648 mm)
  • Neck finish: Satin
Fingerboard
  • Material: Maple
  • Number of frets: 24
  • Inlays: Black dots
  • Nut width/material: 1.62" (41.3 mm) licensed Floyd Rose R2 locking
Electronics
  • Configuration: HSS
  • Neck: Proprietary single coil
  • Middle: Proprietary single coil
  • Bridge: Proprietary humbucker
  • Control layout: Master volume, Master tone
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Tremolo/Vibrato
  • Bridge design: Licensed Floyd Rose
  • Tuning machines: Die-cast
  • Color: Black
Other
  • Number of strings: 6 string
  • Case: Sold separately
  • Orientation: Right-handed

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Best Uses
  1. Practicing5
  2. Jamming4
  3. Small Venues3
  4. Recording2
  5. Rock Concerts2
Cons
  1. Minor Imperfections in the Body of the Guitar1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced4
Pros
  1. Fun To Play5
  2. Good Feel5
  3. Good Tone4
  4. Solid Electronics4
  5. Good Pick Up3

Reviewed by 5 customers

  • I'd like to buy another kramer with two humbucking pick ups

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted5 months ago

    byRick

    fromQueens

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    It was easy to set up my action and the intonation science it was a demo model it needed a few minor adjustments but it was a great tone and it's. A very solid sounding guitar

  • Red Striker Awesome Fret Edges need Filing

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byScott

    fromIpswich, ma

    Red Striker Purchased, sounds and plays supurb. Fret edges were sharp. Used metal nail file to smooth fret edges and then used 600 grit sandpaper on fret edges. Took 5 min to fix sharp frets.

  • Red Striker Awesome Fret Edges need Filing Though

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byScott

    fromIpswich, ma

    Plays supurb, red striker, the fret edges were a little sharp. Used nail file and sand paper and in 5 min the sharp edges were gone.

  • Best guitar at this price point

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byTracey

    fromDes Moines, IA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Plays like a strat but sounds like an 80's rocker. Only took me about an hour to setup and stays in tune pretty good for a lower end Floyd Rose. This was a great purchase for a road warrior.

  • Amazing bang for the buck

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byG

    fromDenver CO

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I had to lower the action and tweak the truss rod. I also changed to some new strings. After that, this guitar has been a beast! It plays just as well as other $1k plus guitars in my collection. I've been using it for learning/practicing hair metal solos like Ratt, Dokken, etcetera. The neck is awesome. No sharp fret ends and the frets are very level and smooth. The build quality on the body isn't perfect. The screws holding the 5 way switch are screwed in a little too tight, causing the paint to bulge a little. There's also a flat spot on one of the curves on the outside of the body that looks like it's not supposed to be flat. It's only noticeable up close though. The paint looks great. One of the tuners is a little crooked. Most of the stock hardware is fine. I've had no issues with the switches or knobs. The Floyd Rose Special has been staying in tune about as well as any Floyd Rose can and I've been using it pretty heavily. The stock pickups are ok but nothing special. The tuners are probably the worst thing on this guitar but with the locking nut, its not much of a problem. For the price, it's even better than I expected.

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  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byRICHARD

    fromEl paso

    Does it have jumbo frets?

    Does it have jumbo frets?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    No - Medium Jumbo

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byDuane

    fromOcala, Florida

    What are the dimensions of the Krammer Striker HSS..? Length. Width etc.

    What are the dimensions of the Krammer Striker HSS..? Length. Width etc.

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Please see...https://www.kramerguitars.com/en-US/Electric-Guitar/KRARMU464/Ebony

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byAdam

    fromundisclosed

    Is the tremolo a floating type?

    Is the tremolo a floating type?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    No, it isn’t.

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked bymark

    fromGloucester, MA 01930

    Any idea if and when these new Kramer Striker HSS guitars will be available in your Danvers, MA store?

    Any idea if and when these new Kramer Striker HSS guitars will be available in your Danvers, MA store?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Please give us a call for product availability 855-770-3373