Kramer Pacer Series Imperial Melaga Purple 1983 w/Gigbag (Mods)

Vintage Kramer USA Pacer Series Imperial in Melaga Purple finish made in 1983 with Gigbag. This guitar features a solid poplar body, maple neck and rosewood fingerboard. Equipped with a set of original Schaller Humbuckers in the neck and bridge positions. Controlled by 1 volume pot, 2 tone pots and a 3-way toggle switch. The 25.5" scale length neck has mother of pearl dot inlays and white side markers with 22 medium jumbo frets on a 12" radius with a medium "C" profile. The hardware is comprised of chrome Kramer sealed diecast tuning machines with cloche heads, a Floyd Rose Locking nut, a surface-mounted Floyd Rose Original Double Locking Tremolo bridge and black speed knobs.

This Kramer guitar has been carefully inspected, set up, and documented. However, it was acquired as part of a large collection, and many guitars in that collection have been modified, repaired, assembled from multiple instruments, or fitted with replacement parts over the years.

We have made every effort to describe this guitar accurately and disclose any relevant information to the best of our knowledge. We do not intend to misrepresent the instrument in any way.

If you have any questions about this guitar or believe any information in the listing may be inaccurate, please feel free to contact us. We welcome any additional information and are happy to clarify details before purchase.

This guitar is in overall good condition. There are small dings, dents and light surface marks throughout. The finish has aged into a lighter purple/blue hue on the sides and parts of the back. There are some dings on the back of the neck and neck shim was added for playability. At some point in its life it had routing done for the bridge and studs were added. (See Pics)

Guitar is freshly setup and restrung with 9-42 strings. Includes Gigbag.

Specs

• Brand: Kramer
• Model: USA Pacer Series Imperial
• Year: 1983
• Finish: Melaga Purple
• Country: The USA
• Serial: B3057
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 7lbs 10oz
• Body Type: Solid
• Body Wood: Poplar
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Neck Joint: Bolt On
• Neck Wood: Maple
• Neck Finish: Gloss Natural
• Finger Board: Rosewood
• Neck Radius: 12"
• Neck Profile: Medium "C"
• Neck Thickness@ 1st Fret: .818"
• Neck Thickness@ 12th Fret: .934"
• Inlays: Mother of Pearl Dot
• Side Markers: White
• Nut: Floyd Rose Locking
• Nut Width: 1.685"
• Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
• Pickup Config: HH
• Neck Pickup: Schaller Humbucker (DCR: 12.20k)
• Bridge Pickup: Schaller Humbucker (DCR: 12.65k)
• Switch Arrangement: 3-Way Toggle Switch
• Pot Arrangement: 1 Volume, 2 Tone
• Hardware: Chrome
• Tuning Machines: Kramer Sealed Diecast with Cloche heads
• Strap Buttons: Standard
• Bridge: Floyd Rose Surface Mounted Original Double Locking Tremolo
• Knobs: Black Speed
• Mod: Bridge/Bridge Studs/Route, New Backplate
• String Gauge: 9-42
• Case: Gigbag
  

Condition

• Overall Condition: ★★★★ ·
• Body Front: ★★★★ ·
• Body Back: ★★★★ ·
• Body Sides: ★★★★ ·
• Fret Board: ★★★★ ·
• Frets: ★★★★✯
• Neck Back: ★★★★ ·
• Neck Pocket: ★★★★★
• Headstock Front: ★★★★ ·
• Headstock Back: ★★★★ ·
• Headstock Sides: ★★★★✯
• Hardware: ★★★★✯
• Pickups: ★★★★✯
• Bridge: ★★★★ ·
• Knobs: ★★★★✯