Kramer USA Vanguard Candy Blue 1985 w/Gigbag (Mods)

Vintage Kramer American Series Vanguard in Candy Blue finish made in 1985 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, 1 tone pot and a 3-way toggle switch. The 25.5" scale length neck has acrylic 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 Schaller sealed die-cast 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. The tips of the points have some dings. The neck pocket has some finish chips. There are light surface marks, small dings and dents throughout. The wrench holder on the back of the headstock was removed and the upper strap button was relocated to the neck plate, leaving drill holes in both areas. (See Pics)

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

Specs

• Brand: Kramer
• Model: American Series Vanguard
• Year: 1985
• Finish: Candy Blue
• Country: The USA
• Serial: D1684
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 9lbs 3oz
• Body Type: Solid
• Body Wood: Maple
• 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: .739"
• Neck Thickness@ 12th Fret: .875"
• Inlays: Acrylic Dot
• Side Markers: White
• Nut: Floyd Rose Locking
• Nut Width: 1.754"
• Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
• Pickup Config: HH
• Neck Pickup: Schaller Humbucker (DCR: 8.06k)
• Bridge Pickup: Schaller Humbucker (DCR: 8.10k)
• Switch Arrangement: 3-Way Toggle Switch
• Pot Arrangement: 1 Volume, 1 Tone
• Hardware: Chrome
• Tuning Machines: Schaller Sealed Die-Cast with Cloche heads
• Strap Buttons: Schaller Locking (Strap Locks Not Included)
• Bridge: Floyd Rose Surface Mounted Original Double Locking Tremolo
• Knobs: Black Speed
• Mod: New Backplates, Bridge/Bridge Routing, Upper Strap Button Relocated, Wrench Holder Removed
• 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: ★★★★✯