The Kramer aluminum neck era ran from 1976 to 1985 and was the legacy of the company before switching over to the more popular wood neck models uring the 80s. (Marshall Va.) This was the top of line aluminum neck bass from Kramer. 1.5” nut (J-size), 16.5mm spacing at bridge, 14” radius. Save money on Used Kramer Bass at Guitar Center. Kramer continues to make guitars, but does not make aluminum neck guitars at this time. Kramer’s are crazy collectibles, my buddy has a bunch with the aluminum necks n spilt head stock. Beautiful figured Walnut/Maple body, with bolt-on Aluminum-neck. Kramer THE DUKE Bass, made in the USA, short scale, aluminum neck, headless.
Kramer Guitars is an American manufacturer of electric guitars and basses. mine was natural maple wings with laminated walnut or dark stained maple strips down the center of the body. Buy online or at your local store today! Only a handful of names are as synonymous with guitars as Gary Kramer’s. The Duke guitar and bass began as The Duke Custom or Standard guitar and Duke Custom or Standard Bass depending on which Kramer literature is sited as accurate. Home > All Guitars > Kramer Guitars & Basses.