The Kramer Nightswan, designed by Vivian Campbell, was made for a lighter touch and lots of palm muting so the pick attack is in a different area. Narrower nut width, Gibson scale length, 16" radius, so pretty flat.
Yes, there are several guitars with a Floyd Rose tremolo system and a 24.75" scale length. Here are a few examples: 1. **ESP LTD EC-1000FR:** - The ESP LTD EC-1000FR is a popular model that features a Floyd Rose bridge and a 24.75" scale length. It combines the classic single-cutaway shape with modern features, making it suitable for a variety of music styles. 2. **Jackson Pro Series SC Monarkh:** - Jackson's Pro Series SC Monarkh models often feature a 24.75" scale length and come equipped with a Floyd Rose tremolo system. These guitars are designed for fast, aggressive playing and have a sleek, modern look. 3. **Dean Cadillac 1980 Floyd:** - The Dean Cadillac 1980 Floyd model comes with a Floyd Rose tremolo and a 24.75" scale length. It offers a unique body shape and classic Dean styling, appealing to rock and metal players. 4. **Schecter Solo-II Custom FR:** - Schecter's Solo-II Custom FR model has a 24.75" scale length and is equipped with a Floyd Rose tremolo system. This guitar blends vintage aesthetics with modern playability and features. 5. **Gibson Les Paul Axcess Custom:** - While the Gibson Les Paul Axcess Custom is a high-end model, it features a 24.75" scale length and a Floyd Rose tremolo system. This model is known for its playability and tonal versatility, catering to professional musicians. These guitars offer a range of styles and features while maintaining the 24.75" scale length and incorporating the Floyd Rose tremolo system. Each model has its own unique characteristics, making them suitable for different playing preferences and genres.
This looks more like a player instrument mismatch. If you’re a Fender player then a Nightswan is not likely for you bro because it’s a whole different animal. You just climbed out of a Ford Cobra and jumped into a MCLAREN ELVA SPIDER! You should probably stick with the much larger wider 2X4 Fender/Gibson style necks.
I'd rather have 2 single coils. HSS. Purely aesthetics. Don't care for the middle pickup. A single humbucker would be even better. Hate the logo. The original Baretta small logo is the way to go. The upside down headstock is killer.
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Bad technique on rolling the strings off the edge and hitting the middle pickup. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
No, I feel that the tension balance is similar to any scale because pitch will dictate that based on how many springs used. It felt like a normal “tight” tension.
i sold an original kramer nightswan after I realized you absolutely have to have a Marshall stack amp or you can't really enjoy it- but then I bought a Peavey Vandenberg- which I loved immensely - it had the nicer neck profile- and higher grade fret work- and a more balanced humbucker- works better with smaller club size amps as well- i noticed- even a roland Street cube- nightswan sounded terrible on the smaller solid state amps-
@@vaiisking Its a good thing you did, I cringed when I saw how much the fretboard overhangs the neck when you were showing the scale. I had a made in Indonesia Ibanez with a similar overhang (I dont think it was as pronounced as the Nightswan even) and after a couple years the fretboard snapped at the 23rd fret because there was no support past the 22nd. Im pretty sure we are going to see the same thing on these nightswans
Great review! I agree, the middle pickup is a turd. I would probably just lower it as much as possible to keep it out of the way and maybe improve the sound. A lot of newer guitars have string roll-off problems. Fret beveling is not a good practice. I like the way Charvel and Jackson and even Ibanez lately do their frets straight down on the ends. Some good points about this guitar, but I agree with you that the middle pickup and the string roll-off are deal breakers for sure.
The round over on the fret ends is probably excessive. I have had guitars that do that and it drives you crazy - strings slip/slide right off the edge of over rounded frets. The middle pickup is definitely a turd...(as stated previously)
Dude, ITS A NIGHTSWAN! It’s 80s arena rock sound in a guitar. It’s made to SHRED and THATS IT! Bad research on your part doesn’t mean bad guitar. Imho it’s performing flawlessly and making me want to buy one haha. Anyway, it seems you’d be happier with a schecter or Ibanez. Good luck in your guitar journey
Honest opinion! love it! Not much I can advise on fretboard edges, happened to me with few Jacksons SL and others brands that I found my fingers were pulling or touching too hard causing to go overboard. And you are right, it is the habit of playing, that's how we have learned. It will be too late now to teach old dog new tricks :) About mid pickup, remember my old RGs: this single coil in the middle was drive me nuts, just in the way! Getting rid off will leave you with the hole, so I just lower them to the level of pickguard as never have been using it anyway. Same here, if you get it out it will leave you with gaping hole but on the other hand: do you really using it? Lowering its an option, and if you using it maybe just along your pedal rig extra booster pedal could compensate the lost volume of lowered pickup? Just a thought
I guess that Charvels are better built than all Indonesian guitars to be honest. I’m buying this for fun in the coming video shootings and as a back up on tours. I had a few originals but they all kind of sucked really bad because of the thin neck but the were at least ESP made.
I've owned this guitar for a year now and the issues noted I find to not be issues at all. I lowered the middle pickup and it's fine. In terms of the strings on the edges, I guess its something to watch out for? But it's not like I can't fret the high and low e or something. Thanks for the review though I looked at these things before I bought it. It was helpful to examine these things in detail before I pulled the trigger.
Just bought this same model - I have smaller hands and figured the shorter neck might help, it does a bit. However: I really don't like this guitar. Yes, it is the cheapest in my collection but still: this guitar has no sophisticated or beautiful parts or details anywhere. I know this is subjective but everything looks very basic and cheap. The humbucker position is terrible for picking. The 1st and 6th string roll over the fretboard way too easily because the whole fretboard is just too narrow! Set up was terrible when I got the guitar - and it is my first Floyd Rose where I constantly have to retune! (Will put on new strings and clean up the setup to see if this gets better). Worst thing: the highest frets are almost unplayable because the guitar body where the neck is attached is just a thick brick with no space for your thumb! My personal view: This guitar is an unbelievable design nightmare. You may not enjoy this guitar!
Your low e string falling off could be from lighter tension from tuning down half step. You could drop the neck pickup if that guitar plays really easy that's enough reason to fix the setup in the e string and play it.
Yeah I’ve considered using 10’s when I go 1/2 step flat tuning but I’m so in touch with the “feel” of my 9’s too that I’m terrible with change… good suggestion though.
Both pickups are Seymour Duncan JB’s and the neck isn’t a compound radius. It has a 16” radius. I have one and I love it. What I don’t like is that it’s kinda a one trick pony. It’s made for shredding and playing hard rock/heavy metal so don’t expect it to be able to clean up easily as you had figured that out.
the problem with the edge treatment of the frets is your playing not the frets, Most of my guitars have treated edges including my new Kramer Nightswan and I do not have that problem. You play too heavy as you admitted so you are the problem, not the frets,I know what you are talking about but I rarely have that problem, you have to practice a bit more with those frets you will get used to it. if you play a bit easier you will be able to use jumbo frets but if you are too heavy, you are going to be prone to string roll off and pitch issues. My brother plays real heavy so he plays medium frets , if he plays Jumbo or extra jumbo, he tends to bend the string slightly out of tune. I notice that in your video, some of your chords where not in tune because you are pushing too hard. LOWER THE MIDDLE PICKUP , it will give you a nice warm tone too. I lowered my middle all the way down level with the pickup ring. This was Vivian Cambells signature guitar so he wanted the pickups in this configuration when he designed it with Kramer. Every guitar I own if it has a middle pickup I lower it out of the way of my picking. I just got my Nightswan last week and I give it a 3.5 out of 5, I also bought it from sweetwater. I wish they had charged $999 to $1099 and just give me a good floyd rose and good seymore duncans. Those are my gripes. $899 was a nice price but like I said, the Tremolo and pickups are basically entry level licensed Floyd Rose and Seymore Duncan's. The guitar is made in Indonesia so it has many little entry level parts on it, pots,switches,tuners. The playability is beautiful, I will be keeping mine, I love the finish and the ebony fretboard,upside down headstock, 24.75 scale and @ $899 and made in Indonesia kind of expected some of these parts to be cheap, Gibson got this one wrong IMO. I would have put a German Floyd Rose and some real Seymore Duncan full shreds and charged $999 to 1099, I hate guitars that I need to udgrade things like pickups and tremolos right out of the box. Perfect guitar. Ibanez RG550 in yellow/red/purple from Sweetwater, www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/RG550DY--ibanez-genesis-collection-rg550-desert-sun-yellow $999 best guitar for the money, Japanese made too!!!! not Indonesia
I can respect that, and my hand technique is not flawless, but I don’t have the issue with my other (multiple) guitars. Maybe the neck width is thinner on this one?
@@vaiisking no harm investing in a slightly thicker high E, if it helps! .. I’m no pro myself I do get it,, the charvel I have can slip off , could be an action thing cause my charvel ain’t set up right,
This guitar because of the top Floyd mount and a shorter scale is meant to utilize 10s they are a little stiffer at the beginning but u get used to that quickly and you build alot more finger strength which is very important.
@@vaiisking lol ya I know my fingers were sore the first few days cuz I play 9s lol but I'm good now I'm loving the guitar the more I play it also good for riffing with a 46mm on top instead of 42.
Sweetwater specs says these are medium jumbo frets. Kramer web site says jumbo. What do they feel like to you? I came across a medium jumbo ESP 2019 once and told ESP web site and they checked the factory and changed their specs to medium after posting jumbo. I like the medium frets and if this kramer has mediums I would probably buy one.
I just bought mine and they are medium jumbos like sweetwaters spec sheet says. I play a Ibanez with Jumbos and these are slightly smaller, so medium jumbo like sweetwaters says is probably right. If you are familiar with Jumbos you will like them, the biggest difference between the medium jumbo and jumbo is the width. I think they used the medium jumbos because it is 24 frets on 24.75 scale, the medium jumbos are skinnier so you have a little more space between the frets for your fingers. It sounds like you like medium frets, so you may want to stay away from these, they do lean to jumbo side. like I said they are pretty much a skinny jumbo fret.
I was thinking of getting this one but playing over that middle pick-up would drive me crazy. You made a good decision selling it. It is not worth the nerves.
I would see if it is possible to find one locally and try it in person if you can. The neck is thinner (top to bottom-wise) than I am used to and it made a huge difference. This might not be an issue for you at all…
I made guitars for customers who wanted a wide spread to the edges. They were great technique players. Sloppy technique or lack thereof players would slip off constantly. I did myself testing them at times but the players who were great had zero issues and loved the spacing. So ... maybe thats what they were shooting for here. Spacing can be changed. I had a Nightwan back in the 80's. Neck pickups were passe then. But I disliked the bridge/Mid greatly as I never ... ever use a mid pickup and when you want that LP neck tone, a mid pickup just wont do. Makes no sense at all but the 80's all looks and at the time these were expensive. Not great guitarrs either and I suspect neck/bodies were not even made in NJ but assembled in NJ which was the case with most Kramer. Maker was Allparts.
Maker was ESP in Japan for the second half of the 80s. I have several Kramers from the American series (Pacer, Baretta and Sustainer). High quality instruments with great playability.
You said you didn't know what kind of pickups were in this they're Seymour Duncan JB's, and this does not have a compound radius on it it's a 16 radius it's not 12 to 16 like a Jackson. This is the first video of yours I've seen and you play very well I think maybe just the smaller scale with the nines on it maybe a little bit too easy guitars and I'm very heavy-handed but I'm used to guitars with a 25.5 scale once in a great while I may pull the high down slightly not very often but I've never pushed the high yield so again it might just be the shorter scale with the nines on it I know you sold it but perhaps this guitar needs 10's on it if you're heavy handed.
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The Kramer Nightswan, designed by Vivian Campbell, was made for a lighter touch and lots of palm muting so the pick attack is in a different area. Narrower nut width, Gibson scale length, 16" radius, so pretty flat.
I’m sure it’s the perfect machine for some folks.
Are there any other guitars with a Floyd rose and a 24.75 scale length?
Yes, there are several guitars with a Floyd Rose tremolo system and a 24.75" scale length. Here are a few examples:
1. **ESP LTD EC-1000FR:**
- The ESP LTD EC-1000FR is a popular model that features a Floyd Rose bridge and a 24.75" scale length. It combines the classic single-cutaway shape with modern features, making it suitable for a variety of music styles.
2. **Jackson Pro Series SC Monarkh:**
- Jackson's Pro Series SC Monarkh models often feature a 24.75" scale length and come equipped with a Floyd Rose tremolo system. These guitars are designed for fast, aggressive playing and have a sleek, modern look.
3. **Dean Cadillac 1980 Floyd:**
- The Dean Cadillac 1980 Floyd model comes with a Floyd Rose tremolo and a 24.75" scale length. It offers a unique body shape and classic Dean styling, appealing to rock and metal players.
4. **Schecter Solo-II Custom FR:**
- Schecter's Solo-II Custom FR model has a 24.75" scale length and is equipped with a Floyd Rose tremolo system. This guitar blends vintage aesthetics with modern playability and features.
5. **Gibson Les Paul Axcess Custom:**
- While the Gibson Les Paul Axcess Custom is a high-end model, it features a 24.75" scale length and a Floyd Rose tremolo system. This model is known for its playability and tonal versatility, catering to professional musicians.
These guitars offer a range of styles and features while maintaining the 24.75" scale length and incorporating the Floyd Rose tremolo system. Each model has its own unique characteristics, making them suitable for different playing preferences and genres.
This looks more like a player instrument mismatch. If you’re a Fender player then a Nightswan is not likely for you bro because it’s a whole different animal.
You just climbed out of a Ford Cobra and jumped into a MCLAREN ELVA SPIDER!
You should probably stick with the much larger wider 2X4 Fender/Gibson style necks.
Yeah I think you are right...it's not a bad guitar, just bad for me :)
I'd rather have 2 single coils. HSS. Purely aesthetics. Don't care for the middle pickup. A single humbucker would be even better. Hate the logo. The original Baretta small logo is the way to go. The upside down headstock is killer.
Bad technique on rolling the strings off the edge and hitting the middle pickup. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
I’m
51, never been an issue before, not gonna modify my technique this late in the game. This guitar just wasn’t for me.
Mine has a Full Shred pickup in the bridge
Was custom?
Does the whammy bar have less tension or force to push since shorter scale? Cool video
No, I feel that the tension balance is similar to any scale because pitch will dictate that based on how many springs used. It felt like a normal “tight” tension.
i sold an original kramer nightswan after I realized you absolutely have to have a Marshall stack amp or you can't really enjoy it- but then I bought a Peavey Vandenberg- which I loved immensely - it had the nicer neck profile- and higher grade fret work- and a more balanced humbucker- works better with smaller club size amps as well- i noticed- even a roland Street cube- nightswan sounded terrible on the smaller solid state amps-
I ended up returning it and buying a charvel, which I ended up selling lol. Eventually I’ll have guitars I truly love.
@@vaiisking Its a good thing you did, I cringed when I saw how much the fretboard overhangs the neck when you were showing the scale. I had a made in Indonesia Ibanez with a similar overhang (I dont think it was as pronounced as the Nightswan even) and after a couple years the fretboard snapped at the 23rd fret because there was no support past the 22nd. Im pretty sure we are going to see the same thing on these nightswans
Great review! I agree, the middle pickup is a turd. I would probably just lower it as much as possible to keep it out of the way and maybe improve the sound. A lot of newer guitars have string roll-off problems. Fret beveling is not a good practice. I like the way Charvel and Jackson and even Ibanez lately do their frets straight down on the ends. Some good points about this guitar, but I agree with you that the middle pickup and the string roll-off are deal breakers for sure.
The round over on the fret ends is probably excessive. I have had guitars that do that and it drives you crazy - strings slip/slide right off the edge of over rounded frets. The middle pickup is definitely a turd...(as stated previously)
No doubt!
Dude, ITS A NIGHTSWAN! It’s 80s arena rock sound in a guitar. It’s made to SHRED and THATS IT! Bad research on your part doesn’t mean bad guitar. Imho it’s performing flawlessly and making me want to buy one haha. Anyway, it seems you’d be happier with a schecter or Ibanez. Good luck in your guitar journey
I have a Kiesel Vader that does the job the best for my style of playing, I think.
Honest opinion! love it!
Not much I can advise on fretboard edges, happened to me with few Jacksons SL and others brands that I found my fingers were pulling or touching too hard causing to go overboard. And you are right, it is the habit of playing, that's how we have learned. It will be too late now to teach old dog new tricks :)
About mid pickup, remember my old RGs: this single coil in the middle was drive me nuts, just in the way! Getting rid off will leave you with the hole, so I just lower them to the level of pickguard as never have been using it anyway. Same here, if you get it out it will leave you with gaping hole but on the other hand: do you really using it? Lowering its an option, and if you using it maybe just along your pedal rig extra booster pedal could compensate the lost volume of lowered pickup? Just a thought
I've had mine about a year so far, and it is my baby, I love it so much.
Great review.. I’m trying to decide whether I should get the Charvel San Dimas or the Kramer Nightswan..
I guess that Charvels are better built than all Indonesian guitars to be honest. I’m buying this for fun in the coming video shootings and as a back up on tours. I had a few originals but they all kind of sucked really bad because of the thin neck but the were at least ESP made.
www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/RG550DY--ibanez-genesis-collection-rg550-desert-sun-yellow
I've owned this guitar for a year now and the issues noted I find to not be issues at all. I lowered the middle pickup and it's fine. In terms of the strings on the edges, I guess its something to watch out for? But it's not like I can't fret the high and low e or something. Thanks for the review though I looked at these things before I bought it. It was helpful to examine these things in detail before I pulled the trigger.
Just noticed the "Nameless Ghoul" mask - very cool!
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Just bought this same model - I have smaller hands and figured the shorter neck might help, it does a bit. However: I really don't like this guitar. Yes, it is the cheapest in my collection but still: this guitar has no sophisticated or beautiful parts or details anywhere. I know this is subjective but everything looks very basic and cheap. The humbucker position is terrible for picking. The 1st and 6th string roll over the fretboard way too easily because the whole fretboard is just too narrow! Set up was terrible when I got the guitar - and it is my first Floyd Rose where I constantly have to retune! (Will put on new strings and clean up the setup to see if this gets better). Worst thing: the highest frets are almost unplayable because the guitar body where the neck is attached is just a thick brick with no space for your thumb! My personal view: This guitar is an unbelievable design nightmare. You may not enjoy this guitar!
I played one yesterday - I really liked it.
Definitely a great guitar, in the right hands for sure
Your low e string falling off could be from lighter tension from tuning down half step. You could drop the neck pickup if that guitar plays really easy that's enough reason to fix the setup in the e string and play it.
Yeah I’ve considered using 10’s when I go 1/2 step flat tuning but I’m so in touch with the “feel” of my 9’s too that I’m terrible with change… good suggestion though.
Thought the same thing about the middle pick up lol thought if i get one im taking it out lol
Both pickups are Seymour Duncan JB’s and the neck isn’t a compound radius. It has a 16” radius. I have one and I love it. What I don’t like is that it’s kinda a one trick pony. It’s made for shredding and playing hard rock/heavy metal so don’t expect it to be able to clean up easily as you had figured that out.
Yeah same, it is great for that 80’s sound tho for sure.
@@vaiisking absolutely is no doubt. Mines a screamer!
You'd probably find a problem with a bag of ice and return it lol
I like powdered water, just add water!
That middle pick would get in my way for picking. Great guitar all the same, but if they’d just made it a neck pick up instead it would be perfect.
the problem with the edge treatment of the frets is your playing not the frets, Most of my guitars have treated edges including my new Kramer Nightswan and I do not have that problem.
You play too heavy as you admitted so you are the problem, not the frets,I know what you are talking about but I rarely have that problem, you have to practice a bit more with those frets you will get used to it. if you play a bit easier you will be able to use jumbo frets but if you are too heavy, you are going to be prone to string roll off and pitch issues. My brother plays real heavy so he plays medium frets , if he plays Jumbo or extra jumbo, he tends to bend the string slightly out of tune. I notice that in your video, some of your chords where not in tune because you are pushing too hard. LOWER THE MIDDLE PICKUP , it will give you a nice warm tone too. I lowered my middle all the way down level with the pickup ring. This was Vivian Cambells signature guitar so he wanted the pickups in this configuration when he designed it with Kramer. Every guitar I own if it has a middle pickup I lower it out of the way of my picking.
I just got my Nightswan last week and I give it a 3.5 out of 5, I also bought it from sweetwater. I wish they had charged $999 to $1099 and just give me a good floyd rose and good seymore duncans. Those are my gripes. $899 was a nice price but like I said, the Tremolo and pickups are basically entry level licensed Floyd Rose and Seymore Duncan's. The guitar is made in Indonesia so it has many little entry level parts on it, pots,switches,tuners. The playability is beautiful, I will be keeping mine, I love the finish and the ebony fretboard,upside down headstock, 24.75 scale and @ $899 and made in Indonesia kind of expected some of these parts to be cheap, Gibson got this one wrong IMO. I would have put a German Floyd Rose and some real Seymore Duncan full shreds and charged $999 to 1099, I hate guitars that I need to udgrade things like pickups and tremolos right out of the box.
Perfect guitar. Ibanez RG550 in yellow/red/purple from Sweetwater, www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/RG550DY--ibanez-genesis-collection-rg550-desert-sun-yellow
$999 best guitar for the money, Japanese made too!!!! not Indonesia
Yeah I agree with you on most of these points, and definitely about the Japanese guitars, they have amazing fretwork !
Having a pickups that close together that far down is basically like having a two bridge pickups
You can’t blame the guitar for bad technique , you push the string off the guitar..
I can respect that, and my hand technique is not flawless, but I don’t have the issue with my other (multiple) guitars. Maybe the neck width is thinner on this one?
@@vaiisking no harm investing in a slightly thicker high E, if it helps! .. I’m no pro myself I do get it,, the charvel I have can slip off , could be an action thing cause my charvel ain’t set up right,
If I see one come through my local shop, I might give it a try again.
@@adamokeeffe5814 maybe one day bro
Agreed, I have the NightSwan and it is a wonderful playing guitar; no issues on strings going off or stuff like that
This guitar because of the top Floyd mount and a shorter scale is meant to utilize 10s they are a little stiffer at the beginning but u get used to that quickly and you build alot more finger strength which is very important.
I’m so sensitive to the touch now, it really makes a huge difference to me
@@vaiisking lol ya I know my fingers were sore the first few days cuz I play 9s lol but I'm good now I'm loving the guitar the more I play it also good for riffing with a 46mm on top instead of 42.
The reverse headstock always looked awkward and unnatural to me. Good review!
Good review, nice melodic playing, well done !
That middle pickup does suck.
Sweetwater specs says these are medium jumbo frets. Kramer web site says jumbo. What do they feel like to you? I came across a medium jumbo ESP 2019 once and told ESP web site and they checked the factory and changed their specs to medium after posting jumbo. I like the medium frets and if this kramer has mediums I would probably buy one.
They felt more jumbo than medium to me bro
I just bought mine and they are medium jumbos like sweetwaters spec sheet says. I play a Ibanez with Jumbos and these are slightly smaller, so medium jumbo like sweetwaters says is probably right. If you are familiar with Jumbos you will like them, the biggest difference between the medium jumbo and jumbo is the width. I think they used the medium jumbos because it is 24 frets on 24.75 scale, the medium jumbos are skinnier so you have a little more space between the frets for your fingers. It sounds like you like medium frets, so you may want to stay away from these, they do lean to jumbo side. like I said they are pretty much a skinny jumbo fret.
Yes... the nut is narrow on this guitar..... but I LOVE THAT. I got short fingers.... so the narrow neck makes it easier to thumb mute for me.
At least that explains a ton for me, thanks for the comment!
This Kramer or Ibanez jem jr ???Any opinions???
Tbh I liked the Jem I had (it wasn’t a jr) but I think Ibanez makes great products. The upper end has fretwork you can’t compare many guitars with.
That guitar has an R1 nut. Very narrow. Nearly every other Floyd equipped guitar uses an R2 nut. Gotta get used to it.
I was thinking of getting this one but playing over that middle pick-up would drive me crazy. You made a good decision selling it. It is not worth the nerves.
Thank you for the great review. I am contemplating getting this, but... what do you advise and why?
I would see if it is possible to find one locally and try it in person if you can. The neck is thinner (top to bottom-wise) than I am used to and it made a huge difference. This might not be an issue for you at all…
Nice
I made guitars for customers who wanted a wide spread to the edges. They were great technique players. Sloppy technique or lack thereof players would slip off constantly. I did myself testing them at times but the players who were great had zero issues and loved the spacing. So ... maybe thats what they were shooting for here. Spacing can be changed. I had a Nightwan back in the 80's. Neck pickups were passe then. But I disliked the bridge/Mid greatly as I never ... ever use a mid pickup and when you want that LP neck tone, a mid pickup just wont do. Makes no sense at all but the 80's all looks and at the time these were expensive. Not great guitarrs either and I suspect neck/bodies were not even made in NJ but assembled in NJ which was the case with most Kramer. Maker was Allparts.
I’m definitely a sloppy technique kinda player, so this is probably true.
Maker was ESP in Japan for the second half of the 80s. I have several Kramers from the American series (Pacer, Baretta and Sustainer). High quality instruments with great playability.
You said you didn't know what kind of pickups were in this they're Seymour Duncan JB's, and this does not have a compound radius on it it's a 16 radius it's not 12 to 16 like a Jackson. This is the first video of yours I've seen and you play very well I think maybe just the smaller scale with the nines on it maybe a little bit too easy guitars and I'm very heavy-handed but I'm used to guitars with a 25.5 scale once in a great while I may pull the high down slightly not very often but I've never pushed the high yield so again it might just be the shorter scale with the nines on it I know you sold it but perhaps this guitar needs 10's on it if you're heavy handed.
You have some good insights, and I think you are right about them. Thank you for your comment.
Wonder why they went with daul JBs instead of the original JB and FullShred?
How you gonna. Get a axe and don't know what kind of pupz are in it. Everyone knows that middle pup don't. Sound like a neck puppy
I love puppies!
The days of pale maple necks are over, they need to stain their necks
Twin JB's.