Kramer SM-1

Guitar style linked to players such as Jason Becker.

Like a hot-rodded '80s original, the Kramer SM-1 solidbody electric guitar packs a ton of appeal for heavy metal guitarists. With a pair of Seymour Duncan Cool Rails humbuckers combined with a JB humbucker at the bridge, the SM-1 delivers a world of vivacious tones to explore, from plucky cleans to rich, punchy rhythms and leads. And with its Floyd Rose 1000 series tremolo and locking nut, you can dive bomb and generate harmonic squeals with amazing tuning stability. Complete with its K-Speed SlimTaper neck profile for fast, fluid playability, the Kramer SM-1 guitar is ready to rock.

Do you dive-bomb? Shriek? Squeal? Flutter? Of course you do! Similar to other high-performance solidbody electric guitars, the SM-1 comes equipped with a rock-solid Floyd Rose 1000 series double-locking trem with R2 locking nut. It can be used for subtle vibrato or full-blown dive bombs. Whether you use it or abuse it, you won't have trouble keeping the SM-1 in tune.

Kramer’s SM-1 was built for hard rock. Its Seymour Duncan JB bridge pickup is one of the most popular in the world, serving up the classic sound of a hot-rodded humbucker. You know, that sound - the one we've all loved for over 30 years. And with a pair of Cool Rails humbuckers in the neck and middle positions, you've got a wide tonal range to explore. Even better, the master volume boasts a treble bleed mod and a mini toggle switch gives you access to split-coil tones too.

Kramer guitars were at the forefront of the '80s metal scene, with endorsements from pros like Eddie Van Halen, Neil Schon, Richie Sambora, and others. Kramer guitars have been the guitar of choice for some of the hardest rocking guitarists in the world.

General:

Number of Strings: 6
Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed

Body:

Body Type: Solidbody
Body Shape: SM-1
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Finish: Gloss
Color: Orange Crush

Neck:

Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Shape: K-Speed SlimTaper C
Neck Joint: Neck-through
Radius: 14"
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Inlay: HS Motif
Number of Frets: 24, Medium Jumbo
Scale Length: 25.5"
Nut Width: 1.625"
Nut Material: Floyd Rose R2 Locking

Hardware:

Bridge/Tailpiece: Floyd Rose 1000 Series Locking Tremolo
Tuners: Black Die-cast

Electronics:

Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Cool Rails Humbucker
Middle Pickup: Seymour Duncan Cool Rails Humbucker
Bridge Pickup: Seymour Duncan JB Humbucker
Controls: 1 x master volume (treble bleed mod), 1 x master tone, 1 x mini-switch (coil-split bridge)
Switching: 5-way blade pickup switch