new Kramer SM-1 colors, whatchuthink?

[Speeddemon]

https://www.gearnews.com/kramer-sm-1-figured-new-aaa-maple-higher-end-model/
If I did not already own a nice vintage white SM-1 that I've slightly upgraded (CRL switch, Bourns pot, Switchcraft jack, big brass trem block), I'd be all over that Carribean Blue (more greenish) Perimeter!

But...$1200 is steep for an Indonesian made guitar, even with neck thru, ebony fb, Duncan pickups, Floyd FR1000....
And the color is not 80's traditional.... Oh well. I think the damn thing looks HAWT!

 

[napalmdeath]

Indonesia hasn't figured it out yet. Every one I owned was shit. Terrible fretwork, tool marks, gouges, glue, high frets. Garbage. I even thought Cortek/PRS would be a notch above.. Nope. Garbage. Sterling JP Majesty? Trem claw screwed in crooked, tuning peg holes drilled too big, the tuners would move! I'll NEVER buy another guitar made in Indonesia. Only nice Indonesian guitar I've owned was a couple Schecter Nick Johnstons. Nice bang for buck, and nicer than MIM Fenders by far.

 

[JackBootedThug]

Indonesia hasn't figured it out yet. Every one I owned was shit. Terrible fretwork, tool marks, gouges, glue, high frets. Garbage. I even thought Cortek/PRS would be a notch above.. Nope. Garbage. Sterling JP Majesty? Trem claw screwed in crooked, tuning peg holes drilled too big, the tuners would move! I'll NEVER buy another guitar made in Indonesia. Only nice Indonesian guitar I've owned was a couple Schecter Nick Johnstons. Nice bang for buck, and nicer than MIM Fenders by far.

I got lucky with my 84....it's solid. no way I would pay 1200 for one. and I hate the pepper inlays....

 

[JackBootedThug]

but yeah op-love the finish on it!

 

[Deleted member 16554]

I’m just stuck in the 80s so those finishes are a no for me…but I’m sure they’ll sell!

 

[Chris6870]

Nope not at 1200. Jackson has the market for that style guitar covered for less money.

 

[Devin]

I like the one you posted, but to me a Stagemaster just looks "right" with a metallic solid color

 

[Speeddemon]

and I hate the pepper inlays....

The first time I heard them called that, but I see what you mean.

Could be a Skeksis skull as well...

 

[JackBootedThug]

The first time I heard them called that, but I see what you mean.

Could be a Skeksis skull as well...

I know it's stupid but they always reminded me of peppers....lol...