Kramer Pacer Series Imperial Red Stain 1982 w/Hard Shell Case

Vintage Kramer USA Pacer Series Imperial in Red Stain finish made in 1983 with Hard Shell Case. This guitar features a solid poplar body, maple neck and maple fingerboard. Equipped with original Schaller Humbuckers in the neck and bridge positions. Controlled by 2 volume pots, 1 tone pot and a 3-way toggle switch. The 25.5" scale length neck has black dot inlays and black side markers with 22 medium jumbo frets on a 12" radius with a medium "C" profile. The hardware is comprised of gold Kramer sealed diecast tuning machines with cloche heads, a brass nut with Rockinger string lock, a Rockinger Tremolo bridge w/ brass block 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. There are small dings and light surface marks throughout. The back of the body has some finish splits. The back of the neck has some slight discoloration and there are several dings. The fretboard has some finish chips and heavier scratches around the 12th fret and above. Most of the gold has worn off of the tuning machines. (See Pics)

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

Specs

• Brand: Kramer
• Model: USA Pacer Series Imperial
• Year: 1983
• Finish: Red Stain
• Country: The USA
• Serial: B0333
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 8lbs 0oz
• Body Type: Solid
• Body Wood: Poplar
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Neck Joint: Bolt On
• Neck Wood: Maple
• Neck Finish: Gloss Natural
• Finger Board: Maple
• Neck Radius: 12"
• Neck Profile: Medium "C"
• Neck Thickness@ 1st Fret: .862"
• Neck Thickness@ 12th Fret: .948"
• Inlays: Black Dot
• Side Markers: Black
• Nut: Brass w/ Rockinger Lock
• Nut Width: 1.619"
• Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
• Pickup Config: HH
• Neck Pickup: Schaller Humbucker (DCR: 7.00k)
• Bridge Pickup: Schaller Humbucker (DCR: 7.88k)
• Pot Arrangement: 1 Volume, 1 Tone
• Switch Arrangement: 3-Way Toggle Switch
• Hardware: Gold
• Tuning Machines: Kramer Sealed Diecast with Cloche heads
• Strap Buttons: Standard
• Bridge: Rockinger Tremolo
• Knobs: Black Speed
• Mod: Replaced Pots, New Backplate
• 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: ★★★★✯