1982-83 Kramer Focus 2000

Great condition for its age. All original, includes trem arm

In 1983, Kramer introduced the Japanese made Focus series. The Focus line was designed to be a cheaper alternative to the USA Models that Kramer was producing at the time. Most had original single or double-locking Floyd Rose systems and solid wood bodies. Tuners, pickups and electronics were of a cheaper variety than the USA Kramers. Also, there are subtle body differences that separate the Focuses from the USAs. These can be found on the Parts Page. Pickups on the earlier ones were Japanese made of an unknown type. Later, they were replaced by cheaper Duncans.

Early Focuses- The earliest of Focuses sported the same "classic" style headstock (see 1983 ad above) as the USA models of the time. These headstocks also said "Focus by Kramer". Many speculate these guitars being comprised of left over USA made parts from the "classic" head era of Kramer. This makes a lot of sense seeing as how thrifty Kramer was with their supplies but to this day remains unconfirmed.The Focus series were modeled copies of the Pacer, Baretta, Vanguard and Voyager series. Models produced were the 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000, 6000, and the 7000(bass)and the Focus Classics I, II and III. In 1987, the Focus's name was shortened to the "F" series and model numbers were placed on the truss rod cover until 1989 when the model designation was deleted and there was only a Kramer logo on the headstock and nothing else. Here's a brief run down on the Focus lines and their features.

Focus 2000---The 2000 was the import equivelent of the Pacer Imperial with Classic head, 2 hums, 1 vol, 1 tone and 3 way switch. In 1984, it gained the banana headstock and like it's brothers in 1986 gained the same pointy droopy headstock. In 1988, the bridge hum was slanted while the neck hum stayed straight and the body aquired a more of a sharp radius body shape with pointy upper horns. Later in 1989, like the Pacer Imperial, the bridge hum was strightened back out as before.