Kramer NightSwan Japan 1988 MIJ + Brand New Hardshell Case

Kramer NightSwan Japan 1988 MIJ

For Sale - Kramer NightSwan made in Japan in 1988.

Created by legendary luthier Buddy Blaze, the Kramer NightSwan was what ultimately became Vivian Campbell’s signature guitar. As the flagship of Kramer’s repertoire, it sat alongside models such as the StageMaster, Sambora & ProAxe within the ‘American Series’.  Blaze Aimed to replicate a similar scale length as the Les Paul, while adopting the newer superstrat shape. He also installed a very narrow R1 nut on a compound radius ebony fretboard (a first for a 'shred' guitar). A unique HH configuration of a bridge and middle humbuckers also set it apart from other brands, providing an individual sound with a quirky aesthetic. The Kramers intended for the Japanese domestic market also featured hardware and finish options differing from their ‘American’ counterparts.

Features:

Reverse banana headstock

Ping-pong inlay design

Original Floyd Rose

Original lightning graphic finish

Contrasting gold Gotoh hardware

Super low action with a gorgeous striped ebony fretboard

Classic combination of high-output pickups

One-of-a-kind custom 3-piece replacement neck by VinceMichaelGuitars

New Gotoh SG381 tuners and genuine gold Schaller R1 nut

This particular example was manufactured in Japan (by ESP) in 1988 and is far from standard. The original lightning graphic finish is in excellent condition showing very few marks or blemishes. The pickups have been upgraded as a nod to the originals - a Seymour Duncan Full Shred in the bridge and JB in the middle. These both sound fantastic with the Full Shred sounding incredible under high gain. Contrasting gold Gotoh hardware was also added. The replaced hardware (a new set of expensive EMG’s with an additional tone pot and the original black Floyd Rose bridge and nut) is included in the sale.

The original neck was absent at the point of acquisition, but a replacement made by reputable luthier Vince Michael was sourced. The super slim 3-piece construction has a beautiful satin finish and features a striking tiger grain pattern.

The neckplate is original to the body hence no F serial.

Extras:

Recent string change

Recent clean and setup

Original hardware included

New whammy bar (Gotoh)

Brand new hardshell case

All International buyers welcome but will need to pay shipping, packaging, and duty costs relevant to your country.

** PLEASE MESSAGE PRIOR TO BUYING FOR AN ACCURATE SHIPPING QUOTE! **

The guitar will be very well packaged and photos of this process will be made available to the buyer at this point.

Specifications:

Brand: Kramer

Model: NightSwan KVC-140

Country of Manufacture: Japan

Year of Manufacture: 1988

Condition: Excellent

Colour: Lightning Graphic

Body: Alder

Neck: 3 Piece Maple

Fretboard: Ebony

Tuners: Gotoh SG381 LH

Frets: 24 Tall-Thin

Inlays: Ping-Pong Dots

Scale: 24.75’’

Bridge: Gotoh GE1996T

Pickup(s): 1x Seymour Duncan Full Shred (Bridge), 1x Seymour Duncan JB (Middle)

Controls: 1x Volume, 1x 3-Way SW

Case: Brand new hardshell ABS case (Thomann)