Product: Kramer 422 SM
Price Paid: US $189
Submitted
06/11/2001
at
07:42am
by
stratman
Email: stratmaster9 at netscape<dot>net
Features
:
10
2001 model, 1 humbucker 2 singles,coil tap push/pull tone control
semi thin neck about the same as a ltd m-100,floyd copy,for a complete
list of features go to music yo.com
Sound
:
8
this guitar sounds good acoustically but plugged in the quad rails are not clear at all,these pickups have to be relaced with a quality pickup like duncan or dimarzio to get a good electric sound.after listening to the guitar with a duncan custom in the bridge and duncan's ssl singles the guitar kick's major ass!
So since i replaced the stock pickups i am giving this catagory a 8 but with the duncans it gets a 11!
Action, Fit, & Finish
:
4
Here is where the guitar really lacks,although the finish is great the setup is very poor,frets are not crowned smooth and the guitar has several bad spots that buzz,so you have to get a fret dressing done,but keep in mind this guitar is only $189 new!
Reliability/Durability
:
10
The striker is very sturdy and solid and feels like a much more expensive guitar,so after replacing the pickups and getting the frets dressed i would definitly use it on stage,the neck joint is perfect with no shifting,floyd recess cut expertly
Customer Support
:
10
I called music yo to explain to them the problems,and they were more than happy to send me a new striker but i decided to just take the guitar to my repairman and get the frets redone ($50)
Overall Rating
:
10
Overall i would say this is a great deal for this guitar,i have been playing for 28 years and even though it needs fret work(not a real big deal)and i had to put in duncan pickups(would have done that anyway!)
for $189 you get a great guitar that is more solid than say a squire or ltd m-50 that cost's $200 AND ALMOST ALWAYS NEEDS THE SAME MODS AS THE KRAMER DID!
Product: Kramer 422 SM
Price Paid: US $189
Submitted
06/07/2001
at
09:31am
by
Ed head
Email: eldiabloguitar<at>hotmail dot com
Features
:
9
This is a brand new 2001 model that i just got in the mail,for the specs go to music yo.com
Sound
:
2
I play metal and this guitar is acceptable for it,but definitely lacks in the sustain deptartment,even after putting a duncan JB in the bridge!the stock quad rails are the worst imported pickups i have heard,they are all bass with no clarity!
Action, Fit, & Finish
:
1
Lousy set-up,high action,floyd nut slot cut to high,bad buzzing at certain spots,trem was not set parallel to the body and this floyd copy has a design that has a metal bar under the bridge where the post's are and the bridge assembly hits it when you dive bomb the strings!the original floyd sounds and feels much better!
Reliability/Durability
:
8
After i get the frets crowned and the nut slot cut to the right height
i would use it on stage,it is a sturdy guitar but needs some fine tuning.
Customer Support
:
No Opinion
30 day warranty from music yo other than that i am not sure
Overall Rating
:
3
I have been playing for 25 years and this guitar was a dissapointment compared to what i have kept hearing.i figure i payed $189 plus shipping and now have to get the frets dressed and the nut height re-cut and that will cost about $125 so for $300 and something you get a decent guitar,but i refuse to rave aboutit like so many others have ,this guitar just is not that good stock!
