The storied shred brand debuts new signature axes for Vivian Campbell, Dave "Snake" Sabo, and Charlie Parra.
Vivian Campbell Nightswan
The Kramer Nightswan was first released in the late 1980s and quickly became a Kramer classic. The new Nightswan features a double cutaway Mahogany body in an Ebony finish with blue polka dots. The bolt-on 3-piece Hard Maple neck has a “C” profile with an Ebony fingerboard, a 24.75" scale, medium jumbo frets, a 16" radius, a Floyd Rose® RS Lock Nut, and pearloid inlays in a unique wave pattern. The traditional Kramer headstock has the original ‘Nightswan’ logo.
Snake Sabo Baretta
Kramer presents the premier signature model from Skid Row's Snake Sabo. Inspired by his favorite road guitar, the Snake Sabo Baretta features a replica graphic commissioned by Sabo and created by legendary Kramer artist Dennis Kline. The Snake Sabo Baretta features a new Kramer 85-TTM Double Black Open Coil HumbuckerTM that was designed by GibsonTM USA Luthier Jim DeCola, a K-Speed SlimTaperTM neck with jumbo frets, a Floyd Rose® 1000 bridge system, an EVH® D- Tuna® Drop D Tuning System, and comes with a gig bag. Sabo said in a recent interview with Guitar World, "The attention to detail and adherence to the legacy is profound. I’ve never had a signature guitar, so to say I’m humbled would be an understatement. When I put the Snake guitar away 25 years ago, I never thought it would be resurrected, much less through a Kramer partnership! I’m so proud and grateful to be a part of this and the history this represents. I hope it brings the same amount of joy to guitarists out there as it does to me.” Kramer stands behind every guitar they make with a Limited Lifetime Warranty and Gibson BrandsTM Customer Service. Kramer - Made to Rock Hard!
Charlie Parra Vanguard Outfit
The Kramer Charlie Parra Vanguard is the second Kramer signature model from the Peruvian metal master. Featuring a mahogany body, 3 piece satin-��nished maple neck, bound ebony fretboard with 22 jumbo frets, dot inlays with 12th fret Day of the Dead owl, a single chrome knurled master volume control and 3-way pickup selector switch mounted on a satin aluminum pickguard, EMG™ 57 and 66 pickups with chrome covers, a recessed output jack on the upper horn, and a LockTone™ Tune-OMatic ™ bridge and Stop Bar tailpiece. Charlie Parra's signature is engraved on the truss rod cover, and his signature Vanguard is ��nished in Candy Apple Red Gloss. Kramer premium gig bag included.
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All six of the new models have pro-quality components from makers such as Seymour Duncan, EMG, Grover, and Floyd Rose.
North Hollywood, CA (June 7, 2019) -- ESP Guitars has just introduced six new LTD models in the “400 Series” range that all offer killer new metallic fade finishes. The LTD “400 Series” are guitars designed with the professional performing and recording musician in mind, but are available at a price that even casual players can afford. All six of the new models have pro-quality components from makers such as Seymour Duncan. EMG, Grover, and Floyd Rose.
The EC-400 comes in Black Pearl Fade Metallic ($749) and has a mahogany body and three-piece mahogany thin U-shaped neck, joined by set-thru construction for smooth, fast access to the highest frets. Its professional components include Grover tuners and EMG 60 (neck) and EMG 81 (bridge) active pickups for a wealth of tones from deep and dark to in-your-face aggressive sounds. The H-400 Crimson Fade Metallic ($749) offers an arch-topped mahogany body. Built with set-thru construction, it has a speedy and comfortable three-piece thin U-shaped maple neck. Its fixed bridge is string-thru-body for added sustain and tone, and it includes an outstanding pair of direct-mounted Seymour Duncan Jazz (neck) and Custom-5 (bridge) pickups for all the harmonically complex, dynamic tones you need. The M-400 Solar Fade Metallic ($749) is another guitar that won’t blend into the background. Like other M Series guitars, the M-400 is built for speed, with an extra thin U-shaped three-piece bolt-on maple neck, reverse headstock, and Floyd Rose Special bridge. The M-400 Solar Fade Metallic also comes with an outstanding pair of direct-mounted Seymour Duncan Jazz (neck) and Custom-5 (bridge) pickups.
The MH-400FR Blue Pearl Fade Metallic ($849) is a neck-thru-body guitar that includes a set of direct-mount EMG 85 (neck) and EMG 81 (bridge) active pickups, a great combination of punch tones for rhythm and lead playing in rock and metal. You also get reliable components like Grover tuners and a Floyd Rose Special bridge. For a non-tremolo version, the MH-400NT Violet Pearl Fade Metallic ($799) is another neck-thru-body design, and offers Grover tuners and a TOM bridge with string-thru-body functionality for great sustain. Finally, for players who love the asymmetrical double-cutaway ESP Viper shape (but have been waiting for a guitar in a finish other than basic black), the Viper-400 Pinkberry Fade Metallic ($749) lets you grab the spotlight in ways you couldn’t have dreamed of before. It’s a classic set-neck design at 24.75” scale with a mahogany body and three-piece mahogany neck. You get pro features like Grover tuners, and the amazing and versatile tones from a set of Seymour Duncan’s vintage-voiced ’59 (neck) and hot-rodded JB (bridge) pickups.
The new LTD “400 Series” models are now shipping and are available via all authorized ESP dealers.
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