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  1. Are you saying you actually have the guitar already, and the defect is there, or you've only seen it in this photo? Just wondering why you didn't post a picture of the actual guitar. That looks like a picture of a monitor with the guitar in question on the screen. The "defect" looks like it's part of the edge of a white table, or something in the reflection of where the photo was taken. Some up close photos of the actual guitar would help if you have possession of it.
  2. You can only post pics. that already have a website address or have been uploaded to an image hosting website. Like Photobucket: https://photobucket.com/
  3. Ooops! I don't know why I thought that was a 24 fret neck. Obviously a 22. Seeing that bridge pickup at an angle like that makes me think it's a Beratta that's been modified with the two extra pickups in the Middle & Neck positions. The Beratta usually has a single, angled pickup. With room for the other two.
  4. Hard to see the neckplate from those pics. Looks like chrome with no writing/numbers. 24 fret model. Also, if the paint isn't original, I would wonder how the KRAMER logo got on there. Interesting info here: http://www.vintagekramer.com/baretta.htm
  5. Just wondering... Is the headstock an early, early classic Fender style, a lawsuit avoiding "Chicken Beak", (These are a classic Fender styles modified to avoid copyright infringement) a "Hockey Stick" style, or the later "Pointy style? Info here: http://www.vintagekramer.com/serials.htm "Bxxxx - early '81-early' 83 Range - B0001-9999. Range - Bxxxxx There are versions of a B plate that are cast metal, that showed up in the later years for Kramer. These were thought to have been used on Focus "Classic" models and various overseas type models. These plates showing up on American Series guitars is somewhat of of a mystery, as we don't know if those were used for American Series guitars assembled in Japan, or if it was for another purpose. Many Kline Graphic Barettas have been seen with the B plates. We are still researching the mystery of the B cast plates. We had previously stated that these were not American Series, but new events have uncovered that this may not to be completely true. The B Cast Plate guitars appear in what would normally be the "F" timeframe for Kramer."
  6. Yes. Many models. That's a 2010 SG Special. Here's an example: https://www.creamcitymusic.com/2010-gibson-sg-special-electric-guitar-faded-brown/
  7. Well, being a Reissue, I wouldn't think so. No splitting back then I believe. Unless modified of course, then and now. Also, that option isn't mentioned in the specs section at these sites that were found when Googling, "2014 Custom Shop Les Paul Reissue 1958 specs" https://www.12fret.com/instruments/gibson-r8-les-paul-standard-reissue-sunburst-2014/ https://guitargiraffe.com/en/sold-gallery/168-289-2014-gibson-les-paul-1958-reissue-vos-bourbon-burst-0711106189853.html Good luck.
  8. Even if the manufacture date of this instrument could be made based just on the serial number, there's now way to evaluate what it might be worth without pictures or some kind of description of it's current condition. It could be old and in great condition, or relatively new and beat to $#i+. In the end, comparing it to other similar instruments and what they are selling for would be the best way to determine to you weather it's "worth it or not". Interesting reading here: http://www.vintagekramer.com/index.htm
  9. I'm assuming this was purchased new, based on you stating, "I'm just wondering has anybody else had any of these problems with a brand new guitar". Not sure where it was purchased from, but the problems you mentioned seem extreme, and would be unacceptable for a new instrument, at any price range. If you were unfortunately sent a defective product, (I'm assuming you were sent the guitar and you didn't play it first and then still bought it with all those issues) that may affect the other problems you mentioned. So, just wondering why it wasn't returned. P.S. Is this the Kramer model in question?
  10. Info here: http://www.vintagekramer.com/focus.htm
  11. Info here: https://alienxnation.com/kramer-george-lynch-guitar "1986 Official Kramer George Lynch Signature Guitars and Prototypes. This appeared in Kramer Japan Catalogs."
  12. Nothing wrong with Top-Wrapping if if you feel it makes a difference.
  13. Info here... http://www.vintagekramer.com/serials.htm
  14. Try here: http://www.vintagekramer.com/serials.htm Exxx - 1985 - Including Ripley Models Range - E0001-13XXX Notes: Late 85 "Banana" or "Hockeystick' headstocks (to the E2000s) - Necks Made by LaSiDo, Sports - Bodies by Sports Die cast plates in chrome sporting "Neptune, NJ" on them with the banana Kramer logo.
  15. Found this... https://www.facebook.com/1411684872443736/posts/die-kramer-pepsi-beretta-hat-es-nie-im-handel-zu-kaufen-gegeben-sie-wurde-bei-ge/2235130806765801/ Translation: "The Kramer Pepsi Beretta was never commercially available. It was raffled off in sweepstakes and its value was given as 500 euros. I bought it from a winner who couldn't do anything with it. You can bid on it from 1 euro on Ebay. I need the space for new projects. A mega rarity for little money!"
  16. Might be some info here: http://www.vintagekramer.com/serials.htm "Fxxxx-Fxxxxx - late '87 - late '89 Range - F0001-13XXX (presumed) Notes: 1986-90 "Pointy Droopy" or "Shark" headstocks(E2000s-G series) - Bodies and Necks by ESP Die cast plates in chrome and black sporting "Neptune, NJ" on them with the banana Kramer logo..."
  17. Good point. The tone settings on the amp being used haven't been mentioned
  18. Well, I thought getting rid of the, "over abundance of treble" was the goal. Not specifically using that particular pickup. But if that's the case, then like I said, using the Tone knob is the only option. Unless lowering the pickup worked.
  19. Maybe choosing both pickups will take just enough edge off the brightness.
  20. The Kramer Assault was made in Korea by the Kramer by Gibson Company from 1998 to 2005. So that , "Made In USA" painted on the back is a mystery. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kramer_Guitars Also, that neck plate has the EVH logo, and the Fender "F" logo. It's doubtful that the Kramer by Gibson Company would ever put a Fender logo on anything they manufactured. The neck plate looks like it could have come from an EVH Stripe Series guitar. Those models came out in 2013, eight years after they stopped making the Kramer Assault in 2005. The first EVH Company guitar, the Wolfgang came out in 2009. My guess is this is something someone created themselves. Here is a similar looking neck plate for sale: https://reverb.com/item/4954995-evh-stripe-series-serial-neck-plate-chrome-guitar-parts-van-halen
  21. Maybe there's someone who mostly posts in the "Acoustic" forum page who might know... https://forum.gibson.com/forum/40-gibson-acoustic/
  22. I found these sites by searching, "gibson model number bar code". Not sure how complete the lists are. https://www.upcitemdb.com/info-gibson-usa https://www.barcodespider.com/gibson Examples: 711106024219 Gibson USA SGSP14D5CH1 SG Special 2014 Solid-Body Electric Guitar - Desert Burst Vintage Gloss 711106024219 Gibson USA SGSP14D5CH1 SG Special 2014 Solid-Body Electric Guitar - Desert Burst Vintage Gloss 711106027890 Gibson USA HLPSTWBCH1 Solid-Body Electric Guitar, Worn Brown
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