Kramer is one more legendary manufacturer that offers left-handed electric guitars. Which ones? Let’s look at the following.
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Lefty-Friendly KRAMER Index
* one guitar means less than 10 instruments for lefties
About Kramer
Kramer Guitars is a well-known American company founded in 1976 that was raised to the legendary level on the “heavy metal” stage of the ’80s. The company produces quality electric guitars and basses in their unique and innovative designs.
- Brand Country: USA
- Owner: Gibson Guitar Corporation
- Founded: 1976
- Industry Area: Electric, and Bass guitars
In the range for left-handed players at the company available only electric guitars.
Left-Handed Kramer Electric Guitars
Kramer provides a range of quality left-handed electric guitars from cheap for a couple of hundred bucks to more expensive for more than one thousand.
All guitars have a solid-body double-cut construction, a thin neck profile for fast playing, and humbucker pickups for rich “heavy” sound.
Kramer Baretta Left-Handed
Left-handed Kramer Baretta is a solid-body electric guitar from the Original series. The guitar is made of a Maple body in a double-cut shape, Maple neck, and Maple fretboard. The finish is in a gloss red color. Model Baretta has one Seymour Duncan JB zebra-coil humbucker pickup, a Floyd Rose 1000 Series Tremolo, and one master Volume control with a push/pull function for parallel/serial.
SPECIFICATION:
- Body: Maple
- Neck: Maple
- Fretboard: Maple
- Frets: 22
- Neck Profile: Thin
- Neck Attachment: Bolt-on
- Pickups: Humbucker (H)
- Controls: Master Volume
- Bridge: Floyd Rose 1000 Series Tremolo
- Available Colors: Jumper Red, Ebony, Bumblebee Yellow
Kramer NightSwan Left-Handed
Left-handed Kramer NightSwan is a solid-body electric guitar from the Original series. The guitar is made of a Mahogany body in a double-cut shape, Maple neck, and Ebony fretboard. The finish is in a gloss black color with a metallic effect. Model NightSwan has two Seymour Duncan JB humbucker pickups, a Floyd Rose 1000 Series Tremolo, 3-way position pickup switching, and one master Volume control.
SPECIFICATION:
- Body: Mahogany
- Neck: Maple
- Fretboard: Ebony
- Frets: 24
- Neck Profile: SlimTaper C
- Neck Attachment: Bolt-on
- Pickups: Humbucker-Humbucker (HH)
- Pickup Switching: 3-Position
- Controls: Master Volume
- Bridge: Floyd Rose 1000 Series Tremolo
- Available Colors: Jet Black Metallic
Kramer Pacer Classic Left-Handed
Left-handed Kramer Pacer Classic is a solid-body electric guitar from the Original series. The guitar is made of an Alder body in a double-cut shape, Maple neck, and Maple fretboard. The finish is in a gloss blue color with a metallic effect. Model Pacer Classic has two Alnico 5 Classic humbucker pickups, a Floyd Rose Tremolo, 3-way position pickup switching, two Volume, and one Tone controls.
SPECIFICATION:
- Body: Alder
- Neck: Maple
- Fretboard: Maple
- Frets: 22
- Neck Profile: K-Speed SlimTaper C
- Neck Attachment: Bolt-on
- Pickups: Humbucker-Humbucker (HH)
- Pickup Switching: 3-Position
- Controls: Volume, Volume, Tone
- Bridge: Floyd Rose Tremolo
- Available Colors: Radio Blue, Scarlet Red, Purple Passion
Kramer SM-1 Figured Left-Handed
Left-handed Kramer SM-1 Figured is a solid-body electric guitar from the Original series. The guitar is made of a Mahogany body in a double-cut shape, Mahogany neck, and an Ebony fretboard. The finish is in a gloss purple color. Model SM-1 Figured has a bridge Seymour Duncan JB humbucker and two Seymour Duncan Cool Rails pickups, a Floyd Rose 1000 Series Tremolo, 5-way position pickup switching, Master Volume, Master Tone controls, and mini toggle coil split for the bridge pickup.
SPECIFICATION:
- Body: Mahogany with AAA Figured Maple Veneer
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fretboard: Ebony
- Frets: 24
- Neck Profile: K-Speed SlimTaper C
- Neck Attachment: Set-in
- Pickups: Humbucker-Single-Single (HSS)
- Pickup Switching: 5-Position
- Controls: Volume, Tone, Mini Toggle (Coil Split for the Bridge Pickup)
- Bridge: Floyd Rose 1000 Series Tremolo
- Available Colors: Royal Purple, Caribbean Blue, Black Denim
Kramer Striker HSS Left-Handed
Left-handed Kramer Striker HSS is a solid-body electric guitar from the Modern series. The guitar is made of a Mahogany body in a double-cut shape, Maple neck, and Maple fretboard. The finish is in a gloss purple color. Model Striker HSS has a bridge humbucker Kramer Alnico 5 HB-1 Zebra Coil and two singles Kramer Alnico 5 SC-1 pickups, a Floyd Rose Tremolo, 5-way position pickup switching, Master Volume, and Master Tone controls.
SPECIFICATION:
- Body: Mahogany
- Neck: Maple
- Fretboard: Maple
- Frets: 24
- Neck Profile: K-Speed SlimTaper C
- Neck Attachment: Bolt-on
- Pickups: Humbucker-Single-Single (HSS)
- Pickup Switching: 5-Position
- Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
- Bridge: Floyd Rose Tremolo
- Available Colors: Majestic Purple, Jumper Red, Ebony
Who Plays Kramer Guitars
It is boring to list all the famous names. Here are just a few: Eddie Van Halen, Richie Sambora, Vivian Campbell, Mick Mars, Steve Stevens, George Lynch…
Instead of unnecessary words, it’s better to listen to a couple of minutes of a great jam from Doug Weiand:
Final Thoughts
Kramer guitars became popular in the 80s on the wave of heavy rock. Guitarists wanted to play faster and more technically. They wanted new experiences to improve their guitar skills.
And as is often the case, chance played its part – Kramer instruments became a mega hit and super in demand. That’s how Kramer’s reputation as a “fast, technical play with a heavy sound” was cemented.
So, if you like heavy music such as heavy metal or rock, and you like the spirit of 80s, Kramer guitars are a great choice.
Looking for what other brands offer left-handed guitars?
Here’s an alphabetical list: LEFT-HANDED BRANDS GUIDE
FAQ
Does Kramer make left-handed guitars?
Yes, Kramer does make left-handed guitars. However, their selection is much more limited than their right-handed counterparts.
Where can I buy a left-handed Kramer guitar?
Left-handed Kramer guitars can be found at the official Kramer website, as well as online retailers such as Sweetwater, Thomann, Guitar Center, and Reverb.
What models of left-handed Kramer guitars are available?
In 2023 available next left-handed Kramer guitar models: Baretta, Striker HSS, Pacer Classic, NightSwan, SM-1 Figured.
Are left-handed Kramer guitars more expensive than right-handed models?
No, left-handed Kramer guitars have the same price as right-handed.