Have to pick some up next time I venture into town. Think the brass pins have to go, and it would sound better with a cheapo plastic set. Honestly, sounds horrible, but in a somehow pleasingly awesome late 1986 kind of way. Was pleased to find the electronics work. Not my normal brand, but had them kicking around, and this may get flipped. This one is off-white in color, has abalone shark teeth inlays on fret board, is in perfect working order. As a result, not many are in circulation. A few years before Kramer went out of business. I also found a copy of 'Ferrington Guitars', an elegant book produced in 1992 that includes a CD of a lot of Ferrington players like David Lindley, Elvis Costello, Ry Cooder, J.D. A small number of these guitars were made in 1988. After Kramer folded, Danny Ferrington produced them under his own label for awhile so it has a Ferrington logo and label in it with no mention of Kramer. With the strings off, I put a fresh battery in the guitar, and restrung it with a new set of Everly B52's. Vintage Kramer Ferrington acoustic electric 12-string guitar. In pulling off the old strings, I found that the original bridge pins had been replaced with a brass set. First three frets show minimal wear, then nothing farther up. Also among the handful of picks in the original HSC were two from Theory of a Deadman's '01-02 tour. The Duracell 9v in the included tuner said best if installed before 2002, but surprisingly, had not leaked, and still worked. Serial number makes it look like it was made in late '86, the year I finished high school. I will not ship this or any other item, anywhere other than your registered Paypal address.No pics of the ice cream, sorry. Shipping insurance is included with all sales. You will be charged actual shipping cost. You will be responsible for all shipping fees,Ĭustoms fees, taxes, and any other fees involved with you receiving this Will ship this item over seas, but you must contact me for a shipping Make sure you view all of the pics, and ask questions if you have any concerns before buying. Tape along the bottom back that appears to have been put there toĮverything operates as it should, and has never had, nor does it have any breaks, damage or repairs unless noted above.
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There are 91 photos matching the serial numbers but still cannot figure out how to post the file here. They were always either not working in some way, beat up, or wouldn't ship to Canada. Ferrington designed all of the models of the Kramer Ferrington lines and Kramer had the majority of them made in Korea. Once eBay came around, I'd keep an eye out for one. In 1985-86, Kramer began its relationship with Danny Ferrington, the Nashville-based luthier who built several guitars for celebrities and, himself had became a reputable reputation for new designs of electric/acoustic guitars. There are some scuffs and marks here and thereīut and all latches/hinges operate as they should. Here is the current Kramer Ferrington Registry as of. I've been wanting a Kramer Ferrington acoustic ever since I saw Neil Finn of Crowded House using on live for their first two albums back in the mid 80s. The neck is straight & the truss rod operates as it should. Responsibility and cost to have it set up to your liking and have the bridge issue resolved if desired. If your not happy with its set up, it will be your It truly looks, sounds and still plays awesome!!Īlthough, I think its set up great, everyone has their own Very light scratches and marks here and there, but nothing of real Very clean, great playing and sounding Kramer Bass with its original If you get your guy to take care of the bridge issue, you will have one That may be hard to believe with a lifted bridge, but its very true. Everything operates as it should, and the it still has great action with a string height of 1/8" at the body. NO cracks, NO chips, NO buckle rash, and NO fret wear, but after sitting tuned in the case for a few years the bridge started to lift/tilt. Mine has the diamond shaped fretboard inlays and a Kramer logo inlay behind the 21st fret. From what I’ve been able to find out on line I think it’s a KFS-1 made around 1986. This guitar has very few small cosmetic flaws. I have a Kramer Ferrington acoustic/electric guitar that I’d like to sell and I have no idea what to ask for it. Please review all pics for the true cosmetic condition after reading this description.Īs you can see this is an extremely clean Kramer Ferrington Bass (see pics). This guitar is in excellent overall condition with the exception of a lifted/tilted bridge! I pictured everything the best I could, so there will be no surprises with this sale. Kramer produced aluminum -necked electric guitars and basses in the 1970s and wooden-necked guitars catering to hard rock and heavy metal musicians in the 1980s Kramer is currently a division of Gibson Guitar Corporation. If you think your seeing something not mentioned in this listing, please ask!! Kramer Guitars is an American manufacturer of electric guitars and basses. PLEASE DO NOT mistake picture glare for flaws. Kramer Ferrington Acoustic Electric 4 String Bass Guitar