calypsocoral Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 Gibson purchased Kramer guitars back at the start of this decade. The first guitars were a bunch of entry-level imports made on the cheap. Then they introduced some USA-made models that were actually pretty respectable. Now it looks like they're hitting the middle ground-- intriguing guitars from what appear to be decent components, imported. On the bass front, they came up with this rather interesting offering: http://www.kramerguitars.com/images/Model-Spec-Disciple-bass.jpg Behold! The Kramer(!) Disciple Bass. It has a "flush mounted" bridge (nearly all their 2010 guitars feature a "recessed" Floyd Rose) that appears to be of Hipshot origin, with an EMG MM-style pickup and BTS (separate bass and treble control knobs) pre-amp. It has an asymmetrical maple neck (I would assume a profile similar to Tobias, which Gibson also owns), with an ebony fretboard. The body is solid Mahogany. A good looker, overall. I like its straightforward simplicity and neat paint job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumpelstiltskin. Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 while i'm not rushing out to buy it, i won't naysay, either. robb. because i like people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getz out Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 Naysay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Thorne Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 Not my thing, but a groovy-looking instrument nonetheless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicklab Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 So, do the fine folks at Kramer think that there's going to be a massive resurgence of cockrock in the not-so-distant future? Obligatory Social Media Link "My concern is, and I have to, uh, check with my accountant, that this might bump me into a higher, uh, tax..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b5pilot Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 I like it. The styling is nice and I like the paint job. Black and red. Loud and fast! Lydian mode? The only mode I know has the words "pie ala" in front of it. http://www.myspace.com/theeldoradosband Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flemtone Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 Robb, I'm rather a brilliant surgeon - perhaps I could do something about that hump. Play. Just play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 I like the shape but not those particular colors. On my monitor the part that isn't black is some kind of pink/peach color. If it really were red, it would look better. Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddiePlaysBass Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 I really like the look and colour scheme, but can't see myself in any kind of band situation where I'd whoop out this bass. And that's coming from someone who's deepest wish is to buy a pink Daisy Rock and play Master Of Puppets on it for a metalband audition ... "I'm a work in progress." Micky Barnes The Ross Brown Shirt World Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnb Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 it looks like a girl's bass. And not a girl like Amy or Lizzie, I'm talking a 10 year old girl. Does it come with a Barbie's Dream House? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davo-London Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 Hey, you're being a bit harsh. It has references to Wootons bass for sure. Don't know about Ying Yang but it'll probably play sweetly. Davo "We will make you bob your head whether you want to or not". - David Sisk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenfxj Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 Meh. I don't hate it. Just looking at it though, I wouldn't feel compelled to take it off the wall in a music store. Push the button Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumpelstiltskin. Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 ...some kind of pink/peach color. dog dick. robb. because i like people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 One of my long time students is a very small girl (with a huge heart) who started at age 11. She would never play a "girl's bass" and started out on a 34" scale black Ibanez (she was about 56" tall at the time) and now plays a 24 fret Schecter Stiletto and tears it up in high school jazz band. I just want a Hannah Montana guitar to play Achy Breaky Heart on. Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Sweet Willie_ Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 ...some kind of pink/peach color. dog dick. robb. Now that's funny -- and right on the money, too. Peace. --s-uu spreadluv Fanboy? Why, yes! Nordstrand Pickups and Guitars. Messiaen knew how to parlay the funk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Thorne Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 ...some kind of pink/peach color. dog dick. robb. Huh. I don't remember that particular color in my Crayola crayon box when I was kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxofunk Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 That thar "flush mounted" bridge looks a lot like a Hipshot A to me. I bet they mounted the bottom of the bridge flush with the top of the body, that tends to be a good construction technique. At first pass I would imagine 'flush mounted' means the bridge is embeded into a routed cavity so the top of the bridge is flush with the top of the body. I've never seen it done that way, but I just got an idea for the DIY bass I keep not building. Overall, not my cuppa. It's nice to see Gibson was kind enough to bring Kramer back to market. - Matt W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Geoff Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 Apart from the colour scheme I like it - it's not a million miles away from the shape of my Peavey Cirrus. G. "When the power of love overcomes the love of power the World will know Peace": Jimi Hendrix http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=738517&content=music The Geoff - blame Caevan!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicklab Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 It looks like the paint scheme was going for an eastern type of balance. But what they got was a yuck/yang look instead. FAIL. Obligatory Social Media Link "My concern is, and I have to, uh, check with my accountant, that this might bump me into a higher, uh, tax..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlrush Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 ...some kind of pink/peach color. dog dick. robb. Huh. I don't remember that particular color in my Crayola crayon box when I was kid. ROTFL Visit my band's new web site. www.themojoroots.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juancarlin Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 The shape seems quite interesting indeed. Does anyone HAS TO sort to these colors only? It would be interesting to stip the paint off.. or well, rather have them offer it on more wooden finishes, other than nausea pink and Emo-eye-pencil black (or is it the other way?). It would be nice having Kramer back. I need them to build a 5-string "Duke" to pair with my 4-strings one . And that's coming from someone who's deepest wish is to buy a pink Daisy Rock and play Master Of Puppets on it for a metalband audition ... EPB: You're my hero. Brought to you by Juancarlin. www.juancarlinmusic.com http://www.youtube.com/JuanCarlinMusic www.facebook.com/JuanCarlinMusic Instagram: @JuanCarlinMusic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calypsocoral Posted December 5, 2009 Author Share Posted December 5, 2009 That's only what I've ever thought of EVERY Ibanez Soundgear since I first held one. Honestly, the only people comfortable with a neck profile that thin HAVE to be female! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calypsocoral Posted December 5, 2009 Author Share Posted December 5, 2009 I really like the look and colour scheme, but can't see myself in any kind of band situation where I'd whoop out this bass. And that's coming from someone who's deepest wish is to buy a pink Daisy Rock and play Master Of Puppets on it for a metalband audition ... It's funny that you should mention Master of Puppets (the best Metal album ever, IMHO), because there is something about the formula of this bass that seems strangely familiar... ... let's see... 24 frets, single humbucker, active electronics-- I swear, this has something to do with Master of Puppets... http://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/_/65633/Cliff+Burton.jpg ... I swear, there is something VERY appropriate about that formula... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4stringheavy Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 All but the head stock it kind of resembles a Modulus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Capasso Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 That bass - for reasons unexplained - made me think of the Flea bass. After the BP article describing it, I haven't seen much about it. I see it is still for sale on MF, but I never see it in stores. Has anyone tried it? It looks like it might be fun (though I'd probably buy the blue one and swap in a white pickguard). Anyone? Tom www.stoneflyrocks.com Acoustic Color Be practical as well as generous in your ideals. Keep your eyes on the stars and keep your feet on the ground. - Theodore Roosevelt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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