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skotrod
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DMZ
« Thread started on: Sep 5th, 2003, 8:22pm » |
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Was the hardware on those early Kramer guitars any good? Did they stay in tune? Does anyone here have one?
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he's all you can stand, give'em a hand, Guitarzan
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Re: DMZ
« Reply #1 on: Sep 5th, 2003, 8:29pm » |
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The stock bridges typically leave a little to be desired but in all other respects these guitars rock. The myths about the necks changing tune as you play is just that a myth. My Aluminum necked Kramers are far far more stable then my wood necked guitars. But I should say that I live in San Francisco, which pretty much stays the same miserable temp most of the year. I personally prefer the sound of the pre DMZ models and like the old way of mounting the neck but otherwise these guitars are great if you are not a wimp about the weight 
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Re: DMZ
« Reply #2 on: Sep 5th, 2003, 8:41pm » |
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Thanks for the info Mongo, and welcome to the forum. I have been to San Fran, and yeah it doesn't really change.
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Re: DMZ
« Reply #3 on: Sep 7th, 2003, 8:21pm » |
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I have 3 aluminum necks. One of them changes out of tune on every song. The other is about every 3 songs. The Duke stays in tune.
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Re: DMZ
« Reply #4 on: Sep 7th, 2003, 8:35pm » |
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What seems to be the problem with them?
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Re: DMZ
« Reply #5 on: Sep 7th, 2003, 11:46pm » |
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It's the aluminum expansion and contraction. It doesn't take much for a guitar to go out of tune. I don't mind at all though. People's reaction to aluminum necks are worth it. 
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Re: DMZ
« Reply #6 on: Sep 23rd, 2003, 5:06pm » |
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People, if your DMZ is changing tuning, than there is something SERIOUSLY wrong with the neck joint!!! I've a 5000 bass, and a 2000 guitar, and I can go months without tuning! Check the allen screws, they may be loose. Later.
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Re: DMZ
« Reply #7 on: Sep 24th, 2003, 5:20pm » |
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welcome to the site DMZFAN!!
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Re: DMZ
« Reply #8 on: Sep 25th, 2003, 2:15pm » |
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I thank you for your kind welcome.
Seriously though, the necks on the DMZ series, are without a doubt some of the most stable things on the planet. The idea that that the aluminum contracts and expands is ridiculious. (Actually, it does, but you're not going from -30 degrees to 250 degrees within a few seconds, are you?  )
Kramers are known for the neck joint developing hairline cracks. Really study this area of the guitar. If it needs alot of tuning, and the gears are ok, you've got a hairline crack.
Later.
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Re: DMZ
« Reply #9 on: Sep 25th, 2003, 9:19pm » |
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good point. :headbang:
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Re: DMZ
« Reply #10 on: Sep 26th, 2003, 12:28am » |
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That would definately be the Kulprit 
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Re: DMZ
« Reply #11 on: Sep 27th, 2003, 12:24am » |
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yep! 
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Re: DMZ
« Reply #12 on: Sep 28th, 2003, 8:26pm » |
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Well, what can I say, I've been playing and building/rebuilding for twenty years or so. Besides my friend is the TRUE Kramer nut. (He's got 3 Floyd Roses, 2 DMZ's, and about 13 others!)
Which reminds me, if anyone knows of a Ripley, or the electronics of said beast for sale, let me know, cool?
In the words of Frank Zappa:
"There will come a day when you can even take your clothes off when you dance."
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Re: DMZ
« Reply #13 on: Oct 13th, 2003, 11:05pm » |
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Ill keep a loot out for you bro!!
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Re: DMZ
« Reply #14 on: Apr 6th, 2004, 11:07pm » |
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DMZ 3000 owner and lover. This is the ONLY one that I have seen. Would love to hear from anyone who knows about these. I will never play anything but this and my '65 TELE.
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