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Kramer Guitars

Kramer Guitars is an American manufacturer of electric guitars and basses.1

Last updated Oct 18, 2026.

Overview

1976Founded1

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Kramer Guitars is an American manufacturer of electric guitars and basses. 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 has been a division of Gibson since 1997.2

Timeline

  1. 1976Founded Founded1

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