Just came in the post!

[YodaVanGrindey95]

My brand new

KRAMER SM-1 Black - was a demo model at Thomann but its all good!

I haven't had time to run it over yet or get to grips with it but when I do expect a Grindey Pros and Cons!

[Del Hudson]

Nice purchase Now there are 4 Forum members who have an SM-1. They are tempting to buy, but after seeing those Archtop Stageys in the other thread, I think that I will hold out for one of them. Good luck with you new axe.

[MrScary]

Nice! I love mine and prefer it over Stagy's. Very nice score there bro!

[Holzar88]

Nice! I love mine and prefer it over Stagy's. Very nice score there bro!

Can you say why you prefer it to your Stageys? You might have dealt with that at some point, but if so, I missed it. Curious to hear more about that statement.

[MrScary]

It's a feel thing. It is very hard to describe. I get asked a LOT things like "how does this neck compare to this neck..." etc. I don't know what the differences are in terms of spec. I can just say that I have now played about 4 Stagy's and I prefer this SM1 to them. The what I call "blower switch" is a cool feature that I haven't seen on a Stagy. No matter where the pickup selector switch is on it pull up on the volume pot and you are in humbucker. Plus the EMG is coil tappable. Great features, great feel, Great sound.

Please don't take this as a "Stagemasters suck" post. It isn't. They were great guitars.

[Holzar88]

It's a feel thing. It is very hard to describe. I get asked a LOT things like "how does this neck compare to this neck..." etc. I don't know what the differences are in terms of spec. I can just say that I have now played about 4 Stagy's and I prefer this SM1 to them. The what I call "blower switch" is a cool feature that I haven't seen on a Stagy. No matter where the pickup selector switch is on it pull up on the volume pot and you are in humbucker. Plus the EMG is coil tappable. Great features, great feel, Great sound.

Please don't take this as a "Stagemasters suck" post. It isn't. They were great guitars.

Cool. Thanks for the comparison. I didn't take it as a "Stagemasters suck" post. I think some folks have preferred the old Stageys because the neck profile is (reportedly) a bit slimmer. You were one of the first I've seen who had the opposite preference, and I was curious why.

And it does all come down to preference, I think, as the things that feel right to one person don't to another.

[MrScary]

They do indeed. Great observation. I wish everyone had that insight.

[Bastardo]

Congrats !!! Thats a beautiful axe !!!

[GERRYGTR62]

congrats ,weclome to the SM-1 Club!!!

[YodaVanGrindey95]

Thank you all!

Now I've had it for 24 hours and really I am blown away by it - now I love a good chunky neck so that was an added bonus! The Guitar is really responsive to whatever I play which is something that guitars I've got at the moment/previously owned had a bit of a failing to do (although I kinda pushed my budget with this purchase so I'd expect that)

But overall if you are thinking of purchasing a SM-1 - JUST DO IT. Just don't hesitate, BUY IT. I promise - you won't regret it!


(with my new Laney GS212IE Cab)

[Holzar88]

That's a good-looking axe, man. That black is so cool and classy. Congrats.

[GERRYGTR62]

dude, nice rig---I betcha your SM-1 totally kicks ass through it!!!

[christian hairrocker]

dude, nice rig---I betcha your SM-1 totally kicks ass through it!!!

Hey I'm from the uk too, I've just braught a thomann demo model black sm 1 tonight, do they come in reasonable condition, it says b stock,

[YodaVanGrindey95]

OH MY GOD IT DOES. It's ToneGasmic. hahaha

[YodaVanGrindey95]

Hey I'm from the uk too, I've just braught a thomann demo model black sm 1 tonight, do they come in reasonable condition, it says b stock,

Yes it came in pretty much perfect condition - I couldn't find anything wrong with it!

[xander]

Congrats on the SM-1! And for getting it fairly quickly, Thomanns told me a few months back that it would be August before they'd see some!(luckily I found one up north). Good to see more people getting hold of them too, cause they kick ass! Enjoy it dude!

[christian hairrocker]

My brand new

KRAMER SM-1 Black - was a demo model at Thomann but its all good!

I haven't had time to run it over yet or get to grips with it but when I do expect a Grindey Pros and Cons!

How long did it take to arrive, thomann confirmed despatch today, I am soooo excited

[MrScary]

I've sold several here at the store. Only have one black one left. It is a GREAT guitar. Congrats again!

[DarthPhineas]

Please don't take this as a "Stagemasters suck" post. It isn't. They ARE great guitars.

fixed it for ya.

[christian hairrocker]

How many batteries do I need for the emgs

[YodaVanGrindey95]

How long did it take to arrive, thomann confirmed despatch today, I am soooo excited

If you're like me living in the UK it took 5 working days!

[DarthPhineas]

How many batteries do I need for the emgs

it should just require a single 9v.

but you can also do the 18v mod, which gives it a little more headroom and opens it up a little bit.

[christian hairrocker]

Its here, it came to my uk address in 48 hours came an hour ago

First impressions, neck is great for me, same thickness as my peavey v type exp, great, imho, this neck isn't chunky at all

Slight finish flaw made it reduced, a brown dot on the neck thru join, the size of a full stop or a tiny dot, marker will cover it, parents couldn't see it

I'm off to get a battery now set it up, but won't be played until dad sees it from work

Oh yes and a very deep arch, looks like an esp

[YodaVanGrindey95]

This is it with my two other Kramers! (One to the left is a Kramer Pacer Classic, and the other is a Kramer 110"ST" - part of the old 100 Series)