Kramer Review: Pioneer

History:

Purchase: Found in a pawnshop, an incredible Fender P-bass copy. Under $250.

What I Like About This Kramer Pioneer: A really incredible Fender P-bass copy, has a few features improving upon the Fender design like access to electronics w/out removing anything but a back cover. Access to the truss rod without removing the neck. Jumbo frets, maple neck with skunk stripe, very nice finish work, gold-plated quality hardware. A real thumper. This bass is one of the hard to find Made in USA instruments, and that quality is obvious compared to the overseas basses, especially after Gibson bought out the Kramer company.

What I Do NOT Like About The Kramer Pioneer: Nothing really save the fact that they were such a close replica of a Fender, that when they first came out, Fender sued them. Thus it would be hard to replace it.

Kramer Pioneer Quality Rating: Great, solid construction. No corners cut anywhere. A much nicer bass than the Standard (Mexican) Fender, for a lot less money.

Review Summary: I recommend these highly if you can find one. Kramer is noted for those funky metal basses with the split headstocks, these are a real pleasant and quality surprise diversion from those.

Rating of this Kramer product: 5

This Kramer Pioneer Bass Guitars Review Submitted By: JBM

Review Date: 2002-08-17