The Kramer Chronicles, Volume II: The Pearly Gates
When last we left off, I’d installed the ’59 set in my resurrected-mutant 80s Kramer Voyager. It sounded great, but the idea was to see how different combinations worked in the guitar, so we’ll be...
View ArticleThe Kramer Chronicles Volume V: The JB/59 set
In part five of the Kramer Chronicles, by reader request, we’ll check out what is one the most desired bridge pickups and pickup combinations ever: the workhorse ’59N and the legendary JB. The SH/TB-4...
View ArticleThe Kramer Chronicles, Volume I: The ’59 Set
When I was a kid first starting out on guitar, there was no widespread “DIY” market to speak of. That was just beginning. You basically took what you could get at your local music store, and liked it....
View ArticleThe Kramer Chronicles, Volume III: The Alternative 8
In this installment of the Kramer Chronicles, since we’ve already explored the low and mid-gain territories with the 59s and Pearly Gates, let’s try something that errs more to the brootals, something...
View ArticleThe Kramer Chronicles Volume IV: The Custom
In the continuing saga of testing pickups in my 80s vintage Kramer rebuild, we’ve been through how the ’59, Pearly Gates, and Alternative 8 sound in the bridge position, and matched with the ‘59N in...
View ArticleThe Kramer Chronicles Volume VI: The Pearly Gates Neck
In this ongoing saga of testing out Duncan humbuckers in my trusty rebuilt vintage Kramer Voyager, I’ve been through quite a few bridge pickups all paired with the ’59N, which is a great neck pickup....
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