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Kramer Gene Simmons Axe

A Kramer bass, introduced 1980^[1], made until 1981. Built on the Kramer USA (Neptune NJ, BKL era) line.

How it changed

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Who owned it and where it was built

The eras of the Kramer USA (Neptune NJ, BKL era) line in the years this model was made. The model rides on its line: when the owner or the plant changed, it changed for this model too.

Sources

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1. 1
   KRAMER Electric Guitarsgraded secondary

   • the company went into bankruptcy in 1989Era: Kramer USA (Neptune NJ, BKL era), 1980–1981
2. 2
   Kramer Guitarsgraded community

   • The original Kramer company effectively came to an end in January 1991, mostly due to financial problems.Era: Kramer USA (Neptune NJ, BKL era), 1980–1981
   • By 1987, Kramer was using ESP Guitars exclusively for manufacturing its necks and bodies.Era: Kramer USA (Neptune NJ, BKL era), 1980–1981
3. 3
   Kramer Company Overview and Storygraded community

   • By Dec of 1989, Kramer had declared bankruptcy.Era: Kramer USA (Neptune NJ, BKL era), 1980–1981
4. 4
   The Neck Page (Vintage Kramer)graded community

   • Kramer stamped Neptune, NJ to give the illusion of a domestic made instrumentEra: Kramer USA (Neptune NJ, BKL era), 1980–1981

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