Features were one humbucker and 1 vol, 1 tone each. The Duke guitar and bass began as The Duke Custom or Standard guitar and Duke Custom or Standard Bass depending on which Kramer literature is sited as accurate. Tuners were Schallers and the neck plates, along with the Kramer logo and serial number read “The Duke”. There was also a rubbery skid pad at the bottom to minimize slipping off your leg when playing sitting down. Comprised of a wood body and aluminum/wood neck, the Dukes were tuned at the butt or “swoop” of the instrument. ![]() Clearly Kramer’s answer to the then popular Steinberger, the Duke took on a slightly more awkward appearance then the Steinberger although maintaining the minimalist nod to it’s inspiration. It should be remembered that Kramer was very hip on what was happening in the guitar world at all times, hence, the debut of the Duke series in 1981.
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