Kramer Flying V Bass (Aluminum Neck)

[csort]

Hey Guys I'm Chris :]

Just posting some Pics of My Flying V.

Any clue where i can fine new tuners i'm missing three :/.

Any idea what it is worth?

I want to restore it.

Looking forward to comments. Would be very appreciated. Thanks!

 

[cakire82]

Re: Kramer Flying V Bass (Aluminum Neck)

Very cool guitar indeed. No I idea what the value is though.

Here are some websites where you can purchase tuning pegs

http://www.warmoth.com/Tuning-Machines-C208.aspx

http://www.stewmac.com/suggestion/bass tuning pegs?pq=864

http://www.allparts.com/Bass-Tuning-Keys-s/171.htm

Welcome to the forum!

 

[the guy who invented fire]

Re: Kramer Flying V Bass (Aluminum Neck)

You need Schaller bass tuners, all the aluminum neck Kramers came with them and they will fit with no mods or work being done.

Value...thats hard, I had a 350 guitar for years that when I finally sold I all but gave away but the V Basses are rather rare...if you were gonna sell it I'd not take less than $600 but don't hope to get much more than $800 or so unless you find someone that HAS to have it...

 

[BloodRose]

Re: Kramer Flying V Bass (Aluminum Neck)

Welcome! Nice V! I love Kramers! never played a Lumie tho!

 

[csort]

Re: Kramer Flying V Bass (Aluminum Neck)

Thank guys! Question does putting on different tuner pegs take away from the value, I would imagine it would, and How would I find the Orginal Schaller Tuner pegs? I can't seem to find them? Thanks a lot guys.

 

[the guy who invented fire]

Re: Kramer Flying V Bass (Aluminum Neck)

Thank guys! Question does putting on different tuner pegs take away from the value, I would imagine it would, and How would I find the Orginal Schaller Tuner pegs? I can't seem to find them? Thanks a lot guys.

Yes it would and since the neck is aluminum it will be more work than just getting Schaller tuners...

 

[the guy who invented fire]

Re: Kramer Flying V Bass (Aluminum Neck)

The tuners you need are Schaller M4 Bass tuners, 2 + 2...the model is M4 and the 2 + 2 is 2 left and 2 right not the 4 on a side.

This is a link to a place that sells them on line, the 2+2 are on the upper right hand side...

http://www.guitarpartsresource.com/bass_tunersschaller.htm

 

[Vengeance]

Re: Kramer Flying V Bass (Aluminum Neck)

I love them Lumies.

Pretty cool lookin V there.

 

[TheLivingDead]

Re: Kramer Flying V Bass (Aluminum Neck)

Awesome, man! You should enter this into the coolest bass contest on here. Look for the thread in this same room.

 

[csort]

Re: Kramer Flying V Bass (Aluminum Neck)

The tuners you need are Schaller M4 Bass tuners, 2 + 2...the model is M4 and the 2 + 2 is 2 left and 2 right not the 4 on a side.

This is a link to a place that sells them on line, the 2+2 are on the upper right hand side...

http://www.guitarpartsresource.com/bass_tunersschaller.htm

Awesome thanks, been looking everywhere for them! Are these the exact same ones? http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Genuine-SCHALLER-M4-Bass-Tuners-2x2-CHROME-/270744366969

 

[ibruce2000]

Re: Kramer Flying V Bass (Aluminum Neck)

Looks and sounds great!

 

[the guy who invented fire]

Re: Kramer Flying V Bass (Aluminum Neck)

Awesome thanks, been looking everywhere for them! Are these the exact same ones? http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Genuine-SCHALLER-M4-Bass-Tuners-2x2-CHROME-/270744366969

Should be....

 

[Bass_Medic_05]

Re: Kramer Flying V Bass (Aluminum Neck)

Chris welcome to the forum and sweet axe what year is it? (1979 - 1983) I love Kramers, and yes definitely restore it, I'm sure you will enjoy it! But if you do decided to sell it, let me know! It's nice to have a few more bottom end guys on here.

 

[Kosh Naranek]

Re: Kramer Flying V Bass (Aluminum Neck)

I remember these aluminum neck Kramers. But I never knew they made a bass with a V body. Very cool.
Good luck restoring it. Vintage Guitar magazine should do a feature on these if they haven't yet. That's a really interesting bass.

 

[Vengeance]

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[Little Pigbacon]

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Steven Spamberg.

 

[Jocelyn]

Re: Kramer Flying V Bass (Aluminum Neck)

By all means restore it. Very Very Cool looking. All the best with the restoration.

 

[Little Pigbacon]

Re: Kramer Flying V Bass (Aluminum Neck)

Those things are killer. I saw one in a consignment shop for $500 once, terrific shape. I had about $40 at the time, but at least I got to play it. I'm not an expert on basses by any means, but I get the feeling that I'll look a long time before I find another bass that good for $500.