Re: Kramer Focus 1000 vs 6000
Funny, back in those days, many thought that since they were making them in Japan and not US, they were inferior. Now, many of us realize the Japanese made stuff was as good if not better, Just less expensive. Plus, many of the American Kramer necks were made by ESP in Japan.. The Focus' are GREAT guitars and a great value! Most, if not all are solid wood construction. The Strikers are ply. Plus, most of the Focus' had orig floyds.
In response to the OP, Ive had both, 6000s and 1000s. They are both great, really depends on what you prefer as far as pickup configurations... The body shapes changed slightly (and headstocks) over the years, so if you have a certain shape in mind, look for that year. (Kramer forum and site has alot of reference material) both of my 1000s had the hockey stick headstock as thats what I prefer the look of cuz of the mr VH.. But for those yrs, the body horns and stuff were more rounded. Ive had a few 6000s, all were great, but one black one I had was one of the best sounding and playing guitars I ever played. I bought it wicked cheap too and it was nearly new shape. I DEEPLY regret selling it. Had an amazing 80s metal sounding woody tone like CC Deville's Fallen Angel solo. I updated the pickps and thats it. (cept straplocks)
Anyhow, if you like it simple, stripped down and raw, 1000. If you like more choices, 6000. Cant go wrong either way.
one of my 1000s:
the other:
The Japanese market only one I had:
one of the 6000s:
The amazing 6000:
Since Im bathing in the Kramer love moment right now, here's one that was a trifecta of awesome! Too bad I sold the 6000 and the baretta. (still have the pacer thank god!)
