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Construction…………… Bolt on
Scale…………………… 25.5”
Frets……………………. 22 Jumbo
Fingerboard radius………10” (25.4 cm)
Neck…………………… Selected Hard Maple
Fingerboard……………. Indian Rosewood
Position markers……….. Dots
Headstock shape……….. Crusader
Body…………………… Mahogany
Body top……………….. Flame Maple bent top
Body shape…………….. Crusader
Bridge………………….. Double locking Gotoh
Tuners………………….. Gotoh with pearl buttons
Nut size………………….. R-3 (43mm)
Strap buttons……………..Dunlop locking
Controls…………………. 500K Volume, 3-way, 2 mini switches
Bridge pickup…………… Seymour Duncan JB - zebra
Neck pickup…………….. Seymour Duncan Jazz - zebra
Hardware…………………Chrome
Neck Finish………………Hand rubbed blend of oil and waxes
Body finish……………….High gloss polyester
Hard case………..………..Included
CRUSADER USA series are Gary Kramer’s personal tribute to the early ‘80’s instruments, which have set
the music stage on fire. Heavily oriented towards Hard Rock music, these types of instruments were the
very stepping stone of future Shredding Masters. A new style of music was born and many guitar
virtuosos have developed their killer chops on instruments featuring double locking tremolos and
humbucking pickups.
CONQUEST, CATHEDRAL and ILLUSIONIST are designed for musicians to experience these fine instruments
in a true Custom Shop package. Our goal was to “import” some of the prestige values of Gary Kramer’s
Aluminum neck era, and create a familiar looking hybrid.
Instead of using ordinary plastic materials, we felt that the earlier Kramer history had strong roots in using
fine polished Aluminum instead. The connection was made, but we had to give these instruments a flavor
of the 21st century.
All Crusader USA series feature our patented two piece recessed Iron Cross neck plates and hydro-cut
aluminum plates. The first thing to experience is the player oriented smooth oiled neck, 43mm wide nuts
for better string spacing and carefully rolled edges for that vintage “played in” feel. The Crusader volume
knob features a rubber grip for improved handling and their wiring prevents unwanted loss of high
frequencies while performing delicate volume swells. Our Deluxe version has a double humbucker layout
with an optional series/parallel wiring, which keeps this instrument absolutely noiseless, even at the
highest gain settings.
CATHEDRAL is the classy elegant version of our Crusader USA line. Stunning Maple bent tops
combined with Zebra pickups are a favorite choice for many musicians. Paired with their Mahogany
backs, Cathedral guitars can be described as well balanced instruments with a killer growl.
The Custom Shop section allows any CRUSADER USA model to be matched with many different neck
wood options, three different types of hardware, custom paint jobs, optional binding and some of the
finest custom graphics. Never confuse CRUSADERS USA with mass produced instruments. Available in
Limited numbers, we will build you a fine-crafted American guitar to your personal order specifications.
The bar has been raised, the rules have been changed.
Gary Kramer USA Custom Shop team welcomes you into our World of Visions.
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