Back in the 80s, you couldnt find a guitar costing 3X as much that had pickups as nice as the ones that are in that guitar. I bought a guild that cost about $400 back then which had pcikups which would only feedback when you turned them up to a decent volume. I had to refret the neck too after only playing it a few months.
I picked one of these up, same finish as that one in video. I have lots great guitars, main is a self built telekitster and a fancy Epiphone Les Paul standard and dean custom 350 and about 5 others. I was just goofing around with the Kramer and made a jhoke offer and the shop owner took it. I paid well below the 129.99 but it's worth well more imo. After I took home and set it up properly it plays extremely well, low action and good intonation. Only complaint is volume knob is too close to the bridge and inhibits muting of high b and e string and pickups are a bit weak. Those are barely real complaints, this guitar is seriously good. Doesn't feel cheap at all. Looks great too imo
I gotta to you, you really know how to sell a guitar and your Lynch skills are superb. I am also a student of Lynch's style and technique. On top of all that you have an awesome sense of humor. I miss the good old days when I went to an actual guitar shop and the atmosphere and the sales guys always had a sense of humor. You in a way bring that back in your videos. It's as if I'm 13 years old and I asked you if I could check out the Night Swan and you demonstrate it before handing it to me. Good stuff Eric.
@@roosterj2599 Wow, Jon! That's really cool of you to say. I am not sure where you live on this great big spinning rock we inhabit, but I wish it was close by. I'd love for you to check out our store and get a tour of the place. You could also show me some of your Lynch-ness! Please-if you are ever near St. Clairsville, Ohio I want you to stop in. We will have LOTS for you to check out! - Eric
I live in the Land of Enchantment, New Mexico. I moved here from San Diego CA when I was 15 back in 1985. My fiance' is familiar with Ohio and actually lived there for a couple months. One of these days we plan to get out that way. When we do we'll stop by and say hi. I'll have to budget in e tra money for gear. Lol!
I'm hoping this is the stock sound of the pickups (without any effect processor). Because they sound absolutely amazing for the price. Cleans are just amazing.
Great review! I have this guitar in Pewter Grey. Its amazing. When he says "there isn't a better guitar on the market for the price" he's right! There isn't. Kramer rules! 😃
Told you before that you could make a broke down violin with one string sound like a top of the line shredder. What are you playing through? I’m keen to know. I wanna sound like you! Absolutely love watching the channel. You are an inspiration. Thank you. Warren
I seriously think I need to do that for a video. Thank you so much for checking out our channel, Warren. We are doing a video VERY soon on what I'm using to play through. Stay tuned. - Eric
Great demo, btw. I've been playing almost 40 years and I still have a soft spot for a good bargain guitar. Yeah, I'll do little mods here and there, like pickups, or the nut, but generally I don't believe in perfect guitars. The best guitar is the guitar that works best for you, and if you know what to look for, it's easier to get there without breaking the bank.
My son just purchased this from guitar city, certainly isn’t playable of the box. Not only did he pay more for it then he could have gotten it from Amazon, but now he has to bring it back and get it set up for more money
@@CAHouseMusic I would, if live in your country, but I am from central Europe, the shipping would be expensive from there. But thank's for your kind offer :)
I bought one all I did was swap to an emg 81 since I'm used to active pickups factory pickup is ok but I like the squire affinity pickups probably a little better and the Yamaha j112 ones I think those are the same as prs se ones pretty good. also I did swap tuners for the vintage size hip shots but I had to drill holes bigger if you do it get a reamer or be careful my plate wouldn't fit no choice I'm going with schallers next guitar. after that I was satisfied with the sound I was getting they have steel blocks from factory saddle swap is prob next low action on mine from factory no buzz but trem needed setup great demo btw I love dokken
@@reddogdixon just cut it to ten I ended up using that size only problem with the locking tuners is I've found you have to use the string trees high b e or strings pop outta nut slots even though there staggered tuners im using still has to have trees I'd just go with a set of gotoh no locking that's what I switched to there solid as a rock Btw newest one I bought now has pot metal block so Kramer is switching parts just like Gibson does using whatever is handy
I first found out about the Kramer Focus when the Fatboy was featured in Guitar Hero III and Guitar Hero: Aerosmith. Really cool that it should come in different colors.
Amp and delay used? Delays sound oh so sweet and added incredible depth to tones... ps whens gibson gonna restock the new line again? Are they afraid jramer will our sell ol epiphone??
If you check out our other videos you can see what I am playing through for the demos I do. Unfortunately right now almost NO COMPANY has a single guitar in stock to ship us. Once production gets back to normal everywhere, you will see plenty of guitars in stock. Call me first. Chances are we may have what you're looking for! - Eric
I would like to see a comparison of the Kramer VT- 211s & the classic vibe. considering the classic vibe has alnico Vs too! I’m very suspect of the specs for this guitar.
We actually considered doing this. Except, we didn't have the CV to do the demo with. But when we have both guitars in stock, you can bet we will do that. - Eric
Is this guitar good and plays the same as Kramer Striker 422. And plays the same as it. Was looking and trying to find the Kramer Striker 422 I got a guitar yesterday the Jackson electric guitar at Guitar Center for 179 it was green color didn't like it but don't have a guitar amplifier yet but getting one next week a 40 amp one. I have a Microkorg I do like that when got it from Guitar Center over 6 or 7 years am taking guitar back to store today though I saw online they did have the Kramer Striker Fr 422SM I just wanna get the right guitar similar to that Kramer guitar when go back today and take my guitar back.
this ir the beretta special for a beginner or the aria 714 mk2 honest opinion sir the kramer focus costs about 210$ in india the other two about 240$ all are in budget so which one? and how goods the tremolo on all three
I love your demo, and I have been looking this little things as a back up or strat like sound alternative, but the video I have seen so far all very controversial....
I have had the same guitar it's pretty good I have to say ,however you can take a 50 dollar guitar and run it through a 4000 dollar bad ass rig and it will sound amazing, kinda what's going on here ,right eric
Grandma Focus Highest Potential to be a good guitar. Adjust the aware. You're going to need to put at least another $250 in that guitar to fix every problem that it has every TH-camr that has review this guitar will tell you the same thing. Let's just hope the people that sell guitars TH-camrs are telling you guitar has the potential the other guitar but you ain't even have to do the work on it where you going to have to pay someone to do it for you. Certainly not a beginner's guitar the way it comes out of the box
Not everything is for everyone's tastes that's for sure. It has much more value than the $129 price tag though. And the ST211 was a great guitar. They did one in trans purple that was absolutely gorgeous! - Eric
Back in the 80s, you couldnt find a guitar costing 3X as much that had pickups as nice as the ones that are in that guitar. I bought a guild that cost about $400 back then which had pcikups which would only feedback when you turned them up to a decent volume. I had to refret the neck too after only playing it a few months.
I picked one of these up, same finish as that one in video. I have lots great guitars, main is a self built telekitster and a fancy Epiphone Les Paul standard and dean custom 350 and about 5 others. I was just goofing around with the Kramer and made a jhoke offer and the shop owner took it. I paid well below the 129.99 but it's worth well more imo. After I took home and set it up properly it plays extremely well, low action and good intonation. Only complaint is volume knob is too close to the bridge and inhibits muting of high b and e string and pickups are a bit weak. Those are barely real complaints, this guitar is seriously good. Doesn't feel cheap at all. Looks great too imo
yeah the volume knob is really too close to the bridge and the tuners suck but overall a nice guitar.
I bought my son this model in the gray finish. It fits his style well. He's into Nirvana right now. I played it and loved it.
Glad he loves it! The gray is a very cool color. - Eric
I gotta to you, you really know how to sell a guitar and your Lynch skills are superb. I am also a student of Lynch's style and technique. On top of all that you have an awesome sense of humor. I miss the good old days when I went to an actual guitar shop and the atmosphere and the sales guys always had a sense of humor. You in a way bring that back in your videos. It's as if I'm 13 years old and I asked you if I could check out the Night Swan and you demonstrate it before handing it to me. Good stuff Eric.
@@roosterj2599 Wow, Jon! That's really cool of you to say. I am not sure where you live on this great big spinning rock we inhabit, but I wish it was close by. I'd love for you to check out our store and get a tour of the place. You could also show me some of your Lynch-ness! Please-if you are ever near St. Clairsville, Ohio I want you to stop in. We will have LOTS for you to check out! - Eric
I live in the Land of Enchantment, New Mexico. I moved here from San Diego CA when I was 15 back in 1985. My fiance' is familiar with Ohio and actually lived there for a couple months. One of these days we plan to get out that way. When we do we'll stop by and say hi. I'll have to budget in e tra money for gear. Lol!
Comedy, amazing riffs and baldness. It’s Eric time!!!!! Let's RIP!!!!!!!
Wally came for the riffs, stayed for the baldness! I'm FOR it. - Eric
Let’s RIP!
Another awesome Kramer vid Eric. Killer riffs. Tone is in the big E's fingers.
Thanks for checking us out, Lloyd! If you get a chance, check out one of these guitars. They're SMOKIN good. - Eric
Did you get one of these yet??
Got one of these for my birthday! Best present ever. It’s my first electric guitar!
Congrats on the first guitar! Welcome to the Kramer family and Happy birthday!! - Eric
@@CAHouseMusic thank you! :)
I love the opening Dokken sound.... awesome, some of the others what I love to listen to and play... Great video, awesome little thingy. Thank you.
You guys have to do some more series vids like these. This is wonderful content. CA house music is an awesome store. Clean and a huge selection.
I picked one up randomly just to try. I loved it. Today I am on TH-cam researching and everyone is saying the same thing. Now I must have one
I was sold on this guitar as soon as I heard that Dokken riff 🤘
I used to have a Kramer focus 3000 and I loved it.
Great job E. You could sell ice cubes to Eskimos. lol. Loved hearing you play "It Must Be Me."
The dude stole my song!!
Thanks, Del! Also in a non related thing-Would you like to buy some ice? - Eric
You gave me permission. You just don't remember.
Очень крутой обзор! У вас должно быть гораздо больше подписчиков. Спасибо!
I'm hoping this is the stock sound of the pickups (without any effect processor). Because they sound absolutely amazing for the price. Cleans are just amazing.
And I'm also confused between ruby red and teal.
Just two different colors. All identical otherwise. - Eric
Great review! I have this guitar in Pewter Grey. Its amazing. When he says "there isn't a better guitar on the market for the price" he's right! There isn't. Kramer rules! 😃
They really are the best guitar for that price. And even beyond that price. Thanks for watching! - Eric
Got the same one...Awesome
Told you before that you could make a broke down violin with one string sound like a top of the line shredder. What are you playing through? I’m keen to know. I wanna sound like you! Absolutely love watching the channel. You are an inspiration. Thank you. Warren
I seriously think I need to do that for a video. Thank you so much for checking out our channel, Warren. We are doing a video VERY soon on what I'm using to play through. Stay tuned. - Eric
I spent more than $129 on sushi last night! And it was fine sushi, but now it’s gone and digested.
That sounds like some pretty high end sushi!! I've gotta start hanging with you! - Eric
@@CAHouseMusic Ha! Yeah, it was about $200, but it was for 8 ppl, so not THAT high-end. 🤓
@@carlbaumeister3439 That's pretty good for 8 ppl!!
Great demo, btw. I've been playing almost 40 years and I still have a soft spot for a good bargain guitar. Yeah, I'll do little mods here and there, like pickups, or the nut, but generally I don't believe in perfect guitars. The best guitar is the guitar that works best for you, and if you know what to look for, it's easier to get there without breaking the bank.
I have a purple one I love it and neck is so smooth
Back before the pandemic we had every color in stock. The teal one was my favorite followed by the purple. - Eric
"Ya gotta trust the bald guy,
I'm not gonna stear you awry..."
You're a poet, and ya didn't even know it!
My son just purchased this from guitar city, certainly isn’t playable of the box. Not only did he pay more for it then he could have gotten it from Amazon, but now he has to bring it back and get it set up for more money
Love the looks of this guitar, I just bought the Teal one today. Ill be replacing the tuners right away.
Thank you for sharing, I almost picked a Harley Benton or Bullet Strat, but this tone seems so niiice!
These will blow those away! I believe we still have two in stock if you're interested in ordering one?
@@CAHouseMusic I would, if live in your country, but I am from central Europe, the shipping would be expensive from there. But thank's for your kind offer :)
@@LookieChannel well that makes sense! I hope you find one quickly!
I bought one all I did was swap to an emg 81 since I'm used to active pickups factory pickup is ok but I like the squire affinity pickups probably a little better and the Yamaha j112 ones I think those are the same as prs se ones pretty good. also I did swap tuners for the vintage size hip shots but I had to drill holes bigger if you do it get a reamer or be careful my plate wouldn't fit no choice I'm going with schallers next guitar. after that I was satisfied with the sound I was getting they have steel blocks from factory saddle swap is prob next low action on mine from factory no buzz but trem needed setup great demo btw I love dokken
What size were the tuner holes 8.5 or 10mm ? I'm wanting to change the turners on mine, its the same as on here.
@@reddogdixon just cut it to ten I ended up using that size only problem with the locking tuners is I've found you have to use the string trees high b e or strings pop outta nut slots even though there staggered tuners im using still has to have trees I'd just go with a set of gotoh no locking that's what I switched to there solid as a rock Btw newest one I bought now has pot metal block so Kramer is switching parts just like Gibson does using whatever is handy
I wonder how these compare to the Baretta Special that sells roughly for the same price (just a little more expensive)
I first found out about the Kramer Focus when the Fatboy was featured in Guitar Hero III and Guitar Hero: Aerosmith. Really cool that it should come in different colors.
Amp and delay used? Delays sound oh so sweet and added incredible depth to tones... ps whens gibson gonna restock the new line again? Are they afraid jramer will our sell ol epiphone??
If you check out our other videos you can see what I am playing through for the demos I do. Unfortunately right now almost NO COMPANY has a single guitar in stock to ship us. Once production gets back to normal everywhere, you will see plenty of guitars in stock. Call me first. Chances are we may have what you're looking for! - Eric
Love Kramer
Me too! - Eric
You had me at it’s not love riff ...lol
Came for the guitar stayed for the Dokken! My trickery worked! - Eric
wich amp do you use? love this sound 80's
It's $149 now and still worth it. Just got one. :)
I would like to see a comparison of the Kramer VT- 211s & the classic vibe. considering the classic vibe has alnico Vs too! I’m very suspect of the specs for this guitar.
We actually considered doing this. Except, we didn't have the CV to do the demo with. But when we have both guitars in stock, you can bet we will do that. - Eric
@@CAHouseMusic sweet! Can’t wait for that. Will subscribe so I don’t miss out on that.
The guitar, you.... Had to subscribe ❤️🔥
I suddenly want to catch dishes for some reason! Sounds better than that S brand!
Is the humbucker in the Kramer Baretta better than the one in the Focus VT211S?
How about the bridge pickup for metal? Is it weak? Is it noisy when using high gain?
What song are you playing at 5:03? Its gonna drive me crazy trying to figure it out. Haha
Hola, buenas
Me recomiendan la guitarra kramer focus vt-211s o una squier strato bullet?
This guitar sounds amazing. How does it compare to the kramer ks 400 ?? Thanks for sharing..
Is that by Christopher Cross sounds like sailing sailing takes me away to where you’re going🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸
question about the humbucker, is it a f spacing?? or would a regular humbucker do?? toying around with picking this up and changing the pickups.
Is this guitar good and plays the same as Kramer Striker 422. And plays the same as it. Was looking and trying to find the Kramer Striker 422 I got a guitar yesterday the Jackson electric guitar at Guitar Center for 179 it was green color didn't like it but don't have a guitar amplifier yet but getting one next week a 40 amp one. I have a Microkorg I do like that when got it from Guitar Center over 6 or 7 years am taking guitar back to store today though I saw online they did have the Kramer Striker Fr 422SM I just wanna get the right guitar similar to that Kramer guitar when go back today and take my guitar back.
Bought one in Canada $199
Guys in store thought I was playing a high end Fender.....Really !
Dont hesitate....buy
How well does it stay in tune? I don't believe you ever touched the tremolo bar...
It stays in tune pretty well. Like any guitar with a vintage style tremolo, it will absolutely come out of tune with extensive use. - Eric
Let’s Rip!
$129 what a deal!
They're a KILLER guitar for $129 man. I mean it's crazy!!
Amazing playing. What pedals and amp are you using with this?
this ir the beretta special for a beginner or the aria 714 mk2 honest opinion sir the kramer focus costs about 210$ in
india the other two about 240$ all are in budget so which one? and how goods the tremolo on all three
How good are the tuners on the kramer? Don't they show much detuning?
Right on Ed, when's next Live record?!:-7
What song is he playing at 4:24? i would like to know so i could try that
So good, I bought two colours....
Oooo which ones?
I love your demo, and I have been looking this little things as a back up or strat like sound alternative, but the video I have seen so far all very controversial....
The magic which you don't see here is the amp.
0:27 - ROKKEN WITH DOKKEN!! 🤘😝🤘
I'm sorry but is there ANY OTHER way?? Let's rip!!! - Eric
@@CAHouseMusic Nope. Like Porsche, there is NO substitute! 😎
@@Axess-sv8nq TRUTH! - Eric
I have had the same guitar it's pretty good I have to say ,however you can take a 50 dollar guitar and run it through a 4000 dollar bad ass rig and it will sound amazing, kinda what's going on here ,right eric
Killer Nuno riffage!!
You Quoted Stuart!
I just bought the Teal. 229.00 CAN
PS great playing
What's a subscribe button?
No clue. They just tell me to tell people to press it...- Eric
Sounds like the notes die out in the middle of the fret board. Like a bad back bow.
Something must have come across wrong. The notes didn't die out anywhere on the neck. - Eric
Must have ....
Grandma Focus Highest Potential to be a good guitar. Adjust the aware. You're going to need to put at least another $250 in that guitar to fix every problem that it has every TH-camr that has review this guitar will tell you the same thing. Let's just hope the people that sell guitars TH-camrs are telling you guitar has the potential the other guitar but you ain't even have to do the work on it where you going to have to pay someone to do it for you. Certainly not a beginner's guitar the way it comes out of the box
F the maker of S should hide in shame, that’s an embarrassment of riches for 129 bucks.
The maker of "S" guitars is pretty well off. hahaha But this is a killer guitar for $129!!
The cleans sound way too harsh for me.
Not a fan of this one. Wish Epiphone still made the Striker sc 211 instead of this one.
Not everything is for everyone's tastes that's for sure. It has much more value than the $129 price tag though. And the ST211 was a great guitar. They did one in trans purple that was absolutely gorgeous! - Eric
Hey, is this guitar of full thickness? Because the squiers at this range are thinner, can't make out if this is of full thickness.
If you mean the thickness of the body, then yes. It is standard thickness. - Eric
@@CAHouseMusic i like my guitars extra thicc
It can't be that great. Consistently everyone else who reviewed it said it was garbage. Someone couldn't finish the review it was so bad.
I just Twittered you on The MySpace!