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Description
The Kramer Focus 1000 is a dynamic fusion of classic design and modern performance, perfect for guitarists seeking a high-octane playing experience. This solid body electric guitar captures the essence of the iconic 1980s superstrat, combining sleek aesthetics with a powerful punch. Whether you're shredding solos or laying down chunky rhythms, the Focus 1000 delivers with precision and flair.
Equipped with a single high-output humbucker, this guitar ensures a searing tone that cuts through any mix, making it ideal for rock and metal genres. The Kramer Focus 1000 features a Floyd Rose locking tremolo system, allowing players to dive-bomb and bend notes with impeccable tuning stability. Its smooth maple neck and comfortable profile provide effortless playability, encouraging hours of practice and performance.
Designed for the modern musician, the Focus 1000's sleek body and contoured edges offer both style and comfort. The simple control layout—one volume knob and a pickup selector—keeps your focus on performance, not tweaking. Whether on stage or in the studio, this guitar is built to inspire creative expression and deliver reliable performance.
Key Features:
- Solid body electric guitar design
- High-output humbucker pickup
- Maple neck with a smooth profile
- Floyd Rose locking tremolo system
- Simple control layout with one volume knob
- Contoured body for comfort and style
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Build quality
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Focus models have bodies/necks mostly made by ESP, with some hardware differences from USA models.
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Features and functionality
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Early Focus 6000 models had one volume knob and three toggles; a fourth toggle was added in late 1986.
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Comparisons
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The Focus 6000 is the Japanese-made counterpart to the Kramer Pacer Custom 1.
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Guitarra utilizada desde la época de Signos (1986) Usualmente servía como backup de su Jackson, luego se la regalo a su guitar tech Barakus junto a un Roland JC-120 quien a día de hoy todavía conserva ambos regalos.
Sisters of Mercy gear list, circa 1991:
Tim Bricheno Squire Strat, 2x Squire Tele, Gibson 'Chet Atkins', 2xJC120, 2x4x12 Marshall cabs, 1x50w Marshall amp, Ibanez Tube Screamer, 2xBoss DD-3, Boss MZ-2
Andreas Bruhn
2xKramer Focus 1000 (with DiMarzio PAFs), Mesa Boogie Strategy 400, Mesa Boogie Quad pre-amp, 2xMarshall stero cabs, Quadraverb FX, Rat distortion, Morley wah-wah, Boss CS-3
Tony James
WAL Custom bass, WAL MIDI Custom bass, 2xAMPEG SVT amps, 2xAMPEG 8x10 cabs, Korg A3FX
Sequencing
Compac 386 portable PC, running Voyetra software, 2xAkai S1000, with external hard drives
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