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Description
Years produced: 1976 - 1980
Product specs
| Brand | Kramer |
| Model | 450B |
| Finish | Natural |
| Year | 1976 |
| Categories | 4-String Basses |
| Active / Passive Pickups | Passive Pickups |
| Active Preamp | No Preamp |
| Body Shape | Double Cutaway |
| Color Family | Natural |
| Fretboard Material | Rosewood |
| Number of Frets | 20 |
| Number of Strings | 4-String |
| Offset Body | Offset Body |
| Pickup Configuration | SS |
| Right / Left Handed | Right Handed |
FAQs
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What type of neck does the Kramer 450B Aluminum Neck Bass have?
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The Kramer 450B features an aluminum neck, which offers a unique feel and increased sustain compared to traditional wood necks. This can provide a brighter tone and more stability in varying climate conditions.
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What is the pickup configuration of the Kramer 450B?
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The Kramer 450B is equipped with a passive SS (Single-Single) pickup configuration, allowing for a versatile range of tones suitable for various music styles.
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Is the Kramer 450B suitable for beginner bass players?
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While the Kramer 450B's aluminum neck and unique features may appeal to experienced players, beginners may find its distinct characteristics interesting but should consider personal comfort and playability preferences.
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How many frets does the Kramer 450B have?
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The Kramer 450B has 20 frets, providing a standard range for most bass playing styles and genres.
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What is the body shape of the Kramer 450B?
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The Kramer 450B features a double cutaway body shape, offering easy access to higher frets and a comfortable playing experience.
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Does the Kramer 450B have an active preamp?
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No, the Kramer 450B does not have an active preamp; it uses passive pickups, which deliver a more traditional and organic bass tone.
Videos
Mateusz Piotrowski
Kramer 450B bass
Reviews
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The only bass I ever wanted to use. This is my second one. The first one was stolen out of a family member's car GAH!
Artist usage
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In this Instagram post we can see young Marcus Miller playing on a fretless Kramer 450B, when he played with Lenny White. It can be heard in the song Night Games. It appears this picture was first posted on Marcus Miller's facebook.
In an interview posted in 2008 by fretlessbass.com, he says :
"I got my first fretless bass at age 17. It was a Kramer with a metal neck and a forked headstock. Kramer was nice enough to give it to me when I was in Lenny White’s fusion band."
Interview : www.fretlessbass.com/miller-marcus/
At 02:54 it appears there's a black Kramer 450B next to the rick. i dont know if he really played it on the record or live.
Alan Played a kramer 350B bass from 1978 to the end of the road tour in 1984, next to the Travis Bean Aluminum Neck was this and de kramer Lancasters main bass in Quo and Later in the Party Bombers.
the bass was sold in 2020 at bonhams https://www.bonhams.com/search/?q=alan%20lancaster&main_index_key=lot#/q0=alan%2520lancaster&MR0_display=search&m0=0?q=alan%20lancaster
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