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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

What type of neck does the Kramer 450B Aluminum Neck Bass have?

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.

What is the pickup configuration of the Kramer 450B?

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.

Is the Kramer 450B suitable for beginner bass players?

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.

How many frets does the Kramer 450B have?

The Kramer 450B has 20 frets, providing a standard range for most bass playing styles and genres.

What is the body shape of the Kramer 450B?

The Kramer 450B features a double cutaway body shape, offering easy access to higher frets and a comfortable playing experience.

Does the Kramer 450B have an active preamp?

No, the Kramer 450B does not have an active preamp; it uses passive pickups, which deliver a more traditional and organic bass tone.

Mateusz Piotrowski

Mateusz Piotrowski

Kramer 450B bass

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Kramer 450B bass

Mateusz Piotrowski

Mateusz Piotrowski

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Vintage 1976 Kramer 450B

Guitarsenal

Guitarsenal

Reviews

Critic Reviews

Kramer Aluminum-Neck Basses | Vintage Guitar® magazine

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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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See how Marcus Miller uses Kramer 450B Aluminum Neck Bass

Marcus Miller

Bassist, Composer

Scritti Politti

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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/

See how Tim Bagshaw uses Kramer 450B Aluminum Neck Bass

Tim Bagshaw

Guitarist, Bassist

Electric Wizard

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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.

See how Alan Lancaster uses Kramer 450B Aluminum Neck Bass

Alan Lancaster

Bassist

Status Quo

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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

See how Józef Skrzek uses Kramer 450B Aluminum Neck Bass

Józef Skrzek

Singer, Bassist

SBB

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https://youtu.be/8xRd3ZuLT2w

You can see Skrzek playing Kramer bass when he's not playing on keys.

Genre Usage

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