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Description

Experience the unmistakable power and precision of the Kramer Forum III, a top-tier choice for bassists seeking a blend of classic design and modern performance. This electric bass guitar is crafted for those who appreciate both the aesthetic and functional nuances that make a truly great instrument. With its dual humbucking pickups, the Forum III delivers a robust and versatile tonal range, perfect for navigating through any musical landscape, whether you're laying down smooth grooves or driving hard-hitting rhythms.

The Forum III is designed with a traditional bolt-on neck construction, ensuring stability and ease of playability for musicians of all levels. Its sleek body shape not only enhances playability but also provides a comfortable feel during long sessions. The fast neck profile ensures effortless transitions across the fretboard, allowing for expressive fingerwork and dynamic performances.

The hardware is crafted to endure, featuring a durable bridge and quality tuning machines that keep your bass in tune even during the most demanding gigs. This bass isn't just about performance; it's a statement piece that holds its ground in any ensemble, whether on stage or in the studio.

Key Features:

  • Dual humbucking pickups for a wide tonal range
  • Bolt-on neck construction for enhanced stability
  • Sleek body design for comfortable playability
  • Fast neck profile for smooth fretboard transitions
  • Durable bridge and high-quality tuning machines
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Mods and upgrades

  • EMG X set pickups are recommended for a closer sound to older models; original ones with brown epoxy are preferred for less scooped tones.

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  • LHZ preamp is recommended as a clone of the original HAZ preamp, enhancing the sound closer to high-end models.

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Features and functionality

  • The Forum III does not have push-pull tone or volume knobs; they only twist.

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Setup and maintenance

  • Finding long shaft pots for the Korean KHAZ preamp is challenging; regular shaft pots may fit due to the flat top design.

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  • Contact cleaner and compressed air effectively restore scratchy pots, transforming them back to smooth and fully functional operation.

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  • Buzzing and sound cut-out issues with potentiometers can be resolved with minor cleaning, avoiding full replacements.

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Comparisons

  • The Kramer Forum III shares components with Spector NS-2A, including the Korean Hazlabs preamp and Spector branded pickups.

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User experience

  • An owner reports learning songs on a Kramer Forum III, indicating its suitability for educational settings and personal practice.

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Use cases and applications

  • The Kramer Forum III pairs well with a Rumble 500 amp, suggesting compatibility and effective sound projection with this setup.

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See how Dimebag Darrell uses Kramer Forum III

Dimebag Darrell

Guitarist

Pantera

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Dimebag playing Rachel Bolan's Kramer Forum at a Kiss celebration event. You can tell it's his because of the blue steel stickers and the paint chips.

See how Duff McKagan uses Kramer Forum III

Duff McKagan

Singer, Guitarist

Guns N' Roses

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He is seen using this bass in the music video for Sweet Child of Mine.

See how Mike Starr uses Kramer Forum III

Mike Starr

Bassist

Alice in Chains

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In this user-uploaded photo, Mike Starr is seen playing a Kramer Forum III bass guitar, likely from a period before he switched to using a Spector.

See how Jack Gibson uses Kramer Forum III

Jack Gibson

Bassist

Exodus

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he can be seen playing the bass in this video

See how Rachel Bolan uses Kramer Forum III

Rachel Bolan

Bassist

Skid Row

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Rachel Bolan used this Bass for Drop D songs such as "Youth Gone Wild" and "Slave to the Grind"

See how Alec John Such uses Kramer Forum III

Alec John Such

Bassist

Bon Jovi

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Year: 1980s

Alec John Such used a Kramer Forum III bass, custom painted in neon camo by George Felise in the 1980s. This is evidenced by numerous promotional images and posters, as well as his appearance with the bass in the music video for "Lay Your Hands On Me" at the 2:14 mark. The customization and use of this bass by Alec John Such is further supported by George Felise's account on Facebook, under the caption "Kramer Guitars Neptune NJ."

See how Rob McKillop uses Kramer Forum III

Rob McKillop

Bassist

Exodus

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Color/Finish: Metallic Blue Gloss

He plays this bass throughout this show. This bass was stickered up as you can see in the show. This bass was the second bass recorded with, we can see him with this bass as early as 1988, which is the late Pleasures of The Flesh era. He used this bass to record Fabulous Disaster and Impact is Imminent. He is seen using this bass up until his retirement from Exodus. This bass really helped change his tone up, obviously it could also be the possible amp changing, but this bass is lighter, thinner, and more metal than his p bass he had and used for the first two Exodus albums. This bass has active Spector Precision and Jazz pickups, it's neck through, and way thinner. His tone changed for the cool sounding thumby, yet aggressive sound of his p bass to this more clearer and dialed in bass tone as you can hear in the performance. The best example of this bass's tone is in the sadly short bass solo in Corruption. For more details on this bass, check out this ebay listing for it I This Listing I V https://www.ebay.com/itm/257321742056?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=257321742056&targetid=2295557531510&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9015545&poi=&campaignid=21415037908&mkgroupid=173029509028&rlsatarget=pla-2295557531510&abcId=9450163&merchantid=116330760&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21415037908&gbraid=0AAAAAD_QDh-G8g9_3RVBgXQ7U4MK_BF6s&gclid=CjwKCAjwnZfPBhAGEiwAzg-VzGGW1sXiIUN25GUiN0HuZxKoJObttIEAvMr-ki7TnU8p26DIDgv0WhoCou4QAvD_BwE

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