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Description
Channel the spirit of the 1980s with the Kramer Jersey Star, a solid body electric guitar that harmoniously marries vintage aesthetics with modern performance. Revered for its iconic Mother-of-Pearl Jersey Star logo and striking gold hardware, this guitar is a visual and sonic powerhouse. The lightweight Alder body is matched with a three-piece bolt-on Maple neck featuring an elliptical "C" profile, making it a dream to play, whether you're shredding on stage or jamming in the studio.
The Jersey Star is equipped with a trio of Kramer USA Neptune humbuckers, delivering a versatile range of hard-rocking tones. With two coil-splitting switches and a 5-way selector, you can easily dive into everything from rich rhythm tones to searing leads. The Floyd Rose 1000 series tremolo system ensures you can execute dive-bombs and flutters with unmatched tuning stability, making it ideal for expressive play.
A 16-inch radius Maple fingerboard adorned with star inlays not only offers fast and precise playability but also adds a touch of flair to your performance. Whether you're aiming for crunchy rhythms or soaring solos, the Kramer Jersey Star is your ticket to a thunderous sound that commands attention.
Key Features:
- Alder body with iconic Mother-of-Pearl Jersey Star logo
- Three-piece bolt-on Maple neck with elliptical "C" profile
- 16-inch radius Maple fingerboard with star inlays
- Kramer USA Neptune humbuckers with coil-splitting and 5-way switch
- Floyd Rose 1000 series tremolo with R2 Lock Nut
- Gold hardware and classic pointy headstock design
Product specs
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Left-/Right-handed | Right-handed |
| Body Type | Solidbody |
| Body Shape | Jersey Star |
| Body Material | Alder |
| Body Finish | Polyurethane |
| Neck Material | 3-piece Maple |
| Neck Shape | Elliptical C |
| Neck Joint | Bolt-on |
| Radius | 12.6" |
| Fingerboard Inlay | Stars |
| Number of Frets | 22 |
| Scale Length | 25.5" |
| Nut Width | 1.625" |
| Nut Material | Floyd Rose R2 Locking |
| Bridge/Tailpiece | Floyd Rose 1000 Series |
| Tuners | Gold mini Die-cast |
| Neck Pickup | Kramer Neptune R Humbucker |
| Middle Pickup | Kramer Neptune R Humbucker |
| Bridge Pickup | Kramer Neptune T Humbucker |
| Controls | 1 x volume |
| Switching | 5-way blade pickup switch, 2 x mini-toggle (coil-split) |
| Strings | .009-.042 |
| Case/Gig Bag | Gig Bag |
FAQs
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What type of pickups are installed on the Kramer Jersey Star?
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The Kramer Jersey Star is equipped with Kramer Neptune R Humbuckers in the neck and middle positions, and a Kramer Neptune T Humbucker in the bridge position, offering a versatile range of tones suitable for rock and metal genres.
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Does the Kramer Jersey Star feature a locking tremolo system?
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Yes, the Kramer Jersey Star comes with a Floyd Rose 1000 Series locking tremolo system, which provides excellent tuning stability and allows for expressive dive-bombs and other tremolo effects.
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What is the neck profile of the Kramer Jersey Star?
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The Kramer Jersey Star features an Elliptical C-shaped neck profile, which offers a comfortable grip suitable for fast playing styles and complex fingerwork.
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Is the Kramer Jersey Star suitable for heavy metal music?
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Yes, the Kramer Jersey Star is well-suited for heavy metal music due to its powerful humbucking pickups, locking tremolo system, and fast-playing neck profile, all of which cater to high-gain and technically demanding playing styles.
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How many frets does the Kramer Jersey Star have?
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The Kramer Jersey Star features 22 frets, allowing for a wide range of notes that are ideal for both rhythm and lead guitar playing.
Videos
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Reviews
PROS
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Versatile sound with coil-splitting for diverse musical styles
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Beautiful design ideal for tribute performances
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Solid Floyd Rose bridge enhances tuning stability
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Excellent tone suitable for both high-gain and softer songs
CONS
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Requires setup for optimal playability out of the box
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Fretwork issues including fret sprout and uneven frets
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No included case despite the price
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Lacks coil-splitting capability on the neck pickup
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Limited to 22 frets, restricting higher note access
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Kramer Jersey Star.
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User experience
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A Jersey Star from 1987 was challenging to import from Japan, suggesting potential difficulties in acquiring vintage models.
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Build quality
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Owners appreciate the Jersey Star's ability to stay in tune, highlighting its rock-solid design and build.
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The guitar's design and tuning stability make it suitable for intricate playing styles like shredding.
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Critic Reviews
4.5 out of 5
Based on 1 Review and 5 Ratings
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nice guitar - looks sharp, sounds great, and versatile - mostly minor quibbles.
I play in a Bon Jovi tribute, so getting a Jersey Star was kind of a no-brainer. We play festivals and theaters and the odd bar show. Certainly, it's a beautiful guitar. The coil splitting makes it super versatile. It can cover all the bases from classic Jovi (high gain, dual-coil of, say, Bad Medicine) to ballad-y (singing single-coils of Bed of Roses) to the somewhat countrified songs like Who Says You Can't Go Home.
The floyd on it is nice and solid.
But I just can't give it five stars for three reasons - two of which are minor quibbles and one related to quality control.
Quibble #1 - couldn't go the distance and do 24 frets?
Quibble #2 - no coil-splitting on the neck pickup. I'm in line for my tech to add a push/pull volume pot that will serve as a coil split for the neck pickup. That would have made this guitar SO much even MORE versatile!
Quality control - I've had fret issues that have taken me until now to even almost get sorted. My tech levelled off a couple of frets, and re-seated one or two of them too. It seems that another one has come somewhat unseated too. All of the issues seem to be on the edge of the neck where the 1st string passes over. Never anything brutal... .just enough that the notes start to choke just a little, but not enough you'd really hear through an amp. Pesky though.
You could blame it on the humidity, but I keep my music rooms between 40-60% relative humidity, and I have nine other guitars that don't do the same thing. Four of those other nine also get brought out to shows - indoors and out - and they don't experience the same fret issues. To be honest, I expected more from both Kramer in general, and from really any guitar in this price category.
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In this photo, Richie Sambora is pictured playing the triple humbucker pickup white finished Kramer Jersey Star.
At Radio 1's Big Weekend 2025, Hester Chambers is seen playing a Kramer Jersey Star guitar during the performance of "Chaise Longue," as captured in a video by BBC Radio 1 on YouTube.
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