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I have several 80s-era Kramers and checked out this '84 model. It is far better than one of the other Kramer models I bought last year. better quality and better sound. nice feel to the neck. very good sound if you are into 80s high gain rock. the push=pull pot wired for parallel in a nice option when you dial it down a bit you can get some nice PAF-ish tones, making the guitar more versatile than it looks. prior to buying, I did call Gibson (who owns the Kramer name) and they were quite thorough in answering my questions. much better than some. the guitar feels solid and I have no reason to worry about the quality. there are a lot of guitars out there priced for entry-level, but this is built much better than the price would suggest, especially considering that a new Kramer guitar similar to this in the 80s was going for over a thousand in 80s dollars. if there were any suggestions I could make to Gibson it would be to offer more colors, drop the cheesy bullseye graphics, and offer a case with the Kramer line of guitars. for anyone looking for an 80s-themed hot rod that really delivers, it's hard to go wrong especailly for this price.

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I wanted to make a 5150 replica and this was the best option for getting most of what I needed in a single purchase. The workmanship is similar to what you find in most Korean guitars or output from Fender's Ensenada facility. The I had to dress and polish the frets but most players would be satisfied with what came out of the box. The JB sounds close enough to the Custom Custom that Eddie used during the mid-80's and the ability to tap the coil was a bonus. When I sanded the body down, I was pleased to find solid wood instead of a plywood laminate that I expected. The neck profile feels like the Kramers I owned back in the day and real Floyd (another surprise, I had expected the licensed version) works as it should. The headstock looks oversized with the black paint and gold logo but when I got done with the red & white stripes it looks correct. All in all I am very happy with the purchase.

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This is an 80's "Shred" Tricked Out Pony !!! Killer Tone & Scream , Attention to Quality and Detail are Top Notch. I Expected a Good Guitar , But this thing Exceeded all of my Expectations !!! The Coil Tapping adds allot of extra Tonal versatility to this guitar allowing me to play and explore other types of music other than what you would expect from this Beast. "Irons Up"

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Picked one up for a real good price $550.Solid maple gives a great tone. I'm not crazy about the thickness of the neck. Looks like they used a Less Paul 50's neck profile. Im a product of the 80's metal scene, so I couldn't pass on this being I don't have an original Kramer. I gave this thing a total workout. The Floyd comes back to "zero" after dive bombing, and pulling up 2 whole steps. Real happy about that, Even my Jackson SL1 doesn't do that perfectly. I have the black/red bullseye. Overall it plays great, and looks stellar. I love working on guitars, so I will be sanding down the neck to thin it out 1/8".

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Bought me a "the 84" black with red bullseye. In a word the guitar is a total badass! Maple is without doubt the king of tone hands down. Fabulous resonance and articulation along with a great neck, pickup and coil tap. Excellent price point makes affording all 3 "84" models a snap! I give it the Olympic Gold Medal! Kudos to Kramer and Gibson for keeping it real!

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This guitar plays great! After I set this thing up, it blew me away. Great PUP and the sustain kicks! I plugged it into my 5150 power house and sounds just as good or better than most of my other guitars. For the moo-la' you can;'t go wrong. The bulls-eye graphics are excellent! Great paint job. i don't care where it was made. Most of my band mates are freaking out over the power of this guitar. Rock on!

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Just purchased this beast last week, ordered it on a Thursday morning & had it in my hands by Saturday before noon. Great job, zZoundsIMO, this guitar out preforms most form the original Kramer line form the 80's, this guitar is heavy w/ great sustain, it was ready to rock right out of the box. The Seymour Duncan stock pick up has more that enough crunch, I'm running a MXR full bore metal pedal through a MXR 10 band EQ into an old late 80's Marshall Master reverb 30. I can't say enough good things about this guitar, Kramer has really done it right, I hope zZounds will stock the new line that Kramer displayed at the NAMM show in January

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first and foremost, dealing with zZounds has been a pleasure on this guitar. I've been buying Kramers since Kramer was Kramer, and before Gibson bought the name. owning or having owned nine real Kramers prior to Gibson, I think I can speak with a little bit of knowledge on the brand. while there was never an '84 model put out by Kramer, this is obviously Gibson's attempt to give a nod toward the guitar that Eddie was playing in the mid-80s. so no, this is not a classic Kramer Baretta. however... it feels great and plays great. it's nice it comes with a genuine Floyd Rose, as some of the Gibson versions of Kramers that are advertised with a Floyd are just a licensed version. and this is the Korean-made 1000 series Floyd, which meets the same standards as the German. so that's nice. the collar around the arm might need a little teflon tape if you like it to stay still, but that's fairly common these days. it also comes with a real Duncan JB, which was fairly stock on most real Kramers back in the day. the JB sounds great in this guitar. when jamming along to your typical 80s rock, it fits right in the pocket. it's advertised as a maple body, but I can't tell for certain what quality or grade, due to the paint. I know it is lighter than some of the solid maple ESPs I have. the maple neck is nice. a bit beefier than the classic Kramer profile, but far from being a chunky monkey. the droopy banana head isn't nearly as severe looking in person as it appears in photos. they do use a push/pull pot to put the pickup into parallel mode, which is nice for cleaner parts or to use when the volume control to get a bit more of a classic or even 70s rock sound without having to tweak the amp. Gibson puts a treble bleed modification in there, but I took it out since it wasn't something Kramer did and not applicable to my playing style. the body is comfortable and feels well-balanced for your typical shred stick. it doesn't have the Schaller strap locks that the classic Kramers had, but it's not like it's a big deal to swap them out. the setup out of the box was pretty much nailed. that action was great, the truss only needed a slight tweak and there was only one string that needed an intonation adjustment. sadly, there was a crack in the wood under the bridge. it ran from the trem post hole back to the trem cavity. there was also glue in the trem post hole, which indicated it was seen at the factory and still shipped. I called right away and it was obvious that Gibson's warranty process was going to be a huge hassle. but zZounds was totally hassle-free and a pleasure to work with on that process. real class act.

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This guitar setup nicely and looks great. It has a nice chunky neck and feels great. The paint job, Jb duncan and floyde are very nice. I like how you can adjust the truss at the heal without having to take the guitar apart whatsoever. It has great fret access at the heel. Solid great playing and sounding instrument. I am very happy.

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As a fan of 80s style guitars I was drawn to this one based on the reviews at the different music sites. Took a chance and purchased it from zZounds. Right out of the box, it was set up perfectly. I had to take a few minutes and loosen the springs as I tune half a step lower than standard. The neck is wider than many of other guitars I have in this style and I must say I like everything about it. The Floyd Rose stays perfectly in tune. I enjoy the JB pickup as well 5 stars all around for this guitar! It's my new #1

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I didn't buy it here. I would have if the color was available. I had to buy mine used in White. This guitar plays and feels fantastic. As for the sound, I like it for tones I cannot get with Charvels/EVHs. If I had to buy a Charvel San Dimas or this, I would buy the Charvel. However, no complaints and a good value.

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Have spent about 2 weeks with my ‘84 Bullseye so I could give an objective review. This is the 15th guitar in my collection of both USA and overseas made axes. Played it through a Marshall DSL half stack, Mesa Mark 5 combo and a Splawn Street Rod combo. Here we go! The Pros: 1. Out of the box I loved the color and finish. Might not be for everyone but if love the red and black color combination and bullseye graphic. The finish is good quality. The neck joint is nice and tight. No finish or quality issues that I can spot. 2. The headstock alone is worth the price of admission for me. The banana shape is not for everyone but it screams ‘80’s and Van Halen to me so I totally dig it. 3. The neck is beefier than I expected. Not a bad neck just different than when I play my Charvel USA San Dimas. It’s a little wide but flat. Once I got used to it was very comfortable. It has a sligh varnish finish but is still fast and easy to move around on with no sticking. 4. Original Floyd Rose. Seymour Duncan JB with push-pull coil tapping for single coil sounds. Easy truss rod adjustment. All great features. 5. Maple body sounds good. Took a little amp tweaking to get the tone I wanted but I make those adjustments with any guitar I play. The Cons: 1: It’s surprisingly heavy for a super strat type guitar. Not Les Paul heavy but still weighty. 2. Needs a good set up. Wasn’t intonated well and there was a little string buzz. Not a deal breaker though since I have all of my guitars professionally set up. 3. Should have come with a gig bag. A lot of guitars at this price point do. That’s it. The pros far outweigh the cons. Once I get this guitar setup it will go into my regular gig rotation. I can’t wait to play it live. If you want a ton of value for your hard earned cash this is a great choice. Go ahead and get one...you won’t be disappointed!

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Finally received my ‘84 Bullseye in the red & black. Was missing for a bit after Fed-Ex did their usual delivery to the wrong house thing. zZounds assured me that they would get it handled and luckily it showed up later in the day. What a relief. Sooo...upon opening the box my first impression was of the Bullseye paint job. I personally like it very much as it’s my favorite color combination. After picking it up I realized that this was a substantial, heavy guitar for a shredder which kind of surprised me. There are no cracks in the neck pocket or anywhere else which can happen to bolt on necks in a guitar like this. The neck profile while slightly chunky was still very flat and fast to play. Takes a little getting used to compared to my Charvel USA San Dimas or Gibson Les Paul Standard with the ‘60’s neck profile. But not a problem...it’s just a little different. The set up it arrived with was ok but not completely to my liking. Not a biggie since I have all of my guitars set up, intonated with a fret level and dress. The JB humbucker does its job well and the original Korean made Floyd Rose is a nice touch that works as well as the German made one I have. The coil tap is a nice option to get some spanky single coil tones and the headstock...that alone is worth the price of admission to an ‘80’s metalhead like me lol I dinged it a rating star for features (only 1 pickup), manufacturer support (I’ve never used them) and sound (until I get it dialed in I won’t know if I love the sound of it). As of now I like it but will know more after set-up. My final review opinion? All in all the Kramer ‘84 Bullseye is a solidly built guitar with a lot of great features that combine to make it a terrific value for the money. I’m very satisfied and happy I bought it. And zZounds rocks! Two devil horns up for the guitar and zZounds!

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