The Kramer Striker HSS is a multi-purpose fully loaded shredding machine that delivers ferocious tones alongside a glorious playability. Equipped with three alnico pickups including a humbucker on the bridge – youll be sure to find a powerful sound which thrives at high outputs and is bursting with a unique tonal character. Whats more the mahogany body adds a warm resonance to the mix which is complemented beautifully by the bright and lively characteristics of the veneer maple top and solid maple neck. The fingerboard is Indian laurel guaranteeing a natural smooth and comfortable playability which will have you gliding between the frets with ease. One of this guitars many distinguishable features though is the LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge. This innovative bridge is designed specifically to ensure a comfortable action pinpoint intonation as well as a world of sustain – so you can push your creative boundaries on stage at home or in the studio. Built by the best The Kramer Striker HSS is fixed with the innovative LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge which will maximise your creative output and help you to elevate your performance to the next level. No matter how intense the performance is this bridge is right there with you. Whats more it works in harmony with the tuning pegs and graph tech NuBone nut to ensure a stable tuning as well as a comfortable action of the strings above the neck. This means you can rock on right through the night with minimal strain without having to worry about re-tuning between every song. An almighty sound The Kramer Striker HSS is designed to deliver a sound that is both powerful and natural – which is why Kramer have built this guitar using premium tonewoods alongside Alnico pickups. The mahogany body ensures a glorious resonance lightweight feel and tonal warmth which combines to offer a wonderful playability as well as a unique sound. Its paired with an all-maple neck and veneer maple top which balances out the mix with a lively brightness for a rounded tonal palette which can be moulded to suit your sound. The best thing about these kinds of timber build is that the tonewoods mature as they lose moisture over time – rewarding you with tonal development over time and multiple uses. The Alnico pickups are where you can really explore your own unique voice. These powerful but completely tailorable pickups range from subtle and soft to all-out destruction and will respond no matter how far you push them. On the neck youll find more rounded and warm tones that will deliver well at lower outputs with a more delicate subtle sound – but will also work well with distortion especially in the lower end. On the bridge you have the humbucker which provides a huge sound that will slice through any mix juxtaposing against the sound of the other two single coils and delivering the ultimate tonal versatility. Comfort and style The Kramer Striker HSS is complete with a beautiful aesthetic that is the perfect balance of striking and understated. Both vintage and modern the instantly recognisable body shape is complemented by a gorgeous gloss ebony wrap. The neck also features a satin finish which will help you to race up and down the neck and fingerboard with lightning speed and pinpoint accuracy. Whats more the neck itself is designed with a Kramer K-Speed SlimTaper C profile accentuating its manoeuvrability for an innovative performance that will push your playing further than ever before. Specifications BodyBody Material: Mahogany Body Top Material: AAA Figured Maple Veneer Body Style: Double Cut Body Shape: Striker Body Finish: Gloss Neck & FingerboardNeck Material: Maple Neck Profile: Kramer K-Speed SlimTaper C Neck Joint: Bolt-On Fingerboard Material: Indian Laurel Frets: 24 Medium Jumbo Inlays: White Dot Nut Material: Graph Tech NuBone Hardware & ElectronicsHardware Finish: Black Control Knobs: Black Knurled Bridge: LockTone Tune-O-Matic Bridge Truss Rod: Dual Action Switch Tip: Black Tuning Pegs: Die Cast Neck Pickup: Kramer Alnico 5 SC-1; Black Middle Pickup: Kramer Alnico 5 SC-1; Black Bridge Pickup: Kramer Alnico 5HB-1 Zebra Coil Controls: Master Volume Master Tone Pickup Selector: 5-Way Selector MiscellaneousCode: KSTFLSTHSSTBBH1