Kramer 50th Anniversary Volante HHFR Electric Guitar with Gigbag - Anniversary Gold 50th Anniversary Volante HHFR Electric Guitar with Gigbag - Anniversary Gold
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Free Setup Included
In addition to the benefits of the Performance Warranty, we offer one complimentary setup with the purchase of a new or used guitar, to be redeemed at any Long & McQuade location within the initial free-warranty period (1-year on new, 90-days on used).
This Includes:
- Restring (Strings not included).
- Tighten and lubricate all hardware.
- Clean and test electronics.
- Replace battery if needed (Battery not included).
- Adjust or rehang loose wiring.
- Clean and condition the fingerboard.
- Fret polish to remove minor scratches, pits and corrosion.
- Cleaning of the entire instrument.
- Adjust truss-rod to correct neck relief.
- Adjust saddle radius to match fingerboard.
- Adjust action at bridge.
- File nut slots for proper string movement.
- Adjust intonation.
- Adjust tremolo bridge setting to player's preference.
- Add/remove trem-springs as needed (Parts not included).
- Adjust pickup balance.
- Full inspection and play test.
Long & McQuade Performance Assurance
Buying a new instrument is an exciting event and we want to ensure that every instrument we sell comes exactly how the manufacturer intended it to be. That is why Long & McQuade performs a quality control check for every stringed, brass, and woodwind instrument over $99 ordered online at Long-McQuade.com.
Our team of experienced staff will unbox your instrument and perform a detailed inspection to ensure it leaves our warehouse looking and playing great with our QC card signed and dated for your peace of mind.
We work hard to source the best instruments from around the world from the finest brands. It is important to us that you are completely satisfied with your new instrument purchase from day one onwards.
Stringed Instrument Performance Assurance Checklist
Unlike our free set-up, which is included within the first year of purchase, this process is done to have the instrument set to the factory specs rather than to each player's feel or preferences.
We look after the following:
- Inspect finish and hardware.
- Check electronics to make sure everything is in working order. Check batteries on active pickups.
- Inspect strings.
- Inspect frets and fretboard.
- Check truss rod. Adjust for bow and relief.
- Tune instrument to manufacturer's specified tuning.
- Check/set action height.
- Stretch strings and re-tune instrument and ensure machine heads are working well.
- Check for fret buzz by playing every note.
- Check/set intonation.
- Check/set pickup height.
- Cleaning and professional repacking.
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Description
Kramer is celebrating five decades of shaping rock history, and they're taking it all the way to 11! To honor this milestone, Kramer has introduced a limited-edition lineup of some of our most beloved models, each dressed in a striking metallic Anniversary Gold finish. These instruments helped define an era and continue to inspire players worldwide. Available only during this anniversary year, they're destined to become prized pieces for collectors and musicians alike.
The name "Volante" comes from the Italian word for "flying" or "light," evoking speed and motion. In music, it signals a directive to play with agility and fluidity-qualities that define Kramer's newest creation. The 50th Anniversary Volante HHFR delivers that spirit with advanced features, starting with a lightweight alder body sculpted for comfort. Its three-piece, thermally-aged maple neck sports a satin finish and bolts to the body with five ferrules, complemented by a contoured heel for effortless upper-fret access. The neck also incorporates Kramer's innovative KeyLock system, engineered by Senior Product Development Engineer Richard Akers, which enhances stability and sustain by eliminating neck pocket movement and improving tone transfer.
The ebony fretboard features a 1014" compound radius, mother-of-pearl small diamond inlays, and 24 jumbo frets for smooth bends and expressive vibrato. A spoke-wheel truss rod adjustment at the body end ensures quick, convenient tweaks. The classic Kramer "beak" headstock is finished in Anniversary Gold and equipped with a rear-mounted Floyd Rose® R3 locking nut, black mini die-cast tuners, a string retainer bar, and a rear wrench holder for on-the-go adjustments. A Floyd Rose 1000 Series tremolo rounds out the hardware, delivering rock-solid tuning stability no matter how aggressively you use the vibrato arm.
A pair of Kramer USA Neptune humbuckers™ provides a wide tonal palette via a master volume, master tone, and a five-way blade switch. In position 1, the bridge pickup operates alone as a humbucker wired in series. In position 2, the bridge and neck pickups run together, but each is in single-coil mode, with the slug coil of the bridge pickup running with the screw coil of the neck pickup. Position 3 uses both pickups combined, with each running as a series-wired humbucker. Position 4 uses the neck pickup by itself, running as a parallel-wired humbucker, while position 5 gives you the neck humbucker pickup wired in series. From full-throttle humbucker punch to nuanced single-coil textures, every position is hum-canceling and voiced for versatility.
Each 50th Anniversary Volante HHFR ships in a premium Kramer gig bag, ready for the stage or studio. More than just an instrument, it's a collector's piece and a tribute to Kramer's legacy-available only during this landmark year. Don't miss your chance to own a legend reborn.
Specifications
BodyBody Material: Alder
Body Finish: Gloss
Body Shape: Volante
Body Style: Solidbody
Neck
Profile: Elliptical C
Joint: Bolt-on
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Nut: Locking
Inlays: Small Diamond
Fingerbaord Radius: Compound, 10" - 14" (254mm - 355.6mm)
Binding: None
Scale Length: 25.5" (647.7mm)
Neck Material: 3-Piece Maple
Hardware
Bridge: Floyd Rose 1000 Series
Finish: Black
Plastics: Black
Tuning Machines: Die Cast
Control Knobs: Knurled
Pickup Cover: Double Black
Electronics
Neck Pickup: Kramer USA Neptune Rhythm
Bridge Pickup: Kramer USA Neptune Treble
Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
Pickup Selector: 5-way blade
Misc.
Case: Gigbag included
Q & A
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Protect your investment with the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty
A warranty can be a very important factor when making a buying decision. Because repairs can be very expensive in terms of parts and labour costs, manufacturers usually only provide one year limited warranties that generally only cover items that malfunction due to a manufacturer’s defect. With an important purchase such as a musical
instrument or piece of studio gear, however, many people want to have the peace of mind in knowing that their investment will be protected should the product no longer be performing at 100%.
Because of this, Long & McQuade provides our customers with a FREE one-year Performance Warranty on most of our products. The Long & McQuade Performance Warranty supplements the manufacturer’s warranty to ensure that our customers receive complete “no hassle” warranty coverage within their first year.
How does the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty differ from most manufacturers' warranties?
- Performance Guarantee: Normal wear and tear is covered, so your product will be performing as well as the day you purchased it for the entire duration of the coverage. Band and Orchestral Performance Warranty does not include replacing pads or cleaning for woodwind instruments, unless deemed necessary by our repair staff. Ultrasonic cleaning for brass instruments will be provided if deemed necessary by our repair staff, but is not routinely offered under the Performance Warranty.
- Product Replacement: If your product cannot be fixed or costs too much to fix, we will replace it with the equivalent model for no additional charge. If this is not possible, a full refund will be provided.
- No Lemon Policy: Your product will be replaced should the same problem occur multiple times.
- Convenient: Easy drop off and pick up of the product at any Long & McQuade location.
- Guitar Setup: Guitars purchased at Long & McQuade come with 1 free setup, to be redeemed within 1 year for new guitars and 90 days for used guitars.
- Loaners Available: A loaner product may be given while the product is being repaired.
- Power Surge Protection: Your product is covered even if damaged from a power surge.
- Accessory Coverage: Any peripheral devices or accessories that come with your product (i.e. foot pedal, case) are also covered.
- Commercial Use Coverage: Music and recording professionals who purchase gear for “heavy-use” commercial purposes will still be covered.
Long & McQuade reserves the right to restrict the purchase of additional years of Performance Warranty. Used products come with a 3-month Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Some products (i.e. computers, software, cymbals and other items) are covered only by the manufacturer‘s warranty. Consumables (i.e. strings, reeds, drum sticks, batteries, tubes, cross faders) are excluded as they are designed to be replaced. Cosmetic Damage, Accidental Damage, or problems caused by Humidity or Temperature Issues are not covered. Speakers damaged by overpowering are generally not covered. Our coverage does not provide compensation for loss of use. As of June 2018 the Performance Warranty is no longer transferable. The warranty is only valid in Canada.
Purchasing additional years of coverage
Some manufacturers provide warranties for longer than 1 year; however, these are usually limited warranties that do not provide the same coverage as the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Customers interested in more complete and convenient (but not necessarily longer) coverage are still able to purchase additional years of the Performance Warranty.
If you are interested in receiving this coverage for longer than one year, you have the option of purchasing additional years of the Performance Warranty. The pricing is as follows:
- NEW products: Starting at 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. Starting at 4% for each additional year.
- USED products: Starting at 4% of the current new selling price to increase the warranty from 3 months to 1 year. Starting at 4% for each additional year.
- GUITARS: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year. $45 maximum. An additional free setup is not included with additional purchased years of Performance Warranty.
- BAND and ORCHESTRAL instruments: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year.
Reserve in Store
| Product | SKU | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| 50th Anniversary Volante HHFR Electric Guitar with Gigbag - Anniversary Gold | 838966 |
