Included in your purchase are additional neck shims so that you can adjust the neck angle as needed and so that your tech doesn't upcharge you for something like this. Again, a setup should be able to fix this. I am a righty, so I cannot give my feedback as to the playability of the guitar, but the action does look high to me.
#1986 kramer ferrington kfs 1 professional#
I would recommend a professional setup as well in order to maximize playability. There is also a portion next to the neck joint where extra epoxy seems to have collected. This can also be fixed pretty easily by yourself or by your local guitar tech. There is also three small divots in the back of the neck, all close to each other. On the back, there is a small section with white scratches on the finish. There are also a few washers missing from the tuning pegs and underneath the pre-amp controls, but these can be easily replaced at a hardware store for less than a few dollars.
#1986 kramer ferrington kfs 1 cracked#
There is another area where the finish is slightly cracked on the other side of the neck joint. This is barely noticeable if you are not actively playing the guitar. There is also a partially raised/warped portion of the body next to where the neck meets the body. Firstly, the binding on the back is partially separated from the body. However, there are some cosmetic imperfections that do not inhibit playability or functionality, thus earning a "good" condition. Not only is it easier to play, but it also looks extremely unique. But by far the best part of this guitar is the electric-style bolt-on neck. The piezo pickup system and active pre-amp provide simple on-board controls to further customize your tone. Plugged in, the tonal range is seemingly endless. To my ears, the raw tone is surprisingly great. I have repaired the electronics, done some body work, properly shimmed the neck, re-stored the fretboard, resoldered the battery connection, and loaded the guitar with brand new Elixir Light Phosphorous Bronze Nanowebs. This Ferrington was partially restored, and all parts are stock. Ferringtons were also played by renowned guitarists and bassists such as Eddie Van Halen and Gene Simmons. Ferringtons were groundbreaking guitars that launched the guitar world's exploration into the acoustic-electric category of instruments. Although Kramer has never specified the exact number of left-handed Ferringtons produced, only 8 are publicly known to exist and even less were produced in the KFS-1 model. This is a vintage (either 1986 or 1987) Kramer Ferrington KFS-1.