The coolest Les Pauls that Gibson makes... arent Gibsons.
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- Опубліковано 6 чер 2024
- theyre definitely well suited for shredding pantera if thats what ur wondering
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chapters stuff:
00:00 - how i found these guitars
00:21 - Pantera - Yesterday Dont Mean Sh*t solo
00:57 - Assault 220 overview
01:47 - Floyd Rose
02:45 - Pickups and other hardware
03:00 - Assault Plus intro
03:10 - Pantera - Godd*mn Electric solo
03:59 - Assault plus overview
04:30 - Similarities between the two
04:55 - Comparing the two
06:37 - BAD NEWS
07:07 - me pleading with Kramer (theyre totally watching)
07:32 - where to get the Assault Plus
once again do NOT respond to anyone pretending to be me saying that i want to talk to you on some messaging app. this is a known scam thats been going around awhile.
That guy almost had me in the van😳 🍫🍬🍭.....nooo😩😢😭
Yeah I know about those guys Kayla. Appreciate you looking out for us subscribers Love your videos
I'm going to subscribe. I've been wanting to. Its just tough when all you do is play blues guitar for income. Wouldn't change a thing🫠
That happens to me a lot lol
What is your "obtainable" dream guitar Kayla ?
“Closet dowel rod” is the best description I have ever heard of a Les Paul neck
I really like the acute juxtaposition between your shy, friendly, soft spoken manner, and your formidably aggressive, absolutely monstrous playing. 😂
It genuinely makes me laugh every time. So refreshing compared to your average "NICE GUITAR MAN" guys making gear vids here on YT.
Same!
ngl the extremely vain swear words are what send me every time
I've actually been looking at that exact Kramer for a number of years now but have yet to make the buy. Your demo has convinced me that it's really built for shredd! Great demo!
The used section having the interesting guitars is so accurate. Unfortunately, where im at, theyre usually also the most unplayable guitars.
My local store has a cool selection of used guitars that even feel nice, but alas I'm a southpaw, and can't really play any of them
@@_underscore_9271 I've never heard of that. What does being a southpaw guitar player entail?
@@hisaceinthehole3426 southpaw is another word for lefty, just means I learned to play left handed
@@_underscore_9271 ohhhhhhhh
Your playing makes that guitar look really good. Yea, I think sounds can look. Two thumbs up!
Harley benton actually also makes some nice les paul types, that are equipped with 24 frets and floyd rose 1000 for around 400€
Kayla that sounded AWESOME even for you! Now you have to post this whole cover pleeeeaaaasseeee!
Awesome playing, you make it look effortless
If you are in Dallas you should go to Arlington/Pantera and visit Dimes place ! Even his burial is magical when you go
Les Pauls with Floyds remind me of Gary Holt and Spike Cassidy!
My first thought was HOLT!!!!
Agreed. The Gary Holt ESP is a superb axe !
Gary holt is a kook
I love that Johnson you have in the background. I have a combo and to me its the best modeler that they came out with.
That’s a really cool looking guitar. I dig the black and red theme and it sounds great too!!
As usual - you are transparent and it is most welcome. The passion you have is the best!
You rock! You like those Kramer's. Oh and I used to own a custom studio lite LP with a floating Floyd. Yep a studio lite. Those things were filled with balsa wood. The guy who did it had his work cut out for him, but it worked surprisingly well
Oh my God that is so upsetting that they discontinued it. I was literally saying to myself for like the last year that when I get a six string I’m going to get one of these because I’ve been playing at seven string for the last 2 1/2 years now and I really want a six string in my collection that blows, but I’m so glad you did a video on this and I will definitely be looking for a used one.
I’ve had my eye on those for a cool minute.. you rock Kayla:)
This is so awesome you are reviewing the Assaults. I have wanted to pull the trigger on the Assault Plus for some time now. What would you compare the neck profile to? Just curious. Love the videos!
definitely a les paul neck. maybe slightly thinner (ive heard some people call it a thinner U, maybe a D.) but it feels pretty thick to me.
I have this exact Kramer Assault. I put in a Duncan JB Trembucker in the bridge and a Duncan Jazz Trembucker in the neck. It sounds brutal and plays amazing.
Love the burst and sad that it's being discontinued 😟
Yep, they really need to make you a signature guitar.
You are beautiful and talented ✨️
Rock on 🤘🏼
the burst isnt being discontinued... the 220 is. idk how that got mixed up.
Love it ! Nice playing and video \m/ \m/
Thank you for sharing this Kayla! This version of the Les Paul has it's own character that's really cool. It kinda reminds me of the Dean Cadillac where they add the Dean touches to make it unique. I fuckin love your playing too. Keep ripping!
I saw the black & red Assault in the background on one of your videos and was looking forward to this. Do you think this model really has a cult following? Maybe it will now :-) I bought an older 220fr in black and red like 9 years ago, and quickly followed up with the alpine white version. I love these guitars even though they have both required some unusual modifications... The neck dive was atrocious and the anchor screws for the springs weren't at the standard spacing when I went to put Tremol-nos on them. And good luck with that bridge as you put some wear on it; maybe they started using better metal on their licensed Floyds in recent years, but I've had to replace both of mine. Regardless, Kramer Assault 220FRs play, sound, and look great - I actually had never thought ANY LP body styles were very attractive until I saw this model. By the way, I agree about the lower frets being more comfortable than the jumbos. The ESP Eclipses look similar, but they have jumbo frets, not to mention 22 instead of 24 and a Les Paul scale length. Just like you said, the Assault is special for being a super-Strat disguised as a Les Paul :-)
I just got it in white and I love it...thanks for mentioning them before ! The Floyd's holding up good and it stays in tune. I got mine from American music supply.
Always liked the hockey headstock on LP guitar. I think it is very aesthetically looking with the lower horn.
So happy to see these kramers get love! Got one in Nashville at the Gibson garage and it was so sick!!
Ya killing it💥💥💥💥
That 220 is sweet! idk why they would discontinue it so quickly
That black Assault really suits you well, and you play the heck out of it!
I have one of these Kramer Assault 220, got it used for under 300 and it’s been absolutely awesome. I really wish I could find specs for the neck, the board feels flatter than others and it feels awesome.
Aight, I'm totally a fender/squier strat guy, but when I first played my "used" heritage h-157 Les Paul, I fell in love. It's a 97, so it's made by the same guys who built all the Gibson's of the 70's-80s. The very wood is of the same stock of that played by roads and many other amazing musicians. It's the only Paul I own, but the sound man! It's thicker and richer than any strat or tele...you actually inspired me to get a floating Floyd Rose super strat last year and I gotta say, learning to divebomb n squeal has been an absolute blast!😊
Did you already do a features demo of your Johnson? Tbh i have no idea what it is or what made you want it so i was hoping you would do a full video on it
naw prolly wont
So that assault plus with the maple board, is the board lacquered? I’ve never really liked a lacquered board it just feels weird when you’re used to a regular rosewood board.
Do your links count for anything store wide or just what you show? More than happy to help
Right with ya on the frets. I set up weird anyway cuz i typically use 11s... On 10s now cuz i am rusty but probably once i use the last set i have ill step back up.... And even though i started doing it to down tune i rarely ever do these days so there's that lol
That Kramer is Super Sweet!!! 🔥 I would love a combination of both 🙂
You Rock Sis... good point about these axes...subscribed!
What guitar would you choose if Kramer built you a signature guitar? Awesome video, made me want to buy one!🤘
id make them recreate my jk8000 lol
@@KaylaKent If they did I'd probably buy it
@@KaylaKent I would love if they did this lol that guitar is sweet
Holy shit, are you playing through a Johnson amp? I have come so close to buying one but let the cork sniffers scare me away.
How do you like it? I would love to hear your thoughts on that amp!
Buying a 220 tonight .and if you ever near Toronto Canada miss id love to hang out sometime haha
Cool I've been looking for a humbucker electric (I have a strat), the 220 I'll def give a shot.
Nice find!
the floyd rose on my ec-1000 is so solid, and the style itself makes it soo much more playable and easier on my hands than a regular leslie(but its also an 1100 guitar as well to be fair, and does play like one lol)
I just wanted to say thank you. I purchased a assault 220 from sound and it’s a great guitar. I appreciate it and this coming from a blind man who didn’t even realize they were even being made so thank you again.M
Today was the day! I bought one used but like new! It’s really great guitar! It was you with your vídeo that made me search for it! And I’ve found it! Congratulations for your vídeos and your guitar playing! Cheers!
that really looks like the gary holt signature ltd. that kramer is really really great for its price
I had the more expensive orange model the Assault Plus. The monster you have is dirt cheap. The scale length is 25.5 so shredder scale length and neck volume knob is closet to bridge to facilitate volume swells. 24 frets.
Never heard of these, but really cool! I have an LTD single cut and I love that body shape but I’d never get a Gibson neither
I have that guitar as well, upgraded to a Gotoh trem only cause had one laying around and used the Kramer trem an another V i restored, great guitar for the price..great vids, cheers from Canada..Eh.
That sucks that they discontinued it! I have played one before, and i would totally keep it. I would put a better trem in it, but otherwise it is a solid guitar. Cool review on guitars that get overlooked often!
i was actually considering one of them once , how are the pick ups and the tone ,that's what I was concerned about because I was buying it by om line ,so I couldn't check it out
well u heard it here
I wish my LPs had a Floyd 😭😭
Awesome! Do you think it's also a good rhythm guitar? I mean Assault 220 😊😊
for sure
"A neck that reminds me of a closet dowel rod..." 😂 Spot on Description Kayla! 🎸👍
Does the Kramer have the same 2" body thickness as a Les Paul?
I have an Assault, and it's awesome. I let my buddy try it, and he ordered one the same night.
I put Dunlop Rev. Willy's Mexican Lottery 8's on it (Billy Gibbons signature strings), and it screams.
You have new like and subscriber . More awesome than I can stand. The guitar is cool too.
just picked up a firefly LP ( with floyd type bridge) all matt black with body contours and locking tuners (200.00) - never been an LP lover due to weight mostly but wanted one for my collection - actually love the guitar am having the bridge changed now with a Gotoh floyd and new pups - these Kramers are really cool though
I bought the white variant and swapped the pickups and have been gigging with it.
The red and black color they've done here is so late 80's/early 90's. Looks sick.
At 1:04, is that actual EQ settings you use?
Can you explain what the sound means?
lol just when i need a treble boost
First one you play reminds me a lot of my gary holt esp gh-600
I recently played that Lifeson Epiphone. I didn’t know it was his signature model until just now. I was a decent sounding and playing guitar.
Yeah I want that red and black assaults myself. Well made and packed full of goodies
Yep I have that same exact assault plus guitar that I got last year and it is top quality for the money no doubt
I have the urge to mod. Since you want less bass on the EQ, Pickups, pots, and caps come to mind.
Replacing the pots with 1meg units would work. I wouldn't recommend a treble bleed for the circuit after doing so. A higher grade of cap for the tone knob would be in order as well. 0.047 or higher would be useful.
Pickups immediately bring me to Dimarzio. I always found them shrill, but I've learned more about them in recent years. The Nita Strauss set (Pandemonium Pickups I believe) comes to mind, but you haven't lived until you play an Alnico VIII pickup. The Satchur8/Air Norton set might go well with that Kramer.
Bareknuckle Ragnorocks or Silos (I'm hesitant to add the Silo set only because Rabea asks very different things from this pickup than you do.)
On the Seymour Duncan side, it would be easy to call out for the Dimebag Darrell set, but I can't recommend them from my personal experience. Might as well go straight to JBE instead. However the Pegasus/Sentient set is worth a look, but I think you'd prefer the Nazgul/Sentient set.
What are your thoughts?
Wonderful playing, I might add. You make it look easy. If Kramer doesn't put you on retainer soon, they are missing out.
❤ Awesome video..... always liked Kramer.....they are rock and shred friendly..
ACE Guitar i have several these Black ones really are good!!
I’m glad you give honest opinions on guitars. Most just wack off to name brands because their favorite guitarist use them.
I had a student at my music store special order the 220 a number of years back, and after waiting for over a year for it to ship, he ended up cancelling the order (I'm surprised he waited that long.) I've always wanted to try one out, but now it looks like unless I find one used like you did, I'll need to find another Les Floyd to noodle with.
who was ur supplier?
I was running a Music & Arts, which is Guitar Center, so probably Kramer/Gibson directly .
@@BradTheProducer poor guy. M&A is the last place i would buy a guitar at lol
Gibson was a trainwreck just a few years back. I waited about 5 years for the Nite-V Plus to come back in stock.
You will forever be named the Kramer Goddess. I had Kramers since 86 and I have NEVER see a LP copy. Thanks to you I will be buying one!
GJ ... You seem to play better every time you make a vid! Keep up the great work Goddess!
The red and black one seems like they were going for the Gary Holt vibe.
I hear what you're saying about Les Pauls. To me, they used to be mythical, they were the guitar I saw Ace Frehley play on stage as a teenager. All these years later, I feel like they're a serious ripoff. Mine is a little over 2 years old but nearly all the screws in the back of the headstock are stripped. I don't know why, because I've never touched them. they're stock. The bridge volume knob keeps cutting out too. I guess I got a "Friday" guitar. I was going to sell it, then I decided to keep it but now I think I might just get the issues sorted out and then sell it and get an ESP. Their necks are faster and they're light enough to not ruin your back.
Do you have any reservations about the durability of the licensed Floyds? I've heard they wear down over short periods of time and have to be replaced.
Having the Same Guitar: Kramer Assault 220FR and to be honest.. I made wild Modifications to it. Installed Red EMG 81 + 89R in the Neck. Neck can be Split with the Volume Knob 😁 Added a Kill Switch instead of Tone Knob and made a Battery Compartment on the Back of the Electronic Cover. And Blocked the Floyd 😃 And since all of it. It had become one of my Favorite Guitars 😎 I had a Huge Grounding Issue with the Stock Pickups 🫣 that could not been fixed. And because its Common for Passives to Humm with Distortion, I decided to go Active and it was a Really worth decission. 😊
I love my 2015 Kramer Assault 220. It's a very versatile instrument when it comes to tone, and playability.
They have Les Paul scale lenght?
Thanx
On the website they are oth listed as having medium jumbo frets
Did you say Guitar Center in Dallas ?
mhm
Kayla is 1,000% right. I've always liked the Les Paul look. When I was younger. I actually thought I would be able to fit one with a floyd rose when I got older and could afford it. That was before I learned that their headstocks are known for breaking off. Even without the help of a floyd rose. The Kramer Assault plus that I found in mint condition for $350 on ebay, is my baby. Dark red burst body finish. All black 24 fret ebony neck. Push pull tone pots for single coil tones and an amazing floyd rose that holds it's tune like a mo-frackin boss! I love my Kramer. My first.... My last.... My everything!
I have the 220 and I put a dimarzio X2n in the bridge. it's a serious guitar at any price point.
Where was your 220 made in if i may ask ?
So when is Kramer going to get in touch with you for an endorsement 😊
I like the one with the banana headstock a lot. You rocked them both out though.
i dont think they make a LP with that
Kramer Assault is a great guitar! I've had Les Paul's and could never get into them. But the Assault has a great ebony fretboard and the whammy is insane. You can do some Gary Holt bar bends!
My bought new 220 has three springs on the trem. The pickups are alnico 5 and are overwound so they are pretty hot. I love the neck and it plays smooth as silk. Yes the Floyd could be better. The guitar cable plugs in nice and tight. It’s a fairly heavy guitar. 24 frets and the scale is a fender scale. Fender scale length on an LP!! Love it
You’re in Dallas?! Hell yea🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
The guitar center in north Dallas is the best one around.
its ok but i get more excited about the taco bueno next door
In general, GC isn’t the best at anything, but they’re mostly all we’ve got unless you want to go to a specialty shop like Jimmy Wallace.
@@thisguy2973what makes Jimmy Wallace a specialty shop? They have $200 guitars all the way up to holy grail guitars.
I also recommend The Tone Shop in Addison.
At this point Kramer should make you a signature guitar and by God if they do get them to remake your black one.
It's scary how much you sound like Dime at times, please do a tribute video of you wearing camo shorts sponsoring a red beard saying "Getcha Pull!" while nailing his solos for a giggle lol 🤟👍
i have always wanted one of the black with red assaults more so because i cant afford a ESP Gary holt sig
these kramer floyds arent bad :) i had it on a pacer classic.. which is supposedly a budget line too.. it literally felt like one of them old Schaller floyds
That 24th fret looks like a Reebok logo on the 220. If it came with purple instead of red, I'd be looking at one.
the plus comes in a purple, shrug.
Are these Jramer Assault guitars a 24 scale length?
25.5
@KaylaKent thank you. Sorry for typo I meant Kramer. Would be cool if they came out with a version with a shorter scale length. To get that Les Paul sound, and flexibility.
Is that the Farmer's Branch GC?
Hey. Great Video. Keep it up.
vs esp gh600 wich one the best?
If it didn't have a pointy horn I'd agree with you. I did a spit take when you said, "dowl rod for a neck" though.
I'm not a fan of les Pauls either. The only thing I don't like about that black kramer though is the strap position near the neck. It makes for a very neck heavy guitar. If you pinned it on to the back of the heel instead it'd lift the weight of the neck better when playing standing up. I need a high headstock classical style position to play a guitar comfortably. Same for the 2nd kramer. Also, I prefer the toggle position between the volume and tone knobs on the first one.
I hear you, and you're right - at least on the two Assault 220s that I own, which are older, they are very neck heavy. The interesting thing is that my white one, which seems to be newer, is heavier overall than my older black one (it's my heaviest guitar), and neck-dives less, like they were trying to address the problem. However, I still needed to make a 2 1/2 inch strap button extender bar to make them acceptable. This puts the strap mounting point between the 14th and 15th fret. I just drilled out the existing strap button screw hole deeper to accept a long, beefy screw, and compressed a few coupling nuts between some washers and painted it black.
@@TheAlicaNetwork interesting solution
It’s cute the way you love to jam - thanks for your passionate playing I will definitely jam out to some black label just because of you.
Also I play the 220 too it’s my main guitar I don’t have a lot of money so my other electric guitar is simply a peavey predator and it’s so cheap I just make sure it plays and I leave it in a corner.
If I ever get an expensive electric the only thing I can think of is active pickups.
Other than that I love to play my 220 and I love to play lead if I am playing electric.
lmao, love your wristband, you should send one to Hetfield
🤘 Ive always luved the Assault be because of 24 frets and a Floyd Rose.. but i bought the Dean Deceiver Floyd back in 2011 because it was on closeout sale about the same as that costs. But the desn has a ebony fretboard and a real Floyd Rose special (that i swapped out for a original Floyd Rose) also 24 frets. 24.75" scale length. im not real fond of les Paul guitars either. But. It's a novelty. And i like Dean Guitars
I had the chance to get the assault plus for 550 at a local guitar store. I wish I had bought it
I don't want to maintain and do stri g changes on a FR. 😢