Soldier On! With This Exciting New Artist Model From Metal Icon Dave Mustaine
Kramer is stoked to welcome Dave Mustaine, the legendary guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, and founder of the multi-platinum selling and Grammy® Award-winning band, MEGADETH, to the Kramer Artist lineup. The Kramer Dave Mustaine Vanguard delivers the powerful, heavy sounds and exceptional playing performance on the stage and in the studio that Dave demands. It is equipped with a symmetrical mahogany Vanguard body, a 25.5” scale mahogany neck with a medium C Dave Mustaine custom profile, an ebony fretboard with 24 jumbo frets, black chrome hardware, and Dave Mustaine’s signature Seymour Duncan® Thrash Factor pickup set. Available in Ebony and Silver Metallic, a custom Dave Mustaine hardshell case is also included.
Guitar Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Binding Single-ply; Fretboard
Body Finish Gloss
Body Material Mahogany
Body Shape Vanguard
Body Styles Flying V
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Ebony
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 24
Frets Jumbo
Inlays Dot
Joint Glued In, Set Neck
Neck Material Mahogany, with Volute
Nut Material Graph Tech
Nut Width 43.0mm / 1.69in
Profile Dave Mustaine Custom Medium C
Scale Length 648.0mm / 25.51in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup Dave Mustaine Signature Seymour Duncan Thrash Factor Set
Controls 2 Volume, Master Tone; CTS Potentiometers
Neck Pickup Dave Mustaine Signature Seymour Duncan Thrash Factor Set
Output Jack Recessed Black Chrome Plate with 1/4"Jack; Mounted on Underside of Top Horn
Pickup Selector 3-way Toggle
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge Locktone Tune-O-Matic
Control Covers Black
Control Knobs Black Chrome Metal Knurled
finish Black Chrome
Jack Plate Cover Black Chrome, Recessed; Mounted on Underside of Top Horn
Mounting Rings Black
Strap Buttons 2- Black Chrome
Switch Tip Black
Tailpiece Flying V Plate; String Through Body
Truss Rod Dual Action
Truss Rod Cover Black 3-screw Bullet; Dave Mustaine Signature Reproduction in White
Tuner Plating Black Chrome
Tuning Machines Grover Mini Rotomatic
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Case Dave Mustaine Custom Hardshell
Model: KEVDMSIMBH3
Headstock Kramer Pointy; Dave Mustaine Silhouette on Back of Headstock
Headstock Inlay Kramer Dave Mustaine Style Logo; Silver
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Kramer Dave Mustaine Vanguard, Silver Metallic
Kramer Dave Mustaine Vanguard, Silver Metallic
Setup Included
Setup Included
Our craftory-trained technicians perform a final thorough inspection and detailed setup moments before your instrument is packed and shipped to you.
Free & Fast Shipping
Free & Fast Shipping
Orders placed by noon CST Monday-Friday (excluding holidays) will ship the same day. Orders placed after this cutoff will ship the next business day. All orders over $100 receive free ground shipping within the United States.
Case Included
Case Included
Your instrument ships with a factory-supplied hard- or soft-shell case for safe storage and transportation. Please refer to the product specifications for details.
Limited Lifetime Warranty
Limited Lifetime Warranty
Shop and play with confidence knowing that your instrument is protected by our limited lifetime warranty. Learn more about warranties and exclusions here .
Three Free Months of the Gibson App
Three Free Months of the Gibson App
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Soldier On! With This Exciting New Artist Model From Metal Icon Dave Mustaine
Kramer is stoked to welcome Dave Mustaine, the legendary guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, and founder of the multi-platinum selling and Grammy® Award-winning band, MEGADETH, to the Kramer Artist lineup. The Kramer Dave Mustaine Vanguard delivers the powerful, heavy sounds and exceptional playing performance on the stage and in the studio that Dave demands. It is equipped with a symmetrical mahogany Vanguard body, a 25.5” scale mahogany neck with a medium C Dave Mustaine custom profile, an ebony fretboard with 24 jumbo frets, black chrome hardware, and Dave Mustaine’s signature Seymour Duncan® Thrash Factor pickup set. Available in Ebony and Silver Metallic, a custom Dave Mustaine hardshell case is also included.
Guitar Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Binding Single-ply; Fretboard
Body Finish Gloss
Body Material Mahogany
Body Shape Vanguard
Body Styles Flying V
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Ebony
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 24
Frets Jumbo
Inlays Dot
Joint Glued In, Set Neck
Neck Material Mahogany, with Volute
Nut Material Graph Tech
Nut Width 43.0mm / 1.69in
Profile Dave Mustaine Custom Medium C
Scale Length 648.0mm / 25.51in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup Dave Mustaine Signature Seymour Duncan Thrash Factor Set
Controls 2 Volume, Master Tone; CTS Potentiometers
Neck Pickup Dave Mustaine Signature Seymour Duncan Thrash Factor Set
Output Jack Recessed Black Chrome Plate with 1/4"Jack; Mounted on Underside of Top Horn
Pickup Selector 3-way Toggle
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge Locktone Tune-O-Matic
Control Covers Black
Control Knobs Black Chrome Metal Knurled
finish Black Chrome
Jack Plate Cover Black Chrome, Recessed; Mounted on Underside of Top Horn
Mounting Rings Black
Strap Buttons 2- Black Chrome
Switch Tip Black
Tailpiece Flying V Plate; String Through Body
Truss Rod Dual Action
Truss Rod Cover Black 3-screw Bullet; Dave Mustaine Signature Reproduction in White
Tuner Plating Black Chrome
Tuning Machines Grover Mini Rotomatic
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Case Dave Mustaine Custom Hardshell
Model: KEVDMSIMBH3
Headstock Kramer Pointy; Dave Mustaine Silhouette on Back of Headstock
Headstock Inlay Kramer Dave Mustaine Style Logo; Silver
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
