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Wow... a custom built Kramer going for under $1K. I'm unaware Kramer has a custom order division currently for us to spec our dream guitars. The Pacer C II that I know of was manufactured in the late 1980s, it was discontinued in 1989. Kramer was bankrupt in 1990. It is currently under the ownership of Gibson & the Epiphone arm of the business is handling production. Then again, 'custom' here is loosely used & probably refers to self-assembled guitars with the liberty of having well-known brands at the headstock. 

There are currently no serial numbers to be found at the rear of the headstock / neck bolt plate.

I certainly have issues coming to terms with details highlighting costly replacement parts, which are proving to be an implied bargain, as the highlight of any sale as opposed to an assurance of authenticity.

On the other hand, there is another Pacer C II listed for much more.

Unlike its counterpart, there is a serial number on the neck bolt plate & the Kramer logo there is more convincing. On that note, if you know of any other Pacer Custom II with a maple fretboard & a reversed headstock, please link me to it; I wouldn't want to disrepute anyone out there with misinformation. So friends, if you are interested in the blue version, please exercise some caution before parting with good money.

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Do avoid this one.

I'm doubting its authenticity based on these contentious points:

• A: Pickguard is misaligned; it goes too near to the edge of the cutaway
• B: This part of the pickguard is located at the 21st fret - it should be 20th
• C: The truss rod cover is misaligned to the left & the tip is levelled with the low E machine head, it should sit a little higher. Em... is it just me or does that string retainer look crooked?

Disclaimer: Pickguard & truss rod cover might be OEM replacements which are ill-fitting.

I've contacted the seller who has no guitar knowledge, said it belonged to a cousin who had moved out of the house.

Good deal for this episode goes to this SKB hard case - awesome condition & a sub-$100 price tag.