The coolest Les Pauls that Gibson makes... arent Gibsons.

[@KaylaKent]

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.

[@NicolasScott896]

That guy almost had me in the van😳 🍫🍬🍭.....nooo😩😢😭

[@steveweilhart2359]

Yeah I know about those guys Kayla. Appreciate you looking out for us subscribers Love your videos

[@NicolasScott896]

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🫠

[@Wiggimus]

That happens to me a lot lol

[@UncleDickeysRandomLife]

What is your "obtainable" dream guitar Kayla ?

[@davidjoiner2309]

“Closet dowel rod” is the best description I have ever heard of a Les Paul neck

[@stevesmulski1462]

I really like the acute juxtaposition between your shy, friendly, soft spoken manner, and your formidably aggressive, absolutely monstrous playing. 😂

[@bassprofishe1549]

It genuinely makes me laugh every time. So refreshing compared to your average "NICE GUITAR MAN" guys making gear vids here on YT.

[@CarlosRamTx]

Same!

[@ethereous]

ngl the extremely vain swear words are what send me every time

[@megablasterboc7474]

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!

[@3dartstudio007]

Your playing makes that guitar look really good. Yea, I think sounds can look. Two thumbs up!

[@andremamola810]

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.

[@hisaceinthehole3426]

The used section having the interesting guitars is so accurate. Unfortunately, where im at, theyre usually also the most unplayable guitars.

[@_underscore_9271]

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

[@hisaceinthehole3426]

@@_underscore_9271 I've never heard of that. What does being a southpaw guitar player entail?

[@_underscore_9271]

@@hisaceinthehole3426 southpaw is another word for lefty, just means I learned to play left handed

[@hisaceinthehole3426]

@@_underscore_9271 ohhhhhhhh

[@ITGuy1970]

I love that you're doing more gear reviews now. It's a great direction to take the channel and really adds to the overall appeal. We already know you're a badass so it adds to the credibility of your reviews. Keep it up, you're doing a great job!

[@eeliskorhonen7203]

Harley benton actually also makes some nice les paul types, that are equipped with 24 frets and floyd rose 1000 for around 400€

[@mav5150]

If you are in Dallas you should go to Arlington/Pantera and visit Dimes place ! Even his burial is magical when you go

[@brycejackson9232]

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

[@bradenaustin5482]

You're a great shredder! I was checking into this review because I've been running into these lately and I'm a huge les paul styled single cut fan

[@bigpoppyphilip]

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.

[@markslima1557]

Kayla that sounded AWESOME even for you! Now you have to post this whole cover pleeeeaaaasseeee!

[@lanceross3633]

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.

[@manbearpig2164]

Awesome playing, you make it look effortless

[@TheAlicaNetwork]

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 :-)

[@joeydurant6267]

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

[@joshmiller2446]

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!😊

[@stopcensoringmyfreespeech3280]

I wish it just had the hockey stick headstock in reverse. Oh there it is Cool Have the frets filed down its easy to do yourself.

[@chrisr0lltdasr]

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. 😊

[@steveweilhart2359]

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

[@OdracyrSotnas]

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!

[@oaklandish-metalboy1194]

Les Pauls with Floyds remind me of Gary Holt and Spike Cassidy!

[@jefftoler9017]

My first thought was HOLT!!!!

[@Ontariosound]

Agreed. The Gary Holt ESP is a superb axe !

[@kickyourfaceandlaugh607]

Gary holt is a kook

[@liys540]

I think it's similar to Chris poland current model

[@gripp9k]

Cool I've been looking for a humbucker electric (I have a strat), the 220 I'll def give a shot.

[@prestonbowden1008]

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.

[@DarthShreds]

That 220 is sweet! idk why they would discontinue it so quickly

[@emartinezr]

They were probably losing $$ on it; or at least taking markwt away from their other guitars. It was so cheap...

[@gluonjck63]

As usual - you are transparent and it is most welcome. The passion you have is the best!

[@RachelAnneAmbrose]

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

[@jamesjohanson5675]

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

[@billygwalthney369]

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.

[@MrDalegray]

I have this guitar and it plays awesome. Only bad thing is the clear coat over the binding is chipping off. Pickups sound great and the Floyd is awesome. You can dive bomb and it stays perfectly in tune.

[@BradTheProducer]

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.

[@KaylaKent]

who was ur supplier?

[@BradTheProducer]

⁠​​⁠I was running a Music & Arts, which is Guitar Center, so probably Kramer/Gibson directly .

[@KaylaKent]

@@BradTheProducer poor guy. M&A is the last place i would buy a guitar at lol

[@brooksrownd2275]

Gibson was a trainwreck just a few years back. I waited about 5 years for the Nite-V Plus to come back in stock.

[@randymiles-j1w]

Yeah I want that red and black assaults myself. Well made and packed full of goodies

[@charlestayon4178]

Dont know if anyone here said this already. I just bought one last month from Kramer's site. Guessing not so dicontinued anymore. Love it. Floyd trem bar did fall off in less that 2 hours and I am NOT a big dive bomb guy. Easy to put back together but still a little dissapointing. Easy to upgrade that coupling on the trem.

[@PunKtuRed_Jazz]

i have always wanted one of the black with red assaults more so because i cant afford a ESP Gary holt sig

[@bluwng]

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.

[@SilverKnife0311]

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!

[@conradcrawford1384]

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!

[@RailRidersUnited]

First one you play reminds me a lot of my gary holt esp gh-600

[@Nothing-zw3yd]

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.

[@aaronwoodcock4715]

I love my 2015 Kramer Assault 220. It's a very versatile instrument when it comes to tone, and playability.

[@Augrills]

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

[@Billymarkz]

Buying a 220 tonight .and if you ever near Toronto Canada miss id love to hang out sometime haha

[@russellzauner]

Ms. Gary Fucking Holt everybody!

[@drop830]

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

[@jodyferguson3068]

Yeah I'm very upset about Kramer discontinuing with the 2/20 assault I don't understand why it's a killer guitar by the time I found the Kramer 220 assault they were discontinued and now I can't find one anywhere bomber big time

[@supernothing77]

On the website they are oth listed as having medium jumbo frets

[@splinterstreetrat]

that really looks like the gary holt signature ltd. that kramer is really really great for its price

[@BuHeTy]

Always liked the hockey headstock on LP guitar. I think it is very aesthetically looking with the lower horn.

[@rilvyk7855]

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)

[@johndrake2729]

That black Assault really suits you well, and you play the heck out of it!

[@omnicide213]

I bought the white variant and swapped the pickups and have been gigging with it.

[@MangaJosh]

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.

[@jasonrussell156]

I bought this new at long and mcquade (canadas guitar center) I have had the exact opposite experience with this guitar. The set up out of the box was horrendous. The neck had a huge bow. The worst part is the floyd. It will not stay in tune when i dive. Iv had floyds and worked on floyds for years. This one is the worst ive ever seen. Ive played with spring tension, hight, and put teflon tape on the post threds to make sure there is no wiggle. The floyd never goes back to the same position. All strings stay in tune with each other but the whole thing pitches up or down. I believe the knife edges on the bridge are just really soft and deforming super easy. If anyone has any ideas or tricks to try im all ears

[@carlosgonzalez1738]

At 1:04, is that actual EQ settings you use? Can you explain what the sound means?

[@KaylaKent]

lol just when i need a treble boost

[@01theuser]

I got a 2014 Assault 220, the licensed Floyd Rose is so so... It loses tuning when pushing back the FR arm, I'm looking forward to upgrading the FR cause I got the guitar for less than $300 with case, and threw in a couple of Dimebag signature pickups, it's a nice base for upgrades Oh and it has noticeable neck dive

[@KaylaKent]

check ur posts, replace em if theyre worn. common issue.

[@01theuser]

​@@KaylaKent I'll try that.... The previous owner didn't play it much tho. The guitar is basically new... I'm really happy with it.

[@richyrich5049]

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.

[@MrTonyburn1]

That’s a really cool looking guitar. I dig the black and red theme and it sounds great too!!

[@orokusaki7595]

I’ve had my eye on those for a cool minute.. you rock Kayla:)

[@Kabayoth]

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.

[@Great-Scotthew]

I wish my LPs had a Floyd 😭😭

[@discocrisco]

I don't want to maintain and do stri g changes on a FR. 😢

[@tomfoodery]

Thanks for posting this. I was curious about these guitars. Hopefully my GC gets some in so i can test drive. They remind me of the ESP/LTD Gary Holt signature guitars. I wonder how they compare .

[@eamonahern7495]

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.

[@TheAlicaNetwork]

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.

[@eamonahern7495]

@@TheAlicaNetwork interesting solution

[@electrikjam7661]

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!

[@Moshbearpig]

I have the 220 and I put a dimarzio X2n in the bridge. it's a serious guitar at any price point.

[@bjpearce3415]

So happy to see these kramers get love! Got one in Nashville at the Gibson garage and it was so sick!! Ya killing it💥💥💥💥

[@Moremetal..]

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.

[@jessehutchings]

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

[@KaylaKent]

naw prolly wont

[@willhudson5703]

I’m glad you give honest opinions on guitars. Most just wack off to name brands because their favorite guitarist use them.

[@patrickkish6662]

Your video totally reflects your character. Not the usual youtube cookie cutter BS. I do have one request. Instead of titling cover videos "What if Dimebag played_____?" I think it might be time to start titling them "What if Kayla played_____?" . Dime has been fully integrated into your soul. And your very existence reflects that. Its YOUR TIME Kayla. Just my opinion. Keep ripping it up, Dood✌🏼

[@patrickkish6662]

P.s. my brother calls you "Potty mouth Kayla." Keep being YOU😁

[@jonsierra723]

At this point Kramer should make you a signature guitar and by God if they do get them to remake your black one.

[@kapitanpoloten4ik668]

i have the same kramer 220 but with fixed bridge for about 7 years and i must say it's the most comfortable neck ever(for tapping on high positions)

[@Gonz216]

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.

[@KaylaKent]

the plus comes in a purple, shrug.

[@fingersfhillips]

I loved this video I had traded for the assault white one and when I saw the black one I wanted one so bad I had never played a Kramer until I got the white one and I was blown away how well it played and now as of yesterday zzounds had the black one well guess what ? yup I now have the black one rock on girl

[@subd3]

Does the Kramer have the same 2" body thickness as a Les Paul?

[@jamesdonahueonly]

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!

[@saleseng]

Yep I have that same exact assault plus guitar that I got last year and it is top quality for the money no doubt

[@stevenfrost6441]

"A neck that reminds me of a closet dowel rod..." 😂 Spot on Description Kayla! 🎸👍

[@paulterl4563]

They have Les Paul scale lenght? Thanx

[@jeanlawson9133]

❤ Awesome video..... always liked Kramer.....they are rock and shred friendly..

[@finishin.my.coffee8780]

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.

[@arsonne]

The red and black color they've done here is so late 80's/early 90's. Looks sick.

[@addictivetackleco]

I had the chance to get the assault plus for 550 at a local guitar store. I wish I had bought it

[@comment.highlighted]

That Kramer is Super Sweet!!! 🔥 I would love a combination of both 🙂

[@WorldWideChugging]

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 🤘🏼

[@KaylaKent]

the burst isnt being discontinued... the 220 is. idk how that got mixed up.

[@chriswallace9387]

Didn’t know they existed. Freaking cool guitar. Love the red accents Nice review

[@duncanfelton5311]

ACE Guitar i have several these Black ones really are good!!

[@robinrusso815]

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

[@KaylaKent]

well u heard it here

[@psychoshredder4139]

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!

[@KaylaKent]

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.

[@Dudewheresmyguitar]

What guitar would you choose if Kramer built you a signature guitar? Awesome video, made me want to buy one!🤘

[@KaylaKent]

id make them recreate my jk8000 lol

[@Dudewheresmyguitar]

@@KaylaKent If they did I'd probably buy it

[@justinnichols7320]

​@@KaylaKent I would love if they did this lol that guitar is sweet

[@user-me5fh3yu1j]

When I got my LP, I was in 7th grade. It was the perfect size then, but now I feel like it just sits way too low on my body and it really frustrates me.

[@danielwatson7540]

I have a 1987 Kramer Pacer Deluxe. Absolute beast of a guitar

[@afrolund80]

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!

[@mav5150]

Did you say Guitar Center in Dallas ?

[@KaylaKent]

mhm

[@D.Guitar]

🤘 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

[@amyrparker6313]

vs esp gh600 wich one the best?

[@stephenskiles7782]

I ordered the plus version of this and 1st one had a broken headstock 2nd had an unusable floyd.

[@stephenskiles7782]

I also got it from zZounds. I'll never order from them again . Terrible packaging even when you ask for extra packaging. Needless to say I never got the opportunity to try how good this guitar is, I gave up on it got the Alex Lifeson epi. From a different vendor. Oh and I also got a ghosthorse with frets that didn't match the fingerboard raidious ,100 % sure it was done by someone that returned it. ZZounds is a terrible vendor.

[@juliankirby9880]

Guitar fetish also has a LP w/ a floyd rose bridge. Thier brand Xaviere. When they do the good stacking coupon codes it’s under 300 USD after shipping