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Neck and Headstock
Neck Species
The guitars’ necks are made from solid mahogany.
Neck Profile
The necks on the Assault 220 & 220FR are carved to a slim, wide profile, the most popular neck shape for shred-style rockers.
Joint
Kramer uses a “set” neck for the 220 and 220FR, with a neck that is hand-fitted to the body and attached with premium TiteBond wood glue.
Truss Rod
The guitars’ truss-rod adjustment access is through a slot at the headstock, making set ups and neck tweaks a breeze.
Logo
The headstock wears a modern “Kramer” logo decal.
Radius
The fingerboards of the Assault 220 & 220FR are both cut to a 14” radius, which provides excellent playing ease and comfort, and avoids any dead spots or “choking out” of notes while bending strings.
Fingerboard and Nut
Fingerboard Species
The Assault 220 & 220FR carry fast and hardwearing rosewood and ebony fingerboards respectively.
Frets
The fingerboards carry 24 medium-jumbo frets, which contribute to the instrument’s big tone and easy, bend-friendly playing feel.
Tonal Characteristics
The solid mahogany neck, rosewood or ebony fingerboard, and set-neck construction all contribute to the Assault 220 & 220FR’s superior tonal depth and sustain. Rosewood adds bite and clarity, while ebony further increases the guitar’s “snap” and articulation.
Inlays
Acrylic mother-of-pearl “thorn” inlays adorn the fingerboards of the 220 & 220FR.
Nut Width
The width of the nut on the Assault 220 & 220FR is approximately 1-11/16”, which provides the neck room required for fast shred playing styles.