Kramer Marks 50th Anniversary with New Malina Moye Pacer Deluxe Signature Model
Kramer celebrates 50 years with the Malina Moye Pacer Deluxe signature guitar, featuring HSS DiMarzio pickups and available in left-handed models.
Kramer Guitars has unveiled its latest high-performance instrument, the Malina Moye Pacer Deluxe, as part of the brand’s ongoing 50th-anniversary celebrations. Designed in collaboration with the acclaimed guitarist, singer, and songwriter, the striking new signature model blends Kramer’s shred-ready heritage with Moye’s signature mix of rock, blues, soul, and funk.
The release marks a historic milestone for the manufacturer, making Moye the first woman of color to join Kramer’s signature artist roster. Renowned worldwide for her upside-down, left-handed playing style, Moye has built an international career across major festival stages and international tours, cementing a massive global following.
“I really wanted to make sure it was perfect – a completely different type of Kramer,” Moye shared in the official launch video. “And you know what? I think we nailed something really hot.”
Versatile HSS DiMarzio Electronics and Hardware
The Malina Moye Pacer Deluxe pairs an eye-catching Splash Blue finish with a classic tortoiseshell pickguard and all-gold hardware. Built for speed and tonal flexibility, the guitar features a smooth maple neck with a vintage-style skunk stripe.
Under the hood, the signature Pacer Deluxe delivers exceptional tonal range thanks to an HSS (Humbucker-Single-Single) DiMarzio pickup configuration:
- Bridge Position: DiMarzio Super Distortion humbucker for high-output, aggressive drive.
- Middle Position: DiMarzio Area 67 single-coil for clean, chimey tone with reduced hum.
- Neck Position: DiMarzio Virtual Vintage Blues for warm, expressive lead lines.
The electronics array is wired through a standard five-way blade switch, a master volume control, and dedicated tone knobs for the neck and middle pickups.
For hardware, Kramer equipped the model with a modern two-point non-locking vibrato system, gold knurled control knobs, and precision Kramer locking tuners to ensure maximum tuning stability. Crucially, reflecting Moye’s own famous playing style, the guitar is fully available in both right- and left-handed orientations.
Every guitar includes a premium Kramer gig bag bearing a reproduction of Moye’s signature on the exterior.
Expanding the Kramer 50th Anniversary Lineup
The launch of the Pacer Deluxe follows the recent release of Kramer's limited-edition 50th Anniversary Collection.
Available exclusively throughout the anniversary year, that flagship lineup highlights iconic Kramer models including the 84, SM-1 HH, NightSwan, Baretta, Pacer Carrera, and Volante HHFR.
Pricing and Availability
The Kramer Malina Moye Pacer Deluxe is now available in right- and left-handed versions through authorized Kramer music retailers.
- +Versatile HSS pickup configuration for rock, blues, soul, and funk
- +Available in left-handed version reflecting artist's signature style
- +All-gold hardware and splash blue finish with tortoiseshell pickguard
- +Premium gig bag included with artist signature
- +Kramer locking tuners ensure tuning stability
What pickups does the Malina Moye Pacer Deluxe have?
The guitar features an HSS DiMarzio configuration: a Super Distortion humbucker in the bridge position, an Area 67 single-coil in the middle, and a Virtual Vintage Blues single-coil in the neck position for versatile tonal range across rock, blues, and funk styles.
Is the Malina Moye Pacer Deluxe available left-handed?
Yes. Reflecting Malina Moye's signature upside-down playing style, the guitar is fully available in both right-handed and left-handed orientations through authorized Kramer retailers.
What's significant about this guitar release for Kramer?
The Pacer Deluxe marks a historic milestone, making Malina Moye the first woman of color to join Kramer's signature artist roster as part of the brand's 50th-anniversary celebrations.
