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Kramer Baretta Special Electric Guitar - Ruby Red

Solidbody Electric Guitar, with Mahogany Body, Maple Neck/Fretboard, 1 Humbucking Pickup, and Tremolo - Ruby Red
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A Rock Icon for Everyone

The Kramer Baretta Special solidbody electric guitar delivers rock-ready performance, explosive tone, and big value. It's loaded with an open-coil "zebra" humbucker, builts with Alnico V magnets for a vibrant voice that begs for distortion. And despite its low price, the Baretta Special is equipped with high-quality hardware like Kramer Deluxe die-cast machine heads, and a Kramer Traditional tremolo bridge. Guitarists at Sweetwater love the single volume knob control scheme — it's all you need to rock. Whether you aim to mod it in the future, or love it as-is, the Kramer Baretta Special is sure to exceed your expectations.

Kramer: rocking hard since the '80s

Kramer guitars were at the forefront of the '80s metal scene, with endorsements from pros like Eddie Van Halen, Neal Schon, Richie Sambora, and others. Kramer guitars have been the guitar of choice for some of the hardest rocking guitarists in the world, and you can tap into that experience yourself with the Baretta Special. You're getting more than a great value with the Kramer Baretta Special, you're getting a guitar that's built to rock.

Kramer Baretta Special Solidbody Electric Guitar Features:

  • Value-packed reincarnation of the iconic Baretta guitar
  • High-quality hardware includes die-cast tuners and Kramer Traditional tremolo
  • Open-coil "zebra" humbucker with Alnico V magnets packs a punch
  • Real mahogany body and maple neck, a classic tonewood combination
  • Simple control scheme, just a single Master Volume knob

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Tech Specs

  • General
  • Number of Strings 6
  • Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
  • Body
  • Body Type Solidbody
  • Body Shape Baretta Special
  • Body Material Mahogany
  • Color Ruby Red
  • Neck
  • Neck Material Maple
  • Neck Shape Slim
  • Neck Joint Bolt-on
  • Radius 12"
  • Fingerboard Material Maple
  • Fingerboard Inlay Dots
  • Number of Frets 22, Medium Jumbo
  • Scale Length 25.5"
  • Nut Width 1.679"
  • Nut Material Molded Plastic
  • Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece Kramer Traditional Tremolo
  • Tuners Deluxe Die-cast, 14:1 ratio
  • Electronics
  • Bridge Pickup Alnico V Zebra Coil Humbucker
  • Controls 1 x master volume
  • Miscellaneous
  • Strings .009-.042
  • Case/Gig Bag Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: KPBSRUCT1

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Rated 4.5/5

I LOVE THIS THING!!

I cant put this thing down!! I own too many guitars, if there is such a thing. give this doll a little TLC,(lube the ne nut, setup the way you like) and it Rips!! Neck feels great, no fret sprout. Pickup is good!! I like it so much, I accidentally bought two more. I did throw a set of inexpensive locking tuners on her, which, I feel made a huge difference. i spent a couple of hours one night dive bombing trying to get this thing OUT of tune! I had an'86 Pacer that i loved, and this just felt like my old girl. I did slightly modify its appearence as a tribute to this countrys forefathers. I cant wat for the next two!
Rated 5/5

Just what I've heard and more

My son bought me this guitar as a birthday gift and man am I pleased I have a pretty good collection of guitars all different brands but this is on my favorite list it plays itself (almost) but nice quality guitar for beginners and pros alike
Couldn't ask for much more if anything for the price...
Music background: Playing since the age of 10 or so and now 61 you do tha math...
Rated 5/5

Mod Bound

Perfect platform to mod @ the right price for what you get...Good body & great neck
Music background: None
Rated 5/5

Great starter guitar for the money!

Bought the Ruby Red (Pinkish), very 80's color! Didn't need setup, intonation was good, pickup was good, action was good. I've paid more and got none of that! I can say it exceeded my expectations! I put some lube on the nut and if you don't go crazy with the dive bombs stays in tune okay. Neck was great and plays well. The guitar resonates well also so very happy with the quality to price ratio! Not going to change a thing!
Music background: Lot's of guitars from cheap to professional.
Rated 5/5

Best money spent I dive bomb stays in tune

I can't believe this guitar .it stays in tune I don't see no reason to do anything to this guitar.i maybe put some locking tuners on it but .it's ready out of the box I am getting several of these guitars .I love them Kramer has definitely got it right .my credit is not so good at the moment.so I pay for them at checkout...it feels good in the hand man I am impressed and happy.this is a rock machine.iff you adjust it correctly it stays in tune.all the time tuners are good I am very happy with the Kramer baretta special guitars buy one or five of them you want regret it ..if it ain't broke don't fix it ...
Music background: Been playing piano and trumpet drums and guitar for 44 years and love it
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