The original Kramer Baretta helped define rock and metal music upon it's release in 1983. In the decade of decadence, guitarists often turned to Kramer for a guitar that was as fast and furious as the Sunset Strip lifestyle. The Baretta's sleek double-cut design, single bridge humbucker and lightning fast neck ticked all the boxes. Arguably the most notable Baretta player was one Edward Van Halen. The Baretta was originally designed to be Ed's signature model although he never endorsed it on stage. Ed would go on to inspire millions of budding shredders the world over and the Kramer Baretta played a huge role in his success.

Here's what Kramer say about the Custom Graphics "White Lotus" Baretta

In many cultures, the lotus flower represents purity, enlightenment, regeneration, and rebirth. The Baretta “White Lotus” graphic was designed by Kramer Custom Graphic Artist Eric Caspers, who was inspired by movie underdogs from the 80s who overcame the odds to triumph in the end. The Baretta is a tribute to one of the most iconic and original guitar designs in rock. Features an alder body, satin-finished hard maple neck, a single Seymour Duncan® JB™ zebra-coil humbucker, and a Floyd Rose® 1000 series tremolo with an R2 1000 series locking nut. It also comes equipped with an EVH® D-Tuna® and a Floyd Rose LRT-L40 Trem Stop, and it is finished in an eye-catching White Lotus Candy Blue. A premium gig bag is also included.

Key Features

• Seymour Duncan JB Pickup - The ultimate hot rodded humbucker! The low end is full and powerful, the highs are crisp and detailed and there’s an upper-midrange bump that adds crunch and chunk to heavy chords.
• Floyd Rose® 1000 Series Tremolo - A shred machine wouldn't be complete without a locking tremolo, right? The Floyd Rose tremolo allows you dive bomb to your heart's content all whilst staying perfectly in tune!
• EVH® D-Tuna® - This clever little piece of kit allows you to drop your bottom E string down to a D without having to loosen the locking nut and retune your guitar.
• Custom Graphics - The less than subtle paint job will certainly make you stand out in a crowd!

Specifications

Body

• Body Shape: Baretta
• Body Material: Alder
• Finish: Gloss

Neck

• Material: Maple
• Profile: Baretta Thin Profile
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Fingerboard Material: Maple
• Fingerboard Radius: 12.6"
• Number Of Frets: 22
• Frets: Jumbo
• Nut Material: Floyd Rose R2 1000 Series Locking Nut with Black String Retaining Bar
• Nut Width: 1.626"
• Inlays: Black Dots
• Joint: Bolt On

Hardware

• Finish: Chrome
• Tuner Plating: Chrome
• Bridge: Floyd Rose 1000 Series Tremolo with LRT-L40 Trem Stop and EVH D-Tuna Drop D Tuning System
• Tuning Machines: Mini Die Cast
• Truss Rod: Dual Action
• Truss Rod Cover: Black w/Gold Print "Baretta"
• Control Knobs: Chrome Knurled
• Control Covers: Black
• Strap Buttons: 2
• Mounting Rings: Black

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: Seymour Duncan JB
• Neck Pickup: N/A
• Middle Pickup: N/A
• Controls: 500K Master Volume with Push/Pull Series/Parallel Switch
• Output Jack: 1/4"

Miscellaneous

• Strings Gauge: .010 .013 .017 .026 .036 .046
• Case: Kramer Premium Gig Bag
• Accessories: Black Wrench Holder - Back of Headstock