The 1983 Kramer Baretta stands as one of the few guitars that genuinely altered the trajectory of rock music history. When it first appeared, this groundbreaking instrument was quickly adopted by a new wave of innovative hard rock and metal guitarists who recognised its potential as the perfect platform for their technical prowess. The Baretta’s phenomenal success played a crucial role in establishing Kramer as the world’s most popular guitar brand by the mid–1980s.
Built with a double cutaway maple body that provides exceptional sustain and unrestricted fretboard access, the Baretta embodies powerful simplicity in its design. The combination of a single Seymour Duncan® ‘59 pickup paired with a straightforward single volume control creates a focused, no–nonsense approach to tone. An Original Floyd Rose® tremolo system with R5 locking nut ensures the guitar maintains perfect tuning stability, even during the most aggressive tremolo work that defines hard rock and metal playing styles.
This authentic reissue of the legendary 1983 Baretta has been meticulously crafted in Japan to original vintage specifications, maintaining the essence of what made this guitar a game–changer. Each instrument comes complete with a certificate of authenticity and a Kramer hardshell case, ensuring this quintessential hard rock and metal guitar continues to be Made to Rock Hard for today’s players.
- Maple body w/ Gloss finish
- Historic 1983 Baretta profile neck, 647.7 mm scale & Oiled finish
- Rosewood fretboard w/ 406.4 mm radius & 1/4" Mother of Pearl Dot inlays
- 22 Medium Jumbo frets
- 44.45 mm Floyd Rose R5 Locking nut
- Gotoh SG360 Right-Angle tuning machines
- Original Floyd Rose bridge
- Seymour Duncan '59; Reverse Zebra, No Logo bridge pickup
- Master Volume Control; CTS Potentiometer controls
- Includes Kramer Hardshell Case and Certificate of Authenticity



