Rock history becomes accessible with the Baretta Special from Kramer's Original Collection, designed specifically to introduce aspiring musicians to legendary guitar craftsmanship without breaking the bank. This instrument represents one of the most significant guitars in rock's evolution, now available at a price point that welcomes newcomers to the world of serious guitar playing.
The guitar's sonic foundation comes from a robust Alnico 5 "zebra-coil" humbucker pickup, controlled through a streamlined single volume knob that puts pure tone at your fingertips. The mahogany body construction provides the warm, resonant foundation that has defined countless classic recordings, whilst the maple neck offers the bright attack and sustain that cuts through any mix.
Completing the package is Kramer's Traditional tremolo system, giving players the expressive vibrato capabilities that have shaped rock guitar technique for decades. This combination of premium materials and thoughtful design makes the Baretta Special an ideal entry point for those ready to discover what made Kramer guitars a cornerstone of rock music.
- Body Styles: Double Cut
- Body Shape: Baretta
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Body Finish: Gloss
- Profile: Slim
- Scale Length: 647.7 mm / 25.5 in
- Fingerboard Material: Maple
- Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
- Neck Material: Maple
- Fret Count: 22
- Frets: Medium Jumbo
- Nut Material: PVC
- Nut Width: 42.67 mm / 1.679 in
- Inlays: Black Dots
- Joint: Bolt-on
- Finish: Nickel
- Bridge: Kramer Traditional Tremolo
- Tailpiece: Kramer Traditional Tremolo
- Tuning Machines: Deluxe Die-Cast 14:1 ratio
- Pickguard: None
- Truss Rod: Adjustable
- Truss Rod Cover: Kramer Bullet with Baretta Special in White
- Strap Buttons: Yes
- Bridge Pickup: Alnico 5 Zebra Coil Humbucker
- Controls: Master Volume
- Output Jack: Nickel
- Strings Gauge: .009 .011 .016 .024 .032 .042