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1985 Kramer Baretta

1985 Kramer Baretta — full-length cream finish, black background

About this instrument

The original vintage Kramers were very high quality guitars. It's one of the reasons the brand really took off in the mid-late 1980s. The other reason for their success was their affiliation with Edward Van Halen who was a brand endorsement artist.

The Baretta was supposed to be Van Halen's signature model. But Ed never approved it as such. Ed did appear in print ads with a Baretta in hand and praising Kramer as the best guitar on the market. That was enough to sell the brand.

Specs

  • Year / model1985 Kramer Baretta
  • BodyPoplar; solid body, bolt-on; cream finish; 8 lbs
  • Scale25.5"
  • NeckMaple; thin C or medium C
  • FingerboardRosewood; 12" radius; 22 jumbo or medium-jumbo frets; dot inlays
  • Bridge pickupFactory Seymour Duncan JB (zebra in photos)
  • ControlsSingle master volume (no tone)
  • BridgeSurface-mounted Original Floyd Rose double-locking tremolo
  • NutFloyd Rose locking nut (1.625" to 1-11/16" width)
  • TunersSchaller sealed die-cast with cloche heads (Made in W. Germany visible on photos)
  • HardwareBlack

Personal instrument — not for sale.