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Description
The Kramer Baretta 1987 Black is a blast from the past, resurrecting the classic shredder's dream with modern enhancements. Designed for those who crave the vintage vibe combined with contemporary playability, this solid body electric guitar serves up a nostalgic yet versatile sound palette. Known for its single Seymour Duncan JB humbucker, it delivers a powerful tone that traverses genres from rock to metal effortlessly. The iconic Baretta body shape offers a comfortable playing experience, while the maple neck and fingerboard ensure fast, smooth action.
Whether you're diving into solos or chugging through riffs, the Baretta's Floyd Rose 1000 tremolo system guarantees rock-solid tuning stability and dynamic performance. Its simplistic yet effective design is a nod to the era of big hair and bigger guitar solos, perfect for those looking to relive—or discover—the sound of the late '80s. Enhanced with a single volume control and push/pull coil-split, the Baretta 1987 Black offers a streamlined approach to tone control without compromising on versatility.
For players who appreciate a minimalist approach without sacrificing quality or tonal flexibility, the Kramer Baretta 1987 Black is a faithful homage to an iconic era, ready to make its mark on today's stage.
Key Features:
- Solid Body Electric Guitar
- Seymour Duncan JB humbucker pickup
- Floyd Rose 1000 tremolo system
- Maple neck and fingerboard
- Single volume control with push/pull coil-split
- Classic Baretta body shape
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The angled humbucker design, inspired by EVH's Frankenstrat, enhances sound by aligning strings over pole pieces.
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Floyd Rose tremolo offers a significant upgrade over standard trems, allowing for extensive whammy bar use without tuning issues.
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The Seymour Duncan JB Zebra-coil pickup is noted for its powerful, "howling" tone, ideal for 80s hair metal.
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