electric · superstrat
Baretta
| Maker | Kramer |
|---|---|
| Origin | United States |
| Type | electric · superstrat |
| Introduced | 1983 |
| Price | USD 799 (2026-09) |
| Maker founded | 1970s |
| Status | current |
Kramer's stripped-back single-humbucker superstrat, the shape associated with Eddie Van Halen.
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Why it matters
The Baretta is one humbucker, minimal controls and a locking vibrato on a maple body, which makes it the simplest version of the 1980s shred guitar. Sweetwater lists the current Baretta at $799, with a $249 Baretta Special below it and a $2,199 1983 Baretta Reissue above. Signature versions are also offered, including a Nick Bowcott model at $1,199.
Note
Single-humbucker, EVH-associated stripped-down shred machine.
Specifications
- Scale length: 647.7 mm (25.5 in)
- Neck shape: unknown
Before you buy
- $799 for the standard model at Sweetwater in September 2026
- the Special is $249 and the 1983 Reissue $2,199
- one humbucker and minimal controls, so it is a single-purpose instrument
Other opinions
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TheRocktor · 2020-11 · 13,741 views
“Review of the Kramer Baretta Vintage reissue guitar in Ruby Red!”
First impressions and playing demo of a Kramer Baretta Vintage in ruby red.
Kramer Guitars · 2026-02 · 5,656 views
“Doug Weiand is back at it with 3 full minutes of melodic leads!”
Kramer runs a 1983 Baretta reissue through a Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+.