Kramer Baretta "Strike First" Electric Guitar - EVH D-Tuna, Cobra Black and Yellow

Strike first. Strike hard. The Kramer Baretta “Strike First” is a streamlined metal machine built to deliver a ferocious bite the moment you plug in. Dressed in bold cobra graphics designed by Eric Caspers, this Custom Graphics Collection model brings serious attitude to one of the most iconic single-pickup designs in rock. Under the hood, it’s all business: an alder body for punch and balance, a fast satin-finished maple neck and a Seymour Duncan JB humbucker that’s ready to rip. The setup is anchored by a Floyd Rose 1000 Series tremolo, paired with an EVH D-Tuna and LRT-L40 trem stop for instant drop-D access and added tuning stability. It’s a guitar that plays fast, feels aggressive and adapts on the fly without breaking stride.

Alder Body for Punch and Clarity

The Baretta’s alder body keeps things tight and focused, delivering a balanced response with strong mids and clear top end. It’s the kind of tonal foundation that lets a high-output pickup like the JB do its thing—cutting through with authority while still holding onto note definition. Whether you’re hammering riffs or leaning into lead work, it stays direct and responsive.

3-Piece Maple Neck Built for Speed and Stability

The three-piece maple neck carved to Kramer’s thin profile is all about speed, stability and control. The satin finish keeps things slick without getting sticky, making fast runs and wide bends feel effortless. Paired with a maple fingerboard and 22 frets, it delivers a snappy, immediate feel that reacts quickly to your touch—exactly what you want when you’re pushing the limits.

Seymour Duncan JB for Focused Hard Rock Bite

With a single Seymour Duncan JB zebra-coil humbucker in the bridge, the Baretta doesn’t mess around. It’s all output, bite and sustain, with the kind of midrange punch that defines classic hard rock and metal tones. A single master volume keeps things simple, while the push/pull series/parallel switch gives you a second voice— thick and aggressive in series mode, or a little more open and articulate when switched to parallel.

Expressive Floyd Rose Performance With D-Tuna Flexibility

The Floyd Rose 1000 Series tremolo and locking nut keep everything in tune, even under aggressive dive bombs and wide pitch shifts. Paired with the EVH D-Tuna, the guitar can instantly drop into D tuning and snap back with the flick of a finger—no re-tuning required. The addition of the Floyd Rose LRT-L40 trem stop keeps the bridge stable during tuning changes, ensuring consistent pitch and reliable performance. Mini die-cast tuners and black hardware round out a setup built for durability, control and real-world stage use.

A Baretta That Doesn’t Hold Back

The Kramer Baretta “Strike First” is the epitome of a classic shred machine—fast, loud and unapologetic. Its stripped-down control layout, high-output pickup and performance-ready hardware deliver immediate impact, while the addition of an EVH D-Tuna and Floyd Rose trem stop bring practical versatility for real-world playing. Finished with Eric Caspers’ bold custom cobra graphic, it makes just as strong a statement visually as it does sonically. Plug in, turn it up and don’t look back.