Snake Sabo Baretta Electric Guitar -

Before the hits, the tours and the platinum records, Dave “Snake” Sabo was already carving out his sound with a Kramer in hand. As a founding member of Skid Row, his playing helped define the late ’80s hard rock and metal scene—built on aggressive riffs, melodic leads and stage-ready energy. The Kramer Snake Sabo Baretta captures that spirit, inspired by his favorite touring guitar and finished with a replica snake graphic designed by legendary Kramer artist Dennis Kline. Under the hood, it’s all performance: an alder body for punch and balance, a fast K-Speed Slim Taper maple neck and a newly designed Kramer 85-T humbucker built for high-output clarity. Paired with a Floyd Rose tremolo, EVH D-Tuna and LRT-L40 trem stop system, it’s a high-impact instrument built to meet the demands of a metal legend.

Alder Body for Punch and Balance

The Snake Sabo signature Baretta features an alder body that delivers a tight, focused response with strong mids and clear top end. It’s a classic tonewood choice for high-gain performance, giving riffs weight and definition while keeping lead lines articulate. Lightweight and resonant, it provides a solid foundation that reacts well to aggressive playing without losing clarity.

3-Piece Maple Neck Built for Speed and Control

A three-piece maple neck carved to Kramer’s K-Speed Slim Taper profile is built for fast, controlled playing. The satin finish keeps movement smooth and consistent, reducing friction during quick runs and wide bends. Paired with an Indian laurel fingerboard and 22 frets, it offers a balanced feel with enough snap and definition to keep every note clear, even under heavy gain.

Kramer 85-T Pickup for High-Output Clarity

Designed by Gibson USA luthier Jim DeCola, the Kramer 85-T humbucker delivers a powerful, focused voice designed for modern high-gain tones. With tight low end, aggressive mids and clear top-end presence, it keeps riffs defined and leads cutting through the mix. A straightforward master volume and tone setup, built with CTS potentiometers, keeps control simple and reliable while letting the pickup do the heavy lifting.

Expressive Floyd Rose System With D-Tuna Flexibility

The Floyd Rose 1000 Series tremolo and locking nut provide the stability needed for aggressive pitch shifts, while the EVH D-Tuna allows instant drop-D tuning with a quick flick. The addition of a Floyd Rose LRT-L40 trem stop keeps the bridge stable during tuning changes, ensuring consistent performance. Black chrome hardware, mini die-cast tuners and the signature Kline graphic complete a look that’s as bold as the tone.

A Signature Kramer Built for a Metal Legend

As a founding member of Skid Row, Snake Sabo helped shape the sound and attitude of a generation of hard rock. His signature style balances raw energy with melodic precision, and that same approach is built into this instrument. The Snake Sabo Baretta delivers the speed, power and control needed for modern performance, while staying true to the look and feel of the guitars that defined his sound. It all equates to a stage-ready machine that's designed to play loud and built to last.