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Best Kramer Guitars ST Style Guitars 2026

Premium Kramer Guitars st style guitars - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: January 21, 2026 • Next update: January 28, 2026

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GENRES & STYLES: For Rock For Blues For Pop For Country For Funk For Indie
BRANDS: Fender Ibanez Harley Benton PRS Jackson Squier Kramer Guitars Suhr ESP Charvel Yamaha Larry Carlton Mooer Schecter Music Man Solar Guitars Cort Evh Sterling by Music Man Xotic Guitars Maybach Friedman
Kramer Guitars Baretta Ebony - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Kramer Guitars Baretta Ebony

by Kramer Guitars
Country Funk Pop
Key Feature:
• Great for clean and overdriven tones
✓ PROS
  • • Comfortable body contours
  • • Versatile 5-way pickup switching
✗ CONS
  • • Requires quality amplifier
  • • Single-coils can pick up interference

Kramer Guitars Baretta EbonyElectric GuitarBaretta seriesMaple body3-Piece bolt-on maple neckMaple fingerboardBlack dot...

⭐ 4.7/5 (48 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 533542
$769
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Kramer Guitars Volante HHFR Defender Red - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Kramer Guitars Volante HHFR Defender Red

by Kramer Guitars
Funk Rock Blues
Key Feature:
• Classic single-coil brightness
✓ PROS
  • • Comfortable body contours
  • • Versatile 5-way pickup switching
✗ CONS
  • • Single-coils can pick up interference
  • • Electronics may need shielding

Kramer Guitars Volante HHFR Defender RedElectric GuitarBody: AlderBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: MapleBlack dot...

⭐ 5.0/5 (43 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 616994
$1,099
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Kramer Guitars Pacer Emerald Green - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Kramer Guitars Pacer Emerald Green

by Kramer Guitars
Indie Blues Pop
Key Feature:
• Excellent sustain and playability
✓ PROS
  • • Classic single-coil brightness
  • • Great for clean and overdriven tones
✗ CONS
  • • Single-coils can pick up interference
  • • Electronics may need shielding

Kramer Guitars Pacer Emerald GreenElectric GuitarBody: MapleBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: MapleFingerboard inlays:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 606483
$659
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Kramer Guitars Volante HHFR Intruder Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Kramer Guitars Volante HHFR Intruder Black

by Kramer Guitars
Blues Rock Indie
Key Feature:
• Classic single-coil brightness
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent sustain and playability
  • • Comfortable body contours
✗ CONS
  • • String bending can cause tuning issues
  • • May be too bright for heavy metal

Kramer Guitars Volante HHFR Intruder BlackElectric GuitarBody: AlderBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: MapleBlack dot...

⭐ 4.9/5 (51 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 616988
$1,209
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Kramer Guitars Volante HSGT Angel White - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Kramer Guitars Volante HSGT Angel White

by Kramer Guitars
Indie Blues Funk
Key Feature:
• Excellent sustain and playability
✓ PROS
  • • Great for clean and overdriven tones
  • • Classic single-coil brightness
✗ CONS
  • • Requires quality amplifier
  • • May be too bright for heavy metal

Kramer Guitars Volante HSGT Angel WhiteElectric GuitarBody: AlderBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: MapleBlack dot...

⭐ 4.8/5 (28 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 616985
$1,099
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Kramer Guitars The 84 Purple Splatter - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Kramer Guitars The 84 Purple Splatter

by Kramer Guitars
Blues Indie Country
Key Feature:
• Excellent sustain and playability
✓ PROS
  • • Classic single-coil brightness
  • • Excellent sustain and playability
✗ CONS
  • • May be too bright for heavy metal
  • • Requires quality amplifier

Kramer Guitars The 84 Purple SplatterElectric GuitarBody: AlderNeck: Maple with walnut ‘Skunk’ stripesFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.4/5 (38 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 606362
$901
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Kramer Guitars Volante Quilt HSFR Magenta B. - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Kramer Guitars Volante Quilt HSFR Magenta B.

by Kramer Guitars
Blues Pop Indie
Key Feature:
• Comfortable body contours
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile 5-way pickup switching
  • • Classic single-coil brightness
✗ CONS
  • • May be too bright for heavy metal
  • • Requires quality amplifier

Kramer Guitars Volante Quilt HSFR Magenta B.Electric GuitarBody: AlderTop: AAAA quilted maple veneerBolt-on neck:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (47 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 617006
$1,319
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Kramer Guitars Volante HSGT Triburst - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Kramer Guitars Volante HSGT Triburst

by Kramer Guitars
Country Pop Rock
Key Feature:
• Great for clean and overdriven tones
✓ PROS
  • • Great for clean and overdriven tones
  • • Comfortable body contours
✗ CONS
  • • Single-coils can pick up interference
  • • String bending can cause tuning issues

Kramer Guitars Volante HSGT TriburstElectric GuitarBody: AlderBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: MapleBlack dot...

⭐ 4.7/5 (54 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 616980
$1,099
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Kramer Guitars Jersey Star AW - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Kramer Guitars Jersey Star AW

by Kramer Guitars
Rock Indie Pop
Key Feature:
• Versatile 5-way pickup switching
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent sustain and playability
  • • Versatile 5-way pickup switching
✗ CONS
  • • Single-coils can pick up interference
  • • Electronics may need shielding

Kramer Guitars Jersey Star AWElectric GuitarBody: AlderNeck: MapleFretboard: MapleFretboard radius: 16"Scale: 648...

⭐ 4.7/5 (2 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 465792
$1,099
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Kramer Guitars Striker Figured HSS ST TB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Kramer Guitars Striker Figured HSS ST TB

by Kramer Guitars
Blues Pop Indie
Key Feature:
• Excellent sustain and playability
✓ PROS
  • • Classic single-coil brightness
  • • Excellent sustain and playability
✗ CONS
  • • May be too bright for heavy metal
  • • Single-coils can pick up interference

Kramer Guitars Striker Figured HSS ST TBElectric GuitarStriker SeriesBody: MahoganyTop: AAA flamed maple veneerBolt-on...

⭐ 4.7/5 (18 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 533609
$351
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Kramer Guitars Volante Ql HHFR Ultramarine B - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Kramer Guitars Volante Ql HHFR Ultramarine B

by Kramer Guitars
Indie Blues Country
Key Feature:
• Excellent sustain and playability
✓ PROS
  • • Classic single-coil brightness
  • • Excellent sustain and playability
✗ CONS
  • • String bending can cause tuning issues
  • • Requires quality amplifier

Kramer Guitars Volante Ql HHFR Ultramarine BElectric GuitarBody: AlderTop: AAAA quilted maple veneerBolt-on neck:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (17 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 616999
$1,319
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Kramer Guitars Baretta Vintage Pewter Gray - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Kramer Guitars Baretta Vintage Pewter Gray

by Kramer Guitars
Pop Blues Indie
Key Feature:
• Comfortable body contours
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent sustain and playability
  • • Comfortable body contours
✗ CONS
  • • May be too bright for heavy metal
  • • Electronics may need shielding

Kramer Guitars Baretta Vintage Pewter GrayElectric GuitarBody: MapleNeck: MapleNeck attachment: Bolt-onFretboard:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (39 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 465980
$714
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Kramer Guitars SM-1 Figured BP - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Kramer Guitars SM-1 Figured BP

by Kramer Guitars
Rock Country Indie
Key Feature:
• Excellent sustain and playability
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile 5-way pickup switching
  • • Great for clean and overdriven tones
✗ CONS
  • • Requires quality amplifier
  • • Electronics may need shielding

Kramer Guitars SM-1 Figured BPElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyNeck-through-body neck: MahoganyFingerboard: EbonyWhite neck...

⭐ 4.8/5 (2 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 549208
$934
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Kramer Guitars Hot Rod Baretta Blue Sparkle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Kramer Guitars Hot Rod Baretta Blue Sparkle

by Kramer Guitars
Indie Country Pop
Key Feature:
• Excellent sustain and playability
✓ PROS
  • • Great for clean and overdriven tones
  • • Excellent sustain and playability
✗ CONS
  • • Electronics may need shielding
  • • Single-coils can pick up interference

Kramer Guitars Hot Rod Baretta Blue SparkleElectric GuitarOriginal seriesBody: AlderBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (32 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 606356
$989
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Kramer Guitars Pacer Classic RB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Kramer Guitars Pacer Classic RB

by Kramer Guitars
Indie Country Funk
Key Feature:
• Classic single-coil brightness
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent sustain and playability
  • • Comfortable body contours
✗ CONS
  • • Electronics may need shielding
  • • Requires quality amplifier

Kramer Guitars Pacer Classic Radio Blue MetallicElectric GuitarBody: AlderBolted neck: MapleFretboard: MapleNeck...

⭐ 4.9/5 (14 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 525214
$329
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How to Choose the Best ST Style Guitars

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced st style guitars typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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