Kramer Guitars Hot Rod Baretta Blue Sparkle D

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Kramer Guitars Hot Rod Baretta Blue Sparkle D

Kramer Guitars

Hot Rod Baretta Blue Sparkle D

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Product Info

Article Number: 523037
Model: Hot Rod Baretta Blue Sparkle D
Price: $900.90

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This Hot Rod Baretta is a serious contender for players wanting that classic, aggressive tone and shred-friendly feel without the premium price tag. The Seymour Duncan JB really delivers, and the Floyd Rose tremolo setup opens up a lot of creative possibilities. It’s a fantastic option for rock, metal, and hard rock players looking for a dependable and versatile instrument.

Product Description

  • Kramer Guitars Hot Rod Baretta Blue Sparkle D
  • Electric Guitar
  • Original series
  • Body: Alder
  • Bolt-on neck: Maple
  • Fingerboard: Maple
  • Black dot fingerboard inlays
  • Neck profile: Thin profile
  • Scale: 648 mm (25.51")
  • Fingerboard radius: 320 mm (12.6")
  • Nut width: 41.3 mm (1.63")
  • Nut: Floyd Rose R2 1000 series locking
  • 22 Jumbo frets
  • Pickup: Seymour Duncan JB Zebra Humbucker
  • Master volume control with push/pull function for serial/parallel
  • Floyd Rose 1000 Series Tremolo with LRT-L40 Trem Stop and EVH D-Tuna
  • Mini die-cast machine heads
  • Chrome hardware
  • Strings: .010 - .046
  • Colour: Hot Rod Baretta Blue Sparkle
  • Includes Kramer premium gig bag
PROS
  • • Alder body provides a balanced tone with good sustain.
  • • Seymour Duncan JB delivers high-output, aggressive rock and blues tones.
  • • Floyd Rose tremolo and D-Tuna enable extreme dive bombs and alternate tunings.
  • • Thin maple neck profile offers comfortable, fast playability for shredders.
CONS
  • • Bolt-on neck construction lacks the resonance of a set-neck design.
  • • 12.6 in radius fingerboard might feel steep for players accustomed to flatter profiles.
  • • Chrome hardware may show fingerprints easily, requiring more frequent cleaning.

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Key Features

Body Material Alder
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Maple with Black Dot Inlays
Pickups Seymour Duncan JB Zebra Humbucker
Scale Length 648 mm (25.51 in)
Frets 22 Jumbo
Bridge Floyd Rose 1000 Series Tremolo with LRT-L40 Trem Stop and EVH D-Tuna
Weight Approximately 8.5 lbs (3.9 kg) - typical for alder body and hardware

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Frequently Asked Questions

Activating the serial/parallel switch alters the pickup wiring, giving you a fatter, more blended tone in parallel and a tighter, more focused sound in series.
The Floyd Rose 1000 series requires a bit of a learning curve for initial setup and tuning stability, but it's a common and well-documented system.
The thin profile is characteristic of Kramer's 'Original' series, offering a faster feel than some of their thicker, vintage-inspired neck shapes.

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