Kramer KPBSEBCT1 Baretta Special Electric Guitar - Ebony

Kramer Baretta Special Ebony – Model KPBSEBCT1 Electric Guitar

The Kramer Baretta Special Ebony (KPBSEBCT1) is a stripped-down, high-energy electric guitar designed for players who want classic rock attitude, fast playability, and a no-nonsense performance instrument. Inspired by the legendary 1980s shred-era Baretta design, this model focuses on raw tone, simplicity, and aggressive playing feel at an accessible price point.

Built as part of the Kramer Original Collection, it delivers essential features without unnecessary complexity, making it ideal for beginners transitioning into electric guitar as well as experienced players looking for a reliable stage or practice instrument.

Classic Rock Design with Modern Reliability

The Baretta Special is built around a mahogany body that provides warm, resonant tone with strong midrange presence. Paired with a maple neck and maple fingerboard, it delivers a bright attack and fast response, making it well-suited for rock, punk, and metal styles.

The Slim “C” neck profile ensures comfortable hand positioning and fast movement across the fretboard, supporting both rhythm playing and lead work.

Key Features

• Model: KPBSEBCT1 Kramer Baretta Special Ebony
• Mahogany body for warm, punchy tone
• Maple neck with Slim “C” profile for fast playability
• Maple fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets
• Alnico 5 zebra-coil humbucker for powerful, aggressive output
• Single master volume control for simplified operation
• Kramer Traditional tremolo system for expressive pitch control
• 25.5” scale length for balanced string tension and clarity

High-Output Tone for Rock and Metal

At the heart of the Baretta Special is a single Alnico 5 humbucker designed to deliver strong output with clear articulation. This pickup configuration emphasizes punchy mids and tight lows, making it especially effective for distorted tones and high-gain amplifier setups.

The minimalist control layout (single volume knob) keeps the signal path direct and uncolored, ensuring a raw and immediate tone response.

Fast, Lightweight, and Performance-Oriented

The guitar’s double-cutaway body shape and lightweight construction make it comfortable for long playing sessions and energetic stage performances. The simplified design removes unnecessary hardware, allowing players to focus purely on performance and technique.

The tremolo bridge adds expressive flexibility for vibrato effects and pitch modulation while maintaining tuning stability when properly set up.

Built for Players Who Want Simplicity and Speed

The Baretta Special is intentionally minimalistic. It does not include multiple pickups or complex switching systems. Instead, it focuses on delivering one strong, consistent tone that responds well to pedals, amplifiers, and playing dynamics.

This makes it especially suitable for beginner rock players, practice setups, and gigging musicians who want a straightforward backup or main performance guitar.

Specifications

• Body: Mahogany
• Neck: Maple, bolt-on
• Fingerboard: Maple
• Frets: 22 medium jumbo
• Pickup: Alnico 5 zebra-coil humbucker
• Controls: Master volume only
• Bridge: Kramer Traditional tremolo
• Scale Length: 25.5”
• Hardware: Nickel

Why Choose the Kramer Baretta Special Ebony?

This model is built for players who value speed, simplicity, and classic rock tone over complex electronics. It delivers a direct, high-output sound with an easy-to-use layout, making it a strong choice for learning, rehearsing, and performing rock-driven music styles.