Kramer Baretta - The 80's Icon Is Back - Dagan's Favorite Guitar!

[@steel_horse7570]

80s was a special time for Rock and Metal....take me back there!

[@sergiodambrosio363]

I have said the same in many many comments under KZbin videos. It is The Truth. Carved in Stone. 😆 Greetings from Italy!

[@omniscient420]

You just need feathered hair, spandex and neon and you're good.

[@jws1515]

Wish I could’ve lived in that time period! Going to see Mötley Crüe, Def Leppard, Poison, and Joan Jett this summer though! At least I’ll be able to witness the 80s music era in person at a concert

[@grzegorznt666]

It's the other way around-we have to bring it back!

[@cMaXeJIJIo]

Take me back to my nursery in 1984!😁

[@sergiodambrosio363]

I can honestly say that the world today needs more people like him! This is really a man who loves his job! 😄...and he has good taste in music, if he loves 80's music! Great to see such enthusiasm and love for the decade that was the most awesome ever for Metal/Hard Rock music! Those who were there (next month I'll be 51 🙄...) know it well and remember... But, Dagan, really you should have been born 20 years earlier! 😆 It would have been the perfect era for you! 😄 Ah, to find young people like this to start a (Metal) band again... 🙄 My hair are all still here, grey but still long 😄! Keep on Rocking, man! Good work! Greetings from Italy!

[@339Jackscarify]

Eh magari... A quasi 30 anni faccio fatica a trovare gente che abbia ancora la passione per la musica...

[@sergiodambrosio363]

@@339Jackscarify Eh, ti capisco! Qualcuno che suona, qui da queste parti, ci sarebbe anche... E anche ben più "stagionati" di me (52 tra pochi giorni 😆)... Il problema è che la musica che apprezzo io (da suonare e da ascoltare) manco hanno idea di come sia! ...e anche a fargli sentire qualcosa non apprezzano... 🤬 Vabbeh, al momento mi accontento di suonare per conto mio e di mettere qualche cover di basso sul mio canale KZbin...

[@raiskamal416]

I just love this man and his burning passion about guitars

[@WallyBoots]

The Kramer Baretta Special is the best guitar under $200. Quality and workmanship are top-notch. Buy one now!!! From PMT of course.

[@zoso3745]

sh🤐

[@jbusk6298]

Get one and put a jb and floys rose special on it, that's what I did

[@sergiodambrosio363]

Glad to hear it! two weeks ago I ordered one for my brother... But I will play it too 😆😄...even though my main instrument is bass (since mid eighties 😄) lately I try guitar too... Hope it is a good instrument as all say! Greetings from Italy!

[@WallyBoots]

@@sergiodambrosio363You guys will love it. Enjoy!!!! 🎸

[@sergiodambrosio363]

@@WallyBoots thank you, man! Greetings!😄

[@dmnddst]

When I finally get my hands on a Kramer Baretta Special, I'm going to install a double-locking Floyd Rose on it, grow my hair, and start a cocaine habit!

[@connordix1859]

Me too lol

[@nathansutherland9085]

Maybe ditch the coke...

[@dmnddst]

@@nathansutherland9085 gotta live the rockstar life fULL SEND🔥

[@kmatax9237]

make sure you start with the guitar first while you have the money ... eventually you'll be walking to a pawn shop to cash it for another habit why do you think you see some really nice guitars at pawn shops sometimes?

[@michaelgraf49]

@@kmatax9237 can u like stfu and let people do what they want and dont demotivate them

[@kriji4113]

It's amazing how influential can someone be. I watched like the 3rd time this whole video when I decided to check on this guitar more seriously. Well, I just got it today, and as Dagan has already proved it, it is fantastic! Thanks for the review!

[@AljonGo]

Thanks Dagan!!!! All the best to you and the PMT family for the Kramer love!

[@DaganWilkin]

Thank you bro! More to come! ⚡️

[@ankebebe2329]

Nothing can beat a classic beauty ❤🎸🔥

[@snipermonkey3384]

Nice Demo Dagan! Love your demos and your amazing at playing the guitar

[@missiontotransition641]

Great Intro riffs!! right out of 1985! took me back..i was 21, and playing guitar and in the whole Metal Scene. Those were the days. Im thinking of this as my next purchase. I remember seeing the adds in the guitar mags back then...EVH.

[@jacksonmarshallkramer5087]

Is this dude related to Phil X? They both act like they're only ten minutes from hitting the pipe. SO enthusiastic. Love it. Super entertaining.

[@GraffitiPhysical]

The best Dagan has sounded that I've heard. Goes to show if you like an axe it will bring the best out of you.

[@netei]

This thing is INTRAVENOUS!

[@Heavenreck]

I bought the Pewter grey Baretta last year and I am blown away by how versatile and amazing it sounds. I would love to buy the snake sabo Kramer as it looks cool as heck with the reverse headstock. All they now need to make is a George Lynch Gunslinger to complete the circle. great demo as always.

[@patricksannella4120]

I bought one , it still is a true instrament I had fun with it kramer

[@irie4lifeyall]

Trying to decide between this and the Kramer Pacer Vintage. Man, don't know which way to go....

[@roosterj2599]

I have the discontinued antique white model with rosewood board. I love it!

[@maxmustardman298]

its not discontinued tho, dealers just cant get it at the moment

[@bmc87]

Dagan shredding is good for the soul, man.

[@sergiodambrosio363]

Indeed! I really do not understand those who dis the 80's style of guitar playing... 😄 It was awesome, and still it is! Those who criticized it, just deserve Cobain and the likes of him... No offence, just a matter of taste... Never liked Nirvana and similar bands... Greetings from Italy!

[@greggotoole1675]

Love this guy

[@no1beatsj]

Always great to see

[@sleevelessace]

i can proudly say im a kramer guy now!! i found my brand, it was gibson/epiphone but EVH ,Mick Mars and Dagan steered me over here i now own 2 the first is a baretta special which i modded with a JB,Graph tech nut n mxr style knob to make it my own.. and the neck is so comfortable i love it... then i really wanted a flying V im a huge megadeth fan so i saw kramer made a Dave Mustaine Vanguard in the green i wanted from gibson, so i bought it and man its such a sick guitar its kramers jackson king V, the best sounding guitar for metal i own 2nd place is the baretta.... I Personally believe there was and never will be a better combo for guitars then a Kramer Guitar with a Seymour Duncan Pickup!!!

[@TheDefJamm]

Also comes in black, which is my favourite!

[@DragonGP]

I have an original Baretta that I bought when I was a teen. If memory serves, that guitar ran me just under $800, a lot of money for a teenager in 1984. I love it still. One thing that really stands out about it is the sustain and the weight, it is twice as heavy as my strat. It's also quite loud when played acoustically compared to most electric guitars, which is nice for noodling. It also makes a mean blues guitar when called upon, very soulful and authoritative (if you are).

[@jimlutz1290]

Hey Dagan, I very much enjoy your videos - Loving the Kramer Beretta, can you tell me if your know how the JET JS-700 RD H ($400) compare to The Kramer Beretta in quality and tone, loving both white & ruby red. . . Thanks, Jim, Jonesboro, Arkansas .

[@DoomOfConviction]

This thing in black and I would buy it instantaneously!

[@allenwebster6329]

I have a kramer striker a barretta and and a kramer focus I like my barretta the best though I had fender and gibson through my life I'm 55 now married and have children but I still like to rock out so to speak kramer is my go to guitar I just love them how they play how they sound you just cant get that out of any other guitar in opinion I play through a black star I d core 40 and I have the little 20 watt black nothing like a kramer guitar with a blackstar amp just amazing sound combined I love my wife on the other hand she dosnt really mind if I keep it down but when she goes shopping I grab my Kramer turn up the blackstar and just rock out ,, I love the videos keep them coming godbless stay safe

[@scrimpmster]

I remember trying out a kramer not long after they got re-released in the early 2000's. I actually loved it, the neck was great, the sound was awesome. I kicking myself for not buying one then as they were dirt cheap.

[@FLOSSDOGG]

Dagan, another great video as usual. But I have a question. If you had to pick, would it be the Barreta or the '84?

[@guy_in_the_moon]

Cool guitar, does the slanted pickup make it sound different?

[@doomslayer6963]

I don't believe so, though I may be wrong, maybe the angle the magnets are picking up the sound from changes it?

[@ricksanchezito8972]

4:25

[@pman7154]

Slightly. Usually the closer to the neck, the more "bassy" and warm and towards the bridge it's more articulate bright and middy. That said, it's still a bridge pickup, so it's only a slight difference.

[@patricksannella4120]

Attack n sustain yeah these guitars rang out they stood a good workout I loved doing all sorts whamy things it works like it shoud

[@billdncn]

Bought mine in '84 from Bill Leverty when he worked at a local music store in RVA.

[@radegojic4862]

Cool man really cool, i love 80's ! That is one beautiful shredding machine i love it ! :D

[@mahdiyussuf9804]

Finally got my gorgeous RUBY RED Baretta Special! Can't believe how awesome it's built for the price! Wish the frets were fatter, however, but I love it!

[@rubentrevino6288]

my man dagan! when you get thru playing with that beauty just pack it up and end it over to my house so I can gig with it please! ! ! katy tx usa

[@staplesoap]

we need more people like this guy to work at guitar center because everyone’s mad at guitar center and i’ve actually gone to buy a guitar once and the guy immediately said “nope we’re here to buy guitars not to test every one of them out and leave” and just takes the guitar out of my hands

[@georgecharleston2597]

Was actually thinking of buying one of these, same colour and all

[@AsianRestaurant_80s]

Its more pink not red just saying before u buy

[@georgecharleston2597]

@@AsianRestaurant_80s that's why I'm buying it in that colour

[@AsianRestaurant_80s]

@@georgecharleston2597 oh cool

[@georgecharleston2597]

@@emjay3066 so they were making it out as if it was a rare colour and trying to get more money than it was worth even though it was the same colour as all the rest ?

[@whittlad]

Still got, still love and still use my original 1986 Baretta (bought new). Stick a Marshall behind you, add a RAT distortion and your good to go for pure 80's metal decadence!!!!

[@cjvansickle]

Mine is in the way!!

[@MM-ig1iv]

These kid's today just don't understand I feel like.. unless you were around in the late 80's and earlier 90's.. as soon as you play a Kramer.. you just know... You can tell it's built for some serious guitar playing! I'm in the mist of building one actually.

[@MM-ig1iv]

Your talking $400 to $600 just for a neck!

[@Blipthethrottle726r]

Would you pick this over the SM1H?

[@vazzydazzy]

I'm getting this exact color and I'm gonna play it in drop c

[@Selzor]

I have the urge to play lay it down every time i see one of those guitars

[@SamprazDoodles]

u gotta love his enthusiasm.

[@stefanchernev4996]

Great review, but what is the weight? :)

[@dragonblade21st19]

Hey man what's the difference between the baretta and the 84 kramer?

[@Blipthethrottle726r]

Would love to see a comparison between the EVH 5150 standard and the Kramer baretta vintage original

[@chrisbarnette7137]

Just ordered this guitar same color and all.

[@ahmadshani6682]

Love Kramer

[@gnrmetallicamax]

Is this demoing both variations of the red? The description highlights just the ruby red. Is he switching between the jumper red as well? I’m undecided which to get if they are both on show here

[@countzero5150]

I traded my friend my wolfgang standard for his pink baretta vintage. He wasn't thrilled with how it sounded and honestly I wasn't either. It sounded like the output just wasn't there and I'm still not sure why, very flat and lifeless. I have many guitars with a JB in them and it's one of my absolute favorite pickups. I don't know if the JB in it was wired incorrectly but I snipped out the treble bleed cap, it helped. But not that much. So I changed out the pot for a dunlop 500k super pot, it didn't change much. So I swapped out the JB with a seymour duncan perpetual burn and the guitar came alive. It's probably my favorite guitar to play now. I suspect there is something wrong with the jb I pulled out of it because I have four other guitars with a jb in the bridge and they all sound fantastic.

[@noelopezolea6421]

My favorite Kramer player is mick Mars

[@sergiodambrosio363]

I never liked the look of Telecasters, but Mick Mars had a Kramer Tele mirrored finish that was awesome! It is the one in the Moscow Rock Peace concert. Probably the only Telecaster I find beatiful. Greetings from Italy!

[@conorcrewe7100]

What riff is he playing at 9:03 !!!??

[@jarrettfinney4882]

I've been needing a humbucker guitar and I'm really close to getting a prs because those guitars are just so good. Prs is just killing it rn, but also, every other guitar player plays one. As well as starts and Les Paul's. already have a strat, but I'm really thinking about going with one of these. They're great guitars and they look so killer! I'd love to make these a thing again in the 20s!!

[@johncharlesboyantonjr.]

How are you commenting from the 20’s? Are you a time traveler? Can you help me time travel?

[@Orschd]

By the way....what exactly was the difference between Barette, Focus 1000 and Ibanz Roadstar II (in fact, the peal red one with one PU like the Kramers) I really can't see much. You guys?

[@spiritfighter6386]

Hey does someone know what riff is that he is playing at 00:21 or is it just something he made up?

[@pierrepoulin5106]

Hi Degan, I’M very interested in those Kramer Baretta Vintage. I already Own 2 Baretta Special, and one The 1984 ( white One ) like your precedent vids. You sold it to me with your 80S capsule. I would like to know how the Baretta Vintage sound compare to the Special or the 1984. I do prefer the tone of the Spécial, particularly the one i put a Seymour Duncan JB. The special have a warmer , rounder tone compare to my 1984. Does the Baretta Vintage way brighter ? I fear that a bit since the body is mapple . I find the 1984 with is Alder Body pretty bright, nerly too bright, I have change the pick up for an EVH Franky, and change my set up to compensate for that problem ( for me). Also how the neck feels compare to the special, and the 1984 . Thank you to let me know. Regard’s Pierre

[@hawg427]

One pickup, that's what the crazy guitarist in the new Bon Jovi loves. I remember he took the neck pup out of his SG. Can't remember his name, old age is setting in. LOL

[@sergiodambrosio363]

He is Phil X. He made an album with Triumph in the 90s as substitute to Rik Emmett. Greetings from Italy!

[@hawg427]

@@sergiodambrosio363 Thanks Bro.

[@hawaiianshirtguy_29]

I have a Baretta Special and love the thing so much. I was thinking about getting the Nightswan. Does the nightswan feel small with the scale length and everything?

[@monkemoviesGT]

Noticed some Van Halen licks in the intro.

[@tonybroken6353]

How does it compare to the kramer 1984, seems pretty similar. I like the baretta because its like sammy hagar plays on live without a net, but the 1984 is more like eddies guitar i think?

[@PendelSteven]

... But surely it's your favoUrite guitar.

[@b00neDawg00]

The worse thing about these guitars is... ...they’re never in stock anywhere

[@DaganWilkin]

Click the link in the description 👌 We’ve got a few! 🤘

[@kennyleejohnson5253]

While it sounds great clean.. I can see it’s hard not to crank it and get that MASSIVE tone !! What an Axe !

[@jk_905]

Does Baretta's pickup bolted directly to the body?

[@dotkennedy5292]

I have been lusting for this guitar for YEARS!

[@Kyl3PlaysDrums]

What riff is he playing at 0:22 ?

[@FishingDave31]

What is the riff at 0:21?

[@nikolasmroue3685]

0:22 What song is that riff from?

[@88Nyman]

They just released an left handed version of this beauty on thomann and am stocked, its under 1000€ only 799€

[@PaulMabley]

Your hair needs to be at least three times as big to get away with playing one of these.

[@DaganWilkin]

It was when I was 18 😂 Still is on some weekends 🤘 haha

[@guitarsbymetaljay]

I shave my head and just ordered one I think that theory just flew out the window 😂

[@larrygoldstein3481]

Looks like Ritchie Blackmoore with a Kramer 😂

[@joaomonteiro7937]

What is the song from the riff at 00:21 do you know?

[@omniscient420]

I finally got mine ordered. Fuck yeah! Now to learn pinch harmonics. 🤘🤘

[@lueysixty-six7300]

My fave Kramer is Snake Sabo's signature (say that 3 times fast, and you'll be hissing like a snake!)

[@endtimeguitarist]

I’ll say this. My Kramer that was only $179 gave me more excitement than my kh2. It even keeps up with my custom prs’s. It even matched my schecter 8 string. I can only imagine what this one would do. Honestly I feel it would just be the same guitar but without the nightmare tuning issues and a real Floyd rose. Therefore I think the price is hiked more than it needs to be but I understand them wanting to make a profit. Not that it should be this way but I believe that by them putting it at a price point they did it made it so the public could take it more seriously because the price tag isn’t cheap. Seriously try their $179 model.

[@francescacanova7179]

With this sound, we're in Flashdance album...

[@chickennugget7654]

should i buy this or the 84 version

[@olly.p.1990]

0:21 what's the riff?

[@matejpotocny6347]

Guys i think you should do a video on the new squier conterporary telecaster, that guitar is looking badass.

[@lancesmoothy_9787]

Is it a floating floyd rose ?

[@ariframadhan2056]

Whats your opinion about japanese kramer jk1000?

[@colbyskiles3567]

Can someone answer a question for me? I’ve been looking to get the Kramer Baretta in Ruby Red but some websites list this at around $600-$700 and others list them at around $200. Is the $200 one not a real one or a cheaper version? Thanks in advance.

[@watchingthecrazyworld7761]

Mine came with a twisted neck. I didn't know and it's too late to get any help from the dealer or manufacturer. Can anyone suggest a good neck?

[@fredericadda]

I love the color of this one. Do you think the price difference with the Special is worth it?

[@benjamindagnan8107]

A great guitar

[@zikkicharade]

i got this in pewtter grey my question is when changing strings do you have to put something under the floyd so it doesnt fuck up the body paint or does it stays still?

[@EricCPOP]

Only Dokken fans know what he was trying to do in the beginning!

[@heyjarrod]

Push/pull pot demo!? 🤘🏻

[@charthers8903]

I’m trying to decide between this guitar and the Jackson sl3x..

[@sbeqstion]

The kramer

[@iconicmoment8232]

Both

[@javierrodelo7352]

Would this be a good first guitar? I am thinking of getting one when in stock to learn to play.

[@olly71771]

floydrose trems are very difficult for new players as they have to be balanced / setup correctly. The special has a simpler trem system on it so you can go between tunings easier. The strat style trem on the special isn't locked either so string changes are far easier. Hope this helps!!!!

[@hizdudz]

Most Favourite Kramer player ?..................Dagan...................Deffo.

[@brandon_945]

I’m torn between this and the EVH Wolfgang standard. I love the Kramer for the hockey stick headstock and 80’s vibe, but the EVH has a neck pickup

[@dreadpirateroberts7269]

I have an EVH Standard and honestly, it sounds good, but I’m not a fan of how damn thick the neck is. If you want a fast and thin neck, the Kramer is the one for you.

[@jaqueslagerweij6882]

What was the riff at 0.22?

[@Aidenjaxon]

What one do I get the vintage or the 84

[@Apo_Stamos_Official]

Correction. The flagship was the stagemaster ;)

[@herwansaputra4080]

100% sure, dagan is hair metal lover

[@sergiodambrosio363]

...and it is a good thing! 😆 Greetings from Italy!

[@Cthulhu_Awaken]

No way Dagan... So you're telling me you were born in the 90s. You look like you are 10 years older than me and I was born in '88!

[@DaganWilkin]

Hahaha I’m 28

[@Cthulhu_Awaken]

@@DaganWilkin Well, if there's anything wrong, it's with me! 😆 Jokes aside, I'm the one who looks younger.

[@lueysixty-six7300]

Baretta vs San Dimas..?

[@Captain_Yata]

Gibson making strat clones will never not be funny to me, but good lord are they cool in the weird neon colours :)

[@bridges4232]

I plan to make a evh Kramer replica with a Kramer baretta special.

[@bridges4232]

@@emjay3066 I plan on installing a floyd and a Frankie pickup

[@adamp6401]

Is this ‘better’ than the pacer series?

[@nilesmcvile]

Anybody who has this guitar, how is the fret work? Any Sharp edges? And how well it stays in tune?

[@magnusduxwolly]

Guys do you recommend this guitar??