NGD: Buying and Unboxing a NEW GUITAR!!

[@texasbootlegger3752]

I must honestly say - I am impressed for 199! Rock on!!!

[@willtato8778]

I really appreciate how you put browsing and the unboxing/review in the same video, oh and also that update. It upsets me when people are like "tune in in a few weeks to see me unbox this guitar..."

[@majesticpbjcat7707]

Huge difference after you backed the claw and lubed the nut! It sounded like SFB after you did all that. This would be a fun mod project. New trem, new pickup, tusq nut, locking tuners, etc. Might have to try that soon! 🤘

[@KinkellaTeachesArchaeology]

Welcome to the Baretta Special fan club! Great necks and just so easy to play. I put a Super-Vee Bladerunner trem on mine which really improves the feel, and although the trem costs almost as much as the guitar it was worth it, as the rest of the guitar is such good quality. It’s my office guitar which I kinda miss sometimes when I’m at home.

[@WickedFesterBand]

Got two of them. I have the red and the purple. That blue was on my radar. Did you notice the volume knob is an on off switch? There is a resistor in there (failed attempt at treble bleed). Snip it and the volume pot will work better. I modded mine. Both! Gotoh tuning machines, CTS pot, larger trem block and a Duncan JB.

I had one of those JS22s in matt black for a while and it was a really nice guitar. It was very comfortable. I loved the pickups. It was great for blues and blues rock.

[@anthonyconeyislandman2885]

Hi steve, this is Anthony from coneyisland, I was watching you unpack the Kramer, that's the guitar I picked, except I picked it before you lol. mine will be here by Thurs. you forgot to mention its a mahogany body n I know you were looking at the black finish other guitar but this is the better choice. good luck and enjoy. been watching you a lot. you crack me up. I've been playing since I'm 13 and I'll be 70 soon. been playing chet atkins to acdc. keep rocking man.

[@idealmethod]

I bought the jackson js22, been almost a year and no issues. Will never go Back to medium fret sizes. My jackson has jack humbuckers jumbo frets and carbon fiber truss rod. Plays real smooth.

[@TigerPalmer]

Steve, these budget guitar vids are so much more interesting than the $4k guitar vs $4k guitar vids we see so much of on KZbin. I figured you’d go with the brand you chose (no spoilers). I have my eye on an HSS setup. Just not sure which one yet. Kinda thinking of going the budget route and modding as necessary. Just something to get my feet wet in modifying. Btw that guitar you chose is sweet!

[@TarynnElizabeth619]

Steve, I have one of those in purple and I also have the blue one as well. I bought them when they were $179 from Sweetwater. I also bought the Kramer Hard Shell cases for $59 each.

[@johnnywilliams4016]

Awesome buddy! Love it! I’m taking delivery tomorrow of my newest Kramer, the Illusionist. I can’t wait!

[@SFBGuitar]

Wow!! I'm jealous!! The Illusionist is on my short list. I've wanted one since they were announced.

[@KevinMillard68]

just so you know steve thats not a resistor on the pot its a capasitor i have the exact same guitar color and all, also the removing of the 1 spring helps with geting more movment out. of the weammy but the bridge still lifts on mine even with the claw all the way down leaving the 3 in and losening the claw works better how ever iam sure iam going to have to use rollar saddles and file the nut top open the slots lubing it on mine didnt help still wacks out of tune like made strat brisges have always been and eyesore next for me will be a new set of strings the factory strings always suck on guitars so not all of these will benifit from the same fixes thats for sure, even my control for my volume is not crapy like everyone says they are so they say remove the resistor which again is not a resistror its a capasitor

[@ernieb3626]

man if there is a video showing how you get that sound out of your guitar i need to find it!!!!! Sounds Great. I have been looking at that guitar for a bit. Very cool and you may have pushed me over the edge Steve. Thanks and as always........Rock On!

[@musicbill]

I got the same exact guitar last year. Sounds great and plays awesome for the price. I upgraded the pick up to an EVH Frankenstein and Grover locking tuners. This thing rocks. Cant beat it for the price. The neck feels great, and it plays fast.

[@rocktorrocks]

Earliest I’ve been to a vid! Happy NGD Steve! Always a great day when that big brown box shows up at the door. 😁 I’ve been eyeing those Baretta specials for a while, can’t believe how good they are for the price. Stupidly passed on a blue one like yours on GC used that was only $120. Might get a purple one if i make some room. Purple and blue are my favorite colors. Sounds fantastic!

[@johngregory7329]

Hi Steve, Excellent choice. Great color also. Stay safe and well and keep Rocking. Signed John Gregory Zepbass from Munster Indiana

[@alanmares8643]

i already the black one and you are making me want another one! 😭 Kramer is back and better than they have been in the past 30 years. Beautiful

[@PrettyWicked1]

New Subscriber to your channel. I’m watching your back catalogue of videos and loving them. Your my friend are very knowledgeable and I’m spreading the word. This video hooked me as I bought 15 of these Kramers. 3 in every color. Turning them into 5150’s

[@eddiefay66]

Great video! That shade of deep ocean blue is stunning! Through the magic of KZbin, and Steve’s ‘under-the-radar’ use of Acme Shipping from Warner Bros. Road Runner cartoons, he was able to order it, receive it, and play it in the same episode - bonus points! Unlike Wile E. Coyote’s inevitable and epic failure after receiving goods from Acme, Steve plays that Kramer like a Rock Star!!

[@s9plus20]

Great choice! Sounds great!

[@jimcamp2423]

I guessed it was the flat black Kramer. Didn't completely rule out the blue single pickup as you teased us with being one of the few that the video took more time to assess. I knew the natural went out of the running, even though it was click worthy to look at in further detail for the purchase portion. How did the blue compare to what was the stock photo ? I would've bought the Squier Bullet Brown Sun Burst. I don't like single pickup guitars. If they're going to put knobs & a switch, might as well get a neck & bridge pickup at least. For the old guy guitars SSS HT & the Brown Sun Burst, a mint green pickguard maybe. After hearing the blue Kramer, it sounds awesome for a $ 200 guitar. I just can't do that Kramer headstock shape, the Kevin Durrant foot shape.

[@okayestguitar66]

I've got two of them, the blue with maple and white with Indian laurel fretboard. I like them, but you should clip the capacitor on the volume or, like I did, replace the pot and install a treble bleed cap/resistor. I also put locking tuners on them, mostly for ease of string changes. The maple comes in three colors, the Indian laurel come in black and white.

[@mikewatkins3533]

Go Steve Go!!! Play it brotha!!! 🍺🍺😎🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@destinyreturns4885]

Very pretty and what an unbelievable price....Sounds good too...

[@blachubear]

Steve this is so bad ass. Thank you for sharing. Rock On!!!!

[@dennisellis968]

Congrats ,nice Blue. Sounds good.

[@TheTactical6string]

i dont own a Jackson nor a Kramer so need to get one in the collection. Whats nice about that Kramer is you only need to replace one pickup, you could grab a used EMG on ebay for 70 bucks and youre good to go! it does sound good with that stocker in there tho.

[@solarismoon3046]

I always wanted one when I was a kid but had no money. I live fifteen minutes away. They are missing about half their inventory. I am so glad that you got the blue Kramer - that's the one that I wanted but I am still on the fence. It's pretty dry here in Indiana too. We got a lot of snow and more on the way. At least they offer a maple fretboard over rosewood. I can get pretty good action from a regular Fender tremolo. It's how well you adjust your springs in the back. I never have to use lubricant on the nut or any other part of the guitar which is why I don't understand why so many people make such a fuss over Fender Stratocaster tremolos because it has stood the test of time and is still the most copied of all. I have Floyd Rose tremolos - a few of them but the Fender is still my favourite for simplicity and ease of use next to the Floyd. I can get a lot of use out of either one. But as it goes that is a good buy and with FREE shipping beats a lot of other places that still charge for it. Once again - I AM SO GLAD that you bought the Kramer. Thank you for sharing this with the rest of us.

[@robs3253]

Great mod platform! I dropped a Floyd special in mine. Fun and rewarding project!

[@jimmyz2098]

Holy Cow! Man .... you were smokin' in this one. And the guitar.... yeah. Really cool. Oh yeah!

[@RayC234]

OMG! that Blue Kramer reminds me of my Pacer Imperial that got sold out from under me back in '87

[@philsequeira3180]

I just bought a purple Focus as a gift for someone. I’m rooting for that model!

[@phucue887]

I just got the white one from sweetwater and I've been playing for over 40+ years . My other guitars are a Jackson Dinky and an Custom ESP super strat ! The Baretta special is not as good as either of those .......but neither of them are ten times better by any means ! If your on a budget......the Kramer is a no brainer ! Cut the treble bleed capacitor on the volume pot and it will work like it should and it's a keeper ! A straight neck and No fret sprout at all and the best fret Job I've ever seen on any guitar less than $600 !

[@allenwebster6329]

I like the Kramer baretta special but I bet you got the grey kramer

[@sprintcarsandguitars959]

now we know what your playing on the next live!

[@BrianBrazilHarmonica]

Newer Maple necks and Fretboards that are roasted are darker than the standard Maple and are not prone to changing shape due to changes moisture in their environment. So you have to get use to new looks on guitar necks. Stainless Steel frets feel different and last much much longer. So necks will be much more consistent and not be affected by temperature and humidity. Both of those things are better for guitar players.

[@haveguitarwilltravel6105]

At first I was like "eh, that blue isn't that good looking" then seeing it in action has me wanting one now lol that guitar sounds killer 🔥

[@ryant3600]

I bought the night swan Aztec. Cause I’ve wanted one ever since Vivian’s ad for it back in the late 80’s. I have to admit I absolutely love it. Feels great, sounds great and looks amazing.

[@TheeDetroitAnimal]

Cool choice, your tone is awesome and you're a very funny guy. Thanks for posting this video🤟👏

[@spasticjackson9578]

Haa new guitar ! 1:45 That "all right" moment after looking at the bank.

[@frankfrascati7820]

I bought two kramer barretascthe blue and what I call hot pink you can't beat the price,both guitars stay in tune and play great I'm thinking of getting a white one and modding it with a floyd rose .

[@wvmountaineer69]

Wise choice! I knew you would get that one lol how long did it take to get to your house?

[@sailormike1089]

when I saw the black on the sides of the box I knew it wasn't a Fender/Squier. But that HT Squier Brown Sunburst that was on there I bought back in 2020 from Fender but swapped the electronics for some 920D Custom Shop pups. Always wanted an HT without the high price. Nice Kramer tho.

[@jrb8081]

Hello Steve I would like the one that is always on back order ha ha, I like the black satin EVH wolfgang special, I have no clue what you are looking for. But I now know what you like and picked.

[@judih.8754]

Good choice Steve. You Rock.

[@MelloState]

I have a js22 satin black and a baretta special, I play my Jackson far more as I love the fret board more for the jumbo frets. Though I did put a lot of work into making it more special.

[@DerredmaxTRIAX]

Great choice Steve...

[@scarfaceurb]

Those Kramers are awesome! Definitely gonna grab one asap! Thanks for the heads up about the affiliate link, I’ll be sure to use it! Love the videos!

[@resington]

That is a great finish! Great video like the hang.

[@cliveclive54]

Great choice!

[@aweebunny]

Fun. I'm heading over to Sweetwater.

[@OutBoardTink62]

Nice guitar what kind of distortion are you using ..Im tired of my 1970S Ross Distortion box,LOLL!

[@Chrismagdich]

Steve. What plug ins are you using for an amp? Great tone!

[@chacha134]

I would’ve gone for the natural Jackson but thought you were going to go for the blue Kramer. It looks really nice that color is so sweet and can’t beat a matching headstock, definitely screams 80s.

[@buaidhnobas1ify]

It sounds really nice. The one pick is warming up to me so, yeah. A hard maybe. I like it.

[@Ogrelord5150]

Great video. Fudge, I may break down and get one. For the price, looks like an awesome deal, especially for that legendary name. Like I need another superstrat, but oh well, I've never had a Kramer and that one would look great on my guitar rack. For sure I'll use your link if I pull the trigger.

[@matthewstearle7395]

Hi,have you tried Monoprice Tele,Donner Tele or Harvey Benton Tele,what would you choose

[@robertclarkguitar]

Steve. Steve,. ...Oh, Steve. You are giving me some serious GAS. Again. Hahah. Perfect tune to rip it with too.

[@christerrio8108]

Hey Steve. I own the blue Kramer you like. Pick up is ok. U will need to change the tuners, nut, and volume pot. All junk. Great show

[@jacobbaranowski]

New addition...let's go

[@briansmith2125]

Damn Steve! Where have you been?! You just seemed to have popped back into my normal KZbin feed?!

[@johnnyrkramerthemusicmovie3147]

sounds great dude nice collor

[@expendablepawn4878]

Im a Kramer Nut and have several. Good choice.

[@michaelbevins2405]

Man thats a good looking guitar ,You picked rite ,Does it play and feel rite? It sounds good on this end ,I hope you love it Im happy for you, You play great by the way

[@jamesnorton7601]

Steve you should be sponsored more. You do a good job showcasing affordable gear no matter who the manufacturer may be. Thought I had was? Why do we consider it an upgrade to remove the Fender style trem? As far as I know Ed, Dave, Jeff and others made the all those songs with a Fender trem. Not some Vega or Trem King or blah blah blah. Yeah the floyd rose is there. But the fender is the best trem right? Everything has it's draw backs. So is the Fender trem the best trem ever?

[@watersnortmoment3734]

No

[@MarcCoteMusic]

Until you pulled out the Kramer I was convinced we were getting some $3000 work of art and the video to that point was an elaborate setup. Still, that guitar does look and sound pretty darned good. It's amazing what you can get for short money compared to when I was starting out.

[@MKRISING75]

Very cool video nice to see this type of content!!Rock on 🤟🏻

[@JoeR203]

The Ibanez "Mikro" guitars have an "M" in the model number.

[@dennismurray00]

Beautiful guitar. I've been kicking around the idea of getting one myself for a while at that price.

[@skyprop]

Before Watching Any further, I would have Picked the Ibenez Gio. But I'm going to say you went with the Jackson Satin finish or the Blue Kramer Barretta.

[@MetalHead123345]

I'm saprized how good that stock pup sounds a little scuped but sounds good very 80s

[@Paul_Lenard_Ewing]

I would stay in the high end of budget and get the 2010 reissue ..Kramer Pacer at $349.00 USD . You get a real licenced Floyd , all maple neck with alder body which has been a pro woods since 1950 and alnico 5 hummies. You end up with an entry level pro guitar instead of just plain entry level guitar.

[@wvmountaineer69]

This was a fun video!

[@mywaveinwoodswoodperfumes]

I love Kramer’s shapes

[@jamesbutterson5218]

She's a beauty RIP EVH 💚🎸👊💨

[@AJgeartalk]

HNGD Steve! Great choice going with the Baretta. Better stock HH pickup than the $149 Grey Model that you were considering. I purchased one of the $149 strat style Kramers and it had razor sharp fret ends. I love my Baretta special. MUCH better guitar.

[@fretlessed25]

I think CNC machining has made budget guitars a million times better than their $100 equivalents back in the 1980's.

[@wanderingweederspapa7878]

Love the maple nec

[@bikersoncall]

Idea, RE dry fretboard: Since I just got a new PRS SE 2408 last week or so (arizona/XXL dry) how about throwing this into one of your live streams, ask the EXPERTS how often to oil the board, weekly, monthly, every hour? lol, I'd like to know, I kind of doubt anyone really knows, even the 'real' experts, but would be cool to find out.

[@workingorder2189]

There’s going to be a single humbucker sm-1. Love to see a review of that axe.

[@thatpeterboy]

It had to be the Kramer lol..we knew dude lol. Great colour!! ❤️

[@MetalHead123345]

I thank you got the Jackson or the Kramer I can't decide on just 1 lol

[@starrguitarworks]

Ha! I knew it was going to be the Kramer!

[@markgrant1302]

I have the candy blue baretta special, i love it!

[@bikersoncall]

Wow $199, I had no idea. Good finish too, I'm not a mat finish fan, unless it's unfinished natural, of course then it isn't really mat anyway.

[@starwars095]

Hey Steve: Love that guitar good choice. Is there any special reason guitar companies use angled pickups on some of their models? Thanks….🎸🤔😎🐝

[@JonnyKickdrumz1]

The maple neck makes that guitar. \m/

[@rockinrob2004]

@StevefromBoston I was hoping you didn't get the bullet! Okay, still watching yet my WAGER ;p was on the Kramer thought grey, maybe that was the other brand. Nice looking blue. Waiting to hear IF sharp edges! What country? Oh, BTW I & my girl always watch you & love you, yet she complains when you say only, "what's up dudes"! Ya need to start saying "dudette's! AH no fret sprouting, just heard ya! Enjoy that new ax! Peace!

[@jasonalmgren3050]

I would probably go for the Ibanez at this point. I already have both of the Kramer's and they kill it. Especially the Baretta Special.

[@ripley7t429]

I almost grabbed one of those a couple times, but I am waiting for the Jake Pro Mod from Charvel.

[@SICMetal74]

I’d pick the Jackson all day! Can’t go wrong with black.

[@mikerichardson2177]

What gear u going through Steve..?

[@GLC-Strikers]

Nice looking . Sounds to me a little scratchiest and hollowed sounding.

[@andylewis_guitardad9028]

Bought one of those guys in September. Great guitar for the price.

[@TigerPalmer]

“Let me check my crypto.” Budget: $199 lmao Dude I haven’t laughed that hard in a while! Love the channel. Been watching since you were PL.

[@bryansexauer1921]

Would be great to compare that guitar with your older Kramer.

[@nixternal]

As soon as you said, "Let me check my crypto." I knew it was $100-$200. Thanks for punching me in the gut yet again this year 😂

[@yetimatzenightcat8702]

Lololooool i knew it, the Kramer, the Bluezilla 😄🥳👍

[@michaelbujanda8785]

Steve can make any guitar sound good!!!!! He can make a broom stick with strings sound good!!!! L.O.L.!!!!😂😂🤣🤣😂😂🤣🤣😄😄😄😄 Steve is a really good player!!!! Just recently purchased a Kramer Baretta Special!!!! Mine is white with the fake rosewood fingerboard (grandillo or pao Ferro) or something!!!! It only cost me $180!!!!

[@glenndavis6793]

That's cool Steve