The 1984 reminds me of everything i love about guitars, guitar playing and in your face rock and roll i loved as a kid. Kramer 1984 guitar question page 3 van halen links. This rare bird features a maple body, schaller hum bucker, single. I got the kramer baretta reissue in vintage white today which is like the 1984 issue. Will post at buyers expense no swaps for fender, gibson, stratocaster, telecaster, les paul, ibanez esp, jackson, evh, guitar amp, acoustic etc, 1247927040. Built much like the other guitars, the 5150 was made by a little known company called kramer. Encouraged by the resurgence of interest in the kramer brand, epiphone has been reissuing classic kramer models, including the 1984 model. In my opinion, as far as tone and playability are concerned, the kramer 1984 even has a slight edge. Boling recently bought a new 1985 reissue kramer baretta. They both have virtually identical hardware and features and are made of the same high quality woods.
Its a reissue of the custom kramer guitar used by eddie van halen during his 1984 world tour with van halen. Rare electric guitar custom made kramer guitars for sale. Important to note that kramer never offered the 5150 guitar or one similar other than the standard pacer for sale source. Skip to main content skip to footer site51918360 used 1918360 kramer 84 reissue baretta solid body electric guitar. Welcome to one kramer guitar that was so big, it helped to define an era of rock and roll.
Kramer pacer vintage electric guitar bringing the highoctane performance of the 1980s to the fastestriffing players of the 21st century, kramer introduces the pacer vintage, a guitar equipped to the hilt for tone and performance, with the looks that set an era alight. Kramer usa 1984 reissue electric guitar musicians friend. These 1984 reissues have been out for a while now in a few different finishes. I wasnt expecting this guitar to be as good as it is but it really is as good as an original with regard to. First founded in neptune, new jersey, kramer is recognized around the world for modernizing electric guitar and bass design. Coming from playing a fender it is definitely a different beast to play. Baretta is really a great start of the mid 1980 famous kramer instrument, kramer later got bad reputation in afterbaretta era because of its lack of large quantity of regular body products that seemed to be no distinction from baretta. Kramer 1984 guitar question if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. The kramer 1984 is just as good a guitar as the charvel evh art series. A very popular kramer model, the predecessor of the baretta 1985, based on the guitar played by eddie van halen in his glory days, here in the reissue modification, made in usa. Eddie seemed to demote and promote guitars regularly, but never lost interest in what was suitable for him. The kramer usa 1984 reissue electric guitar features a hard maple kspeed slim taper.
Kramer pacer imperial usa 1984 guitar for sale guitarsib. Baretta is really a great start of the mid 1980 famous kramer instrument, kramer later got bad reputation in afterbaretta era because of its lack of large quantity of regular body products that seemed to be no distinction from barett. A very popular kramer model, the predecessor of the baretta 1985, based on the guitar played by eddie van halen in his glory days, here in. I also have this guitar and i am very pleased with it. Kramers later years imparted the brand with a lasting reputation for overbuilt guitars, but many players today are coming to realize how excellent those early kramers were and still are. It was a cool guitar, but the neck just moved around too much in the pocket. The fit, finish and overall quality meets or exceeds many of the original 84 85. Jan 20, 2017 ringo starr shows how to play ticket to ride, come together and back off boogaloo duration.
I wasnt expecting this guitar to be as good as it is but it really is as good as an original with regard to tone, playability and great fret work. Our vast experience in both music and musical instruments trade allowed us to create a company named guitar sib. The 1984 is the first link in the chain, having been based on the guitar played by a certain rock star known for painting red, white, and black stripes on his guitars. This guitar has only been played a couple of times ans is in likenew condition. Rare electric guitar custom made 1984 kramer for sale. Single humbucker, floyd rose, all maple construction. Make offer vintage 1984 kramer pacer with original floyd rose tremolo and hard shell case kramer 5150 gmw replica electric guitar. Vintage 19861990 kramer baretta american series guitar, featuring nagel graphic art. Jun 20, 2017 kramers later years imparted the brand with a lasting reputation for overbuilt guitars, but many players today are coming to realize how excellent those early kramers were and still are.
Used kramer 84 reissue baretta solid body electric guitar. No swaps for fender, gibson, stratocaster, telecaster, les paul, ibanez esp, jackson, evh, guitar amp, acoustic etc. A guitar so distinctive, so famous that it hardly needs an introduction. Kramer guitars for sale rare electric guitar for sale. Kramer guitar for sale in uk 68 used kramer guitars.
I work in a laboratory and i have access to a very good balance. In my search for an sstyle humbucker guitar i discovered the kramer the 1984. Guitar arrived well packed and was almost in tune and was ready to play. This is a real 1984 kramer baretta, also known as a transition era baretta this is the first production baretta model after the holy grail, nontilt model.
Kramer 84 baretta electric guitar diver down red with. New listing vintage rare 1989 kramer gorky park electric guitar ohsc new oldstock never sold. Kramer 1984 reissue electric guitar musicians friend. Baretta is really a great start of the mid1980s famous kramer instrument, kramer later received bad reputation in afterbaretta time because of its shortage of huge quantity of regular body products that appeared no distinction from baretta. According to jim, mike mojabi of kramermaniaxe fame and roland hernandez of rolsguitars both had a hand in the design of this guitar.
Kramer has put guitars in the hands of the worlds top shredders for three. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. It was nice to see the ups driver pull up this morning. Baretta is really a great start of the mid1980s famous kramer instrument, kramer later received bad reputation in afterbaretta time because of its shortage of huge quantity of regular body products that appeared no distinction from. The kramer baretta was the flagship of the kramer line and helped. The kramer 1984 was a recent model attempt by the revived kramer company to go back to their roots and build a guitar like they had in the eighties. Kramer 84 baretta electric guitar diver down red with white. Very nice guitar that is very similar to my 2006 music yo kramer 1984. Reviewing the kramer 84 reissue diver down youtube. During 1983, after talks with eddie, his signature kramer baretta was crafted, people feel this instrument is not only the symbol in the baretta series, but may be the icon of the entire kramer, kramer baretta is the finest electric guitar of.
I prefer the longer scale length and body shape of a strat over the les paul but i want a humbucker guitar. I have a suspicion also based on pictures of broken vs from that period that the 84 without scratchplate was alder with maple neck and please correct me if im wrong. From radical beginnings in the 1970s, followed by a meteoric rise to fame in the 1980s, to becoming part of the gibson family in the late 90s, the kramer guitar brand is storied and wellrespected. Available in black, red, and metallic blue finishes. Kramer 84 baretta diver down discussion in guitars in general started by kentano2000. Ringo starr shows how to play ticket to ride, come together and back off boogaloo duration. You are bidding on a kramer 1984 reissue guitar in very good condition.
Ngd kramer baretta reissue in vintage white my les. Kramer guitars is an american manufacturer of electric guitars and basses. Kramer 1984 usa reissue electric guitar, in the high gloss red finish, with one humbucker and the original floyd rose tremolo. Solid body free delivery possible on eligible purchases. When players and collectors talk about kramer at its peak as a guitar company, theyre talking about the production run from 1981 to 1986. The guitar has a maple body with a bolton maple neck, a super simp.
Oct 05, 2019 it was nice to see the ups driver pull up this morning. Jan 30, 2008 first let me point out that this guitar isnt a correct reissue as i have serious doubts the original 84 was made in mahogany at all. Epiphone has been reissuing classic kramer models, including the 1984. Important to note that kramer never offered the 5150 guitar or one similar other than the standard pacer for sale source in 1984 kramer designed a replica of eds famous frankenstrat specifically for evh so ed could retire the famous home made axe. This is an awesome kramer 84 model, a guitar thats an homage to the original kramer baretta of the 1980s, this one especially being a double homage with a red and white stripe finish that looks just like the cover of the van halen diver down record. I checked with jim rosenberg of gibson musical instruments owners of kramer about the origins of the guitar design. Ive ordered one from guitar guitar but everywhere you look on the web seems to either be. The kramer usa 1984 reproduction is 100% made in the usa and has a 84t. Skip to main content skip to footer site51918360 used 1918360 kramer 84 reissue baretta solid body electric guitar guitar center. May 21, 2015 so ive finally decided that the les paul ive been trying to bond with will never feel as good to me as a strat. During 1983, after talks with eddie, his signature kramer baretta was crafted, people feel this instrument is not only the symbol in the baretta series, but may be the icon of the entire kramer, kramer baretta is the finest electric guitar of the bulkproduced instruments of kramer. Ive been a huge vh fan for years but i could never get the sound right, even through a 5150 head or marshall head. If you dont believe me, just do a search for kramer 1984 on youtube and watch several of the cover videos. Would the kramer the 1984 model feel similar to a strat.
Hi all,anyone know about this kramer baretta 84 diver down. Shop for popular models such as the kramer striker and the kramer pacer. Make offer vintage 19821984 kramer usa pacer series body from b 4 digit sn worldwide kramer made in japan focus guitar body authentic 1984. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. In 1984 kramer designed a replica of eds famous frankenstrat specifically for evh so ed could retire the famous home made axe. Kramer baretta reissue in vintage white my les paul forum. Long recognized as a leading manufacturer of highperformance rock weaponry. The unique axe features the model name as part of the headstock decal. Kramer 84 baretta electric guitar diver down red with white stripe this is an awesome kramer 84 model, a guitar thats an homage to the original kramer baretta of the 1980s, this one especially being a double homage with a red and white stripe finish that looks just like the cover of the van halen diver down record.
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