Kramer Baretta Special with Mods!

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  • I purchased a Kramer Baretta Special for $179 and modded it to make it a real player
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  • @KoolKatDave
    @KoolKatDave 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Good to see an older dude still keeping the Metal/Rock Spirit alive! Play on, brother!

    • @WickedFesterBand
      @WickedFesterBand  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Rock on!

    • @satchrules101
      @satchrules101 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi , did u replace just the block and saddles or the whole thing ? What was the model on guitar fetish site their is so many of them ? Thanks

  • @dinogiolitti2844
    @dinogiolitti2844 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What saddles?

    • @WickedFesterBand
      @WickedFesterBand  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I believe I bought them from Guitar Fetish.

  • @niknak8299
    @niknak8299 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Could one install a Floyd Rose onto it?

    • @WickedFesterBand
      @WickedFesterBand  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It would take work but you could.

    • @williamcharlesschneider4825
      @williamcharlesschneider4825 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You could but at that point the Floyd rose would almost be worth as much as the guitar. I wouldn’t use anything cheaper than a 1000 Floyd rose tbh

    • @WickedFesterBand
      @WickedFesterBand  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@williamcharlesschneider4825 I just deck the trem and rock on. I just replaced mine because I had the trem already and the larger steel block might add something to the sustain. The block was the only thing wrong with the one that came on it by the way.

  • @eljefeguapobarbon
    @eljefeguapobarbon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    That Charvel is awesome!

  • @Evilwhiteclownpunk
    @Evilwhiteclownpunk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I want a Kramer because of Satchel (Steel Panther)... I don't know who this Van Halen guy is...

  • @smithfield06
    @smithfield06 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It’s a great guitar for the price, the vega trem fits into it perfectly but it’s pricey, great idea about the gotoh tuners 👍

  • @tdalb8985
    @tdalb8985 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    $180 guitar.
    $ 35 Tuners
    $ 80 Pickup
    $ 10 Capacitor
    $ 20 Trem Block
    $ 20 String Saddles
    So around $345 Still a pretty good deal.

    • @WickedFesterBand
      @WickedFesterBand  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      And all upgrades are pretty much optional. Except the tuning machines. It’s gotta be easy to tune. I have a purple one too and that only got tuners and a pickup.

    • @magicgryszun9216
      @magicgryszun9216 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wicked Fester did you changed nut?

    • @WickedFesterBand
      @WickedFesterBand  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@magicgryszun9216 No, figured if it aint broke don't fix it. It holds tune well so I kept it.

    • @kirkpono5951
      @kirkpono5951 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do you have a part number for the bridge from guitar fetish? I just ordered mine but it won’t be here until late March. Thank you.

    • @WickedFesterBand
      @WickedFesterBand  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kirkpono5951 Sorry, no. It was a while ago I bought the bridge. I have since reinstalled the original bridge with an upgraded block from Guitar Fetish. The old Guitar Fetish trem is for another project now.

  • @jacksonmarshallkramer5087
    @jacksonmarshallkramer5087 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm getting one. I play a lot of Dokken stuff and its in an odd tuning. Back For The Attack is standard, Under Lock And Key and Tooth And Nail are in an almost half step down . I was 15 in 1985 when I started with my hair guitar obsession. I've been wanting a Yellow Kramer, factory Floyd equipped Baretta, but can't really go up and down with that, so I'm gonna go the $179.00 route first. Just needed another old guy to say it was kick ass. Everyone says it's a great player, so it must be.

  • @peterallen1041
    @peterallen1041 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Which bridge/trem did you purchase from Guitar Fetish?

    • @WickedFesterBand
      @WickedFesterBand  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      www.guitarfetish.com/Solid-STEEL-Block-Shorty-Squier-and-Import-Compatible-105mm-Chrome-Tremolo_p_24707.html
      Looks not in stock but you can just replace the block
      www.guitarfetish.com/Import-Compatible-39mm-Shorty-Solid-Steel-Tremolo-Block-105m-Import-Spec_p_24703.html

  • @PaulLue
    @PaulLue 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I’ve been thinking about picking one of those up too. Always wanted a Kramer back when I was a kid and all my idols were playing them. I think this video convinced me to make the order.

  • @jonathanoakley88
    @jonathanoakley88 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey nice job! can you send me a link to the trem you bought? I want a black one for mine, and the vegatrem is just too expensive for me to justify buying. Thanks!

    • @WickedFesterBand
      @WickedFesterBand  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      www.guitarfetish.com/Solid-STEEL-Block-Shorty-Squier-and-Import-Compatible-105mm-Black-Tremolo_p_24708.html

    • @jonathanoakley88
      @jonathanoakley88 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@WickedFesterBand thank you! was is a direct fit? or was any fitting/drilling required?

    • @WickedFesterBand
      @WickedFesterBand  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jonathanoakley88 Fit right in.

  • @markslima1557
    @markslima1557 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I just picked up a Snow White San Dimas just a fantastic guitar! Same here, decided for it over an EVH. Looking at the Kramer - thanks for this video!

  • @JoeR203
    @JoeR203 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I miss MusicYo. I bought a bunch of Kramer Strikers for $179-$189 (depending on pickup arrangement), a Baretta with a sustainer for $399 and a Steinberger Spirit GU Deluxe for $229. I regret selling that because I want one again and can't find them, especially in White (Big Vito Bratta fan here), and the Spirits I do see listed are like $600 and up.

    • @WickedFesterBand
      @WickedFesterBand  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I bought lots from MusicYo. I miss it too.

    • @shimmer2500
      @shimmer2500 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Vito Bratta was one of the best!

  • @zipchtkdn7804
    @zipchtkdn7804 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh with a carvin m22 sd or super d

  • @RandySchartiger
    @RandySchartiger 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    whoa man you can't beat that for the money! even with the upgrades!

  • @scnl6927
    @scnl6927 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just ordered the vintage white Kramer special. I have a Wilkinson, six whole tremolo. Contemporary style. will my Wilkinson match up as an upgrade in the Kramer. Ordered mine from Sweetwater.

    • @WickedFesterBand
      @WickedFesterBand  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I can’t say for sure but it is very likely it will as I believe Wilkinson is an import and should have the same specs.

  • @roosterj2599
    @roosterj2599 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My fiance gave me a black Baretta Special for Christmas. I love it. Now it has a brass block on the bridge, locking tuners, new 500k vol pot and a Seymour Duncan Dimebucker. It's a beast!

    • @WickedFesterBand
      @WickedFesterBand  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I bet it is!

    • @roosterj2599
      @roosterj2599 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Of all the hotrodded guitars I have this Baretta Special smokes. The Dimebucker releases fury! Lol! I'm very happy with it.

  • @mahdiyussuf9804
    @mahdiyussuf9804 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love it! Got a pink one en route

  • @luisownerbr
    @luisownerbr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sick collection dude. I think I'll get one of these little Specials as a project guitar, put some decent frets on it and a floyd rose (or mangle it trying).

  • @ILLRICARDO
    @ILLRICARDO 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i want the ruby red and the purple one, cant decide which one to go for. where did you get the saddle from??

  • @marc1kim
    @marc1kim 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've been jonesing for one of those since I saw Guitar Max's review. Nice upgrades on yours!

  • @williamdon3442
    @williamdon3442 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dig your man cave dude. Beautiful guitars

  • @ericctheartofnoise8613
    @ericctheartofnoise8613 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the review T. Think I'll do a tuner change on the give away too.

    • @WickedFesterBand
      @WickedFesterBand  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The tuners aren’t good but for the price the body and neck are so amazing it is well worth the upgrade. Thanks for watching Eric!

  • @jjcollins
    @jjcollins 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Video! Nice job with the mods as well!

  • @travisraab
    @travisraab 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this.

  • @ahmadshani6682
    @ahmadshani6682 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love Kramer

  • @wallyinthebox1
    @wallyinthebox1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I bought one just like that ,Sweet machine!

  • @dinogiolitti2844
    @dinogiolitti2844 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What model tuners?

    • @WickedFesterBand
      @WickedFesterBand  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Gotoh sg381 I believe and I got them from Warmoth.

  • @robertsguitarsandgear
    @robertsguitarsandgear 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I did mostly the same mods, it really rocks and feels great.

  • @zipchtkdn7804
    @zipchtkdn7804 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The maple necks are nice and solid chunk of mahogany body

  • @brownsfan7753
    @brownsfan7753 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful Charvel!!

  • @gabrieltroszynski5864
    @gabrieltroszynski5864 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was just wondering, when you want to buy locking tuners, and it says “6 in a line” does that mean there will be a set of 6 or will there just be 1 ?

  • @brownsfan7753
    @brownsfan7753 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice Man Cave!

  • @BurntownFitness
    @BurntownFitness 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Which Trem did you get from Guitarfetish. I want to get one of those guitars, but I would like to replace the bridge. Thanks KSD

    • @WickedFesterBand
      @WickedFesterBand  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I had it already as I purchased it a few years ago. I think it is this one.
      www.guitarfetish.com/Vintage-Tremolo-fits-Mexican-Korean-Chinese-made-guitars_p_844.html
      The trem that comes in it isn’t bad. The block is just small. Guitar fetish does sell just the upgraded blocks. It’s like 3 screws to change it out. Just have to mage sure you get the right one.

  • @Charvel86
    @Charvel86 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Anyone recommend a suitable replacement for the trem bridge? Preferably in black

    • @WickedFesterBand
      @WickedFesterBand  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Guitar Fetsh. Find one that says it’s for imports. They have ones with steel and ones with brass blocks.

  • @zipchtkdn7804
    @zipchtkdn7804 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice tuners

  • @chriscrooks8617
    @chriscrooks8617 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How did u get the pot to work again ?

    • @WickedFesterBand
      @WickedFesterBand  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just snip that little capacitor and remove it. Then it will work normally. I believe it is meant to be a treble bleed. So when you decrease the volume you don't lose high end. I turns it into an off and on switch though. Its the little rubbery looking thing.

  • @bubbaszay8038
    @bubbaszay8038 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is the fretboard glossy when it comes in stock from the box?

    • @WickedFesterBand
      @WickedFesterBand  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It is finished but more satin than gloss. My Fender maple boards are glossy. This less so.

    • @bubbaszay8038
      @bubbaszay8038 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@WickedFesterBand so it's satin urethane I assume then?

    • @WickedFesterBand
      @WickedFesterBand  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bubbaszay8038 Likely

  • @KoolKatDave
    @KoolKatDave 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Short shaft or long shaft volume pot?

    • @WickedFesterBand
      @WickedFesterBand  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Short shaft fit. Had to ream the hole a tad to accommodate the CTS MojoTone pot though.

    • @KoolKatDave
      @KoolKatDave 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@WickedFesterBand Thanks!

  • @deanballis
    @deanballis 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What Tuners and bridge are they. What exact models. Did you have to drill or fit without.

    • @WickedFesterBand
      @WickedFesterBand  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Trem is from Guitar Fetish. Tuners are from Warmoth and are Gotoh tuning machines. Did not need to drill any holes. I'll get back to you with the exact parts if you like.

    • @WickedFesterBand
      @WickedFesterBand  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      www.warmoth.com/Gotoh-SG381-Tuner-Set-6-Left-Chrome-P1908C727.aspx
      www.guitarfetish.com/Solid-STEEL-Block-Shorty-Squier-and-Import-Compatible-105mm-Chrome-Tremolo_p_24707.html

    • @deanballis
      @deanballis 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@WickedFesterBand Fit right in or drilling ?

    • @WickedFesterBand
      @WickedFesterBand  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@deanballis No drilling

  • @miguelliberte
    @miguelliberte 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    great job! which gotoh tuners do you use? Could you tell the model? Are they fit in without drill? thanks

    • @miguelliberte
      @miguelliberte 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      haha just see the exact same answer down below :-D

    • @WickedFesterBand
      @WickedFesterBand  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@miguelliberte I was just thinking, I should post it in the description. 😂

    • @miguelliberte
      @miguelliberte 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yesterday i ordered mine🎸 unfortunatly this gotoh model isn't available. I have to look which other ones fit in. If someone has a clue, im thankfull

    • @WickedFesterBand
      @WickedFesterBand  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@miguelliberte As long as they are 10 mm they will fit the holes. The little hole for the screw should line up if it is off at an angle like the original ones. For tuners, the small ones without a nut on the top are usually 9mm. The ones with the nuts are usually 10 mm (like these)

  • @mikecooper8465
    @mikecooper8465 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Was the Gfs bridge an import 10.5mm or USA dimensions.thanks...

    • @WickedFesterBand
      @WickedFesterBand  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pretty sure it’s the import one. I already had it It was purchased a few years ago. The original guitar I bought it for was an SX so I’m pretty sure I went export dimensions. It just fits in the Baretta.

    • @mikecooper8465
      @mikecooper8465 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@WickedFesterBand ok.thanks...

  • @derekbrown1732
    @derekbrown1732 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Which brass block do I need to get from Guitar Fetish? They have 4 different types Thanks

    • @WickedFesterBand
      @WickedFesterBand  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I got the shorty with import spacing. I used the steel one. www.guitarfetish.com/Import-Compatible-39mm-Shorty-Solid-Steel-Tremolo-Block-105m-Import-Spec_p_24703.html

    • @The_Macaroon
      @The_Macaroon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@WickedFesterBand it says only USA arm fit this import block? That's confused me. Does this block work ok with the original Kramer tremolo?
      Great video btw.

    • @WickedFesterBand
      @WickedFesterBand  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@The_Macaroon You need the arm that goes with the new block. It’s a different size than the one that comes with the guitar. It is the USA thread, but the block is important specs for the holes that mount to the plate.

    • @WickedFesterBand
      @WickedFesterBand  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@The_Macaroon It takes the USA spec arm but the specs for the position of the holes that screw it to the trem plate are import specs. The arm that comes with the guitar won’t fit.

    • @The_Macaroon
      @The_Macaroon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@WickedFesterBand that's helpful, many thanks for replying. What a fantastic collection you have, well done. 👍🤘

  • @Thecarolinapiper
    @Thecarolinapiper 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Got any links to the parts used

    • @WickedFesterBand
      @WickedFesterBand  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I put the original trem back in with an upgraded block. CTS pot requires new knob. Had to ream the hole for it too.
      www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/2112362--mojo-tone-cts-short-shaft-potentiometer-vintage-taper-500k?mrkgadid=3331289084&mrkgcl=28&mrkgen=gpla&mrkgbflag=0&mrkgcat=guitars&acctid=21700000001645388&dskeywordid=92700046938602017&lid=92700046938602017&ds_s_kwgid=58700005285208911&ds_s_inventory_feed_id=97700000007215323&dsproductgroupid=411257367559&product_id=2112362&prodctry=US&prodlang=en&channel=online&storeid=&device=m&network=g&matchtype=&adpos=largenumber&locationid=9005343&creative=332063179800&targetid=aud-382734789492%3Apla-411257367559&campaignid=1708734377&awsearchcpc=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwlMaGBhD3ARIsAPvWd6isjKF-EV4xD22Zyerpnf2MjCCgkqChyr5tIZqkgl9sHiA7Ck9S6ogaAvJhEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
      www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/SH4JBBlk--seymour-duncan-sh-4-jb-model-humbucker-pickup-black
      warmoth.com/index.php/sg381-tuner

    • @Thecarolinapiper
      @Thecarolinapiper 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@WickedFesterBand do you have the link to the block and saddles

    • @WickedFesterBand
      @WickedFesterBand  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Thecarolinapiper link for the block should be there. Saddles we’re from Guitar Fetish as well.
      www.guitarfetish.com/Upgrade-Stainless-Steel-Saddles-Fits-import-or-USA-Trems-Set-of-Six_p_773.html

    • @WickedFesterBand
      @WickedFesterBand  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Thecarolinapiper www.guitarfetish.com/Import-Compatible-39mm-Shorty-Solid-Steel-Tremolo-Block-105m-Import-Spec_p_24703.html

    • @Thecarolinapiper
      @Thecarolinapiper 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@WickedFesterBand what size block so I know what size to order for the bridge on mine