The Kramer Baretta EVH D-Tuna is inspired by hot-rodded collectable toy cars from the 60s. The eye-catching custom graphics were designed by the Kramer Custom Graphic Artist Chris Stemmer and reinforce the Baretta tagline of being one of the “fastest metal guitars in the world”. So if youre looking for an axe that will keep up with your speed shredding then this could be the one for you. This stunner is more than just looks though. Its packed with features that are designed to give you the most effortless yet quality performance. These elements include an alder body hard maple neck a single Seymour Duncan JB zebra-coil humbucker an EVH D-Tuna Drop D Tuning System and a Floyd Rose tremolo. This means you can expect a lightweight guitar built to harness your aggression and decorate your mad riffs. The king of pickups Theyve been the leaders for decades. So it makes sense that Kramer has included them in this guitar. The Seymour Duncan JB zebra coil humbucker has been revered amongst metal guitarists for years because of its hot-rod capabilities. And you only need one. A single JB holds enough power volume and articulation to give you the heavy sound you want without compromise. Its sensitive nature makes it extremely responsive to your unique playing style which is why it only needs to be controlled by one volume pot. Your technique is in charge. Add shimmer to your performance Its essential for any serious rock guitarist. How else could you incorporate such daring dive bombs into your playing? Thankfully Kramer knows whats required for an exhilarating performance. With the Floyd Rose 1000 bridge and an R2 locking nut you have the freedom of creativity right at your fingertips because this locking tremolo system lets you perform the most audacious of vibrato effects. And your strings will go back to perfect tuning. So youll know that you still sound great even after your insane whammy bar antics. Maple magic Theres nothing else quite like a maple neck. When its in your hands you just know its the best wood for the job. Its sweet sleek and smooth giving you everything you need for smooth fret transitions a comfortable grip and beautiful bright resonance. Choosing the right wood for your neck really does make a difference to your performance. With this three-piece maple offering youll be able to express yourself cleanly and with complete accuracy while your licks glimmer with character. What more could you want from a neck? For it to be topped with a fretboard thats just as good of course. Dont worry Kramer have your back there. Theres also a pristine maple fretboard to go with the neck. Bright and beautiful it delivers the ideal playing experience. Your fingers will be in paradise when they feel just how smooth fast and comfortable this tool truly is. Youll be able to improvise at will. And because the body neck and fretboard are all made from maple your sustain will be like nothing youve heard before. Its a maple machine. Specifications Product: Kramer Baretta EVH D-Tuna Code: KBVRBSFDTCF3 Series: BarettaBody Body Material: Alder Body Shape: Baretta Double Cutaway Colour: Blue Sparkle with Flames Neck & Fingerboard Neck Material: 3-Piece Maple Fingerboard Material: Maple Fingerboard Radius: 12.6″ Fingerboard Inlays: Black Dots Number of Frets: 22 Fret Size: Jumbo String Nut: Floyd Rose R2 Locking Nut with Chrome String Retainer Scale Length: 25.5″ Hardware & Electronics Hardware Colour: Chrome Tuning Machines: Mini Die Cast Bridge: Floyd Rose 1000 Series Tremolo with LRT-L40 Trem Stop and EVH D-Tuna Drop D Tuning System Pickup Configuration: H Bridge Pickup: Seymour Duncan “JB” zebra-coil humbucker Controls: 500K Master Volume with Push/Pull Series/Parallel Switch Strings Gauge: .010 .013 .017 .026 .036 .046