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Kramer Tracii Guns Gunstar Voyager vs Snake Sabo Baretta

Reasons to Get
Kramer Tracii Guns Gunstar Voyager over Snake Sabo Baretta

Release Year
2021 vs 2020
From a more recent year
Pickup Mods
Coil Split vs None
Splits humbuckers into single coil pickups
Switch Positions
3 vs 0
More tone options
Volume Knobs
2 vs 1
More volume control
Pickups
HH vs H
High output without hum
Nut Width
1.625'' (41.3mm) vs 1.68'' (42.7mm)
Favors small hands, easier bar chords and other shapes
Avg. Weight
7.3lbs (3.3kgs) vs 7.925lbs (3.6kgs)
Tends to be lighter
Value Score
74 vs 72
Better price/quality relationship

Reasons to Get
Kramer Snake Sabo Baretta over Tracii Guns Gunstar Voyager

Neck Joint
Bolt-On vs Set
Allows you to detach and swap the neck
Tone Knobs
1 vs 0
More tone control
Pickups
H vs HH
Hum-free with more right hand freedom and sustain
Nut Width
1.68'' (42.7mm) vs 1.625'' (41.3mm)
Less likely to mute strings by accident and more space for fingerstyle

Other Key Differences
Kramer Tracii Guns Gunstar Voyager vs Snake Sabo Baretta

Bridge Pickup
Epiphone ProBucker 3 vs Kramer 85-T Double Black Open Coil Humbucker
Different Bridge Pickup
Body Wood
Mahogany vs Alder
Different Body Wood
Fretboard Wood
Maple vs Laurel
Different Fretboard Wood
Headstock
6 vs R6
Different Headstock

Shared Features
Kramer Tracii Guns Gunstar Voyager vs Snake Sabo Baretta

Neck Wood
Maple
Same Neck Wood
Nut Material
Locking
Same Nut Material
Strings
6
Same playing style
Body Type
Solid Body
Feedback free
Number of Frets
22
Same maximum octave
Paint Finish
Poly
Resistant paint that ages well
Bridge
Floyd Rose
Allows intense vibratos and techniques like Dive Bombs
Scale Length
25.5'' (647.7mm)
Same string tension and fret separation
Fretboard Radius
12.6'' (320mm)
Same fretboard comfortability
Pickups Power
Passive
Cleaner sound and no battery needed
Neck Profile Type
C
Comfortable neck that works for most people
Type of Frets
Jumbo
You won't feel the fretboard when pressing down the strings

Common Strengths

  • High-Quality Nut

Common Weaknesses

  • Weight Relief
  • Retainer Bar
  • Stays in Tune (Evertune)
  • High-Quality Frets
  • Compound Radius Fretboard
  • From a High-Quality-Standards Country
  • Luminescent Sidedots
  • Strap Lock
  • Top Pickup Brand
  • 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • Active/Passive Preamp

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Which One is Better Overall?

After going through our comparison algorithm, the results show that the Kramer Tracii Guns Gunstar Voyager is probably the better product overall with its final score of 69 compared to the Kramer Snake Sabo Baretta's 67 score, although not by a lot.

The Kramer Tracii Guns Gunstar Voyager wins when it comes to sound, build quality, value for the money. On the other hand, the Kramer Snake Sabo Baretta has the upper hand when it comes to.

If you got small hands, none of these instruments will make a big difference when it comes to comfortability.

Which One is Better for Beginners?

If you're looking for your first guitar to learn how to play, the Kramer Snake Sabo Baretta is the better choice.

The Kramer Snake Sabo Baretta meets 4 out of our 8 criteria items for beginner friendliness, while the Kramer Tracii Guns Gunstar Voyager meets only 3. This takes into account the type of frets, scale length, nut width, bridge type, fretboard radius, and neck profile to determine the easiest combination for new players.

New Player Friendliness

Kramer Tracii Guns Gunstar Voyager
  • Tall frets
  • Narrow nut
  • Comfortable neck
  • Comfortable shape
  • Comfortable fretboard
  • Short scale
  • Locking tuners
  • Easy-to-use bridge

New Player Friendliness

Kramer Snake Sabo Baretta
  • Comfortable shape
  • Tall frets
  • Narrow nut
  • Comfortable neck
  • Comfortable fretboard
  • Short scale
  • Locking tuners
  • Easy-to-use bridge

Nevertheless, when it comes to choosing an instrument, you should pick the one more compatible with your personal style. Still, below we'll try you to give you our results as objectively as it's possible to help you decide.

Kramer Tracii Guns Gunstar Voyager Overview

  • From Kramer's 2021 Artist series
  • Tracii Guns Signature
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 12.6" Fretboard Radius
  • Mahogany body
  • 3 Piece Maple neck
  • Maple fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Epiphone ProBucker 3 (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Epiphone ProBucker 2 (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 2 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Floyd Rose 1000 Series Tremolo bridge
  • Slim C Set neck
  • 22 Jumbo frets
  • Mini Die Cast tuners
  • Weight between 7.05lbs (3.2kgs) and 7.55lbs (3.4kgs)
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Kramer Snake Sabo Baretta Overview

  • From Kramer's 2020 Artist series
  • Snake Sabo Signature
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 12.6" Fretboard Radius
  • Alder body
  • 3 piece Maple, natural Satin finish neck
  • Indian Laurel fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Kramer 85-T Double Black Open Coil Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • Floyd Rose 1000 series Tremolo with EVH D-Tuna Drop D Tuning System bridge
  • K-Speed SlimTaper Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Jumbo frets
  • Black Chrome Mini Die Cast tuners
  • Weight between 7.4lbs (3.4kgs) and 8.45lbs (3.8kgs)
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Sound Quality Comparison

The wood used in an electric guitar or bass is not as important to determine the final tone. However, some people prefer specific wood types, so we'll take a look at those first. Then, we'll take a look at the electronics to determine the versatility and sound quality of each instrument.

Woods Used in Both

Maple wood pattern used for guitar building
Maple

Maple is one of the most popular necks for good reasons. It is a strong wood that is relatively cheap to make and looks beautiful. The highest quality maple is the hardest that comes from North America. Find out more about Maple.

Woods Used in the Kramer Tracii Guns Gunstar Voyager

Mahogany wood pattern used for guitar building
Mahogany

Mahogany is a fairly rare wood nowadays. It's used mostly for bodies due to its relatively lightweight. Gibson popularized it with their Les Paul guitars during their golden years, so this wood has a lot of good reputation behind it. The most expensive type comes from South America and it's still used by Gibson even today. Find out more about Mahogany.

Woods Used in the Kramer Snake Sabo Baretta

Laurel wood pattern used for guitar building
Laurel
Alder wood pattern used for guitar building
Alder

There are many types of Laurel, but East Indian is the most common for guitar building. Its color can vary from dark to light brown with black lines. Many people find its tonality similar to Rosewood, which favors the warmer frequencies. Find out more about Laurel.

Alder is the most popular wood that Fender uses in most of their guitars nowadays. Even though they say it's because of its balanced tone with an emphasis in the upper midrange, it probably is because it isn't too expensive, and it's also pretty lightweight—more than Mahogany. Find out more about Alder.

Winner: Kramer Tracii Guns Gunstar Voyager.

Pickup Configuration

The Kramer Tracii Guns Gunstar Voyager has an HH configuration while the Kramer Snake Sabo Baretta has H pickups.

Double Humbucker (HH) is the choice for people who want a fuller, more round sound with tons of mids and lows. Humbuckers also get rid of the hum noise that plague single-coil pickups. They can work out for almost any genre going from Djent to even Jazz.

On the other hand, A single H pickup gives you the advantage of having a little longer sustain (all other things being equal) because there will be less magnetic fields from other pickups affecting the strings' vibration. However, they also give you the least versatility because you won't have other pickups at different distances from the bridge to create different tones. A single humbucking pickup is used for noiseless high output, which is used mainly for Hard Rock genres.

Pickups Quality

None of these use a specialized pickup brand for their pickups. Some of the best guitars on the market come with pickups from brands like EMG, Seymour Duncan, DiMarzio, etc. You might want to replace your pickups eventually if you want to get the best sound out of any of these instruments.

Both use Passive pickups. This is what's used for most music genres. They have a regular output and will serve you for both high-gain and clean tones. The alternative (Active pickups) offer a higher output that is mostly used for heavy music.

Winner: Tie.

Versatility Comparison

Some instruments offer you more ways to explore your creativity than others. Below you'll find how both compare when it comes to versatility.

Switch Options

The Kramer Tracii Guns Gunstar Voyager gives you 3 switch options while the Kramer Snake Sabo Baretta gives you 0. This means that the Kramer Tracii Guns Gunstar Voyager gives you more options to find the right pickup combination for the type of sound you want to achieve

Only the Kramer Tracii Guns Gunstar Voyager comes with some kind of pickup modification: Coil Split.

Coil Split lets you disconnect one of the pickup coils. When used with humbuckers, it turns them into single-coil with lower output and cleaner tone.

Kramer Tracii Guns Gunstar Voyager pickups switch and push knobs diagram
Kramer Tracii Guns Gunstar Voyager's switch options

The Kramer Snake Sabo Baretta doesn't come with pickup switching options.

When evaluating versatility, we also take into consideration bridge and neck joint type, number of frets, switch options, amount of pickups and more.

Winner: Kramer Tracii Guns Gunstar Voyager.

Final Sound Quality Scores

Kramer Tracii Guns Gunstar Voyager
Pickups 60
Sustain 80
Versatility 69
Tuning Stability 85
Sound 74
Kramer Snake Sabo Baretta
Pickups 60
Sustain 80
Versatility 54
Tuning Stability 85
Sound 70

Build Quality Comparison

When it comes to build quality, we like to take into account everything used to build the instrument. This includes materials, hardware and the quality control expected depending on the country where it was built. Let's see how the Kramer Tracii Guns Gunstar Voyager compares to the Kramer Snake Sabo Baretta.

Country of Origin

The manufacturing country can tell a lot about the build quality of an instrument. Both in this comparison where made in Indonesia.

Indonesia is becoming the most popular country for guitar building because they can make good instruments for a low price. Some people think that they're 'the new China' when it comes to build quality. But the truth is that Indonesian guitars are more consistent, although Chinese quality has improved a lot in the last few years.

Winner: Tie

Nut Material

If you want your guitar to stay in tune and sound good, you need a well cut nut. Nut quality can be inconsistent even when comparing two copies of the same model. The best way to make sure you're nut will be well done is by getting a nut made by an expert company like TUSQ or Micarta.

In this case, both have Locking nuts. Instead of a regular nut, this guitar has a locking system that will lock down the strings at the nut, preventing it from getting out of tune. It removes one of the disadvantages of tremolo bridges, tune stability.

Unfortunately, neither of them have a retainer bar for the nut, which would be a helpful addition. Without it, the strings will change pitch once you lock down the nut, so you'll have to make more micro-adjustments at the bridge to tune it correctly.

Winner: Tie.

Fret Material

Most fret wire is made of nickel silver. This material eventually wears down after a lot of use and most instruments end up needing a complete fret replacement. However, some expensive models come with stainless steel frets. This is what you should aim for if you can afford it.

Unfortunately, none of them come with stainless steel frets.

Winner: Tie.

Bridge

The perfect bridge for you will depend on your playstyle because they all have advantages and disadvantages. However, some bridges are more expensive—like Floyd Roses and Evertunes—and thus add more value to a guitar.

Both come with a similar bridge: Floyd Rose. This is a double-locking bridge system that allows you to perform techniques like dive bombs and pinch harmonics. The locking nut allows your guitar to stay in tune even after the most intense tremolo usage. The disadvantage is that it takes more work to change the strings and set up everything correctly.

Since we need to be objective, the most expensive type of bridge will be the winner of this section. In the end, this doesn't matter if you're not going to use the bridge for its original purpose, so choose the bridge that fits your playing style better.

Winner: Tie.

Tuners

Both come with regular tuners. The Kramer Tracii Guns Gunstar Voyager's are Mini Die Cast while the Kramer Snake Sabo Baretta's are Black Chrome Mini Die Cast

Winner: Tie.

Neck Joint

Contrary to popular belief, the difference in sustain and tone that some neck joints give to a guitar is simply unperceivable—if they're all well built. However, some of them do have advantages over the others.

The Kramer Tracii Guns Gunstar Voyager has a Set neck joint. This neck is tightly glued to the body. They give you the least versatility because you can't swap them for a neck that fits your hand better if you want to, unlike bolt-on necks. Some people think this gives more resonance and sustain, but there's no real difference if the bolt-on joint is well built.

On the other hand, the Kramer Snake Sabo Baretta comes with Bolt-On neck joint. This neck is joined to the body by 4 bolts that you can simply unscrew. This allows you to replace the neck or take it off for travel. It's the most common and cheapest way to build a guitar.

Winner: Kramer Snake Sabo Baretta.

Here is the list of features that were considered when choosing the winner in the Features subcategory:

Strengths & Weaknesses
Kramer Tracii Guns Gunstar Voyager
  • Expensive Wood
  • Locking Nut
  • Coil Split Pickups
  • Tremolo
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Locking Tuners
  • Made in Indonesia
  • No Top Brand Pickups
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Luminescent Inlay
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Retainer Bar
  • No Strap Lock
Strengths & Weaknesses
Kramer Snake Sabo Baretta
  • Locking Nut
  • Tremolo
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Locking Tuners
  • Made in Indonesia
  • No Expensive Woods
  • No Top Brand Pickups
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Luminescent Inlay
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Retainer Bar
  • No Strap Lock

Final Build Quality Scores

Kramer Tracii Guns Gunstar Voyager
Quality of materials 41
Features 65
Quality Control 70
Build Quality 59
Kramer Snake Sabo Baretta
Quality of materials 41
Features 60
Quality Control 70
Build Quality 57

Playability Comparison

Let's now compare their playability. Bear in mind that the instrument will feel different depending on your hand size and play style. That's why you should always test before buying. But if you can't or want a second opinion on it, we can still take a look at each of the important measurements of the instrument for you. This way, we can predict how easy a guitar might be to play, or how different it will feel compared to the other.

Remember that, even though the difference might seem small, every inch counts when it comes to feeling of the instrument in your hands. Any variation can completely change how comfortable a guitar feels in your hands.

Nut Width

Kramer Tracii Guns Gunstar Voyager Nut Width
Kramer Tracii Guns Gunstar Voyager Nut Width
Kramer Snake Sabo Baretta Nut Width
Kramer Snake Sabo Baretta Nut Width

The nut width will affect the separation between strings at the nut. In this comparison, the Kramer Snake Sabo Baretta has the wider nut with 42.7mm (1.68'') vs 41.3mm (1.625''). This is a 1.4mm (0.055'') difference

This means that it will be more difficult to do bar chords on the Kramer Snake Sabo Baretta, especially closer to the nut. However, it's also easier to play without muting strings accidently. This favors people with big hands.

Scale Length

Kramer Tracii Guns Gunstar Voyager and Kramer Snake Sabo Baretta's Scale Length
Both have the same scale length

The scale length is one of the things that influences playability the most. This is the distance between the nut and the bridge and will affect everything from low action allowance, difficulty to perform bends, fret separation, and even tone.

In this case, both have a scale length of 25.5".

This is the scale used in most Stratocasters. It's slightly longer than the typical 24.75'' size found in Les Pauls, and it's one of the main reasons why Stratocasters have such a bright sound in general. A longer scale also means that the strings will have higher tension. This will help you get lower action without suffering fret buzz, which will also be helpful when playing in lower tunings without having to increase your string gauge.

However, this also means that there will be more separation between frets, which can make it more difficult to play. Also, bending the strings will require more strengths due to the increased tension, but remember that a tremolo guitar will offset this difficulty.

Lastly, remember that you can also affect the tension of the strings by changing your string gauge. You can use a thicker gauge for more tension and a lighter one for less tension.

Neck Profile

Kramer Tracii Guns Gunstar Voyager Neck Profile
Kramer Tracii Guns Gunstar Voyager's neck profile
Kramer Snake Sabo Baretta Neck Profile
Kramer Snake Sabo Baretta's neck profile

No single neck shape is better than others. However, most people tend to prefer a thinner necks because it doesn't get in their way when playing fast and most hand sizes can adapt to it pretty well. However, some people still prefer thicker necks for a better grip, especially if they have big hands.

Both the Kramer Tracii Guns Gunstar Voyager and the Kramer Snake Sabo Baretta have a C-shaped neck. This is what you'll find in most modern guitars. Most people feel like the thickness of a C neck is simply the less intrusive one for playing fast, while at the same time allowing you to grab the neck easily for resting if you want to.

Fretboard Radius

Kramer Tracii Guns Gunstar Voyager Fingerboard Radius
Both Guitars Have The Same Fretboard Radius

Most guitar fretboards are not flat; they usually have a curve or arc across their width. A curved fretboard will make it easier to perform chords without muting strings, while a flatter one will make it easier to play single notes, which is good for bending and soloing in general. The best fretboards have a compound radius that varies across the fingerboard, but they're not common since they take a lot more work to build.

Both the Kramer Tracii Guns Gunstar Voyager and the Kramer Snake Sabo Baretta have the same fretboard radius of 12.6". It's very similar to most Gibson guitars but slightly flatter, which makes soloing more comfortable. But it's not bad for playing chords as it still has a slight curve to it.

Hand Size Comfortability

Everyone has a different hand size, and that's why it's recommended to try a guitar before buying, even if others tell you that it's comfortable to play. However, we can know whether a guitar favors small or large hands just by knowing its exact measurements.

After taking into account the scale length, nut width, neck profile and fretboard radius, we can conclude that both in this comparison favor small hands .

Kramer Tracii Guns Gunstar Voyager:
Big Hands
Small Hands
Kramer Snake Sabo Baretta:
Big Hands
Small Hands

Fret Size

Kramer Tracii Guns Gunstar Voyager and Kramer Snake Sabo Baretta Frets Size
Both have a similar Jumbo fret size

Both have a Jumbo fret size. This is one of the tallest frets you can get. You won't feel the fretboard when pressing down the strings. It will give you the best sustain and all types of chords will be easier to play. However, you can end up changing the pitch of your notes if you press too hard, which is something people used to feeling the fretboard do when trying Jumbo frets for the first time.

Final Playability Scores

Kramer Tracii Guns Gunstar Voyager
Bending & Vibrato Ease 80
Chord Playability 60
Solo Playability 80
Playability 73
Kramer Snake Sabo Baretta
Bending & Vibrato Ease 80
Chord Playability 60
Solo Playability 80
Playability 73

Specs Side-by-Side

Kramer Tracii Guns Gunstar Voyager vs Snake Sabo Baretta
General Kramer Tracii Guns Gunstar Voyager Snake Sabo Baretta
Brand: Kramer Kramer
Year: 2021 2020
Configuration: HH H
Strings: 6 6
Made in: Indonesia Indonesia
Series: Artist Artist
Colors: Black Green
Left-Handed Version: No No
Body
Type: Solid Body Solid Body
Body Material: Mahogany Alder
Bridge: Floyd Rose 1000 Series Tremolo Floyd Rose 1000 series Tremolo with EVH D-Tuna Drop D Tuning System
Neck
Neck Joint: Set Bolt-On
Tuners: Mini Die Cast Black Chrome Mini Die Cast
Fretboard: Maple Indian Laurel
Neck Material: 3 Piece Maple 3 piece Maple, natural Satin finish
Decoration: Black Dot Dot
Scale Size: 25.5" 25.5"
Shape: Slim C K-Speed SlimTaper
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.79'' (20.1mm) - 12th Fret: 0.89'' (22.6mm) 1st Fret: - 12th Fret:
Frets: 22 Jumbo Nickel Silver 22 Jumbo Nickel Silver
Fretboard Radius: 12.6" 12.6"
Nut: Locking Locking
Nut Width: 41.3mm (1.625'') 42.7mm (1.68'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickup: Epiphone ProBucker 3 (Humbucker / Passive) Kramer 85-T Double Black Open Coil Humbucker (Humbucker / Passive)
Middle Pickup:
Neck Pickup: Epiphone ProBucker 2 (Humbucker / Passive)
Switch: 3 Way 0 Way
Knobs: Dome Dome
Pickup Mods: Coil Split None
Volume Controls: 2 1
Tone Controls: 0 1