The Alvarez ABT60 (or the Acoustic Electric Version, the Alvarez ABT60E) is a baritone that punches above its weight with a bright, earthy, clear, and powerful tone and a solid quality of build. Is this the perfect budget-priced baritone for you? That depends on a combination of how you value tone, ease of play, and quality of …
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The folks at Ernie Ball Music Man describe their instruments as ‘tools for artists’, and the John Petrucci BFR Baritone certainly lives up to that tagline. Discontinued in the early 2010s, a used John Petrucci BFR Baritone today will cost you somewhere north of $2,500. Assuming you’ve got the cash, is the instrument worth the …
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The Fender Jaguar Baritone Custom made a splash during its short two-year production run from 2005 to 2007. During that period, the manufactured-in-Japan Jaguar Baritone was billed as a shorter-scale alternative to other baritone-bass hybrids, mixing standard guitar playability with traditional fender tone and earth-shattering low end. The Jaguar Baritone was originally listed for $699. …
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If you put the hammer of Thor and a Gibson ES-335 into a blender and then produced the resulting guitar overseas to keep the sticker price reasonable, you would have the Hagstrom Viking Baritone. The folks at Hagstrom boldly assert that the Viking will “shatter all of your baritone stereotypes.” Does the Viking live up to Hagstrom’s claims? …
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Ibanez introduced the RG series in 1987. The RG has since become arguably the brand’s most recognizable line, known for simplicity, speed, and durability. The Ibanez RGIB6 Baritone is part of the “iron label” collection of RG guitars, a sub-species touted as being optimized for metal players. Ibanez bills the RGIB6 as the ultimate baritone electric for …
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Paul Reed Smith (PRS) Guitars unveiled the Tremonti Baritone in 2016. The folks at RPS reached out to us on the Tremonti’s official release date and were gracious enough to provide us with the details on this new baritone guitar. If you are in the market for a truly premium electric baritone experience or simply …
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A Unique Axe, Fifty Years in the Making The Fender Pawn Shop Bass VI is the modernized reincarnation of the Fender Bass VI, which first appeared in 1961. Tuned a full octave below a standard guitar and owing its good looks to the Jazzmaster and Jaguar models, the Bass VI occupied a sonic estuary between the traditional …
The Eastwood Sidejack Baritone DLX’s unique body profile is based on mid-century Morsite brand guitars. Morsite guitars were popularized by the Ventures and other 1960s rock outfits. While flaunting vintage looks, the Sidejack is promoted as offering modern tone and playability. Does the Eastwood Sidejack Baritone DLX live up to its manufacturer’s claims? Is the …
If you are familiar with baritoneguitar.org, you may be aware that the Alvarez ABT60 is one of my favorite acoustic baritones. An excellent option for the budget-minded guitarist, the ABT60 (and the pickup-equipped ABT60E) should be on the list of anyone looking for a reliable, great-sounding, workhorse baritone. You can check out the full review here. Well, …
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Danelectro introduced the world to the electric baritone in the 1950s. Over half a decade later, they have one of the most commercially successful electric baritones on the market in the Danelectro 56 Baritone. The 56 Baritone is a fun guitar with a unique tone. As is typical of Danelectro guitars, some sacrifices in quality …
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