1964 Martin Modified Baritone Guitar

1964 Martin Modified Baritone Guitar – A Reader’s Feature

All About Guitar / By / October 20, 2023

As I run one of the world’s greatest guitar and music websites, every now and then people contact me with interesting stories, inquiries, and ideas for potential posts. A little while ago, Paul Cooper, a guitarist, fiddle player, bouzouki player, and balalaika player from Houston, contacted me with a story about a one-of-a-kind 1964 custom-modified Martin D-12-20 baritone. After …

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Guitarist learning baritone guitar songs

5 Famous Baritone Guitar Songs – Songs to Learn on the Baritone

All About Guitar / By / October 24, 2023

Since becoming commercially available, the baritone guitar has woven its way through nearly seven decades of music, adding resonance and low-end to many great tracks over the years. So, we decided to put together a list of our top 5 baritone songs of all time, for you to listen to, be inspired by, and possibly …

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Taylor 326ce Grand Symphony

Taylor 326ce Baritone Grand Symphony Review – The Rolls Royce of Baritones

Reviews / By / October 17, 2023

The Taylor Special Edition 326ce Baritone Grand Symphony represents the gold standard in production-model baritone guitars. A treat for your ears, your fretting hand, and your eyes, the 326ce epitomizes the USA-made quality we’ve come to expect from a premium name like Taylor. If you’re still undecided after you’ve read this review, be sure to check …

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Ovation Elite TX AE D-Scale

Ovation Elite TX D-Scale Baritone Guitar Review – Playable, Versatile, and an Acquired Taste

Reviews / By / October 24, 2023

The Ovation Elite TX D-Scale blends striking good looks with exceptional playability and amazing electronics into a truly unique entry into the extended range world. It should be noted that, as set up “out of the box,” the Elite TX D-Scale is tuned one step down (D-G-C-F-A-D) from standard tuning, whereas most baritones come tuned a fourth …

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Squier Vintage Modified Baritone Jazzmaster

3 Reasons the Squier Vintage Modified Baritone Jazzmaster Might Be the Best Budget Baritone

Reviews / By / October 20, 2023

I think you’ll agree that it’s hard to find a quality electric baritone guitar for circa $500. There simply aren’t a lot of affordable electric baritones out there that represent solid and versatile options. Thankfully, the Squier Vintage Modified Baritone Jazzmaster delivers both quality and value. Is the Vintage Modified Jazzmaster the right budget-conscious baritone for you? …

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Alvarez ABT60

Alvarez ABT60 Baritone Guitar Review – Big Tone. Small Price.

Reviews / By / October 24, 2023

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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John Petrucci BFR Baritone

John Petrucci BFR Baritone Guitar Review – 3 Reasons to Check it Out

Reviews / By / October 6, 2023

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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Andy McKee playing Ebon Coast

‘Ebon Coast’ by Andy McKee – 3 Takeaways for Baritone Guitarists

Guitar Lessons / By / October 20, 2023

As guitarists and musicians, most of us are always on the lookout for ways to push the limits of our creativity and playing. Thankfully, the internet has made it easy to find lessons from master-level musical mentors. In this post, we’ve dug up one such YouTube session with solo instrumentalist and one of the best …

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Fender Jaguar Baritone Custom

Fender Jaguar Baritone Custom Review – 3 Things You Should Know

Reviews / By / October 20, 2023

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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