You already know that baritone guitars have a unique tone. But not all of them really let that tone shine. It all depends on the construction. Especially the tonewoods used. The best acoustic baritone guitars use tonewoods that really highlight that deep, dark tone. And the good news is: you don't need to shell out a small fortune to get one. There are some great … [Read more...] about Best Acoustic Baritone Guitar (4 Top Models Reviewed)
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Best Baritone Guitar Strings (3 Acoustic And 3 Electric)
Here's what you can't do. You can't put regular guitar strings on a baritone guitar. Both acoustic baritone guitar strings and electric baritone guitar strings need to be thicker and longer. Otherwise they won't fit and they could easily snap if you up-tune your guitar. That presents a new problem. Most brands make strings meant specifically for the baritone … [Read more...] about Best Baritone Guitar Strings (3 Acoustic And 3 Electric)
ESP LTD Viper-201B Baritone Guitar Review
Most modern baritone guitars are designed with heavy metal guitarists in mind. And the ESP LTD Viper-201B is no exception. But it has something most metal-oriented baritone models do not: a low price tag. This is a true budget instrument, but one that does not cut corners on quality. What you get here is amazing value. Does that mean you should go out and buy … [Read more...] about ESP LTD Viper-201B Baritone Guitar Review
Squier Paranormal Baritone Cabronita Telecaster Review
It is very rare to find a baritone guitar in this price range. It is even more rare to find one that is actually worth getting. The Squier Paranormal Baritone Cabronita Telecaster is both: inexpensive and good. In short: it is a great value. But the low price does come with sacrifices. This is an extremely stripped down baritone guitar with a limited feature … [Read more...] about Squier Paranormal Baritone Cabronita Telecaster Review
ESP LTD BB-600 Baritone Guitar Review
This is not a cheap guitar. In fact, most would consider it quite expensive. But when you take a closer look, it turns out the ESP LTD BB-600 is an absolute steal. It is one of the very best values on the guitar market, period. It is meant to be a metal guitar, but it is versatile enough that it can work for any genre. And that versatility serves it well within … [Read more...] about ESP LTD BB-600 Baritone Guitar Review
Ibanez Iron Label RGIB21 Baritone Guitar Review
Everybody wants a high quality guitar at a low price. But that's impossible, right? After all: you get what you pay for. While that is true and you will always have to make sacrifices when your budget is limited, you don't necessarily have to sacrifice quality. You can sacrifice features as well. And if they are features you don't need anyway, you can end up getting an … [Read more...] about Ibanez Iron Label RGIB21 Baritone Guitar Review
Dean Icon Black Satin Baritone Guitar Review
Baritone guitars are definitely underrated among present-day musicians. And that's a bit surprising, because lower tunings are quite popular. But for some reason, people prefer to simply detune their strings on a regular guitar, until they feel like rubber. A baritone guitar, like the Dean Icon Black Satin reviewed here, can make your life so much easier. It … [Read more...] about Dean Icon Black Satin Baritone Guitar Review
ESP LTD SCT-607 Baritone Guitar Review
Signature guitars have the advantage of being designed with input from an actual professional musician. They know what features a guitar needs. The disadvantage is that this is usually very specific to that musician's style of playing. That is true for the ESP LTD SCT-607 as well, but to a much lesser degree. It was designed with metal in mind and is ideal for … [Read more...] about ESP LTD SCT-607 Baritone Guitar Review
Best Baritone Guitars (Reviews, Comparison And Buyer’s Guide)
The best baritone guitars do not have to be the most expensive. In fact, we purposely chose models that sell for a great price, while still delivering excellent sound quality, being comfortable to play, and being well-built and reliable. Of course, the feature set and quality level does vary from one instrument to the next. We wanted to make sure we include options for … [Read more...] about Best Baritone Guitars (Reviews, Comparison And Buyer’s Guide)