{"id":46663,"date":"2025-08-05T09:00:57","date_gmt":"2025-08-05T08:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/?p=46663"},"modified":"2025-09-16T10:07:28","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T09:07:28","slug":"what-is-a-baritone-guitar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/what-is-a-baritone-guitar\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Baritone Guitar? Here\u2019s Everything You Need to Know\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/what-is-a-baritone-guitar\/#G4M_638_Baritone\" >G4M 638 Baritone\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/what-is-a-baritone-guitar\/#G4M_734_Pro_Baritone\" >G4M 734 Pro Baritone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/what-is-a-baritone-guitar\/#ESP_LTD_M-201_Baritone_HT\" >ESP LTD M-201 Baritone HT\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/what-is-a-baritone-guitar\/#ESP_LTD_M-7HT_Baritone\" >ESP LTD M-7HT Baritone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/what-is-a-baritone-guitar\/#PRS_SE_277_Baritone\" >PRS SE 277 Baritone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/what-is-a-baritone-guitar\/#Gretsch_G5260_Baritone\" >Gretsch G5260 Baritone<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/what-is-a-baritone-guitar\/#History_of_the_baritone_guitar\" >History of the baritone guitar\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/what-is-a-baritone-guitar\/#Famous_baritone_guitar_players\" >Famous baritone guitar players\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/what-is-a-baritone-guitar\/#Is_the_baritone_for_you\" >Is the baritone for you?\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/what-is-a-baritone-guitar\/#FAQs\" >FAQs\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/what-is-a-baritone-guitar\/#What_is_the_point_of_a_baritone_guitar\" >What is the point of a baritone guitar?\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/what-is-a-baritone-guitar\/#Is_a_baritone_guitar_harder_to_play\" >Is a baritone guitar harder to play?\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/what-is-a-baritone-guitar\/#Can_you_play_normal_songs_on_a_baritone_guitar\" >Can you play normal songs on a baritone guitar?\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/what-is-a-baritone-guitar\/#Final_thoughts\" >Final thoughts \u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #999999;\">Featured image: <span data-teams=\"true\">@jamobenadie of @headwreck band using the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/G4M-638-Baritone-Electric-Guitar-White\/3EUZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">G4M 638 Baritone Electric Guitar<\/a>, photographed by @frycandyphoto<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With lower tones and a longer scale length than your average guitar, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitars\/Baritone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">baritone guitars<\/a><\/strong> are weird and wonderful things. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>Looking to expand your collection of axes?\u00a0<span data-contrast=\"auto\">In this article, I\u2019ll be answering the question, &#8220;<strong>What is a baritone guitar?<\/strong>&#8221; in detail, looking at how they&#8217;re built, what they&#8217;re used for, and our favourite models on the market.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While the baritone guitar is commonly paired with metal, its beauty extends far beyond just one genre. From the power and aggression wielded by John Petrucci of Dream Theater to the jazzy warmth of Pat Metheny on the album <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">MoonDial<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (2024), the baritone really knows no bounds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/07\/Secondhand-Guitars.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Secondhand Guitars&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Secondhand-Guitars&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/secondhand\/guitars?utm_source=blog&#038;utm_medium=banner&#038;utm_campaign=secondhand_guitars&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Secondhand Guitars Banner&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_module=&#8221;41670&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Key takeaways  &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;#f08000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_takeaways\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Key takeaways <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here are some fundamental features of baritone guitars and what they&#8217;re used for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lower tuning, often B-B or A-A, for deep tones <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Longer scale length, typically 26.5&#8243; to 30&#8243;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Thicker strings, usually heavier gauge sets like .013\u2013.062\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bridge the gap between standard guitar and bass<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mostly used in metal, although they hold their own in any genre<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitars\/Baritone&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;SHOP BARITONE GUITARS&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;NEW CTA Button&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text_size=&#8221;14px&#8221; button_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; button_bg_color=&#8221;#0e95cf&#8221; button_border_width=&#8221;0px&#8221; button_border_color=&#8221;#0e95cf&#8221; button_font=&#8221;Arial|700|||||||&#8221; button_icon=&#8221;&#x35;||divi||400&#8243; button_icon_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|30px||30px|false|false&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset6&#8243; box_shadow_blur=&#8221;2px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;What is a baritone guitar? &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;#f08000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_baritone_guitar\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">What is a baritone guitar?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Baritone guitars are tuned lower than standard electrics, giving them a sound that lies between that of an electric guitar and that of a bass. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">They&#8217;re tuned to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">B standard (B-E-A-D-F#-B), and with the addition of a long neck and a scale length of 27\u201d- 30\u201d, they&#8217;re made to handle a low-pitch appropriate string tension. This is why they&#8217;re great for the drop tunings of metal. But they&#8217;re often overshadowed and underappreciated! 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_module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;History of the baritone guitar &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;#f08000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"History_of_the_baritone_guitar\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">History of the baritone guitar<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The baritone guitar\u2019s roots can be traced all the way back to early instruments like the viola da gamba in the 1400s and Gibson\u2019s K series mandocellos from the early 1900s. Both of these instruments shared the same goal &#8211; to explore the low-end sound that stringed instruments are capable of.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Things really took off in the late 1950s thanks to the pioneering work of Danelectro and their 6-string &#8220;baritone&#8221;. While technically more of a hybrid bass than a true baritone, it quickly became a favourite in surf, country, and spaghetti western music scores.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rock \u2018n\u2019 roll legend Duane Eddy was an early lover of the baritone and the twang that came with it. His <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Twang\u2019s the Thang<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (1960) hammers the point home and earned him his title as the &#8220;Titan of Twang&#8221;. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In 1961, Fender joined the party with the Bass VI, while Japanese brands like Teisco and Kingston produced their own baritone-style designs. But the first real electric baritone purpose-built for its unique tuning came in 1978, when luthiers Joe Veillette and Harvey Citron created the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rorygallagher.com\/veillette-citron-shark\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Shark<\/span><\/b><\/a> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">for John Sebastian of the Lovin\u2019 Spoonful.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By the 1980s and \u201990s, baritones gained a second wind. Post-punk bands, nu-metal giants like Korn, and guitarists like Mike Mushok of Staind embraced the baritone\u2019s low, gritty tones. It was then that the baritone found a home among the metalheads.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Famous baritone guitar players &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;#f08000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Famous_baritone_guitar_players\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Famous baritone guitar players\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s nigh on impossible to talk about the baritone without talking about Duane Eddy. Fitting in with his country-infused rock\u2019n\u2019roll spirit, Eddy was often seen with a Gretsch slung over his shoulder. Breaking boundaries with the baritone, the album <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">$1,000,000.00 Worth of Twang <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(1961) has plenty of bite to it, doubling up with the bassline for that classic \u2018tic-tac\u2019 country twang. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Glen Campbell\u2019s 1968 hit \u201cWichita Lineman\u201d features the unmistakable low-end shimmer of a baritone just before the solo, once again affirming the baritone\u2019s place as the perfect companion to cowboy chords and twangy solos. The \u201860s were the era when baritones belonged to country music. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fast forward to modern rock and metal, and the baritone is making its name in history once again. Stephen Carpenter of Deftones uses baritone guitars to shape the band\u2019s signature heavy sound, while <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">John Petrucci of Dream Theater musters up maniacal metal tones with his deep, progressive metal riffs.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u201cThese Walls\u201d (2005) is just one track among many to show off Petrucci\u2019s baritone prowess.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mike Mushok of Staind is another baritone-wielding beast, often credited with popularising baritones in nu-metal during the 1990s with his crushing, downtuned playing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Baritones aren\u2019t confined within the walls of metal, however. Jazz virtuoso Pat Metheny explored the instrument&#8217;s softer side on his 2024 album <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">MoonDial<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, featuring nothing but himself and a custom-built acoustic baritone. Metheny raised the middle two strings by an octave and used nylon strings for a dark, mellow sound, letting him explore experimental tonal territory.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Blues-rock heavyweight Joe Bonamassa also adapted the baritone for modern blues use on \u201cThe Ballad of John Henry\u201d (2009), choosing the Music Man BFR John Petrucci baritone as his axe of choice. The baritone lends itself to blues because of the grit and punch it produces, perfect for those high-end bends and soaring licks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">From tic-tac twang and modern metal to contemporary jazz and blues, the baritone truly knows no bounds. While you might think that playing in a tuning a 5<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> lower than standard restricts your sound, its real-world use says otherwise.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Is the baritone for you? &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;#f08000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_baritone_for_you\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Is the baritone for you?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">So, you now know what a baritone is, you\u2019ve seen our top recommendations, and you know what artists to turn to if you want to hear some of the best baritone use out there. All that\u2019s left to do now is decide whether a baritone guitar is right for you.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">First and foremost, is the low sound something you\u2019re looking for? Maybe your tone needs some expansion into the low-end, or perhaps you just need a beastly tool to take on that crushing metal chug that the baritone is so often paired with. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You might also fancy yourself as a baritone player if you\u2019re looking to recreate the legendary twang of spaghetti westerns or early country music. Albeit more niche than the typical metal x baritone combo, you\u2019ll have plenty of fun if you\u2019re planning to use a baritone in this way.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The baritone is also perfect if you\u2019re a bassist looking to take your tone a tad higher. Sitting in the sweet spot between the bass and a standard guitar, the baritone offers a happy medium that lets you tackle basslines just as much as intense chord progressions.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Overall, the baritone is right for you if you\u2019re chasing a change of tone, whether that\u2019s as a bassist looking to inch your way closer to a standard guitar or a guitarist looking to dive into the deep end. You\u2019re not only getting a change of tonal potential with the baritone, but you\u2019re also getting a new way of adapting to genres like metal, country, jazz, and more. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;FAQs &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;#f08000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">FAQs\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_point_of_a_baritone_guitar\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">What is the point of a baritone guitar?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The baritone guitar is designed to deliver a deep sound that lets you explore new tonal territory. Tuned a 4<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> or 5<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> lower than standard guitars, the baritone offers a low-end sound that, while not as low as a bass guitar, allows you to reach the lower registers with ease and flexibility.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_baritone_guitar_harder_to_play\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Is a baritone guitar harder to play?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Baritones are harder to play than your standard guitar, especially if you\u2019re completely new to them. Their longer scale length and increased string tension mean that they can take some time to get used to, but once you\u2019re used to them, you\u2019ll be shredding to your heart&#8217;s content. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_play_normal_songs_on_a_baritone_guitar\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Can you play normal songs on a baritone guitar?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yes, you can play regular songs on a baritone guitar, but they\u2019ll sound lower in pitch &#8211; typically a fourth down. You can still strum the same chord shapes and melodies, just expect everything to sound deeper. Transposing or using a capo can help if you want it back in standard tuning.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Final thoughts&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;#f08000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_thoughts\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Final thoughts <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">So, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">what is a baritone guitar?<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> At its core, it&#8217;s a longer-scale guitar built to handle lower tunings &#8211; typically B to B or even A to A, giving you a deep sound that sits somewhere between a standard guitar and a bass. With a longer neck and thicker strings, the baritone guitar opens new tonal ground, letting you explore everything from thunderous metal riffs to mellow jazz. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You know how it\u2019s tuned, what scale lengths to expect, and why it stands apart from your typical six-string. You\u2019ve also seen some of our top recommendations to get you started in the world of baritones.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If the thought of digging into lower tunings and thick, powerful tones sounds like it\u2019s for you, trying a baritone guitar might be just what you need. Our site has plenty of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitars\/Baritone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">baritones<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to choose from, aside from the few we\u2019ve recommended here. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whether you\u2019re chasing metal chug, western twang, experimental jazz, or gritty blues tones, the baritone finds a home in any genre. Even if you\u2019re not using a baritone as your main axe, it makes for a fun addition to your collection\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Go low, have fun, and don\u2019t be afraid to explore. The baritone is weird, wonderful, and absolutely worth the detour.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitars\/Baritone&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;SHOP BARITONE GUITARS&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;NEW CTA Button&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text_size=&#8221;14px&#8221; button_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; button_bg_color=&#8221;#0e95cf&#8221; button_border_width=&#8221;0px&#8221; button_border_color=&#8221;#0e95cf&#8221; button_font=&#8221;Arial|700|||||||&#8221; button_icon=&#8221;&#x35;||divi||400&#8243; button_icon_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|30px||30px|false|false&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset6&#8243; box_shadow_blur=&#8221;2px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/category\/guitars-bass\/guitar-guides\/&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;READ MORE GUITAR GUIDES&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;NEW CTA Button&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text_size=&#8221;14px&#8221; button_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; button_bg_color=&#8221;#0e95cf&#8221; button_border_width=&#8221;0px&#8221; button_border_color=&#8221;#0e95cf&#8221; button_font=&#8221;Arial|700|||||||&#8221; button_icon=&#8221;&#x35;||divi||400&#8243; button_icon_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|30px||30px|false|false&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset6&#8243; box_shadow_blur=&#8221;2px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking to expand your collection of axes?\u00a0In this article, I\u2019ll be answering the question, &#8220;What is a baritone guitar?&#8221; in detail, looking at how they&#8217;re built, what they&#8217;re used for, and our favourite models on the market.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":63,"featured_media":47014,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With lower tones and a longer scale length than your average guitar, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitars\/Baritone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">baritone guitars<\/a><\/strong> are weird and wonderful things. <\/span><\/p><p>Looking to expand your collection of axes?\u00a0<span data-contrast=\"auto\">In this article, I\u2019ll be answering the question, \"<strong>What is a baritone guitar?<\/strong>\" in detail, looking at how they're built, what they're used for, and our favourite models on the market.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While the baritone guitar is commonly paired with metal, its beauty extends far beyond just one genre. From the power and aggression wielded by John Petrucci of Dream Theater to the jazzy warmth of Pat Metheny on the album <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">MoonDial<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (2024), the baritone really knows no bounds.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">Key takeaways <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":160,\"335559739\":80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here are some fundamental features of baritone guitars and what they're used for:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lower tuning, often B-B or A-A, for deep tones <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Longer scale length, typically 26.5\" to 30\"<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Thicker strings, usually heavier gauge sets like .013\u2013.062\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bridge the gap between standard guitar and bass<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mostly used in metal, although they hold their own in any genre<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><hr \/><h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">What is a baritone guitar?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":160,\"335559739\":80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Baritone guitars are tuned lower than standard electrics, giving them a sound that lies between that of an electric guitar and that of a bass. <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">They're tuned to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">B standard (B-E-A-D-F#-B), and with the addition of a long neck and a scale length of 27\u201d- 30\u201d, they're made to handle a low-pitch appropriate string tension. This is why they're great for the drop tunings of metal. But they're often overshadowed and underappreciated! If you're a guitarist looking to try something a bit different, test out a baritone guitar - you might be pleasantly surprised!\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">Baritone guitar recommendations<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":160,\"335559739\":80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><h4>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/G4M-638-Baritone-Electric-Guitar-White\/3EUZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">G4M 638 Baritone Electric Guitar<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><ul><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dual chrome humbuckers<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Graphtech Nubone nut\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tune-O-Matic bridge<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">C-shaped neck profile\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">30-inch scale length<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"335559685\":720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><h4>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/G4M-734-Pro-Baritone-Electric-Guitar-Black-Burl-Burst\/2XGF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">G4M 734 Pro Baritone Electric Guitar<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><ul><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">High-output ceramic humbuckers\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Poplar eye burl satin top\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li>Black gloss back and sides<\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hardtail bridge and locking tuners<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Graphtech Nubone nut\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h4>3. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/ESP-LTD-M-201-Baritone-HT-Black\/6XIW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">ESP LTD M-201 Baritone HT<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><ul><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Blacked-out metal machine\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ESP LH-150B pickup <\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Push-pull coil-split versatility<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Thin U-shaped neck\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">LTD fixed bridge\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559685\":1440,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h4>4. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/ESP-LTD-M-7HT-Baritone-Arctic-Metal-7-String-Snow-White-Satin\/3QKL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">ESP LTD M-7HT Baritone Arctic Metal 7 String<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><ul><li>Seven strings<\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">EMG 81-7H TW humbucker\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Coil-split versatility<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Extra Thin U maple neck\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">LTD locking tuners<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559685\":1080,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h4>5. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/PRS-SE-277-Baritone-Charcoal-Burst\/362S\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">PRS SE 277 Baritone<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><ul><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">85\/15 'S' humbuckers\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wide, fat maple neck<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rosewood fingerboard<\/span><\/li><li>Mahogany body<\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Push-pull controls\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559685\":1080,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h4>6. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Gretsch-G5260-Electromatic-Jet-Baritone-Bristol-Fog\/4N4W\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Gretsch G5260 Electromatic Jet Baritone<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><ul><li>Thin \"U\"-shaped neck<\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">30\u201d scale length\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dual Gretsch mini humbuckers<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Chrome and pearloid details<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">22 medium jumbo frets\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><hr \/><h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">History of the baritone guitar<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":160,\"335559739\":80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The baritone guitar\u2019s roots can be traced all the way back to early instruments like the viola da gamba in the 1400s and Gibson\u2019s K series mandocellos from the early 1900s. Both of these instruments shared the same goal - to explore the low-end sound that stringed instruments are capable of.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Things really took off in the late 1950s thanks to the pioneering work of Danelectro and their 6-string \"baritone\". While technically more of a hybrid bass than a true baritone, it quickly became a favourite in surf, country, and spaghetti western music scores.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rock \u2018n\u2019 roll legend Duane Eddy was an early lover of the baritone and the twang that came with it. His <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Twang\u2019s the Thang<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (1960) hammers the point home and earned him his title as the \"Titan of Twang\". <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In 1961, Fender joined the party with the Bass VI, while Japanese brands like Teisco and Kingston produced their own baritone-style designs. But the first real electric baritone purpose-built for its unique tuning came in 1978, when luthiers Joe Veillette and Harvey Citron created the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rorygallagher.com\/veillette-citron-shark\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Shark<\/span><\/b><\/a> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">for John Sebastian of the Lovin\u2019 Spoonful.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By the 1980s and \u201990s, baritones gained a second wind. Post-punk bands, nu-metal giants like Korn, and guitarists like Mike Mushok of Staind embraced the baritone\u2019s low, gritty tones. It was then that the baritone found a home among the metalheads.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">Famous baritone guitar players\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":160,\"335559739\":80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s nigh on impossible to talk about the baritone without talking about Duane Eddy. Fitting in with his country-infused rock\u2019n\u2019roll spirit, Eddy was often seen with a Gretsch slung over his shoulder. Breaking boundaries with the baritone, the album <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">$1,000,000.00 Worth of Twang <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(1961) has plenty of bite to it, doubling up with the bassline for that classic \u2018tic-tac\u2019 country twang. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Glen Campbell\u2019s 1968 hit \u201cWichita Lineman\u201d features the unmistakable low-end shimmer of a baritone just before the solo, once again affirming the baritone\u2019s place as the perfect companion to cowboy chords and twangy solos. The \u201860s were the era when baritones belonged to country music. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fast forward to modern rock and metal, and the baritone is making its name in history once again. Stephen Carpenter of Deftones uses baritone guitars to shape the band\u2019s signature heavy sound, while <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">John Petrucci of Dream Theater musters up maniacal metal tones with his deep, progressive metal riffs.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u201cThese Walls\u201d (2005) is just one track among many to show off Petrucci\u2019s baritone prowess.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mike Mushok of Staind is another baritone-wielding beast, often credited with popularising baritones in nu-metal during the 1990s with his crushing, downtuned playing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Baritones aren\u2019t confined within the walls of metal, however. Jazz virtuoso Pat Metheny explored the instrument's softer side on his 2024 album <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">MoonDial<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, featuring nothing but himself and a custom-built acoustic baritone. Metheny raised the middle two strings by an octave and used nylon strings for a dark, mellow sound, letting him explore experimental tonal territory.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Blues-rock heavyweight Joe Bonamassa also adapted the baritone for modern blues use on \u201cThe Ballad of John Henry\u201d (2009), choosing the Music Man BFR John Petrucci baritone as his axe of choice. The baritone lends itself to blues because of the grit and punch it produces, perfect for those high-end bends and soaring licks.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">From tic-tac twang and modern metal to contemporary jazz and blues, the baritone truly knows no bounds. While you might think that playing in a tuning a 5<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> lower than standard restricts your sound, its real-world use says otherwise.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">Is the baritone for you?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":160,\"335559739\":80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">So, you now know what a baritone is, you\u2019ve seen our top recommendations, and you know what artists to turn to if you want to hear some of the best baritone use out there. All that\u2019s left to do now is decide whether a baritone guitar is right for you.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">First and foremost, is the low sound something you\u2019re looking for? Maybe your tone needs some expansion into the low-end, or perhaps you just need a beastly tool to take on that crushing metal chug that the baritone is so often paired with. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You might also fancy yourself as a baritone player if you\u2019re looking to recreate the legendary twang of spaghetti westerns or early country music. Albeit more niche than the typical metal x baritone combo, you\u2019ll have plenty of fun if you\u2019re planning to use a baritone in this way.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The baritone is also perfect if you\u2019re a bassist looking to take your tone a tad higher. Sitting in the sweet spot between the bass and a standard guitar, the baritone offers a happy medium that lets you tackle basslines just as much as intense chord progressions.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Overall, the baritone is right for you if you\u2019re chasing a change of tone, whether that\u2019s as a bassist looking to inch your way closer to a standard guitar or a guitarist looking to dive into the deep end. You\u2019re not only getting a change of tonal potential with the baritone, but you\u2019re also getting a new way of adapting to genres like metal, country, jazz, and more. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">FAQs\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":160,\"335559739\":80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">What is the point of a baritone guitar?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":80,\"335559739\":40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The baritone guitar is designed to deliver a deep sound that lets you explore new tonal territory. 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