Author Topic: Baritone Guitars  (Read 837 times)

pheumiller

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Baritone Guitars
« on: December 03, 2013, 02:57:39 PM »
All, I just posted a blog discussing what a Baritone guitar is exactly - should be good for newbies and those just not familiar with the model. Check it out and hope you enjoy: http://blog.dreamguitars.com/what-exactly-is-a-baritone-guitar/

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Re: Baritone Guitars
« Reply #1 on: December 04, 2013, 12:08:11 AM »
I will be taking delivery of an Alvarez baritone this week.  Let you know all about it once its in my hands.
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'30 Martin 2-17 solid Mahogany
'97 Tacoma PK-30 Sitka/koa
'99 Alhambra 11C classical cedar/EIR
'05 TAYLOR 614ce 
'07 Breedlove Atlas 12-string Sitka/Mahogany
'10 Froggy Bottom "C" Adi/Brazilian   
'11 TAYLOR BTO GC 12-fret sinker/EIR.  
'14 Alvarez Baritone Sitka/Mahogany
'18 Cordoba hybrid Flamenco Euro Spruce/Ziricote
'23 M. Colbert Baritone Alaskan Sitka/Black Limba multiscale with Manzer wedge

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Re: Baritone Guitars
« Reply #2 on: December 05, 2013, 11:41:52 PM »
Its here! The Alvarez has arrive.  Its size and growl are not for the faint of heart.  Plays fingerstyle well despite the narrow nut and heavy string gauge.  In fact its rather loosey goosey, tuned B-B.  String bending is a breeze.
CURRENTLY PLAYING

'30 Martin 2-17 solid Mahogany
'97 Tacoma PK-30 Sitka/koa
'99 Alhambra 11C classical cedar/EIR
'05 TAYLOR 614ce 
'07 Breedlove Atlas 12-string Sitka/Mahogany
'10 Froggy Bottom "C" Adi/Brazilian   
'11 TAYLOR BTO GC 12-fret sinker/EIR.  
'14 Alvarez Baritone Sitka/Mahogany
'18 Cordoba hybrid Flamenco Euro Spruce/Ziricote
'23 M. Colbert Baritone Alaskan Sitka/Black Limba multiscale with Manzer wedge