If you’re after low, rich sounds for metal, surf rock, country, or cinematic soundscapes, baritone electric guitars offer a whole new range of sound. Some of the most respected and best-loved models have been compiled by us, now the champion is to be chosen by you. Cast your vote for the best model, see how others have voted, and share your playing experiences in the comments to help other guitarists find their perfect baritone.
1. PRS SE 277
Body: Mahogany.
Neck: Maple, Set Neck.
Fretboard: Rosewood.
Scale length: 27.7"/703mm.
Pickups: 2 x PRS 85/15 "S".
Bridge: PRS plate-style with string-thru-body.
2. Ibanez RGRTBB21
Body: Nyatoh.
Neck: 5-piece Maple/Walnut, Neck-through.
Fretboard: Ebony.
Scale length: 28"/710mm.
Pickups: 2 x DiMarzio D Activator.
Bridge: Mono-rail.
3. Reverend Descent
Body: Korina.
Neck: Roasted Maple, Bolt-on.
Fretboard: Roasted Maple.
Scale length: 26.75"/679mm.
Pickups: Railhammer Chisel (bridge) & Railhammer Chisel (neck).
Bridge: Tune-O-Matic.
4. Schecter Hellraiser C-VI
Body: Mahogany.
Neck: 3-Piece mahogany.
Fretboard: Rosewood.
Scale length: 30"/762mm.
Pickups: EMG 81TW (bridge) and EMG 89R (neck).
Bridge: TonePros.
5. Gretsch G5260
Body: Mahogany.
Neck: Maple, Bolt-on.
Fretboard: Laurel.
Scale length: 29.75"/756mm.
Pickups: 2 x Gretsch mini humbuckers.
Bridge: Anchored Adjusto-Matic.
6. Squier Classic Vibe Telecaster
Body: Nyatoh.
Neck: Maple, Bolt-on.
Fretboard: Indian Laurel.
Scale length: 27"/686mm.
Pickups: 2 x Fender Designed Alnico Single-coil.
Bridge: 3-Saddle Vintage-style.
7. Danelectro 56 Baritone
Body: Spruce (Hardboard Top).
Neck: Maple, Bolt-on.
Fretboard: Pau Ferro.
Scale length: 29.75"/756mm.
Pickups: 2 x Lipstick Single-coils.
Bridge: Adjustable.
8. ESP E-II Viper
Body: Mahogany.
Neck: 3-Piece Maple.
Fretboard: Ebony.
Scale length: 27"/686mm.
Pickups: Active EMG 81 (bridge) and EMG 60 (neck).
Bridge: Gotoh TOM.
9. Schecter Keith Merrow KM-6 MK-III EX
Body: Mahogany.
Neck: 3-piece Maple, Neck-through.
Fretboard: Ebony.
Scale length: 28"/711mm.
Pickups: Lundgren Black Heaven Humbucker.
Bridge: Hipshot Hardtail.
10. D'Angelico Deluxe Atlantic
Body: Alder.
Neck: 3-piece Maple/Walnut, Set-through.
Fretboard: Ebony.
Scale length: 26.75"/679mm.
Pickups: 2 x Seymour Duncan Seth Lover A4 Humbucker.
Bridge: Tune-O-Matic.
11. ESP LTD MH-1000
Body: Mahogany.
Neck: 3-Piece Maple, Neck-through.
Fretboard: Macassar Ebony.
Scale length: 27"/686mm.
Pickups: EMG-81 (bridge) and EMG 60TW-R Brushed (neck).
Bridge: TonePros Locking Tune-O-Matic.
12. Harley Benton Agufish Custom BT
Body: Nyatoh (Arched top: Ash).
Neck: roasted Canadian maple, Set-in.
Fretboard: Macassar ebony.
Scale length: 28"/712mm.
Pickups: Roswell "Seraphim" Custom Wound Alnico V (bridge) and Alnico Ceramic Flanker (neck).
Bridge: WSC Tune-O-Matic.
13. Jackson X Series Soloist SLA6 DX
Body: Nyatoh.
Neck: Maple, Neck-through.
Fretboard: Laurel.
Scale length: 26.5"/673mm.
Pickups: EMG 81 (bridge) & EMG 85 (neck).
Bridge: Jackson HT6.
14. Mayones Guitars Regius 4EVER
Body: Ash (Top: Master grade birds eye poplar).
Neck: 11-piece through neck: Maple / mahogany / wenge / amazokoe.
Fretboard: Ebony.
Scale length: 27"/686mm.
Pickups: One Velvetronic Ironside (bridge) and one Velvetronic Solium (neck).
Bridge: Evertune.
15. Solar Guitars V2.6FBB
Body: Mahogany (Top: flamed maple veneer).
Neck: Maple.
Fretboard: Ebony.
Scale length: 673mm.
Pickups: 2 x Seymour Duncan Solar.
Bridge: Tune-O-Matic.
16. Danelectro 56 Vintage
Body: Spruce (Hardboard Top).
Neck: Maple, Bolt-on.
Fretboard: Pau Ferro.
Scale length: 29.75"/756mm.
Pickups: 2 x Lipstick Single-coils.
Bridge: Adjustable.
17. Danelectro 66BT
Body: Alder (Semi-hollow body with centre block).
Neck: Maple, Bolt-on.
Fretboard: Pau Ferro.
Scale length: 29.75"/756mm.
Pickups: 1 Dual Lipstick Humbucker (bridge) und 1 Vintage Style P90 (neck).
Bridge: Wilkinson tremolo.
18. ESP LTD XJ-1B
Body: Swamp Ash.
Neck: Roasted Maple, Bolt-on.
Fretboard: Ebony.
Scale length: 27"/686mm.
Pickups: Fishman Ceramic Modern Humbucker.
Bridge: Hipshot bridge.
19. Duesenberg Julietta
Body: Alder.
Neck: Maple, Bolt-on.
Fretboard: Rosewood.
Scale length: 28"/710mm.
Pickups: Duesenberg Grand Vintage (bridge) and Duesenberg Domino P90 single coil (neck).
Bridge: Duesenberg Diamond Deluxe tremolo.
20. Duesenberg Paloma
Body: Alder.
Neck: Maple, Set Neck.
Fretboard: Rosewood.
Scale length: 28"/710mm.
Pickups: Duesenberg Grand Vintage (bridge), Duesenberg Pearlito (middle) & Duesenberg Alnico Blade (neck).
Bridge: Duesenberg 3-Point Radius Bridge, Tremolo.
21. ESP LTD Ben Burnley BB-600
Body: Mahogany (Quilted Maple veneer Top).
Neck: 3-Piece Maple, Set-through.
Fretboard: Ebony.
Scale length: 27"/686mm.
Pickups: Duncan JB Humbucker, Piezo (bridge) and Duncan '59 Humbucker (neck).
Bridge: GraphTech Ghost Loaded Resomax NV.
22. ESP LTD EC-1000
Body: Mahogany.
Neck: 3-Piece Mahogany, Set-through.
Fretboard: Macassar Ebony.
Scale length: 27"/686mm.
Pickups: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (bridge) and Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (neck).
Bridge: TonePros Locking Tune-O-Matic.
23. ESP LTD M-201B
Body: Mahogany.
Neck: 3-Piece Maple, Bolt-on.
Fretboard: Rosewood.
Scale length: 27"/686mm.
Pickups: ESP LH-150B Humbucker.
Bridge: LTD Fixed.
24. ESP LTD SN-1
Body: Swamp Ash.
Neck: 5Pc Roasted Maple / Purple Heart, Bolt-on.
Fretboard: Macassar Ebony.
Scale length: 27"/686mm.
Pickups: Fishman Modern Ceramic Brushed Stainless.
Bridge: Hipshot bridge.
25. Hagstrom Viking Deluxe
Body: Maple.
Neck: Maple, Set-in.
Fretboard: Resinator.
Scale length: 28"/712mm.
Pickups: Hagstrom custom 58 pickup (bridge) & P-Urified pickup (neck).
Bridge: Tune-O-Matic.
26. Harley Benton Agufish STD BT
Body: Nyatoh (Arched top: Maple).
Neck: 5-Piece Maple / Mahogany, neck-through.
Fretboard: Macassar ebony.
Scale length: 28"/712mm.
Pickups: Roswell "Seraphim" Custom Wound Alnico V (bridge) and Alnico Ceramic Flanker (neck).
Bridge: WSC Tune-O-Matic.
27. Harley Benton Amarok-BT
Body: Mahogany (Flamed maple veneer top).
Neck: 5-Piece Maple / Mahogany, neck-through.
Fretboard: Macassar ebony.
Scale length: 27"/686mm.
Pickups: EMG Retro Active Hot 70 ceramic (bridge) and EMG Retro Active Hot 70 Alnico-5 (neck).
Bridge: WSC HPS-6.
28. Schecter Kenny Hickey C-1 EX S
Body: Mahogany.
Neck: 3-piece Maple, Set Neck.
Fretboard: Rosewood.
Scale length: 26.5"/673mm.
Pickups: Sustainiac Driver (Neck) & Seymour Duncan SH-4B JB (Bridge).
Bridge: TonePros T3BT TOM.
29. Schecter Kenny Hickey Solo-6 EX S
Body: Mahogany.
Neck: Maple/Walnut, Set Neck.
Fretboard: Rosewood.
Scale length: 26.5"/673mm.
Pickups: Sustainiac Driver (Neck) & Seymour Duncan SH-4B JB (Bridge).
Bridge: TonePros T3BT TOM & T1Z Tailpiece.
30. Schecter Meegs PT EX
Body: Ash.
Neck: Maple, Set Neck.
Fretboard: Maple.
Scale length: 27.5"/698mm.
Pickups: 2 x Schecter USA Brimstone Humbucker.
Bridge: Diamond Hardtail.
31. Schecter Sunset-6 ET EX Red Dawn
Body: Basswood.
Neck: 3-piece Maple, Set Neck.
Fretboard: Ebony.
Scale length: 27"/686mm.
Pickups: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Neck) & Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Bridge).
Bridge: EverTune.
32. Solar Guitars T2.6BLOP-27+
Body: Sungkai.
Neck: Maple, Set-in.
Fretboard: Rosewood.
Scale length: 27"/686mm.
Pickups: 2 x Duncan Solar+ & Duncan Solar+.
Bridge: Fixed.
33. Danelectro 58 Longhorn
Body: Poplar frame and middle block with Masonite top and back.
Neck: Maple, Bolt-on.
Fretboard: Rosewood.
Scale length: 29.75"/756mm.
Pickups: 2 x Lipstick Single-coils.
Bridge: Adjustable.
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Baritone Electric Guitars: Everything Players and Tone Seekers Need to Know.
Baritone electric guitars are a unique variation of the standard electric guitar, designed to extend your instrument’s range deeper into bass territory while retaining guitar-like playability. Their secret lies in their longer scale length—typically between 27″ and 30″—which allows them to be tuned much lower without losing string tension or clarity.
While standard guitars are often tuned in E standard, baritones are commonly tuned to B standard, A standard, or even lower. This lower register makes them perfect for genres that demand extended low end, such as metal, post-rock, doom, and progressive music. But they’re equally at home in western-inspired soundtracks, surf rock, and alternative country, where the baritone’s deep twang adds unmistakable character.
There are a few design considerations that set baritones apart:
Scale length – Longer than standard guitars for better low tuning stability.
String gauge – Heavier strings are typically used to maintain clarity and feel in lower tunings.
Pickup choice – High-output humbuckers for aggressive tones, single-coils or P-90s for twang and clarity.
Body style – From offset surf-inspired shapes to solid metal machines, baritones come in many forms.
Choosing the right baritone involves thinking about your style and tone goals. If you’re recording cinematic or ambient music, a clean and articulate model with single-coils may be ideal. If you’re writing heavy riffs, look for a model with powerful humbuckers and solid construction to handle high-gain tones.
Baritone electric guitars aren’t just “guitars tuned lower”, they’re creative tools that open up a whole new tonal palette. They can inspire new riffs, arrangements, and even songwriting approaches you wouldn’t discover on a standard guitar.
This list can help you see what other players are using and loving, making it easier for you to find the baritone that perfectly matches your musical vision.
