Baritone Guitar
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JB_From_Hell
Jomo's Nimions
Re: Baritone Guitar
Are we talking tuned down to B death metal baritone, or down to E tick tack bass?
Are we talking tuned down to B death metal baritone, or down to E tick tack bass?
FenderBender03
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Re: Baritone Guitar
I think baritones are sweet. I like them in country music where they're used alot to double the bass drum. There are countless country recordings out there where you can hear this, and i think it sounds damn good. Alan Jackson is one in particular that will use it alot on his more country shuffle style tunes.
As far as current songs are concerned, check out George Strait's "Wrapped". Its pretty much in your face, and very easy to point out. I think it makes the whole song sound as good as it does.
Early rock n' roll was another area that used them too. Just listen to Elvis Presley's "Little Sister" and its very evident that there is a baritone guitar there in the mix.
I think alot of these recordings used the old Danelectro Baritone but i'm not positive, it was a popular choice for many though.
FenderBender
I think baritones are sweet. I like them in country music where they're used alot to double the bass drum. There are countless country recordings out there where you can hear this, and i think it sounds damn good. Alan Jackson is one in particular that will use it alot on his more country shuffle style tunes.
As far as current songs are concerned, check out George Strait's "Wrapped". Its pretty much in your face, and very easy to point out. I think it makes the whole song sound as good as it does.
Early rock n' roll was another area that used them too. Just listen to Elvis Presley's "Little Sister" and its very evident that there is a baritone guitar there in the mix.
I think alot of these recordings used the old Danelectro Baritone but i'm not positive, it was a popular choice for many though.
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JB_From_Hell
Jomo's Nimions
Re: Baritone Guitar
It's super subjective, and to find a definitive answer, you'll need to track down some long-scale axes and see what you think. They will intonate better than a standard, but some people don't think it's that noticeable.
However, if we're talking about an old school, E to E tick tack bass, then yeah, you pretty much need a longer scale. The longer the neck, the more tension you will have.
Well, there's the dilemma. Some folks swear a standard scale axe sounds like crap tuned lower than a whole step down or so, while others have made careers on B tuned Les Pauls.
It's super subjective, and to find a definitive answer, you'll need to track down some long-scale axes and see what you think. They will intonate better than a standard, but some people don't think it's that noticeable.
However, if we're talking about an old school, E to E tick tack bass, then yeah, you pretty much need a longer scale. The longer the neck, the more tension you will have.
vinterland
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Re: Baritone Guitar
I can easily hear the note articulation and clarity difference between a 27" and a 25.5". They almost make a 25.5 sound dull if you can believe that. A 27" almost has a piano like attack to it. They also intonate better and alleviate the dreaded flappy B string.
I can easily hear the note articulation and clarity difference between a 27" and a 25.5". They almost make a 25.5 sound dull if you can believe that. A 27" almost has a piano like attack to it. They also intonate better and alleviate the dreaded flappy B string.
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baritone
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Re: Baritone Guitar
The baritone guitar is traditionally associated with jazz music rather than death metal. B-standard tuning can be accomplished on any scale of guitar, but the 27" to 28.5" or whatever makes the tone more piano-like as described earlier. I got my baritone guitar just for the sake of having a unique instrument. I didn't get it to sound heavy, and I dont feel that baritone guitars have to be all black with black hardware and EMG pickups.
The baritone guitar is traditionally associated with jazz music rather than death metal. B-standard tuning can be accomplished on any scale of guitar, but the 27" to 28.5" or whatever makes the tone more piano-like as described earlier. I got my baritone guitar just for the sake of having a unique instrument. I didn't get it to sound heavy, and I dont feel that baritone guitars have to be all black with black hardware and EMG pickups.
vinterland
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D-EJ915
Stretchologist
Re: Baritone Guitar
Rondo has a new LP baritone, it's got a maple neck too, pretty sick: http://www.rondomusic.net/product1068.html
Rondo has a new LP baritone, it's got a maple neck too, pretty sick: http://www.rondomusic.net/product1068.html
