Choosing a Baritone

[SwedeNuck]

Hey guys, some of you may have seen my thread about deciding to build a warmoth baritione in the pickup lounge, but I'm also looking to explore all alternatives before I jump into the afterparts trap. I know that ESP, Schecter, and Gibson/Epiphone make some nice baritones but I'm looking for all avenues, perhaps I can get some good suggestions for others.

It's basically a backup for my ltd H-207 7 stringer, but it may very well become a #1 depending on the tonal quality. I'm not looking for anything too expensive seeing as how I've got car insurance and college savings coming up. I play metal, and the gear listed in my sig should give ya'll a good idea of what I'm goin for.

 

[Soiledwork]

Re: Choosing a Baritone

Consider Agile (Rondo music) as well. Agiles are great bang for the buck. I have their neck thru maple baritone that isn't currently offered but they have a bolt on version. Great guitar for cheap.....

 

[the guy who invented fire]

Re: Choosing a Baritone

I assume you want to tune it to B?

 

[SwedeNuck]

Re: Choosing a Baritone

Yes indeed mr. invented fire, although I would like to get something that wouldn't take a tuning other than that as alien.

 

[the guy who invented fire]

Re: Choosing a Baritone

how much money do you want to spend?

 

[SwedeNuck]

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Well I'm in canada, so I'd like to keep it around $1000 CAN, although I'm not too stingy higher or lower.

 

[the guy who invented fire]

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here are a couple that I think might be what you are looking for...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33038&item=7330769674&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=2384&item=7329831673&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33043&item=7331107008&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=2384&item=7330300644&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

The Agile guitars I have played have been great for the money, the LDT stuff is hit or miss IMO, the Schecter stuff always impresses me, and I have never had much use for Ibanez stuff, but a lot of guys do...

Good luck, I hope this helpes a little!

 

[SwedeNuck]

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Thanks man, I'm a little weary of the Schecter because the scale length is only 26.5" I want a 27" at the very least. Does anyone know a good way to get something around the 28" mark other than Warmoth, the Mike Muschok Ibanez signature, or the new Steinberger?

 

[Soiledwork]

Re: Choosing a Baritone

Thanks man, I'm a little weary of the Schecter because the scale length is only 26.5" I want a 27" at the very least. Does anyone know a good way to get something around the 28" mark other than Warmoth, the Mike Muschok Ibanez signature, or the new Steinberger?

My Agile is a 28".......my Schecter C-1EX sit's in it's case most of the time......

 

[Soiledwork]

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I would also add that I am a big fan of the LTD stuff. I have played the VB-400 and that is a very big sounding evil SG axe. I also owned the cheaper MHB-200 which had a great neck but the agathis body turned me off so I dumped it. I would love to try it's maple body upgrade the MHB-400. Both the VB and MHB have 27" FWIW.....

 

[Soiledwork]

Re: Choosing a Baritone

I stand corrected........it is back and available:
http://www.rondomusic.net/ab3500bk.html

This is the one I have. I have EMG's in it.......the stock actives are pretty good too.

 

[Colma]

Re: Choosing a Baritone

sorry if this is slightly off-topic...how do those baritones sound ?

 

[Soiledwork]

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Not to perpetually blab about this but I've owned alot of 7 strings:
Ibanez 7620, LTD H-207, LTD H-307, LTD M-307, Schecter A-7 Elite, Schecter A-7+

I used 7's for years before switching to baritones. What I like about the Agile is it's more solid/beefier neck. Being used to 7's I always noticed the puny feeling that alot of 6 string necks have. The Agile has a more solid feeling than most IMHO......that is all

 

[Soiledwork]

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sorry if this is slightly off-topic...how do those baritones sound ?

Which baritones?

 

[JB_From_Hell]

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Here's an older one that is flat-out awesome... Yamaha RGX Drop 6. You can probably get one for next to nothing.

 

[Colma]

Re: Choosing a Baritone

Which baritones?

all baritones..are they more bassy or what ?

 

[ex-250]

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I would also add that I am a big fan of the LTD stuff. I have played the VB-400 and that is a very big sounding evil SG axe.

ive never played one, but those VB-400's look badass! i love satin finishes....

might be a bit more expensive than your looking for, but you gotta remember youre paying for the EMGs too

or you could go for the cheaper version

 

[Soiledwork]

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all baritones..are they more bassy or what ?

I dunno........you're asking very generic questions. Tune a regular guitar down with heavier strings to B and you will know your answer.....

 

[Soiledwork]

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ive never played one, but those VB-400's look badass! i love satin finishes....

might be a bit more expensive than your looking for, but you gotta remember youre paying for the EMGs too

or you could go for the cheaper version

The VB-200 is agathis.....can't say I would advise that one....

 

[ex-250]

Re: Choosing a Baritone

no it isnt. the MHB-200 baritone is agathis, but the ESP site says the VB-200 is mahogany