What Is a Baritone Guitar?

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    Baritone guitars are the secret weapon for many of today‘s down-tuned players, capable of big and beefier lower tunings without any of the flab or mud that can occur on standard instruments. In this video, Sweetwater‘s Mitch Gallagher sits down to discuss everything that makes baritone guitars so unique, from extra-long scale lengths to heavier-gauge strings and so much more. Check it out!
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    0:00 - Intro
    0:35 - Tuning & Scale Length
    1:33 - Heavier Strings
    1:51 - Electric or Acoustic
    2:39 - Playing the Martin Baritone 12-String
    3:23 - The History
    4:16 - Thanks for Watching!
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  • @sweetwater
    @sweetwater  2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Thanks for joining us to learn more about the baritone guitar! 🎸 If you’re interested in learning more concepts like this, make sure to hit that subscribe button 🎶

  • @barrettwissell9708
    @barrettwissell9708 2 ปีที่แล้ว +330

    I like this guy, Sweetwater. Make more videos with him.

  • @seank.2589
    @seank.2589 2 ปีที่แล้ว +157

    That 12 string acoustic is incredible!😍

    • @Commander_Grub
      @Commander_Grub ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah it is. There's no telling how much it is!

    • @The_Mimewar
      @The_Mimewar ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Holy cow! Sounds FANTASTIC!!

    • @zikomo4news
      @zikomo4news หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yooo what is that thing???

  • @TippiGordon
    @TippiGordon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    OH MY GOD that Martin 12-string sounds otherworldly! I literally have goosebumps!

  • @brettmarlar4154
    @brettmarlar4154 2 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    I will say this for the bari, it is a smoother transition foe those plating a traditional guitar than moving to a 7-string or other extended range instrument. At least as far as the number of strings is concerned, but getting used to the longer scale can bring its own challenges as the frets are wider spaced. There are trade offs in any respect, but these can lead to some amazing ideas as a result.

    • @theiranxican7412
      @theiranxican7412 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I guess I'm weird because for some reason I transitioned better on a 7 string than a baritone, although my end goal (and kinda still is) owning a decent baritone.
      I have smaller hands, so a compound radius neck on my 26.5 in jackson js-22 7 felt natural than a big ass straight 27 in. with thick strings. Quite an anomaly lol

  • @michaeldavis4746
    @michaeldavis4746 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I am so impressed with your video. I had no idea about this type of guitar and its importance. The Martin 12 sounds absolutely incredible. I'm glad you shared that with us. Thank you!

  • @genghis_connie
    @genghis_connie 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great job explaining the “why,” too. Most folks skip that part.
    Thanks for this!

  • @Ottophil
    @Ottophil 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    I remember when Mike Mushok from staind was playing a baritone. He was 20 years ahead of the market

    • @alexanderqbe
      @alexanderqbe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree
      Mike's awesome

    • @zitosonic
      @zitosonic 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Huh?...Wdym ahead?

    • @Ottophil
      @Ottophil 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@zitosonic i mean the opposite of behind. Pretty sure

    • @tommilitello198
      @tommilitello198 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Baritone guitars were around way before he was,that’s funny

    • @blaness13
      @blaness13 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@tommilitello198 Yeah but they were not nearly as common, or as popular in the broader scene, you either went down tuned standard 6 or went and got a 7 string for that super low stuff,
      Nobody is saying he invented the baritone, but find another rock/metal player before him that played one, not to mention having a signature guitar thats a baritone,

  • @ronpatterson5483
    @ronpatterson5483 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great review & explanation!! Thanks.

  • @Burnt_Gerbil
    @Burnt_Gerbil 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    A baritone 12-string acoustic? Now that’s cool. I want one of those. 😲

  • @GeorgeSoloist
    @GeorgeSoloist ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, explained allot and answerd most of my questions

  • @Clintthecoolguy
    @Clintthecoolguy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Love that 12 string acoustic baritone. Sounds really nice

  • @The_Mimewar
    @The_Mimewar ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’ve wanted to build a baritone Jazzmaster for ages. This really pushed me over. Just bought a neck!

  • @richardsisk1770
    @richardsisk1770 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks Mitch. I wanted to understand these baritone guitars and now I have a basic idea. I think your Martin 12 baritone is brilliant. I’d love to write and record with that!

  • @ruslanmansurov3790
    @ruslanmansurov3790 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good video! Thank you!

  • @OneWay4D73
    @OneWay4D73 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just got my PRS 277 from you guys, definitely worth the wait!

  • @carterheekin1974
    @carterheekin1974 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I have the descent w (the one he's playing) with humcutters in medieval red. It's freaking incredible. That middle position, mmmm yes. Reverend cares about all the little details. Almost every little thing is what i would prefer and/or goes a little further in making it the best it can be.

  • @andretremblay
    @andretremblay 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very informative. Thanks!

  • @andrewmize823
    @andrewmize823 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I play my Les Paul in C-standard. I just make sure to use .011's instead of .009's. There are several companies that make guitar strings especially for the purpose, too.

  • @majorlee1
    @majorlee1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just bought a Solar baritone e type. It is really nice tuned to b standard super comfortable stays in tune really well. Lots of fun to play.

  • @KeyserTheRedBeard
    @KeyserTheRedBeard 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    astounding upload Sweetwater. I broke the thumbs up on your video. Always keep up the superior work.

  • @S.R.Crnt.
    @S.R.Crnt. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I went through my whole life, until this day, without knowing baritone guitar was a thing that exists.
    I've been tuning all my guitars down for ages. I almost never play E standard if I can help it. But I never knew about this.
    .. I wish I had known before buying my last guitar. I am intrigued by this. Especially after hearing the 12 string.. I think I know what I will be looking for next time.

    • @allhavesaidtheirprayers3434
      @allhavesaidtheirprayers3434 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Man, I'm with you. I've been playing for 20 years. Just last week I said to the guy at Guitar Center" I wish I could buy a guitar I could tune to B, but throw a capo on and be back in 22 fret E. " He looked at me like I was special, and says" yeah, since the 1860s, that's been called a Baritone guitar. " I've got some homework to do.

  • @shelleyharris2850
    @shelleyharris2850 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is cool to watch. Like the sound on that.

  • @BrentAdams
    @BrentAdams 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love those Baritone Electrics!

  • @danweirich3709
    @danweirich3709 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Never owned one but loved those Taylor 8 string baritones.

  • @3ggshe11s
    @3ggshe11s 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man, that acoustic sounds amazing!

  • @ben_jammin242
    @ben_jammin242 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Was hoping to hear you play more

  • @superblondeDotOrg
    @superblondeDotOrg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Would be helpful to have a companion review of capo's to put on the baritone's

  • @bluarcher5941
    @bluarcher5941 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    that's gotta be a baritone that they use in "Settle for a Slowdown" by Dierks Bentley, both in the intro and the end of the choruses....I'd bet my life on it. Love that song.

  • @dastardlydave1455
    @dastardlydave1455 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I have had a custom guitar made tuned in C for QOTSA and Kyuss. May have to add a baritone to my bucket list...

    • @corpsie666
      @corpsie666 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Did you get one yet? 😁

  • @ThatBaritoneGuitarGuy
    @ThatBaritoneGuitarGuy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I live in Drop A. Although I also have a Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI tuned to Drop E, which is SO MUCH FUN.

  • @Yougotadollar
    @Yougotadollar 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video

  • @kadenisrice
    @kadenisrice ปีที่แล้ว +4

    i’ve been really inspired by deftones and chevelle and i could never figure out how they got such unique guitar tones considering i just have a regular 6 string. but i SERIOUSLY need to invest in a baritone knowing that those types of artists use them. it makes so much more sense

  • @imsononphysical5754
    @imsononphysical5754 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I learned of Baritone Guitars bc it was used in Phoebe Bridgers' track off Punisher called Halloween. Never heard anything like it, beautiful sound. Would LOVE to purchase a Baritone in the future to add to my guitar collection

    • @diamondsprince
      @diamondsprince ปีที่แล้ว +1

      love ur pfp

    • @flyingrat492
      @flyingrat492 ปีที่แล้ว

      thats funny because im here because of pheobe as well, although because i want to play i know the end

  • @solventdrinker
    @solventdrinker 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    this guys got a great voice. do more videos with him!

  • @nateginnettymusic
    @nateginnettymusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fascinating!

  • @drearydeary563
    @drearydeary563 ปีที่แล้ว

    Martins never cease to amaze me.

  • @LanceWillMakeIt
    @LanceWillMakeIt 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    perfect vid

  • @spacemissing
    @spacemissing 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ages ago I tuned my Washburn W240 down a full tone, then later two, and finally two and a half (5 frets).
    At that point I decided it wouldn't sound good if I took the idea any farther.
    I have not had much impetus to tune it back up.

  • @annode
    @annode 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Robert Smith (The Cure) is well known for using a Fender Bass VI. I don't know anything about him using a baritone guitar. What I have discovered is, instruments tuned B - B are baritone guitars and instruments tuned down one octave from standard guitar E - E are called basses. (extended range)

  • @isomatic4343
    @isomatic4343 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is awesome

  • @stevepethel6843
    @stevepethel6843 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Warm jazz tone on that jam. Wooh never considered getting a acoustic 13 string. Baritone. . . nice nice nice

  • @GothicXlightning
    @GothicXlightning 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    love DROP B TUNE
    trying to always use Drop A for my Doom metal music
    but lots of time not sure if i should just stay on Drop B just to be a bit less too muddy ?

  • @seabass3373
    @seabass3373 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish I could get one of those Martins

  • @kid.dynamite4918
    @kid.dynamite4918 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this guy

  • @RByrne
    @RByrne 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This guy makes it easy to listen

  • @seank.2589
    @seank.2589 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I almost exclusively play baritone and it is FUN.

  • @jackflicker8577
    @jackflicker8577 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want one of these so damn bad

  • @loulasher
    @loulasher 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That 12 string sounds incredible

  • @jakeyboy2929
    @jakeyboy2929 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very helpful. So a standard open C chord can be fretted exactly the same with this or would all new chord shapes need to be learnt?

    • @sweetwater
      @sweetwater  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi, Jake! Thanks for your question.
      The chord shapes from a standard tuned guitar absolutely translate if the same intervals are the same from string to string. However since the guitar is tuned lower, a first position C shape for example is not going to sound out as a "C".
      Please contact us direct with other questions as you have them!
      Robert Williams, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 2371, robert_williams@sweetwater.com

  • @TheRamsberg
    @TheRamsberg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That Martin Baritone 12-string is pure evil.
    I gotta have one!

  • @hasancanylcn
    @hasancanylcn ปีที่แล้ว

    what a beautiful guitar

  • @grapsoultaker
    @grapsoultaker 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Don't get me wrong... The Rev sounded great, but that acoustic sounded incredible!

  • @danielmiller2886
    @danielmiller2886 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ugh! Why did you have to make me want yet another expensive guitar?! Would really love to hear more of that 12 string.

  • @AbrahamTheBadBadger
    @AbrahamTheBadBadger ปีที่แล้ว

    Is it possible to use heavier, high tentension strings on a normal acoustic to tune it to baritone tuning?

  • @readysetterrible3278
    @readysetterrible3278 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That acoustic baritone guitar sounds awesome…

  • @thunderbirdbrown3002
    @thunderbirdbrown3002 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    These guitars are awesome 🤘🏿😈🤘🏿!!The 12 string acoustic guitar is stunning!🤘🏿😈🤓🤘🏿

  • @Sunbuddy_Solaire
    @Sunbuddy_Solaire 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can anyone tell me what the exact name of the electric guitar used in this video is?

  • @darrelloxford427
    @darrelloxford427 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What about using baritone guitar tuning with a standard guitar using a 12 56 gauge string

  • @CFChristian
    @CFChristian ปีที่แล้ว

    Imagine Mitch busting out Illusion of Strength on the Martin.

  • @bigbamboo3445
    @bigbamboo3445 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tuning to standard E is that ok with Baritone?

  • @Cysubtor_8vb
    @Cysubtor_8vb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looking purely at a low/heavy sound, how would a short-scale tenor-tuned bass compare to a baritone guitar?

    • @jimberjamber8540
      @jimberjamber8540 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mike Kerr from Royal Blood uses short-scale 4 string basses for his sound. Only problem i would think you would run into is getting bass pickups to sound good under lots of gain. A bit of EQ'ing should do the trick though.

  • @SubparLoki
    @SubparLoki 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m considering getting one of these these things to just leave it in C standard for all my queens of the Stone Age playing

  • @SlimRhyno
    @SlimRhyno 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    "12-string acoustic baritone guitar" might be the coolest phrase I have heard in a looong time 😅

  • @TheGeniuschrist
    @TheGeniuschrist 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tune to A, it's just better. I play that acoustic bari from Alavarez. It's the best cheap guitar I've ever owned. For a fingerstyle player, it's just perfect

  • @monocyte2210
    @monocyte2210 ปีที่แล้ว

    That 12 string sounds insane

  • @karstenhammerhansen
    @karstenhammerhansen 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jim Belushi here teaching me about baritone guitars

  • @ricstormwolf
    @ricstormwolf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really great video. Explained really well. But down a half step or drop D flat is good enough for. I also love E standard. So, as I figured, baritone guitars aren't for me.

  • @founddiary
    @founddiary หลายเดือนก่อน

    Please model this guitar?

  • @jonathanpascal25
    @jonathanpascal25 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I got more baritones than regular guitars, and the regulars are tuned down. We wanna make the ground quake, and have a 37" scale contra bass holding down those ulta subs like a piano

  • @timothycrosby1655
    @timothycrosby1655 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    what is the name of the song playing?

  • @hernindio99
    @hernindio99 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    2:43 A Change of Season

  • @Giovanni60smandear
    @Giovanni60smandear ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi can you tell me what make is the black strat youre playing please,i like the shape.Thanks.

    • @sweetwater
      @sweetwater  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi, Giovanni - Mitch is playing this Reverend Baritone, if that’s what you’re referring to:
      www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/DescWMBk--reverend-descent-with-solidbody-electric-guitar-midnight-black
      Thanks!
      Jason Filloramo, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1281, Jason_Filloramo@sweetwater.com

    • @Giovanni60smandear
      @Giovanni60smandear ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sweetwater Yes that's the one beautiful looking guitar Many Thanks.

  • @josevaldivia9300
    @josevaldivia9300 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That was the intro if Jeremy, whit the acoustic baritone..

  • @stevenstatham2864
    @stevenstatham2864 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really want a baritone gibson explorer

  • @thunderbirdbrown3002
    @thunderbirdbrown3002 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you 🤘🏿😈🤓🤘🏿

  • @0tf850
    @0tf850 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wait is there a drum beat in the background that he doesn't hear?

  • @megatyaesree
    @megatyaesree 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    *Baritone Obsessed*

  • @tomrwills
    @tomrwills ปีที่แล้ว

    The Cure actually played a Bass VI, I think.

  • @Biggerbyte
    @Biggerbyte 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do we use a regular guitar amp with these? No blown speakers?

    • @sweetwater
      @sweetwater  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi and thanks for your message! Baritone guitars have a longer scale length (27-30") compared to traditional (24.75-25.5") and lower tunings, generally a fifth lower. Sometimes an octave, think Fender VI. Either guitar or bass amps work for these instruments, it's really all about the end result sound you're interested in obtaining.
      Please contact us direct with other questions as you have them!
      Robert Williams, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 2371, robert_williams@sweetwater.com

  • @lennonkakegamic8567
    @lennonkakegamic8567 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sick 12 string!

  • @sigsfast
    @sigsfast 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Which reverend is this one with a trem on it??

    • @sweetwater
      @sweetwater  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s the Reverend Descent W baritone guitar. It’s super cool!
      Mitch

  • @Your.Ascension
    @Your.Ascension 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    1:58 song please

  • @TheBeefSlayer
    @TheBeefSlayer ปีที่แล้ว

    That 12 string is amazing. Why do I have to know this exists. 😢

  • @nicgundy
    @nicgundy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Like one of the best instruments to have in your arsenal

  • @brandonproctor3639
    @brandonproctor3639 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I now need a 12 string baritone..

  • @RockStarOscarStern634
    @RockStarOscarStern634 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If I were you I'd change that 26p to a 27w as it'll intonate better

  • @KUM0
    @KUM0 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    “So I switched over to my Martin Baritone 12 string” weird flex but ok 😳

  • @nicolasaraistrujak208
    @nicolasaraistrujak208 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can I tune a Baritone to D?

  • @Commander_Grub
    @Commander_Grub ปีที่แล้ว

    Why are 12-string baritones so hard to come by?? I want an acoustic and have hardly heard of/seen any.

  • @JT-gm4fk
    @JT-gm4fk 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like Reverends quality but the 1,000 price point on the majority of their guitars is just a little North of my budget.

  • @RockStarOscarStern634
    @RockStarOscarStern634 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The Baritone Guitar Strings are thicker

  • @MrDavidVickers
    @MrDavidVickers 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice Martin can I have it?

  • @perreaulty1
    @perreaulty1 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    He kinda looks like Paul Allen from the Mn Vikings radio network

  • @harekrsnaharerama8454
    @harekrsnaharerama8454 ปีที่แล้ว

    That 12 string ... sheesh

  • @user-qd2ic1vz5c
    @user-qd2ic1vz5c 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Why don’t they make 26 inch scale you could use any tuneing

  • @jesstatz8695
    @jesstatz8695 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool - is the 12-string made in Mexico?

    • @sweetwater
      @sweetwater  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching! No, it was a limited-run model, a Pete Seeger Custom Edition made to celebrate Sing Out! Magazine's 60th anniversary back in 2010. It was one of 60 made in Martin’s Nazareth, PA, location.
      Hope this helps,
      Mitch

  • @tonyketterman9020
    @tonyketterman9020 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It seems curl to show the Martin baritone, because I want a 12 string acoustic baritone now. :-)

  • @mostlyirishcarguy8955
    @mostlyirishcarguy8955 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "You can even tune down to A"
    Loathe playing in drop E on a 6 string baritone: Pathetic

  • @KalosPVP
    @KalosPVP 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That 12 string though...