Baritone 6 String Appreciation Thread

[Carl Kolchak]

Question, how low can you tune a 6 string baritone with a 27" scale before you start running into intonation problems?

 

[Dayn]

Question, how low can you tune a 6 string baritone with a 27" scale before you start running into intonation problems?

The number of strings is irrelevant. The determining factors are: string gauge; desired tension; and saddle adjustments.

I can get intonation as perfect as a guitar can get down to a bass's low E with a Circle K .090, and I still have room to move my saddle back. But trying that with a D'Addario .080, I ran into problems; string wasn't flexible enough and I couldn't move the saddle back far enough.

 

[projectjetfire]

I seriously am gassing a MMM1 right now.. but can I find one for sale in the UK? No.. Other problem is, I have no cash for one either.. Shit balls...

 

[sonicwarrior]

That looks amazing....MORE INFO PLEASE!!!!

Let's see:

- It's a Basslab
- Hardware is from ETS
- 27,01"
- 26 frets
- Tuned to BEADBF#
- PU's are from Lace Alumitone: Deathbucker and Single Coil
- One master volume with mute on pull, one tone with split on pull, 3 way PU selector switch (neck, neck + bridge, bridger)
- The material is synthetic with carbon in it (see the FAQ at the Basslab page for more info)
- It's completely hollow (the neck also) which means it's extremely lightweight and the acoustic sound is pretty loud. In fact I often practice without using an amp but for that I prefer using the green Basslab in standard tuning.
- It has the best ergonomics of all the guitars I've played so far. E.g. my right arm can rest relaxed on the body and I have no problems accessing the highest frets

The downside is the build quality. I had to return it after I first got it to have the orange strip redone as I felt it's border and there have been several other spots with quality issues. Most of them have been mended but some are still there. As much as I like Basslab this sucks totally and the guitars are not exactly cheap. I'd like to have another Basslab but that keeps me from getting another one. The green one had a better quality but I wanted to have a green-black sunburst and got only black sparkles instead of a seamless sunburst. Basslab simply sucks with more interesting finishes it seems.

Edit: The case is a custom order. Normally they come in a gigbag which is not suited for a headless guitar and therefore way to big. I returned the gig bag for the green Basslab and asked for a case. As I have been satisfied with the one I got I ordered the baritone directly with a case. Made me sleep better regarding shipping knowing how parcel services handle packages.

 

[ratm2020]

Here is mine:



NGD Here:

http://www.sevenstring.org/forum/ex...2698-ngd-prs-baritone-now-vintage-cherry.html

Lots of cool guitars in this thread, wish i saw this sooner!

 

[ThePhilosopher]

Does mine count?

 

[Erockomania]

Does mine count?

That is the most extreme fan I've seen. Was it difficult to adapt to?

Nice guitar!

 

[ThePhilosopher]

Not really.

 

[LeAdEr]

This is my Baby, sorry for the bad picture quality But it sounds like Hell

 

[capoeiraesp]

That is the most extreme fan I've seen. Was it difficult to adapt to?

Nice guitar!

How do you access the upper frets?

 

[Runander]

new guitar. Not technically mine yet, but i thought i show you people what will be mine in a week!

It looks sooo beautiful Question: Since that one comes factory tuned a whole frigging octave below standard with bloody .90 strings in the bottom, how will it react if you put lighter strings on it and tune it in Bb standard?

 

[Brill]

It looks sooo beautiful Question: Since that one comes factory tuned a whole frigging octave below standard with bloody .90 strings in the bottom, how will it react if you put lighter strings on it and tune it in Bb standard?

It comes with a .90 of a sort of Hybrid bass set (its really weird, but its meant to be more like a short scale bass, like the bass VI). I've put a set like this on ( .030 .042 .042 .054 .064 .080) I've got it tuned to F standard. The .80 isn't where i'd like it, but the rest is nice, really nice. Bb would be a nice place for the guitar with a set like (.017 .030 .042 .042 .054 .064)

 

[shaggydogJV]

That's my EBMM Silhouette Bass. 30" scale length meant to be tuned E-E with .020s, but I've got her set up in drop F with 016 .021 .028 .039 .053 .070 set of strings.

 

[yellowv]

I used to have this one.

 

[BrailleDecibel]

My contribution: Yamaha AES520D6

Only 26.25" scale. Sounds great with the stock Yamaha pickups, though. Unfortunately, since I've switched to 7's and 8's, I really don't play it anymore.

I've always loved the AES series, and those Drop 6 models in particular...I wish I wasn't all broke and stuff, I would definitely take 'er off your hands.

 

[TheUnvanquished]

One day I'll get this put together:

'80's Kramer American Pacer
28 5/8" Baritone conversion neck with canary fretboard and SS frets.

I love this. That is all.

 

[hardvalve]

Bumping this for some more cool pictures.

 

[Vostre Roy]

Bumping this for some more cool pictures.

Ask and ya shall receive! I realised that I never posted a picture of my Hagstrom Viking Baritone, so here it is. I shall take a picture of both my baritone once I actually reminds me to do it lol

 

[TemjinStrife]

 

[The Spanish Inquisition]

My soon to be done baritone V build by VinAxe Guitars, a Dutch luthier.