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 Hodad
Baritone
Danelectro was the first to introduce the
Baritone guitar in the late 50's and it quickly
caught on as a signature sound for Spaghetti Western soundtracks.
The Baritone is tuned a fourth lower than a standard guitar. The
open strings are B-E-A-D-F#-B. The Baritone lets
you play "tic-tac" bass or chords. This lower tuning can also
be used to play many songs from bands that use lower tunings.
However, there's no general concensus on how a baritone should be
tuned...
- On the low end, the tuning can be A-D-G-C-E-A
five notes below the guitar.
- Most afficionados of the baritone tune it to B E
A D F# B.
- Other tunings exist
too, notably C#-F#-B-E-G#-C# (a tone and a half below standard),
which can also be achieved on a standard-scale guitar with heavier
gauge strings. This tuning condemns the baritone player to play in
3 more flats, or 3 less sharps than the other guitars in the
ensemble, something which sends shivers down the spine of most
novice and intermediate players.
The Danelectro
Baritone Standard is a very versatile
instrument with dual
Lipstick pickups, dual tone and volume controls and 3 way pickup
selector, rosewood saddle, rosewood fretboard and maple
neck.
The Danelectro Hodad Baritone broke
all of Danelectro's sales records when it was first released. This
is a 'souped up" version of the standard Danelectro Bari and
features the hot Hodad body style, 3 Lipstick pickups,
Select-O-Matic switching for seven totally unique tonal flavors,
3 way pickup switch,
fully adjustable/intonating chrome bridge,Gotoh
tuners, chrome strap
pegs, rosewood fretboard and maple
neck.
In 2005 a limited production
Danelectro Baritone model was introduced followed in 2006 by another
limited production Longhorn Baritone model. These were produced
with wider necks, no concentric knobs, black neck and matching
headstock, adjustable bridge and Gotoh tuners.
Any of the Danelectro Baritone guitar models are
truly addictive! The low notes
resonate in your chest and you'll groove on playing open chords and
single note lines near the metal nut. When you plug this instrument into an amp you really
see what a tone-chameleon it is. Just by altering the picking
position you can get a wide variety of tone. You can go from clacky
bass at the bridge or add some warmth by moving towards the front
pickup. This is true with all guitars of course, but with the
baritone it's even more pronounced. When you add in the pickup and
tone control variations you really get a great tonal palette.
The Baritone is a "must have"
guitar!
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Popular Baritone String Gauge:
14-18-26-44-56-68
Where to purchase baritone
strings:
www.elderly.com/accessories/items/XL157.htm
www.bigcitystring.com/baritone.htm
www.juststrings.com/baritoneguitar.html
YTestimonial:
Wow, talk about pure tone! One of
the best instruments that came out of the '50's was the baritone
guitar. Danelectro and their company have knocked it out of the
ballpark with this instrument! The Baritone guitar from Danelctro is
a must have to complete any collection of tone instruments. As
soon as I plugged it in to my Blues Jr. I knew that a new world of
licks and tone was coming my way. Thanks to Danelectro for
PRESERVING THE BEST AND REINVENTING THE REST! I love my Dano
Bari Ron Wolf /
Michigan
YTestimonial: I bought a baritone and I have never been so
happy with an instrument I've purchased in my whole entire life. It
comepletly changed my style for the better and my band loves me for
it. Thank you! Kimberly / Brooklyn,
NY
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