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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.

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.....

I assume you want to tune it to B?

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

how much money do you want to spend?

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

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

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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!

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


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

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

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 27quot; FWIW.....

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

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


Originally Posted by Colmasorry if this is slightly off-topic...how do those baritones sound ?

Which baritones?

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


Originally Posted by SoiledworkWhich baritones?

all baritones..are they more bassy or what ?


Originally Posted by SoiledworkI 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

Originally Posted by Colmaall 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.....


Originally Posted by ex-250ive 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....

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