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Best Baritone Guitars 2026

Top-rated baritone guitars 2026 - expert picks for every budget and skill level

Last updated: January 7, 2026 • Next update: January 14, 2026

PRICE RANGES: Under $800 Under $2,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Metal For Post-Rock For Alternative For Experimental For Heavy Rock For Ambient
BRANDS: Harley Benton Danelectro ESP Reverend
Harley Benton Amarok-BT BKNT Flame Bu w/Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Harley Benton Amarok-BT BKNT Flame Bu w/Bag

by Harley Benton
Heavy Rock Ambient Experimental
Key Feature:
• Perfect for heavy genres
✓ PROS
  • • Great for drop tunings
  • • Perfect for heavy genres
✗ CONS
  • • Requires heavier string gauges
  • • Less versatile than standard guitars

Harley Benton Amarok-BT BKNT Flame Bu w/Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton Amarok-BT BKNT Flame Burst*Baritone...

⭐ 4.6/5 (9 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 558210
$624
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton Amarok-BT BKRD Quilted w/Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Harley Benton Amarok-BT BKRD Quilted w/Bag

by Harley Benton
Alternative Ambient Heavy Rock
Key Feature:
• Great for drop tunings
✓ PROS
  • • Deep, rich low-end tone
  • • Excellent sustain
✗ CONS
  • • Different playing feel
  • • Less versatile than standard guitars

Harley Benton Amarok-BT BKRD Quilted w/Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton Amarok-BT BKRD Quilted...

⭐ 4.9/5 (52 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 558211
$624
Buy at Thomann View Details
Danelectro 56 Vintage Baritone Red Metal - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Danelectro 56 Vintage Baritone Red Metal

by Danelectro
Alternative Experimental Post-Rock
Key Feature:
• Excellent sustain
✓ PROS
  • • Deep, rich low-end tone
  • • Perfect for heavy genres
✗ CONS
  • • Less versatile than standard guitars
  • • Limited high-end brightness

Danelectro 56 Vintage Baritone Red MetalBaritone Electric GuitarBody frame and centre block are made from poplarTop and...

⭐ 4.9/5 (4 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 447112
$725
Buy at Thomann View Details
Danelectro 56 Baritone Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Danelectro 56 Baritone Black

by Danelectro
Alternative Heavy Rock Post-Rock
Key Feature:
• Excellent sustain
✓ PROS
  • • Great for drop tunings
  • • Deep, rich low-end tone
✗ CONS
  • • Limited high-end brightness
  • • May need setup adjustments

Danelectro 56 Baritone BlackBaritone Electric GuitarPoplar body frame and centre blockMasonite top and backTape...

⭐ 4.8/5 (5 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 545316
$681
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton Agufish Standard STD BT BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Harley Benton Agufish Standard STD BT BK

by Harley Benton
Alternative Post-Rock Heavy Rock
Key Feature:
• Great for drop tunings
✓ PROS
  • • Unique sonic character
  • • Perfect for heavy genres
✗ CONS
  • • Limited high-end brightness
  • • May need setup adjustments

Harley Benton Agufish Standard STD BT BKBaritone Electric GuitarHunter Engel "Agufish" Signature ModelWeight...

⭐ 5.0/5 (21 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 556839
$549
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton Agufish Custom Signatur w/Case - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Harley Benton Agufish Custom Signatur w/Case

by Harley Benton
Alternative Metal Ambient
Key Feature:
• Perfect for heavy genres
✓ PROS
  • • Deep, rich low-end tone
  • • Unique sonic character
✗ CONS
  • • Different playing feel
  • • Requires heavier string gauges

Harley Benton Agufish Custom Signatur w/Case*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton Agufish Custom Signature BT...

⭐ 4.9/5 (21 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 618551
$714
Buy at Thomann View Details
Solar Guitars V2.6FBB Baritone Flame Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Solar Guitars V2.6FBB Baritone Flame Black

by Solar Guitars
Post-Rock Ambient Alternative
Key Feature:
• Great for drop tunings
✓ PROS
  • • Unique sonic character
  • • Excellent sustain
✗ CONS
  • • Requires heavier string gauges
  • • May need setup adjustments

Solar Guitars V2.6FBB Baritone Flame BlackBaritone Electric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: flamed maple veneerNeck:...

⭐ 4.4/5 (25 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 540604
$1,099
Buy at Thomann View Details
Squier Tele Custom Baritone BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Squier Tele Custom Baritone BK

by Squier
Experimental Post-Rock Ambient
Key Feature:
• Deep, rich low-end tone
✓ PROS
  • • Deep, rich low-end tone
  • • Great for drop tunings
✗ CONS
  • • Less versatile than standard guitars
  • • Limited high-end brightness

Squier Tele Custom Baritone BKElectric GuitarNyatoh bodyMaple neckIndian Laurel fingerboardPearloid Dot fretboard...

⭐ 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 536123
$461
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton Agufish Custom Signature BT PB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Harley Benton Agufish Custom Signature BT PB

by Harley Benton
Ambient Experimental Post-Rock
Key Feature:
• Unique sonic character
✓ PROS
  • • Unique sonic character
  • • Deep, rich low-end tone
✗ CONS
  • • Different playing feel
  • • May need setup adjustments

Harley Benton Agufish Custom Signature BT PBElectric Baritone GuitarHunter Engel "Agufish" Signature...

⭐ 4.8/5 (33 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 563381
$604
Buy at Thomann View Details
Reverend Descent RA Baritone AG - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Reverend Descent RA Baritone AG

by Reverend
Experimental Heavy Rock Post-Rock
Key Feature:
• Deep, rich low-end tone
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent sustain
  • • Unique sonic character
✗ CONS
  • • May need setup adjustments
  • • Limited high-end brightness

Reverend Descent RA Baritone AGBaritone Electric GuitarBody: KorinaBolt-on neck: roasted mapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (39 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 592129
$1,319
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton Amarok BT LH BKNT Flame Burst - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Harley Benton Amarok BT LH BKNT Flame Burst

by Harley Benton
Alternative Post-Rock Metal
Key Feature:
• Deep, rich low-end tone
✓ PROS
  • • Deep, rich low-end tone
  • • Unique sonic character
✗ CONS
  • • Different playing feel
  • • May need setup adjustments

Harley Benton Amarok BT LH BKNT Flame BurstElectric Baritone GuitarLeft-handed modelArched "Modern Comfort"...

⭐ 4.5/5 (45 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 496248
$615
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton Baritone-7 SBK w/Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Harley Benton Baritone-7 SBK w/Bag

by Harley Benton
Alternative Heavy Rock Metal
Key Feature:
• Excellent sustain
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent sustain
  • • Great for drop tunings
✗ CONS
  • • Less versatile than standard guitars
  • • May need setup adjustments

Harley Benton Baritone-7 SBK w/Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton Baritone-7 SBK*7-String Baritone Electric...

⭐ 4.5/5 (10 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 568291
$296
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton Amarok-BT BKRD Quilted Burst - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Harley Benton Amarok-BT BKRD Quilted Burst

by Harley Benton
Heavy Rock Metal Alternative
Key Feature:
• Excellent sustain
✓ PROS
  • • Deep, rich low-end tone
  • • Excellent sustain
✗ CONS
  • • May need setup adjustments
  • • Less versatile than standard guitars

Harley Benton Amarok-BT BKRD Quilted BurstBaritone Electric GuitarArched "Modern Comfort" body shapeBody:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (10 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 479380
$604
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton Amarok-BT BKNT Flame Burst - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Harley Benton Amarok-BT BKNT Flame Burst

by Harley Benton
Post-Rock Metal Experimental
Key Feature:
• Great for drop tunings
✓ PROS
  • • Deep, rich low-end tone
  • • Excellent sustain
✗ CONS
  • • May need setup adjustments
  • • Requires heavier string gauges

Harley Benton Amarok-BT BKNT Flame BurstBaritone Electric GuitarStyle: Arched "Modern Comfort"Body:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (13 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 479377
$604
Buy at Thomann View Details
ESP E-II Viper Baritone CHMS - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

ESP E-II Viper Baritone CHMS

by ESP
Post-Rock Ambient Experimental
Key Feature:
• Perfect for heavy genres
✓ PROS
  • • Great for drop tunings
  • • Unique sonic character
✗ CONS
  • • Less versatile than standard guitars
  • • Limited high-end brightness

ESP E-II Viper Baritone CHMSBaritone GuitarBody: Mahogany3-Piece Neck: MapleFretboard: EbonyNeck shape: Thin U24 XJ...

⭐ 4.8/5 (23 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 385576
$2,639
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best Baritone Guitars

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced baritone guitars typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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