Best Baritone Guitars for Heavy Rock 2025

Perfect baritone guitars for heavy-rock - easy to play and learn on

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

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

Danelectro 56 Baritone Black Metal Flake - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Danelectro 56 Baritone Black Metal Flake

by Danelectro

Experimental Alternative Post-Rock

Key Feature:

• Great for drop tunings

✓ PROS

• Deep, rich low-end tone
• Unique sonic character

✗ CONS

• May need setup adjustments
• Limited high-end brightness

Danelectro 56 Baritone Black Metal FlakeBaritone Electric GuitarPoplar body frame and middle blockMasonite top and...

⭐ 4.5/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 533953

$747

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Harley Benton Amarok-BT BKNT Flame Burst - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

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

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Danelectro 56 Baritone Silver Metal Flake - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Danelectro 56 Baritone Silver Metal Flake

by Danelectro

Experimental Post-Rock Alternative

Key Feature:

• Deep, rich low-end tone

✓ PROS

• Great for drop tunings
• Perfect for heavy genres

✗ CONS

• Different playing feel
• May need setup adjustments

Danelectro 56 Baritone Silver Metal FlakeElectric GuitarType: Single Cut BaritonBody: Frame and centre block made of...

⭐ 4.9/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 600887

$747

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Reverend Descent W Baritone TWH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Reverend Descent W Baritone TWH

by Reverend

Ambient Alternative Heavy Rock

Key Feature:

• Unique sonic character

✓ PROS

• Unique sonic character
• Perfect for heavy genres

✗ CONS

• Limited high-end brightness
• Different playing feel

Reverend Descent W Baritone TWHBaritone Electric GuitarBody: KorinaBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.4/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 603301

$1,264

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Solar Guitars V2.6FBB Baritone Flame Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

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

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Danelectro 56 Baritone Black Crackle 3+3 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Danelectro 56 Baritone Black Crackle 3+3

by Danelectro

Heavy Rock Post-Rock Ambient

Key Feature:

• Great for drop tunings

✓ PROS

• Great for drop tunings
• Perfect for heavy genres

✗ CONS

• Requires heavier string gauges
• Less versatile than standard guitars

Danelectro 56 Baritone Black Crackle 3+3Baritone Electrc GuitarBody: Poplar sides and centre block with Masonite top...

⭐ 4.7/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 608388

$769

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ESP E-II Viper Baritone CHMS - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

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

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ESP LTD BB-600 Baritone Signature - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

ESP LTD BB-600 Baritone Signature

by ESP

Ambient Heavy Rock Alternative

Key Feature:

• Perfect for heavy genres

✓ PROS

• Perfect for heavy genres
• Deep, rich low-end tone

✗ CONS

• Requires heavier string gauges
• Different playing feel

ESP LTD BB-600 Baritone SignatureBaritone Electric GuitarBen Burnley (Breaking Benjamin) Signature ModelBody:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 603807

$1,979

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Danelectro 56 Vintage Baritone Red Metal - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

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

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Danelectro 66BT Transparent Red - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.9/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Danelectro 66BT Transparent Red

by Danelectro

Experimental Alternative Heavy Rock

Key Feature:

• Perfect for heavy genres

✓ PROS

• Excellent sustain
• Deep, rich low-end tone

✗ CONS

• Less versatile than standard guitars
• Requires heavier string gauges

Danelectro 66BT Transparent RedBaritone Electric GuitarConstruction: Semi-hollow body with centre block and reversed...

⭐ 4.9/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 618371

$1,209

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Harley Benton Amarok-BT BKRD Quilted Burst - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.5/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

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

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Danelectro 58 Longhorn Baritone CB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.5/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Danelectro 58 Longhorn Baritone CB

by Danelectro

Ambient Alternative Experimental

Key Feature:

• Great for drop tunings

✓ PROS

• Excellent sustain
• Perfect for heavy genres

✗ CONS

• May need setup adjustments
• Different playing feel

Danelectro 58 Longhorn Baritone CBBaritone Electric GuitarPoplar frame and middle block with Masonite top and...

⭐ 4.5/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 528163

$692

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Reverend Descent RA Baritone AG - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.5/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

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

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Harley Benton Amarok BT LH BKNT Flame w/Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.5/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Harley Benton Amarok BT LH BKNT Flame w/Bag

by Harley Benton

Ambient Post-Rock Experimental

Key Feature:

• Deep, rich low-end tone

✓ PROS

• Deep, rich low-end tone
• Great for drop tunings

✗ CONS

• Limited high-end brightness
• Less versatile than standard guitars

Harley Benton Amarok BT LH BKNT Flame w/Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton Amarok BT LH BKNT Flame...

⭐ 4.5/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 558207

$636

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Harley Benton Amarok-BT EGNT Quilted Burst - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.5/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Harley Benton Amarok-BT EGNT Quilted Burst

by Harley Benton

Experimental Post-Rock Ambient

Key Feature:

• Excellent sustain

✓ PROS

• Deep, rich low-end tone
• Unique sonic character

✗ CONS

• Less versatile than standard guitars
• May need setup adjustments

Harley Benton Amarok-BT EGNT Quilted BurstBaritone Electric GuitarBuild: Arched "Modern Comfort"Body:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 479382

$604

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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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Best Baritone Guitars for Heavy Rock 2025

Danelectro 56 Baritone Black Metal Flake

Harley Benton Amarok-BT BKNT Flame Burst

Danelectro 56 Baritone Silver Metal Flake

Reverend Descent W Baritone TWH

Solar Guitars V2.6FBB Baritone Flame Black

Danelectro 56 Baritone Black Crackle 3+3

ESP E-II Viper Baritone CHMS

ESP LTD BB-600 Baritone Signature

Danelectro 56 Vintage Baritone Red Metal

Danelectro 66BT Transparent Red

Harley Benton Amarok-BT BKRD Quilted Burst

Danelectro 58 Longhorn Baritone CB

Reverend Descent RA Baritone AG

Harley Benton Amarok BT LH BKNT Flame w/Bag

Harley Benton Amarok-BT EGNT Quilted Burst

How to Choose the Best Baritone Guitars

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