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Best Baritone Guitars for Intermediate 2026

Perfect baritone guitars for intermediate - easy to play and learn on

Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 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
Solar Guitars V2.6FBB Baritone Flame Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

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
Harley Benton Amarok-BT BKNT Flame Bu w/Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

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 EGNT Quilted Burst - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton Amarok-BT BKNT Flame Burst - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

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
Duesenberg Julietta Baritone Catalina Red - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Duesenberg Julietta Baritone Catalina Red

by Duesenberg
Ambient Metal Heavy Rock
Key Feature:
• Unique sonic character
✓ PROS
  • • Perfect for heavy genres
  • • Unique sonic character
✗ CONS
  • • Different playing feel
  • • Requires heavier string gauges

Duesenberg Julietta Baritone Catalina RedBaritone Electric GuitarBody: AlderBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (32 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 586221
$2,309
Buy at Thomann View Details
Danelectro 66BT Transparent Red - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton Amarok BT LH BKNT Flame Burst - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

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
Danelectro 56 Baritone Silver Metal Flake - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Danelectro 56 Baritone BMF 3+3 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Danelectro 56 Baritone BMF 3+3

by Danelectro
Post-Rock Alternative Heavy Rock
Key Feature:
• Perfect for heavy genres
✓ PROS
  • • Great for drop tunings
  • • Deep, rich low-end tone
✗ CONS
  • • Less versatile than standard guitars
  • • Different playing feel

Danelectro Baritone BMF 3+3Baritone Electric GuitarBody: Poplar frame and centre block with Masonite top and backNeck:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (4 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 385766
$747
Buy at Thomann View Details
Danelectro 56 Baritone Black Crackle 3+3 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton Amarok BT LH BKNT Flame w/Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
ESP E-II Viper Baritone CHMS - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

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
Danelectro 56 Vintage Baritone Red Metal - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

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
Harley Benton Amarok-BT BKRD Quilted Burst - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

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
ESP M-201 Baritone HT BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

ESP M-201 Baritone HT BK

by ESP
Alternative Post-Rock Metal
Key Feature:
• Perfect for heavy genres
✓ PROS
  • • Unique sonic character
  • • Excellent sustain
✗ CONS
  • • Less versatile than standard guitars
  • • Limited high-end brightness

ESP M-201 Baritone HT BKBaritone Electric GuitarBody: MahoganyBolt-on 3-piece neck: MapleFingerboard: RosewoodNeck...

⭐ 4.5/5 (42 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 608796
$659
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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