Best Baritone Guitars Under $800 2026

Affordable baritone guitars under $800 - great value without compromising quality

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

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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Harley Benton Amarok-BT BKRD Quilted w/Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

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

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Harley Benton Agufish Custom Signature BT PB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

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

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

⭐ 4.5/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

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

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

⭐ 4.5/5 (42 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

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

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

⭐ 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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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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Gretsch G5260 EMTC Jet Baritone BF - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.9/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Gretsch G5260 EMTC Jet Baritone BF

by Gretsch

Post-Rock Ambient Heavy Rock

Key Feature:

• Unique sonic character

✓ PROS

• Unique sonic character
• Great for drop tunings

✗ CONS

• Different playing feel
• Limited high-end brightness

Gretsch G5260 EMTC Jet Baritone BFBaritone Electric GuitarElectromatic SeriesMahogany bodyBolt-on maple neckLaurel...

⭐ 4.9/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 536114

$648

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Danelectro 56 Baritone BMF 3+3 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.8/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

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

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Harley Benton Agufish Standard BT w/Case - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.7/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Harley Benton Agufish Standard BT w/Case

by Harley Benton

Heavy Rock Ambient Alternative

Key Feature:

• Unique sonic character

✓ PROS

• Perfect for heavy genres
• Great for drop tunings

✗ CONS

• Different playing feel
• Limited high-end brightness

Harley Benton Agufish Standard BT w/Case*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton Agufish Standard STD BT BK*Baritone...

⭐ 4.7/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 618552

$659

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Harley Benton Agufish Custom Signatur w/Case - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.9/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

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

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Danelectro 58 Longhorn Baritone CB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

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

#15

⭐ 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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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 Under $800 2026

Danelectro 56 Baritone Black Crackle 3+3

Harley Benton Amarok-BT BKRD Quilted w/Bag

Harley Benton Agufish Custom Signature BT PB

Danelectro 56 Vintage Baritone Red Metal

Danelectro 56 Baritone Silver Metal Flake

Harley Benton Amarok BT LH BKNT Flame Burst

ESP M-201 Baritone HT BK

Harley Benton Amarok BT LH BKNT Flame w/Bag

Danelectro 56 Baritone Black Metal Flake

Gretsch G5260 EMTC Jet Baritone BF

Danelectro 56 Baritone BMF 3+3

Harley Benton Agufish Standard BT w/Case

Harley Benton Agufish Custom Signatur w/Case

Danelectro 58 Longhorn Baritone CB

Harley Benton Amarok-BT BKNT Flame Burst

How to Choose the Best Baritone Guitars

Budget Planning

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