6 string Baritone options ...?

[Ravelle17]

Played a Mushok today. They're awesome...and currently on clearance for $400 at Guitar Center.

 

[sessionswan]

RG970XL, too. very rare stuff, Prestige. 6-string equivalent to the 1077XL but good luck finding one

That's awesome, I didn't know that model existed... thanks!

 

[Nonservium]

I replaced the pickups in my Mushok with an EMG 57/66 set and it is glorious. Give it a spin.

 

[HeHasTheJazzHands]

Or BKP...

Juggernauts!!!

Oh god.

But yeah, there's also the ESP LTD EC-401B.

a used LTD MHB-400

a used LTD VB-400

Or if you wanna go insane, the Schecter Hellraiser C-VI

BC Rich Bich baritone

Or the OLP MM-5

All 3 above are 30'' scale.

But if you were to choose the ones you listed, I'd go for the PRS Mushok.

 

[sifi2112]

Thanks for those pics ! Used ESP looks pretty cool except I dunno about EMG pups, still liking the PRS .... will need to shift my 7 bari first tho if I decide I'm better off with 6 strings

 

[HeHasTheJazzHands]

Just try them to see if they're a no go. Try the 18v mod and see how that works. If it still doesn't fit you, swap them out.

 

[TTWC Ben]

I can confirm that the LTD MHB400 is awesome, shame it has been discontinued!

Ibanez have just bought out the RGIB6, a 28" baritone six. I'm tempted!

 

[Ed_Ibanez_Shred]

+1 for the RGIB6... it looks good IMO, I will hopefully get it, or perhaps one of Ibanez's 2014 7-strings (that I hope will be 27" and/or have bareknuckles...).

With 28" the RGIB6 is basically as good range-wise as any 8 string, but the nut may need replacing/filing to accommodate the thick-ass strings. I'm gonna rock some vildhjarta and HLB on it, if all goes to plan.

 

[sifi2112]

+2 on the RGIB6 ... when are they expected in store in the UK ?

 

[TTWC Ben]

Sup guys,

The RGIB6 is available in the UK already.

Ibanez RGIB6 Electric Guitar in Black | Andertons

Ibanez RGIB6-BK (Black)

Ibanez RGIB6-BK Electric Barritone Guitar - Black *New for 2014* - Nevada Music

Ibanez RGIB6-BK Baritone Electric Guitar

Ibanez RGIB6-BK, Baritone

What a ....ing price!!! Especially with Dolphin offering 9 month interest free finance! Can't argue with that! i would get one but I have the MHB-400 already, unless anyone wants to buy that from me?! lol

P.S. google is your friend!

 

[Ed_Ibanez_Shred]

Aww sweet, Mansons sell it! They're my local store! I may have to go and try it out, if they have one in the shop.

 

[TTWC Ben]

Aww sweet, Mansons sell it! They're my local store! I may have to go and try it out, if they have one in the shop.

Report back if you do!

 

[ReznoERG]

That ibanez baritone looks so sick.. I just wish it was a 7 string.

 

[MemphisHawk]

Depending on how much you want to spend, there is one of those Slipknot Baritones down the street from me. I recall it was expensive, but entirely sure.

 

[sifi2112]

Depending on how much you want to spend, there is one of those Slipknot Baritones down the street from me. I recall it was expensive, but entirely sure.

What model is the Slipknot ? Not familiar with them ...?

 

[dosilegecko]

I have a Gibson Les Paul Baritone and while it isn't perfect, it does the job. It plays well, and sounds pretty good with stock PUPS. I'll probably put in new PUPS soon but the guitar is good overall, but I think I lucked out... I hear Gibson has quality issues of late.

Ibanez RGD's are also nice, but I have the 7-string prestige, (RGD 2127fx), I don't know about the 6 string.

 

[Tasteh]

Ahhhh, I remember a few months ago this entire site had a boner for Acacia hahaah

 

[Stresspill]

Always digged the MMM1, occasionally you get one pop up on the 'bay for around $500. That OLP MM5 always struck me as a good n cheap beater baritone. Don't knock those fenders though dude, the Jag bari's can sound utterly brutal!

The ESP George Lynch sig baritone is about as metal as you can get, not sure if they're still in production or not however...

 

[sartorious]

Does anyone have opinions on the Steinberger TranScale guitars (ST-2FPA, Demon) as a baritone 6? How would they compare to the others mentioned in this thread?

 

[TuffyKohler]

Anyone check out the PRS SE Clint Lowery model?

25.5 scale, shipped tuned to C#, drop B tuning.
String Gauges: 11, 18, 22p, 32, 44, 56

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