I have been asked on several occasions if I could make a 12
string baritone, or an 8 string baritone, or a baritone with a wider neck. This
instrument will do all of these things. I built it for myself as a proof of
concept before making more. But it turned out so well that I can’t keep it for
myself. Since I got a deal on it, it is likely to be the least expensive of its
kind if I make more.
I made this instrument out of a Lucida LG-BS1-G bajo sexto
blem of unknown year. It is currently strung as a baritone 12 string tuned A-A.
The bottom 8 strings are in octave pairs and the top 4 strings are unison pairs
– just like a regular 12 only tuned down a 5th. It does have a small
finish issue at the binding on the top lower bout that I have pictured. It is a
color issue – the finish is smooth. It also has a couple of light scratches on
the back.
It has a sound port and I can string and set this guitar up as a 12, 8, or 6 string
guitar – it’s up to you. I am selling this guitar on eBay for $449 without a
case.
Specifications:
Scale Length:
25 ½ inches
Nut Width:
2 ¼ inches
Total Length:
40 ½ inches
Body Length:
19 ¾ inches
Upper Bout Width:
11 inches
Lower Bout Width
15 ¼ inches
Body Depth:
4 ½ inches
Features:
- Spruce
Top
- Mahogany
Back & Sides
- Rosewood
Fretboard
- 4-Band
EQ Pickup
- Multi-Colored Rosette
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