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Old 01-31-2012, 11:29 AM
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The answer is yes, and there are 2 flavors to choose from.

!2-string baritones based on the old Stella like the one Leadbelly played. These are 26.5 inch scale and designed to be tuned C# - C#. These are ladder braced and produce a very dry growl. These are available from several builders including Del Arte, Tod Cambio (Fraulini), Michael Hauver, Ralph Brown, and others.

Modern-style baritone 12's have X-bracing for a more balanced tone. One builder making these is Joe Veillette. I'm guessing that many custom builders would offer them as well. These would probably have a longer scale (27-29") and would be tuned A-A or B-B.

I'd love to play one, but I have a feeling I would tire quickly due to the heavy tension and the mass of the heavy strings.
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