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Since my Paragon build was part of the instigation of Juston's query, I will pipe up and say that Rob's build turned out great, and I appreciate it more and more. It's comfortable, full of tone, and really finds "the groove" when played by someone who actually knows what a "groove" is... like Eric Skye!
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08-22-2012, 12:08 PM
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Baritone
Marc Beneteau is known for his baritone guitars. He's a great guy to work with too, and his prices are a bargain. He's made over 800 guitars over the last 37 years, and his woodworking skills are up there with the best. Marc is able to get a lot of volume/power out of his guitars. I like his simple aesthetics too; he is able to let the natural beauty of the woods shine through. He has a great eye for detail and building with complimentary woods.
As stated above, Don Ross uses a Beneteau baritone. Also, whenever Dream Guitars order a guitar from Marc, it's usually a baritone. I have a Beneteau concert standard with a 25.75 inch scale. It's awesome in DADGAD. It has a woody, complex tone that I really like, and it's easily the loudest guitar I own. I chose Englemann as my top wood to get some overtones, but Marc has some Alaskan Sitka that he cut himself from log segments a few years ago that is just phenomenal. I'm guessing that he would recommend this Sitka for his baritones. You would get some overtones, but a lot of clarity and power. Here is a link to a new Sitka/Padouk baritone that Dream Guitars has had for a while: http://www.dreamguitars.com/detail/2...n_fret_180210/
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08-22-2012, 02:45 PM
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There are a couple of McCullom baritones available at Dream Guitars. He was pretty well known for building baritones.
Tony Karol builds an awesome baritone and I would also consider the Santa Cruz Bob Brozman baritone. Im sure the others that are mentioned here would be great as well.
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08-22-2012, 06:07 PM
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i own two berkowitz guitars, including a custom bari, and it's the nuts. (this is a good thing.)
best, mkg
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08-22-2012, 08:31 PM
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As has already been mentioned, I own a McAlister acoustic baritone guitar and use it on a more or less constant basis, particularly in church.
I owned a paduak Beneteau baritone that had been owned and thoroughly thrashed by Don Ross. I got it from Ryan Anderson in Nova Scotia, Ryan sold it to me, then I eventually sold it this past spring to Tony "Mycroft" Weber, who loves it. It was a very nice instrument, but I prefer the McAlister. If I was in the market for another, the builder who I would probably commission another baritone from is David Berkowitz. David and I agree that baritone guitars are not really just guitars designed to be tuned lower, but really are their own separate instrument. David's baritone guitars are extremely versatile, which is not something I can say for many baritones I've played, including some built by some of the best-known custom guitar builders. In some builders' hands, acoustic baritone guitars are often one trick ponies. But that's not case with the one that Roy McAlister built for me, and not with any of those built by David Berkowitz that I've had a chance to play. Both of those gentlemen do a superb job not just with the craftsmanship, but also with the design and with understanding how to make these instruments work. Hope that makes sense. Wade Hampton Miller
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08-22-2012, 09:48 PM
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I´ve made a lot Baritones for many Years now. Can not say whether they are good or not. Haven´t done a parallel comparition.
Well, People like my Baritones anyway!  You´ve probably seen this too: 400000views http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_06O8XnJQo Feel free to book next one!  Olav www.loefguitars.fi
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McAllister can make a VERY fine guitar and has a great deal of experience with baritones. I have other experiences I could share if you wish to contact me off the forum ([email protected]).
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My good friend Calle ( who also visit this Forum frequently ) asked me to build him a Baritone.
He had a very specific purpose. Calle often plays for his son Fredrik to relieve his discomfort! This was the result: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-o0fRgsbgI olav
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