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Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jul 6 2013, 07:55 AM

Who says that cheaper guitars are not used by the great artists out there? Even if they have access to uber expensive gear, it seems that, if a guitar provides the tone - that's the thing to use Check out Sevendust's Clint Lowery, using the Mike Mushok SE baritone while tracking guitars for his new solo album:

https://www.facebook.com/video/embed?video_id=506198832787460

Posted by: Spock Jul 9 2013, 10:28 AM

Good looking guitar. I'm anxious to hear his new solo project, that clip sounded awesome.

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jul 10 2013, 07:33 AM

He already released 2 EPs I got one signed from him

Posted by: Darius Wave Jul 10 2013, 01:35 PM

I own PRS Santana SE. Great instrument. I remember when the cheap PRS series was shown to the world's markets. Damn...this was something!

Posted by: thefireball Jul 10 2013, 02:27 PM

Gahhhh! I can't view on my iPhone

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jul 11 2013, 07:04 AM

Hehe! I totally feel you mate - my Paul Allender and Mike Mushok are both PRS SE and they are wonderful instruments. I really think that PRS has hit the market with the best affordable line instruments from the perspective of what you get for what you pay.

Posted by: Spock Jul 11 2013, 10:38 AM

Is it a better playing guitar than your Ibanez baritone was Cosmin? Is it a lighter instrument? I think I remember paying around $700 for my Ibanez baritone and I do like it, however once I got use to the Morpheus Drop Tune, I haven't been playing it unless at low volume. The Ibanez is a very heavy, solid guitar.

What's your take on the 2?

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jul 12 2013, 07:56 AM

Good question mate! One of the main reasons I sold the MMM was the fact that it sounded a bit fuzzy and undefined. The PRS packs a punch and it has a lot of definition in comparison to the MMM. I think you should definitely give it a spin if you get the occasion, because you might consider a new purchase

Posted by: Yash Jul 12 2013, 09:26 AM

Even after 2 years of guitar playing (close to 3) I still don't get the idea behind baritones. I still don't get what they exactly are. They just sound MUCH more bassy. But that's all I get. So, any explanations please oh great baritone lovers

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jul 13 2013, 01:15 PM

Alright lil bro! First and foremost, welcome back!

Second - a baritone is a guitar who's neck is longer (longer scale - that means 27-28" instead of 24 or 25") - that allowing you to use lower tunings, while keeping the same orientation of the intervals on the neck. In short, you get to keep ALL the shapes you are accustomed to in E standard, but everything can sound a perfect 5th lower (if you chose to be tuned in A standard) or a perfect 4th lower (if you choose to be tuned to B standard).

That's quite all there is to it playing low without more than 6 strings and without learning new positions.