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Description

7 string Balaguer guitar with a Evertune bridge

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Balaguer Growler Baritone - Demo

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Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Balaguer Growler Baritone.

Features and functionality

  • Fishman pickups and Evertune bridge are key specs that enthusiasts find highly desirable in the Growler Baritone.

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User experience

  • Owners report long wait times for custom orders, often exceeding 12 months despite website estimates of 5-7 months.

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  • Balaguer's retro-modern aesthetic appeals to those who prefer a less aggressive look compared to the more overtly metal design of Solar guitars.

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  • Owners note that Balaguer's classy look combined with modern features creates a unique appeal, making it a desirable choice for those seeking understated designs with high functionality.

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Value and pricing

  • A B-stock Ormsby 8-string, purchased for $1,600 USD due to a minor cosmetic defect, is seen as a great deal compared to typical $2,200 listings.

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Comparisons

  • The Balaguer neck is praised for its Thin D shape and 16-inch radius, reportedly as comfortable as or better than Kiesel necks, in contrast to the chunkier Solar neck.

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Build quality

  • Custom Balaguer guitars are crafted in a small custom shop in South Korea, reportedly offering a higher build quality compared to some other brands.

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Use cases and applications

  • A 30-inch scale Balaguer allows for tuning a whole octave down, providing tighter bass response compared to standard baritone scales.

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See how Mike Stringer uses Balaguer Growler Baritone

Mike Stringer

Guitarist

Spiritbox

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Mike Stringer showcases his Balaguer Growler Baritone 7-string guitar, equipped with an Evertune bridge, in an Instagram post. He highlights its exceptional playability and tuning stability, particularly in low F# tuning.

See how IV uses Balaguer Growler Baritone

IV

Guitarist

Sleep Token

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A custom Balaguer Growler Baritone with a 28.5" scale neck and Fishman Fluence Humbuckers was specifically built for IV, as revealed in an Instagram post by Balaguer Guitars. It is tuned in Drop A (AEADGBE) and strung with 10-64

See how Mitchell Stark uses Balaguer Growler Baritone

Mitchell Stark

Guitarist, Composer

Silent Planet

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At 7:43 in the video, Mitch is seen holding a Balaguer Growler Baritone with a Rustic Black finish. It was given to Mitch by Balaguer Guitars to see if he was interested in partnering with them. This guitar is tuned in C Standard with the lowest string tuned down to G# or G (G#FA#D#GC and GFA#D#GC, respectively), and serves as a backup for his Drop A#-tuned guitar.

See how Paul C. Wilson uses Balaguer Growler Baritone

Paul C. Wilson

Guitarist

LANDMVRKS

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Verified via Balaguerguitars

Paul C. Wilson uses the Balaguer Growler Baritone guitar both live and in the studio, as featured on the Balaguer Guitars website.

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