Detail 01
Baritone scale
Longer string length holds tension at lower tuning, so strings stay tight instead of flopping.
Product detailSKU #1319721757786
AlvarezArtist Series ABT60 Baritone Guitar Natural
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A baritone acoustic tuned lower than standard, at a mid-tier price. For players who want deep, dark voicings without switching to bass.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Songwriters who sing low and need the guitar to sit under them
- Fingerstyle players wanting fuller low end from one instrument
- Studio layering under a standard-tuned acoustic track
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- First-time buyers — baritone tuning complicates learning standard chord shapes
- Left-handed players; this is a right-handed build
- Anyone needing a plug-in-ready acoustic — no onboard electronics here
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Tuned below standard
Your usual chord shapes sound in a different key. Capo at the fret matching the interval to play along normally.
Detail 03
Rosewood fingerboard
Slightly softer feel under the fingers and a rounder attack than maple. Wants occasional conditioning.
Detail 04
6-string
Same string count and shapes you already know — the pitch moves, the fingering doesn't.
Detail 05
Right-handed
Nut, bracing and body are cut for right-hand play. Restringing a lefty won't fix it.
Detail 06
Touch-sensitive response
Volume tracks how hard you pick, so light fingerstyle and hard strumming read as clearly different.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Needs baritone-gauge strings; standard acoustic sets will feel slack and sound weak
- 02Acoustic only — you'll need a soundhole pickup or mic to amplify
- 03Check case fit; baritone bodies and necks don't always fit standard cases
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What tuning does a baritone acoustic use?
Baritones are set up to tune below standard guitar pitch, most commonly a fourth or a fifth down. Use a dedicated baritone string set to keep tension correct at that pitch.
02Can I play normal chords on it?
Yes — the shapes are identical, they just sound lower. Songs will be in a different key unless you capo up to compensate.
03Is this a replacement for a bass?
No. It sits between a guitar and a bass, still a 6-string voice. It won't cover a bass part in a band mix.
04Can I plug it in?
Not directly. This model has no onboard electronics, so amplifying means adding a pickup or using a microphone.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Natural
