Detail 01
B-to-B tuning
Chord shapes and scales remain those of a standard six-string, but the voicing is lower.
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AlvarezArtist Series Acoustic-Electric Baritone Guitar Natural
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Lower the register without changing the chord shapes and scale patterns you already use. The ABT60E is a B-to-B acoustic-electric baritone guitar, placed between a dreadnought and an acoustic bass in pitch. Its 21-fret, D-shaped neck keeps the instrument in a familiar six-string format while the tuning changes the voicing. For amplified use, the SYS550 B-BAND EQ and pickup system is paired with a backlit chromatic tuner. A solid A+ Sitka spruce top and forward-shifted scalloped FST2M bracing complete the design.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Playing familiar six-string chord shapes and scales at a lower B-to-B voicing.
- Using onboard EQ, pickup, and a backlit tuner for amplified guitar setups.
- Players seeking a baritone guitar pitched between a dreadnought and acoustic bass.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need standard six-string pitch rather than B-to-B tuning.
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
SYS550 B-BAND EQ and pickup
Provides the guitar’s onboard amplification system.
Detail 03
Backlit chromatic digital tuner
A tuner is built into the SYS550 system.
Detail 04
Solid A+ Sitka spruce top
The soundboard uses hand-selected, quarter-sawn solid Sitka spruce.
Detail 05
Forward-shifted scalloped FST2M bracing
The design uses a forward-shifted X brace with scalloped X braces and asymmetric tone bars.
Detail 06
21 frets; D neck shape
These are the stated neck and fret specifications.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Plan for B-to-B tuning rather than standard six-string pitch.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the ABT60E tuned to?
It is tuned from B to B.
02Do standard chord shapes still apply?
Yes. Chord shapes and scales are the same as on a standard six-string, with a lower voicing.
03Does it have onboard electronics?
Yes. It uses the SYS550 B-BAND EQ and pickup system, including a backlit chromatic digital tuner.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsPlayability
- Number of Frets
- 21
- Neck Shape
- D
2 detailsBody & build
- Top Material
- Solid A+
- Color
- Natural
