Standard tuning on a baritone guitar

[guitarwiz02]

Has anyone here tried this before?

My urge to buy one is really killing me. Got an offer that's really difficult to refuse. I could get a signature model for a fraction of its original price. We're talkin' about around 75% off! And the guitar is brand new. Yes, brand new. Old stock, actually. The guitar is really something and it is well-crafted. Reason being why I'm going gaga over this fine instrument.

But, here's the thing- am not a "chug-chug" kind of guitar player and low tuning is really not my cup of tea. In my career as a musician/guitar player, I have only used a 7-string twice and didn't even use the 7th string at all! ha ha ha! Baritone guitars are meant to be played in low/heavy key tunings sans the added bottom string/s. Here is where the dilemma or predicament comes in- I tune 97% of the time in standard E. Will standard tuning work on a baritone?

Thanks, guys! 

[sonicassault]

you could, based on a quick google search, but I suppose the feel is a bit tighter and meatier.

[jepbueno]

Buy it and then sell it here? Hahah

[david_leyson]

Has anyone here tried this before?

My urge to buy one is really killing me. Got an offer that's really difficult to refuse. I could get a signature model for a fraction of its original price. We're talkin' about around 75% off! And the guitar is brand new. Yes, brand new. Old stock, actually. The guitar is really something and it is well-crafted. Reason being why I'm going gaga over this fine instrument.

But, here's the thing- am not a "chug-chug" kind of guitar player and low tuning is really not my cup of tea. In my career as a musician/guitar player, I have only used a 7-string twice and didn't even use the 7th string at all! ha ha ha! Baritone guitars are meant to be played in low/heavy key tunings sans the added bottom string/s. Here is where the dilemma or predicament comes in- I tune 97% of the time in standard E. Will standard tuning work on a baritone?

Thanks, guys! 

Yeah I think you could, a Baritone guitar is tuned low hence the strings are on a higher gauge and at the same time the scale is longer than a standard scale(supposed it's a 26.5" while standard is 24.75"/25.5") well it will be really really tight if you equip it with a lower string gauge.

[vantonilin]

If Ibanez RGDs are considered baritone guitars, then I'd say it is absolutely to use standard tuning with them. With my limited experience with guitars, I don't feel or hear anything awkward with this setup.  Good luck! 

[guitarwiz02]

you could, based on a quick google search, but I suppose the feel is a bit tighter and meatier.

I see. So, it's going to be like stringing a regular-scale guitar with 11s, right? Thanks, man!

[guitarwiz02]

If Ibanez RGDs are considered baritone guitars, then I'd say it is absolutely to use standard tuning with them. With my limited experience with guitars, I don't feel or hear anything awkward with this setup.  Good luck! 

Nice! Thank you!

[Ralph_Petrucci]

you could use a lighter gauge to be sure my only concern would be the pickup response.

[treblinkalovescene]

You shouldn't get a baritone if all you want is a standard tuned guitar. Baritone guitars were specifically made to make basslines pop out more in recordings. Try looking up tic-tac bass.

If you just want to play longer than standard scale for the tension, I'd understand but 28-30" is a bit overkill imo.

[horge]

If you just want to play longer than standard scale for the tension, I'd understand but 28-30" is a bit overkill imo.

Just reading ^that made my arthritis act up.

[guitarwiz02]

You shouldn't get a baritone if all you want is a standard tuned guitar. Baritone guitars were specifically made to make basslines pop out more in recordings. Try looking up tic-tac bass.

If you just want to play longer than standard scale for the tension, I'd understand but 28-30" is a bit overkill imo.

It's actually a 26 1/4" guitar. Slightly longer than the standard scale.