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Murphy's_Law

So I'm thinking of buying a new instrument, because I haven't in like... years.
I play bass guitar and really want to learn regular guitar, but it just hasn't sparked yet, so I'm thinking baritone. Because... well, lower notes and all? Also I like the sound.

Is something like this okay-ish?
https://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/SubZero-Paradigm-Baritone-Electric-Guitar-Black-Burl-Burst/2XGF

I'm looking for A or B Standard Tuning with an Elixir 12-68 Baritone stringset

I have considered a 30" Bass VI type guitar, but maybe that'll be too much? The guitar above is 27"

Any secret tips?

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bt in reply to @Murphy's_Law

I was playing bass in a sludgy band for years and got the guitar itch so I picked up a baritone, it was ok for that niche but beyond that I didn’t find much use for it. We were only a three piece and it didn’t quite fill out the sound enough so I ended up ditching it and going back to bass :/

In hindsight I wish I’d gone for a Bass VI as it probably would have been a better fit but depends what you want to do with it.

Definitely think learning on one would be tricky unless you have massive hands, different style of playing though I guess.

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