PRS Introduces the Tremonti Baritone

Paul Reed Smith (PRS) guitars has just unveiled their newest baritone: the Tremonti Baritone. The folks at RPS reached out to us on the Tremonti's official release date and were gracious enough to provide us with with the details on this new axe. If you are in the market for a truly premium electric baritone experience or simply have an eye for fine guitars, you'll want to get your hands on the PRS Tremonti Baritone. Check out the official scoop provided by the PRS staff as well as our BaritoneGuitar.org take on the Tremonti Baritone.

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From the Folks at Paul Reed Smith (Official Press Release):

Official Press Release From PRS: 

PRS Guitars is pleased to continue their relationship with Mark Tremonti of Alter Bridge and Creed fame with the announcement of the Limited Edition Tremonti Baritone model. Based on Mark Tremonti’s signature PRS model, this limited edition guitar features a longer 25.5” scale length that allows players to tune down but ditch the wound “G” so they have the freedom to play lead as well as rhythm.

Tremonti’s signature pickups are a perfect fit with an aggressive, articulate tone and the "Pattern Thin" figured maple neck makes playing a breeze the all the way up the neck. "This is one of my favorite guitars I’ve ever played. It’s a dream come true for people who like to tune low and still be able to solo. I absolutely love it," said Mark Tremonti in a recent video interview.

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The Tremonti Baritone Limited Edition is offered in six colors and all feature stained figured maple necks. Finishes include: Black Gold Wraparound Burst, Charcoal Contour Burst, Copperhead, Faded Whale Blue, Fire Red Burst, Jade.

Guitars will ship tuned to C# [C#, F#, B, E, G#, C#). Additional specs include:

• Artist Grade figured maple top
• mahogany back
• 22 fret, figured maple neck with East Indian Rosewood fingerboard, Green Abalone “Old School” Bird inlays

• PRS Adjustable Stoptail bridge
• PRS Tremonti signature treble and bass pickups with volume and tone control for each pickup and a 3-way toggle pickup selector on upper bout

There is no limit to the number of Tremonti Baritone signature guitars that will be made, but the order window is from October 6, 2016 through December 20, 2016 only. Contact your Authorized PRS Dealer to place your order.

4 Additional Thoughts on the Tremonti Baritone.

Looking over the Tremonti's specs, a few things stand out:

1. The Tremonti comes set up in C# standard tuning. While C# is nothing to turn up your nose at, it's also not the B Standard tuning many of us associated with baritone guitars. It will be interesting to see how the Tremonti holds up under B standard or even A standard tunning.
2. The Tremonti should be a joy to play. The guitar is set up for an unwound "G" (or, E, in the C# standard tuning). This will create a more natural feel. The PRS "Pattern Thin" neck shape and profile is a truly comfortable option for your fret hand.
3. Many players use an electric baritone as a special weapon, something deployed on stage or in studio for specific songs. The Tremonti might carve out a noteworthy exception and become the go to ax for players who can afford one. C# tuning may result in a more versatile instrument when compared with a typical baritone.
4. The Tremonti lists at $4,900, certainly a prohibitive price for many, but if you've got an eye for quality, this might be the baritone for you. As far as specs are concerned, it is certainly the most impressive hybrid baritone we've ever seen.
   
5. If you can't afford the Tremonti, check out our full list of electric baritone guitar reviews.
   

Give us your thoughts...

If you were in the market for a premium Baritone, would the PRS Tremonti be on your list? If not, what would you reach for? Let us know in the comments section. Also, if you enjoyed this post, check out our reviews of the Tacoma Thunderhawk, and the Taylor Grand Symphony 326e, two of the best sounding premium acoustic baritones we've come across at BaritoneGuitars.Org.

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