The BT-258E Deluxe 8-string Baritone offers a melodic layering of low-end harmony for enchanting , harp like sound. Combining Guild's historically large jumbo body shape and their legacy of pressed back construction, the BT-258E Deluxe boasts a deep, full-frequency baritone voice complemented by two octave strings for added sparkle. the arched rosewood back projects whole low-frequencies, while the solid spruce top ensures the high-frequency octave strings blend in gorgeously for a symphonic tone. The low end is great for playing in an ensemble or for playing standalone. This 8-string baritone is tuned B-E-a-A-d-D-F#-B, five steps down from a standard guitar. Deluxe appointments include rosewood back and sides, bound neck and body, Fishman GT-1 pickup system, and a perfectly glossed polyurethane finish.

Body Body ShapeF - JumboBody TopSolid Sitka SpruceTop Bracing PatternScalloped XSoundhole Diameter3 7/8" (98mm)RosetteMother-Of-Pearl / ABSTop Purfling InlayBlack / White / Black / White ABSBody SidesRosewoodBody BackArched RosewoodBody BindingWhite ABS Neck Neck MaterialMahoganyScale Length27" (686mm)Neck ShapeC ShapeNut Width1 3/4" (44.5mm)Neck Thickness 1st Fret20mmNeck Thickness 9th Fret24mmTruss RodDual ActionTruss Rod Wrench4mm Allen KeyFingerboard MaterialPau FerroFingerboard Radius16" (406mm)Fingerboard Inlays5mm Dots - Mother-Of-PearlFrets Total20Fingerboard Binding1.5 mm White ABS Finish ColorNatural (NAT)FinishGloss Polyurethane Hardware Bridge MaterialPau FerroBridge String Spacing2 1/4" (56mm)Bridge PinsIvory Colored Plastic with Black DotSaddle MaterialCompensated BoneHardware Finish / PlatingNickelNut MaterialBoneTuning MachinesGuild GBB1 Butterbean Tuning Machines 16:1 NickelEndpinStrap Button - NickelPickguardTortoiseshell Electronics ElectronicsGuild/Fishman Sonitone GT-1 with Volume and Tone controls Other StringsD'Addario EXP23 - Coated Phosphor Bronze (.016-.070) & Octave Strings (.012 & .014)Included CaseCase Sold SeparatelyUpper Bout Width12 1/2" (318mm)Lower Bout Width17" (432mm)Body Depth Upper Bout4" (101mm)Body Depth Lower Bout4 3/4" (121mm)Body Length20 3/4" (527mm)Overall Length43 3/4" (1111mm)