John Page Guitars has launched the Baritone AJ and Baritone DL, extending John Page’s signature designs into a thoughtfully engineered 27” scale baritone platform created for modern players.
Designed by legendary guitar builder John Page and hand-built in Delaware, Ohio by Master-Builder Chase Gullett, the Baritone AJ and DL models are based on an ingenious modular design in which the guitar body remains identical between standard and baritone models, with only the neck changing. This approach preserves the balance, ergonomics, and resonance of the original AJ and DL designs while allowing players to move seamlessly between standard and baritone configurations.
The baritone necks feature a 27” scale length and 23 frets, offering increased string tension, improved note definition, and enhanced clarity for lower tunings, all while maintaining the familiar feel and playability that define John Page Guitars.
Standard specifications for the Baritone AJ and DL include:
- 27” scale length baritone neck with 23 frets
- Identical AJ and DL bodies shared with standard-scale models
- Ash or alder bodies, selected for balance, resonance, and tonal character
- Maple necks with maple or rosewood fretboards
- Standard AJ or DL pickup configurations, identical to those found on the standard models
- 3-way pickup selector with master volume and tone controls on the AJ, 5-way on the DL
- Premium hardware and electronics selected by John Page for reliability and consistency
In addition to standard configurations, custom woods, finishes, and appointments are available allowing players to tailor their baritone instruments to personal aesthetic and tonal preferences.
“These guitars were designed to feel instantly familiar,” said John Page. “By keeping the body exactly the same and focusing the engineering on the neck, we were able to create a baritone that feels balanced, comfortable, and musical, not oversized or unwieldy.”
The Baritone AJ and DL are equally at home in modern rock, alternative, cinematic, and experimental settings, offering players a refined baritone experience rooted in traditional craftsmanship rather than genre clichés.See The Baritone Collection Launch Video, featuring Chris McQueen (Snarky Puppy) and Matt Muehling (Kill Tony): https://youtu.be/OX5E0JaO7OA
See Chris McQueen Demo the AJ Baritone: https://youtu.be/Bm5PhJ5RFAQ?si=ITVow9FAWnBfXylP
See Matt Muehling Demo the DL Baritone: https://youtu.be/yyjwrg7-AJ8?si=FmUoLS472h1b-XSJ
The Baritone AJ and DL models carry a suggested retail price of $4,495 USD, consistent with standard AJ and DL models. For more information, visit johnpageguitars.com/baritone
