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Gitarre & Bass magazine 01/2025
“When played acoustically, chords are almost reminiscent of the great transparency of a piano.”
“The blend of perfect separation of the voices and their harmonic marriage is absolutely striking.”
“Model 2 can also be used to create gently rounded chords and percussive, distinctive jazz lines, but always with the option of breaking out into peaks – think Julian Lage.”
“The blade pickup, when overdriven, makes a stand with a powerful and strongly contoured sound. The combination of transparency and force makes for incredibly throaty and growling power chords. The lead sounds take it one further with juicy power .”
“… character and originality. Anyone who values such qualities should definitely pick up one of Oliver Baron’s guitars. Reference class!”
The complete review can be bought here (german only).
grand gtrs magazine 03/2022
“The guitar has a silky sparkling overtone spectrum with long and remarkably even sustain. There is also a pleasant acoustic timbre with beautifully wooden character, providing a distinctive throaty growl when played appropriately.”
“Even the bridge pickup alone sounds surprisingly balanced and round in combination with a clean sound.”
“There is no need to worry about feedback. This expands the possibilities of the guitar enormously. Not only jazz and clean sounds are possible, but also blues, rock and everything imaginable in this direction.”
“The Model 1 is a truly inspiring guitar made from the finest the finest materials with first-class workmanship to create a distinctive and tasteful design that builds on the traditions of the electric guitar, taking them to the extreme in a good way.”
Gitarre & Bass Magazin 01/2022
“The low-compression Baron/Lollar blade pickups sound warmer and rounder than narrow single coils, have a broader dynamic range and better touch sensitivity. This of course makes them a good choice for transmitting the complex, wood-soaked tone of the instrument to the amplifier.”
“The neck pickup converts the remarkably fine resoving acoustic sounds with confidence and presence. The combination of warmth and power with such a clear and percussive response is striking.”
„Not only the three-dimensionality and depth-definition are remarkable, but also the fabulous overtones, which give ringing notes and chords a tremendously colourful aura.“
„The overdive sounds have a percussive and vital strength to them, which lets woody crunch sounds bloom and lead lines sing. One would love to hear Larry Carlton playing this guitar.“
„The bridge pickup masters all sounds this side of the heavy-metal-barrier with a compelling noblesse.“
„The semi-acoustic single cutaway guitar is artfully composed and leaves nothing to be desired in terms of materials or components.”
“This guitar with its classic appearance, artisanal finesse and finely tuned sound, rightfully claims a place in the upper house!”
The complete review can be read here.
Guitar magazine 06/2023
„The Modell 1 is a stunner! Even unamplified, the sound blooms wonderfully three-dimensional with the boundaries between electric and acoustic guitar almost blurring. Its acoustic competence is much higher than that of semi-acoustic guitars made of laminate woods, for instance.“
„When amplified, the sound remains extremely articulate and precise in its reproduction, with an almost vocal-like quality about it.“
„When overdriven, the depth and vocality of the guitar remain, supporting it master blues, classic rock and moderate distortion brilliantly.“