BRILLIANTLY SIMPLE
Even if you are used to the most sophisticated cuisine, sometimes you fancy something straight forward and down to earth.
As with all simple recipes, the quality of the ingredients is key. To create an outstanding example, just following the instructions is not enough.
The Baron Model T is built from especially resonant and lightweight woods and cautiously upgraded hardware. A little spice is added here and there, while staying true to the original’s character.
Unique variations unlock the great potential of the brilliantly simple design and bring new flavours to the table. Enjoy!
BODY
The Model T is available in a number of body woods. Alongside the traditional swamp ash, lightweight alternatives like ayous or okumé deliver a broad spectrum of musical alternatives. Pine bodies, as used on the very first prototypes of this revolutionary design, are also available. This almost forgotton gem of tone woods delivers a sound that’s warm and open at the same time, with a very dynamic response and beautiful overtones.
NECK
Traditional North American hard maple helps support the firm and clear sound we all know and love. The use of European soft maple for the neck reduces weight and stiffness for a slightly more mellow tone. This option is especially nice when combined with harder fretboard materials like rosewood or royal blackwood.
Two neck profiles are available, which measure the same perfect middle-ground thickness, but feel very different. The round C-shape fills the hand in a comfortable way without being boxy, while the soft V neck feels slimmer due to less material at the shoulders. Ideal for players who grab the neck rock ’n‘ roll style.
The traditional one-way trussrod is mandatory for it’s low weight and tried and tested performance. Threaded inserts and stainless steel screws make the neck-body connection extremely durable, no matter how often the neck is removed. A perfect alignment means trouble-free performance on all strings.
A more modern 12″ fretboard radius and medium sized 2.6 x 1.2 mm fretwire allow for a lower string action and comfortable bending.
BRIDGE
The neuralgic point where strings and body meet can not be over-estimated when it comes to the quality of resonance and sound of an electric guitar. In a T-style guitar it is also home of the bridge pickup, shaping it’s magnetic field. A slightly thicker US-made cold rolled steel base is coupled with intonation compensated saddles (brass, steel or titanium) to form the perfect bridge for the Modell T, reproducing a key element of the Modell 1 and 2 guitars: a very lightweight wooden construction coupled with a slightly more substantial bridge. A cut-out on the treble side enhances comfort and finger-picking possibilities.
