Model MD Baritone
A baritone-scale version of Spohn's MD body shape, tuned a perfect fifth below standard pitch for a voice somewhere between a guitar and a cello.
About this guitar
The Model MD Baritone shares its body shape with Spohn’s standard MD model but extends the scale length to 710mm (27.95”) and is tuned a perfect fifth lower, to A. Developed in collaboration with Eugene-based guitarist Don Latarski, and typically strung with flat-wound strings, it lands tonally somewhere between a guitar and a cello. Hand-built to order in Germany; priced at the standard base plus the maker’s stated baritone-scale upcharge.
Specs
| Body Length | 518mm |
|---|---|
| Lower Bout Width | 400mm |
| Depth at Neck | 95mm |
| Depth at End | 120mm |
| Scale Length | 710mm (27.95"), tuned a perfect fifth below standard (to A) |
| Body Shape | Based on the Model MD (Modified Dreadnought) shape, developed in cooperation with guitarist Don Latarski |
| Strings | Flat-wound strings for a tone described as 'somewhere between a cello and a guitar' |
| Top | Swiss Moon Spruce standard (Sitka Spruce or Western Red Cedar also standard-price; Bearclaw Spruce, Mastergrade Moonspruce, and Redwood available at upcharge) |
| Back/Sides | Wenge, East Indian Rosewood, or Mahogany standard; Flamed Maple, Birdseye Maple, Honduran Rosewood, Madagascar Rosewood, Fiddleback Mahogany, Figured Koa, African Blackwood, Brazilian Rosewood, and 'The Tree' Mahogany available at upcharge |
| Neck | Mahogany |
| Headstock | Solid |
| Fretboard | Ebony or Wenge, 20" or 16" radius |
| Bridge | Ebony or Wenge |
| Saddle/Nut | Bone |
| Binding | Ebony or Wenge |
| Rosette | Custom segmented design, one-of-a-kind per guitar |
| Finish | Polyurethane high gloss (French polish available for +1,000€) |
| Tuners | Klaus Scheller |
| Case | BAM Hightech case included with the baritone-scale option (per maker's pricelist); Hiscox Pro II is the standard-scale default |
| Pricing note | 9,400€ base price + 695€ baritone-scale (710mm) upcharge per the maker's 2026 pricelist = 10,095€ |
| Custom Options | Cutaway, Manzer wedge, soundport, arm bevel, micro bevel, slotted headstock, pinless bridge, custom peghead/backstrip/end graft, neck inlay, horn top purfling — priced individually per the maker's pricelist |
| Left-Handed | Available at no upcharge |
| Ordering | Deposit of 1,500€ secures order queue position and locks in base price; non-refundable |
Quick answers
- How much does the Model MD Baritone cost?
- Spohn Guitars lists it at $10,095 (USD). Dealer and used prices vary.
- Is the Model MD Baritone still available?
- Yes. Spohn Guitars lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the Model MD Baritone?
- Spohn Guitars. Where it's built: Custom made in Rothenburg, Germany. It's listed here as an acoustic baritone guitar.