Mondata Baritone Deluxe
2024 redesign of the Mondata Baritone by Dennis Fano, on a lightweight Simarouba solidbody platform.
About this guitar
The 2024 Mondata Baritone redesign uses an ultra-lightweight Simarouba solid body with a refined raised center-block, one-piece roasted maple neck, hand-rolled ebony fretboard with oval pearloid inlays, and 24 medium jumbo frets.
Specs
| Body Wood | Lightweight Simarouba with raised center block |
|---|---|
| Neck Wood | Set 1pc Roasted Maple |
| Fretboard Wood | Bound Ebony with rolled edges |
| Inlays | Pearloid/MOTO Oval |
| Side Dots | Black |
| Scale | 28” |
| Nut Width | 1.687" |
| Neck Width @ 12th Fret | 2.080" |
| Neck Carve Shape | Chunky C+ |
| Neck Depth @ 1st Fret | .850” |
| Neck Depth @ 12th Fret | .980” |
| Fretboard Radius | 10” |
| Frets | 24 Medium Jumbo |
| Pickups | Neck - Rivolta Custom JM style (7.5K ohm) / Bridge - Rivolta Custom Humbucker (11k ohm) |
| Hardware | Nickel |
| Bridge | Adjustable JM style (10mm String Spacing) |
| Tailpiece | Custom Nickel-plated aluminum |
| Tuners | Wilkinson vintage style with Nickel buttons |
| Knobs | Black reflector with Silver cap |
| Nut Material | Bone |
| Pickguard/Truss cover | Plexi |
| Strings | 14-68 (EXL 157) |
| Body Finish | Gloss |
| Headstock Finish | Gloss |
| Neck Finish | Satin Natural |
| Overall Length | 42” |
| Body Length | 20” |
| Body Width @ Lower Bout | 14 1/2” |
| Body Width @ Upper Bout | 12” |
| Body Depth | 1 25/32” |
| Overall Depth | 2 15/32” |
| Average Weight | 7.5lbs |
Quick answers
- How much does the Mondata Baritone Deluxe cost?
- Rivolta Guitars lists it at $1,449 (USD). Dealer and used prices vary.
- Is the Mondata Baritone Deluxe still available?
- Yes. Rivolta Guitars lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the Mondata Baritone Deluxe?
- Rivolta Guitars. Where it's built: Made in South Korea (Duocata and Regata models in Indonesia), with final inspection and setup at Rivolta's Nashville facility. It's listed here as a baritone guitar.
- What warranty does Rivolta Guitars offer?
- Lifetime limited warranty for the original retail purchaser against defects in materials and workmanship. Electronics, tuners and other moving parts are covered for one year. Direct purchases can be returned within 45 days.