Salz Baritone #18 Lutz/Myrtle
The latest addition to my model lineup reflects my ongoing philosophy of crafting compact instruments with a rich, complex sound profile—challenging what larger-sized instruments can achieve. With a body size comparable to an OM, a 13th-fret neck joint, and the combined benefits of falcate bracing, a live back, and structured sides, this guitar responds beautifully to a light touch while holding its ground when played with a pick. This build truly embodies the word custom in every sense. Apart from the body shape, almost everything was modified—and even that was scaled up by about 5%. The recurring theme was triangles, which we...
TONEWOOD SPECS
Soundboard: Lutz SprueBody Wood: Flame Myrtle
Neck Wood: African Mahogany
Fretboard: Crelicam Ebony
Bridge: Crelicam Ebony
AVAILABLE BY REQUEST ONLY
This guitar build is currently available by Build Request only. Click on "Initiate Request" button below to reach out directly to the Luthier and start a conversation about a guitar build. There is no obligation involved with direct communication with a Builder and no referral fees for the Buyer.
Build Specifications
| MODEL | Salz Baritone #18 Lutz/Myrtle |
| YEAR BUILT | 2024 |
| SOUNDBOARD WOOD | Lutz Sprue |
| BACK & SIDE WOOD | Flame Myrtle |
| BODY SHAPE | Orchestra 13-Fret |
| BODY DEPTH | 4.7" @ Tail - 3.9" @ Neck Heel |
| SCALE LENGTH | Multiscale: 28.5"–27.71" (724mm–704mm) |
| FRETBOARD WOOD | Crelicam Ebony |
| BRIDGE WOOD | Flame Myrtle |
| NUT & SADDLE | Bone |
| NUT WIDTH | Custom |
| STRING SPACING | Custom |
| FRET WIRES | EVO Gold |
| HEADSTOCK | Crelicam Ebony Plate |
| INLAY NOTES | N/A |
| TUNING MACHINES | Hipshot |
| NECK INFO | African Mahogany |
| TRUSS ROD | N/A |
| BINDING | N/A |
| BRACING | Falcate Bracing |
| ROSETTE | None - Offset Soundhole |
| BRIDGE PINS | N/A |
| 12TH FRET ACTION | Custom |
| RADIUS DATA | Custom |
| BUILD FINISH | Natural oil over epoxy base |
| AMPLIFIED? | No |
| AMP TYPE | None |
| STRINGS | N/A |
| CASE INFO | Included |
| WORKSHOP CITY | Prague |
| ORIGIN COUNTRY | Czech Republic |
SHIPPING INFORMATION
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INSURANCE INFORMATION
The Luthier Bench provides $5,000 of comprehensive shipping & purchase insurance at no charge included in our flat rate shipping rate. $5,000 of Shipping and Package Insurance will be automatically added to the cart and the Buyer can either accept that level of shipping insurance, or opt to increase the coverage up to $10,000. This comprehensive shipping insurance package is provided by XCOVER Shopping & Package Guarantee which provides 24/7 online insurance claim support. Note that this coverage provides shipping insurance in the event of either loss, damage or theft (even porch piracy). NOTE: the minimum level of $5,000 of insurance coverage is included in our flat rate shipping on all shipments, both domestic and international.
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