Watch Paul Riario demo the versatile Baldacci Bighorn Standard

Arizona-based Baldacci Guitars is a passionate boutique guitar company building unique instruments that feature some of the very best attributes of both vintage design and modern playability. They currently offer three different models - the Bighorn Standard, the Bighorn Semi-Hollow, as well as the Bighorn Hollowbody. Each are available in a variety of finishes such as Arctic White, Carbon Black, Gold Top, Ice Blue, Cherry Burst, Tobacco Burst, Sedona Fire, Black Ice, Ocean Blue and many more.

The Baldacci Bighorn Series is the culmination of years of craftsmanship to create an absolute workhorse of a guitar. A vintage feel packed in a sleek, offset, and double cut design makes this guitar a go-to for casual players and road warriors alike.

Guitar World had the opportunity to try out the the Bighorn Standard, which boasts a one-piece mahogany body and bookmatched figured maple top; shown here in the gorgeous black ice gloss-satin finish. We were eager to get it in the hands of our Tech Editor Paul Riario for a test run. 

The Bighorn Standard also features a rosewood fretboard, one-piece quarter sawn mahogany neck with a comfortable standard C-profile, and Baldacci's signature Mountain inlay on the 12th fret.

Other top-notch features include a Puretone output jack for a solid connection with your cables, 500k CTS volume and tone pots, custom Dark Moon Mountain bridge and neck pickups, as well as custom Buffalo locking tuners. It's worth noting that Baldacci also offers a host of upgradeable options. 

The Baldacci Guitars Bighorn Standard aims to be a new classic with its' bold, balanced tone, sleek design, and timeless features. It is undoubtedly made for players who love simplicity and a guitar that inspires continuously with its stellar setup and eye catching design, you can check it out for yourself here