Balaguer 10th Anniversary Espada Modern Baritone Electric Guitar w/ Case - Rustic Black Satin
Featured Specs
Condition: B-Stock
Color Family: Black
Series: Balaguer 10th Anniversary
Body Shape: Offset, Doublecut
Body Material: Ash
Fretboard Material: Richlite
Neck Material: Roasted Maple
Bridge: Fixed
Pickups: Humbucker
Number of Strings: 6
Country of Origin: South Korea
Neck Construction: Bolt-On
Scale Length: 27"
Number of Frets: 22
Full Description
The Balaguer 10th Anniversary Espada Modern Baritone is a bold evolution of the Espada platform, purpose-built for extended-range clarity, modern aggression, and refined boutique craftsmanship. Finished in a stealthy Rustic Black Satin, this anniversary model pairs understated aesthetics with serious performance—perfect for players who live in lower tunings and demand precision at every fret.
Its ash body with rounded edge contours delivers a tight, articulate low end with excellent note separation, while remaining comfortable for long sessions. A roasted maple bolt-on neck provides enhanced stability and a smooth, broken-in feel, complemented by a fast-playing black Richlite fingerboard. The extended 27” baritone scale length and 22 stainless steel frets ensure exceptional tension, clarity, and durability—ideal for down-tuned riffing and articulate lead work.
Loaded with Balaguer’s Hypernova humbucker set in black metal covers, the Espada Modern Baritone offers crushing output with excellent definition, while retaining dynamic response and clarity. A simple yet versatile control layout—master volume, master tone with push/pull coil split, and a 3-way toggle—makes it easy to dial in everything from aggressive modern tones to more articulate, single-coil-inspired sounds. Hardware highlights include a Hipshot Ibby bridge and 18:1 locking tuners for rock-solid tuning stability and precise intonation.
With premium appointments like black block inlays, Luminlay side dots, a black pickguard, and a classic two-tone inline headstock, the 10th Anniversary Espada Modern Baritone stands as a powerful, refined instrument designed for modern players pushing the limits of tone and tuning.
Condition: This is a b-stock Balaguer 10th Anniversary Espada Modern Baritone in Rustic Black Satin. The reason this is a b-stock is because of some finish issues on the neck that is right next to the heel joint (see photos). It includes Balaguer’s full manufacturer warranty and comes equipped with our Pro-Tech Setup, ensuring it arrives ready to play straight out of the case. Drop Dee Guitars is an authorized Balaguer dealer.
Pro-Tech Setup: Every guitar we sell receives our Pro-Tech setup, including:
- Neck adjustment for proper relief
- Action setup for clean, buzz-free playability
- Intonation across all frets
- Pickup height adjustment for balanced output
- Full electronics inspection and play-test
Your 10th Anniversary Espada will arrive fully dialed-in and performance-ready.
Specs
- Body: Ash (Rounded Edge Contour)
- Finish: Rustic Black Satin
- Pickguard: Black
- Neck: Roasted Maple, Bolt-On
- Scale Length: 27" (Baritone)
- Fingerboard: Black Richlite
- Frets: 22 Stainless Steel
- Inlays: Black Block
- Side Dots: Luminlay
- Strings: 6-String
- Headstock: Classic Two Tone Inline
- Tuners: 18:1 Ratio Locking Tuners
- Bridge: Hipshot Ibby
- Pickups: Balaguer Hypernova Humbucker Set (Black Metal Covers)
- Controls: 1 Volume, 1 Tone (Push/Pull Coil Split), 3-Way Toggle
- Truss Rod: Spokewheel Adjustment
- Case: Hardshell Case Included
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Balaguer 10th Anniversary Espada Modern Baritone Electric Guitar w/ Case - Rustic Black Satin
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No Sales Tax Outside SC
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Free Pro-Tech Setup
Every guitar comes ready to play out of the box. Our Pro-Tech setup is included free with the guitar's stock strings.
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No Sales Tax Outside of SC
As a small business we don't have to collect sales tax from sales outside of South Carolina.
Free Pro-Tech Setup
Enjoy a guitar that is setup and ready to play as soon as you get it in! Our Pro-Tech setup is done right before the guitar leaves our shop so that it is dialed in by the time you receive the guitar.
Every guitar comes with our free Pro-Tech setup. Custom setups are an additional charge.
Your Trade Goes Farther with DDG!
While many stores may only offer 40-60% value, we are proud to offer 70% of your guitar’s value towards a trade.
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FAQs
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Really, there's no sales tax?
There's no sales tax outside of SC. Since we're a small business, we only have to collect sales tax on in-state orders.
Do you accept trades?
Yes, we accept trades! We proudly offer you 70% trade value where most stores only offer 40-60%. Visit our Trades Page to begin the process.
Can I request a setup w/ my preferred strings?
Yes, but that will come at additional charge that varies depending on the guitar. Our Pro-Tech Setup is free for every guitar using its stock strings.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes! Please reach out to us to get a quote for shipping internationally.
What's your shipping and return policy?
Please review our Shipping Policy and Return Policy to review our entire shipping and return policies.
In short, please allow us up to three business days to ship your guitar. We do our Pro-Tech setups right before the guitar leaves us so that it is ready to play once it reaches you. Normally, it only takes a day or two for us to ship out your guitar.
Our return policy is 14 days, but please review our policies page above for further details.