Castedosa El Halcón Baritone - 2025 - Aged, Trans Candy Apple Red. Ron Ellis JM Pickups. NEW, (Authorized Dealer)
This brand-new El Halcón Baritone from Castedosa is a masterful expression of California lutherie, built by Carlos Lopez with meticulous attention to tone, feel, and aesthetics. The body is made of alder and finished in a translucent aged Candy Apple Red nitro lacquer that lets the subtle wood grain breathe through the color. It’s accented by double cream binding, herringbone purfling, and a full tortoise Halcón pickguard, giving it a bold yet elegant presence.
The roasted quartersawn maple neck features Carlos’ Chunky V-C profile with a smooth mole-tint satin finish. A rosewood fingerboard and 27-inch baritone scale combine to deliver a rich low-end foundation with easy, familiar playability. The 12-inch radius and 21 frets provide a balanced and a comfortable feel across the board.
What makes this El Halcón truly special is the pickup configuration. This is the first Castedosa guitar ever to be outfitted with a full set of Ron Ellis Jazzmaster pickups. Known for their clarity, depth, and exceptional harmonic response, these hand-wound pickups were voiced specifically for this instrument. Together, they offer a broad tonal range that’s articulate and full without ever losing nuance. This set of pickups alone would retail for $1,050.
A black Mastery bridge and tremolo complete the setup, offering outstanding tuning stability and expressive control. It includes its original hardshell case and certificate of authenticity.
This is more than a baritone. It’s the result of a collaboration between two of California’s most respected modern builders, combining sonic artistry with refined design and handcrafted excellence. A rare and inspiring instrument in every sense.
Specifications:
Model: El Halcón Baritone
Finish: Aged Candy Apple Red Nitrocellulose Lacquer (Translucent)
Body: Alder
Binding: Double Cream with Herringbone Purfling
Pickups: Three Ron Ellis Jazzmaster pickups
Wiring: Volume, Tone, 5-way switch
Pickguard: Single-ply Tortoise Full Halcón Guard
Bridge: Black Mastery Bridge and Tremolo
Neck: Roasted Quartersawn Maple
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Neck Profile: Medium Junto
Scale Length: 27”
Fingerboard Radius: 12”
Frets: 21
Nut Width: 1.72”
String Spacing: 2.270”
Neck Thickness at 1st fret: .860”
Neck Thickness at 9th fret: .900”
Neck Thickness at 12th fret: .920”
Nut: Bone
Side Dots: Black
Neck Finish: Mate-Tint Satin
Weight: 8lbs. 4.8oz.
Case: Original Hardshell Case with Certificate of Authenticity & Case Candy
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