Bacchus Global Baron-STD/S GM

A new BARON in the Global series: vintage spirit, modern approach

The Bacchus BARON-STD/S GM expands the BARON family within the Global series, with production announced in Indonesia. The idea is clear: to offer an electric guitar with a timeless style, designed for today's playing. Its visual identity is built around a metallic finishing with a "car-body" appearance and the highly recognizable look of P-90s under metal covers, offering a direct nod to the guitars of rock's golden age.

The real distinguishing feature of this BARON is its arched-top body: the curves soften the overall impression, both visually and in terms of playing feel. The result is a guitar that retains a solid presence while offering a warmer elegance than a strictly flat design.

Who is it for? An expressive electric guitar for motivated beginners to intermediate players

With its "LP" format, 22 frets and comprehensive electronics (2 volume controls, 2 tone controls, 3-way selector), the BARON-STD/S is aimed at guitarists who want a genuine range of tonal nuances without getting lost in complex settings. It is an excellent choice for serious beginners (looking for an inspiring, evolving instrument) as well as intermediate players who need a reliable guitar for rehearsals, home recording and live performances.

In terms of styles, the P-90-style pickups are particularly at home in blues, rock, garage, indie, pop and punk: they deliver a lively attack, a pronounced midrange character and a dynamic response that follows right-hand variations very well. Clean, it can remain tight and articulate ; with overdrive, it retains its bite while remaining clear in the mix.

Sound: P-90 character and the warmth of an arched nyatoh body

The BARON-STD/S GM combines a nyatoh body/top with a nyatoh neck and a rosewood key. Nyatoh is valued for its balanced response and sense of density, with solid mids and a consistent low-end foundation. The rosewood key generally gives the attack a softer character and adds a certain warmth, helping tame bright sounds and produce fuller-sounding notes.

The Bacchus STP-5 set pickups (P-90-style pickups under metal covers) are at the heart of its sonic personality: expect an expressive midrange, a clear attack and a character that naturally comes forward with overdrive. The 3-way selector lets you quickly move between a fuller neck pickup, a more incisive bridge pickup and both pickups together for broader rhythm parts. The 2 volume controls and 2 tone controls encourage you to shape the dynamics "from the guitar": you can go from biting crunch to a cleaner, more restrained sound by lowering the volume, and smooth out the highs as needed with the tone control.

Finally, the T.O.M-style hardware (Tune-O-Matic) is a classic choice for stability: it promotes a consistent tension feel, good tuning stability and effective sustain, while also making fine intonation adjustments easier.

Recommended compatible accessories

To stay close to the original setup, electric guitar strings in 010-046 gauge are a safe choice for preserving the guitar's feel and tonal balance. A good-quality 6.35 mm jack cable is also essential to take full advantage of the dynamics of the P-90-style pickups (attack, nuances and reduced noise thanks to a reliable cable).

Technical specifications

Category	TL	Nbr of strings	6
Left handed	No	Scalloped	Simple
Strings	Steel

Shape	LP	Nut (material)	Graph Tech TUSQ XL
Body/Top	nyatoh	Nut width	42.0 mm / 1.65"
Color (top)	GM	Orientation	right-handed
Finishing / Color	Green Metallic	Bridge	T.O.M type
Finishing (varnish)	polyurethane or polyester	Tuners	Rotomatic type
Neck	nyatoh	Functions / controls	2Vol, 2Tone, 3-way PU Selector
Key	rosewood	Number of strings	6
Radius	305 mm / 12.0"	Strings (factory setup)	D'addario 010 - 046
Number of frets	22	Country of origin	Indonesia
Fret type	nickel silver	Contents / accessories included	gig bag, adjustment wrench
Scale length	24.75" / 628 mm