Gibson, the iconic global instrument brand, is proud to announce the arrival of the Gibson Victory Baritone, a bold new addition to the refreshed Victory lineup. Built for players exploring deeper tunings and extended range, it pairs a commanding 28-inch baritone scale with newly developed Gibson ELEV8 humbuckers, delivering powerful tone with unmistakable Gibson character. Its streamlined, modern design brings a cult-favorite silhouette into fresh sonic territory for today’s most adventurous guitarists. Available worldwide in Graphite Metallic and British Racing Green the Victory Baritone can be found at authorized Gibson dealers, at the Gibson Garage in Nashville and London, and on Gibson.com. Following the successful 2024 debut of the refreshed Gibson Victory lineup, the series quickly captured attention from contemporary players and longtime fans of the original 1980s-era cult classic. The Victory and Victory Figured Top emerged as standout models in the collection, celebrated for their distinctive double-cutaway shape, comfortable feel, and unmistakable attitude. Now, Gibson expands the family with the Victory Baritone, a rare and exciting evolution of the platform that gives players access to a powerful lower register while preserving the balance, playability, and expressive response that define the Victory name. Engineered with the same spirit of boundless creativity that drives every Victory model, the Gibson Victory Baritone stays true to the DNA of the original designs while introducing an expanded baritone voice that opens up a new world of tone. Its extended scale places the instrument in the inspiring space between a traditional electric guitar and a standard bass, offering deep, authoritative frequencies with the clarity and definition guitarists need for modern music. From crushing riffs and cinematic textures to articulate low-register leads and expansive chord voicings, the Victory Baritone gives players a fresh canvas for creativity. At the core of the Victory Baritone is a resonant double-cutaway mahogany body featuring updated Victory contours for enhanced comfort, balance, and stage-ready performance. The glued-in mahogany neck has a 28” scale length, a Rounded profile for a familiar and confident feel, and a compound radius ebony fretboard that supports both powerful rhythm playing and fluid lead work. Twenty-four medium jumbo frets and acrylic dot inlays complete the playing surface, giving musicians the range, access, and control needed to explore everything this extended-scale instrument has to offer. Gibson Victory Baritone (L-R) Graphite Metallic and British Racing Green.The classic Explorer™-style headstock is fitted with a Graph Tech® nut and Grover® Mini Rotomatic® tuners, delivering dependable tuning stability for lower tunings and demanding performances. Chrome-plated hardware completes the design, including a fully adjustable Tune-O-Matic™ bridge for precise action and intonation control and a Stop Bar tailpiece for solid sustain and familiar Gibson feel. Unlike the standard Victory models, the Victory Baritone omits the pickguard entirely, with rear-mounted electronics preserving a streamlined appearance that lets the bold Graphite Metallic and British Racing Green finishes take center stage. Explore the Gibson Victory Baritone on www.epiphone.com and read more on the Gibson Gazette HERE. |
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| Gibson Victory Baritone in British Racing Green close-up. |
| The Victory Baritone’s voice is powered by a pair of newly developed Gibson ELEV8 humbucking pickups, created to deliver tight lows, assertive output, and exceptional note separation. Built with Alnico 8 magnets and custom-gauge wiring, these pickups provide the authority required for heavier modern tones while maintaining clarity, articulation, and dynamic response. The result is a commanding baritone sound that remains expressive, controlled, and highly musical across a wide range of gain levels and playing styles. A flexible electronics package gives the Victory Baritone an expansive tonal palette. Push-pull master volume and tone controls enable coil splitting and inner or outer coil selection when split, while a three-way pickup selector provides quick access to a wide range of humbucking and single-coil-style sounds. This intuitive control layout allows players to move from full-bodied power to brighter, more focused textures without changing instruments, making the Victory Baritone a versatile creative partner for the studio, the stage, and songwriting sessions. Shipped from the Gibson craftory strung with .013-.062” light gauge baritone strings and tuned B to B, the Victory Baritone delivers a thick, authoritative voice that is especially well suited to modern rock, metal, alternative, progressive, ambient, and experimental styles. Its 28” baritone scale length provides the tension and clarity needed for lower tunings, while its ergonomic Victory design keeps the playing experience comfortable and familiar. Every Gibson Victory Baritone includes a Gibson hardshell case to protect the instrument at home, in the studio, and on the road. For guitarists looking to move beyond standard tuning and explore the powerful tonal space between guitar and bass, the Victory Baritone offers a rare and inspiring new Gibson option. |
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| Gibson Victory Baritone in Graphite Metallic. |
 Gibson Victory Baritone front headstock. |
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| Gibson Victory Baritone in Graphite Metallic closeup. |
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