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