Novo Custom Shop Serus J Baritone Electric Guitar - Candy Apple Orange over 64 3-Tone Burst with Gig Bag

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Every player chasing deeper tonal range and unmistakable character needs an instrument that pushes beyond standard boundaries, and this Novo Custom Shop Serus J Baritone delivers exactly that — available now at Haggerty’s Music. Rooted in Novo’s boutique philosophy of blending vintage inspiration with modern performance, this baritone build expands the familiar offset platform into a richer, lower-register voice while maintaining the brand’s signature feel and artistry.

At the heart of this instrument is its 28” scale length, opening up a world of extended-range possibilities without sacrificing clarity or playability. The tempered pine body and tempered maple neck create a resonant, lively foundation, while the East Indian rosewood fingerboard adds warmth and smooth articulation. Finished in a striking Candy Apple Orange over a ’64 3-Tone Burst with a medium distress treatment, this guitar feels like a well-loved classic from the moment you pick it up — visually bold yet organically broken-in.

Sonically, the Lollar Mini-Broiler pickups bring a unique voice to the baritone platform, delivering punchy lows, clear mids, and a chime-like top end that retains definition even with heavier string gauges. Whether you’re exploring cinematic textures, modern alternative tunings, or thick rhythm layers, this guitar responds with clarity and authority. The Mastery M1 bridge paired with the NV vibrato system ensures exceptional tuning stability and expressive control, making it equally at home in the studio or on stage.

From its handcrafted details to its expanded tonal palette, this Novo Serus J Baritone stands as a refined tool for players looking to explore new sonic territory without compromising feel or style.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Series: Custom Shop Serus J Baritone
• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Color: Candy Apple Orange over ’64 3-Tone Burst

Body

• Body Material: Tempered Pine
• Body Finish: Medium Distressed Gloss
• Body Shape: Serus J Offset
• Body Style: Solidbody

Neck

• Headstock Type: Matching 6-in-Line
• Neck Material: Tempered Maple
• Neck Shape: Medium C
• Neck Finish: Satin
• Neck Depth: 0.830” at 1st Fret, 0.918” at 12th Fret
• Neck Construction: Bolt-On
• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5” - 14” Compound
• Fingerboard Material: East Indian Rosewood
• Position Inlays: MOTO Block Inlays
• Side Dots: Black
• Number of Frets: 22
• Truss Rod Style: Adjustable
• Truss Rod Nut: Headstock Access
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.69”
• Fret Size: Jescar 57110 Medium Jumbo (.110" x .057")
• Scale Length: 28”

Hardware

• Bridge: Mastery M1 Bridge
• Bridge Cover/Tail Piece: NV Vibrato Tailpiece
• Bridge Mounting: 2-Stud Mounted
• Pickguard: Bakelite
• Pickup Covers: Nickel Mini Humbucker Covers
• Control Knobs: Mustang Style (Black Plastic with White Indicator Lines)
• Switch Tip: Black
• Hardware Finish: Aged Nickel
• Tuning Machines: Novo Closed Gear
• String Trees: Vintage Disc
• Strings: Stringjoy 14-68
• Tremolo Arm: Lightning Bolt Arm
• Neck Plate: 4-Bolt
• Strap Buttons: Standard
• Output Jack: Front Control Panel-Mounted 1/4”

Electronics

• Pickup Configuration: HH
• Neck Pickup: Lollar Mini-Broiler
• Bridge Pickup: Lollar Mini-Broiler
• Controls: Volume, Tone
• Switching: 3-Way Toggle
• Auxiliary Switching: None

Miscellaneous

• Accessories: Novo Accessories Kit
• Case/Gig Bag: Novo Deluxe Padded Soft Case
• Serial Number: 26287
• Manufacture Date: 2026