This is Henning Pauly’s review of the Wingman - Siena Pearl, highlighting his key observations on design, tone, and real-world usability.
From the start, Henning positions the Wingman as something visually and conceptually distinct.
“It’s a guitar that I’ve had my eye on for a while because it’s a very unique looking instrument.”
Build & Design
The Wingman – Siena Pearl stands out immediately through its shape and visual details.
Henning highlights:
- The offset-inspired body
- The oversized pickguard
- The overall design language
“If you like the look of the Baum Wingman, then the only guitar that is going to give you that is the Baum Wingman.”
This is not a generic design. It’s a guitar built around a clear visual identity: something that defines much of its appeal.
He also notes the included Deluxe gig bag, describing it as solid and above what many brands offer at a similar price point.
Sound & Character
The Wingman – Siena Pearl is fitted with Baum Goldbucker Rush mini-humbuckers, which shape its tonal character.
Henning positions these pickups clearly:
- Suited for indie, rock and alternative styles
- Strong for loose rock-and-roll and vintage tones
- A bit less focused on high-gain or metal applications
The tone sits somewhere between clarity and warmth — offering definition without becoming overly aggressive.
This makes the guitar particularly well suited to expressive, character-driven playing rather than technical or high-output styles.
Playability & Feel
Henning highlights a few characteristics that affect how the guitar feels to play.
As the Wingman design is different from your typical S-type or LP-style guitar, the neck position sits slightly higher than expected, which can feel unusual at first. Combined with the body shape, this leads to some neck dive when played standing.
These are not uncommon traits for this style of design, but they do require a short adjustment period.
Once adapted, the guitar offers a comfortable platform for players who favour a more relaxed, expressive approach.
Prototype Notes & Hardware
A key part of this review is that Henning’s guitar is a prototype.
“This is a prototype… with prototypes, things happen.”
He reports issues with the tuners on this specific unit:
Non-locking hardware with some imprecision when fine-tuning.
Importantly, he frames these as prototype-related observations, not necessarily representative of production models. He also notes that hardware like this can be upgraded if needed.
Value & Positioning
Henning positions the Wingman – Siena Pearl as a guitar with a very specific appeal.
It’s not trying to be everything. Instead, it focuses on:
- Strong visual identity
- A defined tonal character
- A player experience built around feel and style
“There’s only one guitar… that is the Wingman.”
That uniqueness becomes part of its value — especially for players looking for something different from standard designs.
Key takeaways from Henning Pauly
- "It's a guitar that i've had my eye on for a while because it's a very unique looking instrument.
- “Great for indie, vintage and loose rock tones.”
- "If you like the look of the Baum. Wingman, then the only guitar that is going to give you that is the Baum Wingman."
- "The gig bag is solid i mean there are companies like Schecter and Ibanez and others that will not give you a very solid nice gig bag for this price.
- You get here is something that other companies do not give you at this price point - well Baum does."
- "There's only one guitar, that is the Wingman."
Frequently asked questions
What pickups are used?
Goldsound Rush mini-humbuckers - Alnico V powered pickups with a clear voice.
What styles does the Wingman suit?
Henning recommends it for indie, loose rock-and-roll vibes, vintage and blues tones rather than metal or shred.
How does the review describe the tuners?
Henning reports non-locking, mixed brass and nickel tuners on this prototype and finds them imprecise with dead spots, saying they are not cooperative for precise tuning.
Does the Wingman - Siena Pearl have balance or neck-dive issues?
Henning notes the shape produces some neck dive and that the neck sits higher, so the guitar can feel unusual at first and may require adjusting playing position or strap.
What accessories came with the review guitar?
Henning received a solid Baum gig bag, a cable* and a magazine with the review instrument but says he does not know whether all those items are standard with the purchase.
*cable is not included.
About the Wingman - Siena Pearl
Learn more about the Wingman - Siena Pearl. See the product page for full details.
This review was made by Henning Pauly.
