This article summarises Jackson Brooksby’s review of the Wingman Deluxe - Burgundy Mist, including key observations and direct quotes.
Jackson Brooksby presents the Wingman™ Deluxe - Burgundy Mist as a guitar that successfully blends familiar, grounded specifications with Baum's distinct Danish design language.
What stands out immediately is how complete the guitar feels. Not just visually, but in how it responds in your hands.
“It just feels like a really well thought-out instrument.”
Sound & Character
At the core of the Wingman Deluxe is its pickup configuration. The Baum Goldsound Skyline PAF-inspired humbuckers delivers a wider tonal range than you might expect at first glance.
Jackson highlights the balance:
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Clear and articulate clean tones
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Full, mid-forward response when pushed
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Enough output to handle modern gain without losing clarity
The result is a guitar that sits comfortably across styles — from indie and alternative to more driven rock tones.
This aligns with broader player feedback around the Wingman platform, often described as “great sounding… lightweight… nice neck” — reinforcing its versatility beyond just one genre.
Playability & Feel
Playability is a central theme in Jackson’s review.
The roasted maple neck and satin finish create a smooth, fast-playing surface, while the overall balance of the guitar keeps it comfortable over longer sessions.
The Bigsby system adds another layer of expression. It's perfect for subtle movement rather than aggressive pitch shifts — making it a creative tool rather than a gimmick.
Importantly, modern hardware solutions (like the custom-made Levitator™ roller bridges) help maintain tuning stability, addressing one of the traditional concerns with this style of vibrato.
He values the straightforward electronics layout (individual volumes, master tone, three-way switch) and the characterful design touches such as the bespoke knobs, concluding that the combination of ergonomics, tone and looks makes this his favourite Baum to date.
Build & Design
The Wingman Deluxe is where Baum’s design philosophy becomes most visible.
Jackson leans into the aesthetic:
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The Burgundy Mist finish
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The offset-inspired silhouette
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The blend of retro cues and modern execution
It’s a guitar that stands out without feeling forced.
This “design-first but player-focused” approach is exactly what defines the Wingman — often described as a “unique guitar” with strong identity .
Value for Money
Value isn’t just about price - it’s about what you don’t need to change.
And that’s where the Wingman Deluxe performs strongly.
From pickups to hardware, the guitar arrives as a complete package:
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No immediate upgrades required
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Gig-ready straight out of the box
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Consistent build quality
Key statements from Jackson Brooksby
- “they strike the perfect balance between familiarity and quirkiness, and this guitar here is no exception”
- “It's sort of if a jazzmaster had a baby with a firebird, two concepts that absolutely shouldn't work together but here they absolutely do”
- “this is the brand new for 2026 wingman deluxe, deluxe being the important part.”
- “the fit and finish is very very hard to fault”
- “every part that touches the string is made which in my experience adds to a certain zingyness a certain resonance liveliness to the overall voice of the guitar”
- “these humbuckers are superb sounding in my experience easily my favorite pickups from baume”
- “the tones have a balance and a character to them and overall the guitar just oozes cool!”
- “this guitar feels special and it makes me feel cool when I'm playing it and to be honest that's the only thing that matters.”
Frequently asked questions
What woods and neck specs does the Wingman Deluxe - Burgundy Mist use?
It has a mahogany body, a roasted maple neck and a rosewood fingerboard, with a 25 1/2 inch scale length, a medium C profile and a 12 inch radius.
Which pickups are fitted to the Deluxe model?
PAF-inspired humbuckers made by Baum; Jackson says he thinks they are called the Gold Sound Skyline humbuckers.
How usable is the Bigsby on this guitar?
Baum's levitator rollers bridge gives a smooth string transition over the bridge and makes the Bigsby more usable, and Jackson notes the rollers have been updated to brass.
How complex are the electronics and switching?
Simple: a volume for each pickup, a master tone and a three-way switch, with no coil splits.
What finish options are shown and which does Jackson prefer?
This review is of the Burgundy Mist finish; it also comes in a pearly red and a gloss black with gold hardware, and Jackson prefers the Burgundy Mist.
About the Wingman Deluxe - Burgundy Mist
Learn more about the Wingman Deluxe - Burgundy Mist. See the product page for full details.
This review was made by Jackson Brooksby.
