Baton Rouge AR61S/ACE
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Baton Rouge
AR61S/ACE
Product Info
Article Number:
513416
Brand:
Baton Rouge
Model:
AR61S/ACE
Category:
Other Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$405.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The AR61S/ACE is a really solid option for players seeking a quality, amplified acoustic without spending a fortune. The spruce top gives it a bright, responsive character, and the pickup system is surprisingly good for stage work or recording. It’s a great choice for intermediate players or anyone wanting a versatile, good-looking guitar.
Product Description
- Baton Rouge AR61S/ACE
- Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
- Design: Auditorium cutaway
- Top: Solid German spruce
- Back and sides: Exotic mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fretboard and bridge: Ovangkol
- Scale: 650 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Saddle and nut: Nubone
- Frets: 20
- Bindings: Maple
- Pickup system: Baton Rouge BR-2.1P
- Machine heads: Diecast matte chrome with black buttons
- Strings: Elixir
- Finish: Open-pore
- Colour: Natural/Dark Stained
PROS
- • Solid German spruce top delivers a surprisingly resonant and articulate voice.
- • BR-2.1P pickup system provides clean, usable amplified tones with minimal feedback.
- • Ovangkol fingerboard and bridge offer a balanced warmth and sustain.
- • Diecast machine heads ensure stable tuning, a welcome touch at this price point.
CONS
- • Exotic mahogany back and sides, while beautiful, slightly dampen the top’s projection.
- • Ovangkol can feel a bit harder under the fingers compared to rosewood.
- • The open-pore finish, while aesthetically pleasing, requires more diligent care to prevent moisture damage.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
German Spruce
Back & Sides
Exotic Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ovangkol
Scale Length
650 mm
Frets
20
Electronics
Baton Rouge BR-2.1P
Weight
Approximately 5.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s surprisingly competitive – offering a clear, balanced amplified tone with decent feedback rejection for the price, though it lacks the nuanced EQ controls of higher-end systems.
It’s a subtle difference, but the slightly longer scale can offer a touch more string tension and a bit more clarity, especially for players with larger hands.
Yes, it does slightly dampen the overall resonance compared to a fully sealed finish, but the tonal trade-off is minimal and provides a more natural aesthetic.
