Baton Rouge UR1-S BK
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Baton Rouge
UR1-S BK
Product Info
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The UR1-S BK is a genuinely impressive ukulele for the budget-conscious. The basswood body gives it a softer, rounder voice than you'd typically find in a soprano, and the Aquila strings make it surprisingly fun to play. This is a fantastic starter uke or a great travel instrument for someone who wants a solid feel without a premium price tag.
Product Description
- Baton Rouge UR1-S BK
- Soprano Ukulele
- Body: Basswood
- Neck: Okoume
- Fingerboard: Walnut
- Scale: 340 mm
- Nut width: 35 mm
- 12 Frets
- Open guitar machine heads with black buttons
- Aquila strings in Boomwhackers colours (G = green
- C = red
- E = yellow
- A = blue)
- Colour: Black
- high-gloss
PROS
- • Basswood body offers a surprisingly warm, mellow tone for the price.
- • Okoume neck provides decent stability and a comfortable feel.
- • Walnut fingerboard is smooth, contributing to easier playability.
- • Aquila strings offer a bright, responsive sound and good intonation.
CONS
- • Basswood, while warm, lacks the projection of mahogany or koa.
- • Open-gear tuners are functional but lack the precision of geared machines.
- • High-gloss finish can be prone to fingerprints and reflections.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Basswood
Back & Sides
Basswood
Size
Soprano (340 mm scale)
Frets
12
Electronics
None
Weight
Approximately 0.5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's noticeably warmer and less bright; koa usually has more snap and projection, but this offers a more mellow, accessible tone.
They are functional, but expect to tune more frequently than with geared tuners, especially when new and the strings are stretching.
The 35 mm nut width is a bit wider than some sopranos, but the okoume neck is generally comfortable, and the smooth fingerboard aids playability.
