Baton Rouge UR1-S smile-bws

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Baton Rouge UR1-S smile-bws

Baton Rouge

UR1-S smile-bws

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 417172
Model: UR1-S smile-bws
Price: $53.90

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This Baton Rouge UR1-S is a fantastic entry-level ukulele—seriously, the price is hard to beat. The basswood body gives it a surprisingly mellow tone, and the Aquila strings make it easy to get a good sound. It's perfect for absolute beginners or kids just starting out with ukulele, offering a fun and accessible introduction to the instrument.

Product Description

  • Baton Rouge UR1-S smile-bws
  • Soprano Ukulele
  • Body: Basswood
  • Neck: Okoume
  • Fretboard: Walnut
  • 12 Frets
  • Open guitar machine heads with black buttons
  • Scale: 34 cm
  • Nut width: 3.5 cm
  • Aquila strings in Boomwhackers colours (G = green
  • C = red
  • E = yellow
  • A = blue)
  • Colour: Shiny yellow with smiley motive
PROS
  • • Basswood body offers a surprisingly warm, mellow tone for the price.
  • • Okoume neck provides decent stability and a comfortable feel.
  • • Aquila strings deliver a bright, punchy sound and easy playability.
  • • The smiley design is undeniably cheerful and adds a fun aesthetic.
CONS
  • • Basswood, while warm, lacks the projection of mahogany or koa.
  • • Limited fretboard (12 frets) restricts upper register playing.
  • • Open-gear tuners can be slightly less precise than sealed ones.

Product Video

Key Features

Top Wood Basswood
Back & Sides Basswood
Size 34 cm scale
Frets 12
Electronics None
Weight Approximately 450g

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Frequently Asked Questions

Basswood is relatively stable, but humidity control is still important for longevity, like with any wood instrument.
Intonation is decent for the price point, but expect slight inaccuracies higher up the neck; a professional setup can improve it.
The smiley face is printed directly onto the finish, so it should be fairly durable, but avoid harsh scrubbing.

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