Baton Rouge UR11-S Paper Boat
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Baton Rouge
UR11-S Paper Boat
Product Info
Article Number:
535237
Brand:
Baton Rouge
Model:
UR11-S Paper Boat
Category:
Soprano Ukuleles
Price:
$42.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Baton Rouge Paper Boat is a surprisingly well-made soprano uke for the price. The mahogany body gives it a lovely, warm tone perfect for beginners or anyone wanting a classic Hawaiian vibe. It’s a fantastic entry point to the ukulele world without sacrificing too much in terms of build quality.
Product Description
- Baton Rouge UR11-S Paper Boat
- Soprano Ukulele
- Body: Mahogany
- Neck: Okoume
- Fretboard and bridge: Walnut
- Nut width: 35 mm
- Scale length: 340 mm
- 12 Frets
- Open machine heads with black buttons
- Strings: Aquila Nylgut
- Lasered "Paper Boat" design
- Colour: Natural matt open pore
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers a warm, mellow tone ideal for Hawaiian music.
- • Okoume neck provides good stability and a comfortable playing feel.
- • Aquila Nylgut strings offer a bright, clear projection and easy playability.
- • The lasered 'Paper Boat' design adds a unique, subtle aesthetic touch.
CONS
- • Open machine heads can be a bit fiddly to tune accurately and consistently.
- • Walnut fretboard, while pleasant, isn't as slick as ebony for fast playing.
- • Limited tonal versatility; excels in soprano ukulele styles only.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Mahogany
Back & Sides
Mahogany
Size
Soprano
Frets
12
Electronics
None
Weight
Approximately 450g
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Frequently Asked Questions
The open-gear tuners are functional, but require a bit more care and attention during tuning compared to geared tuners; frequent adjustments might be needed.
The okoume neck has a fairly standard 'C' shape, which is generally comfortable, but players with very large hands might find the soprano scale length slightly cramped.
It holds its own well; the mahogany provides a pleasing warmth and clarity that's competitive with similarly priced models, though more expensive options may offer greater nuance.
