Baton Rouge UTA-C Alder
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Baton Rouge
UTA-C Alder
Product Info
Article Number:
578160
Brand:
Baton Rouge
Model:
UTA-C Alder
Category:
Concert Ukuleles
Price:
$97.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The UTA-C Alder is a surprisingly well-made instrument. The combination of Spruce and Alder gives it a balanced voice, leaning towards brighter tones with a warm foundation. This ukulele is perfect for beginners or players looking for a budget-friendly concert uke with a touch of class and a pleasing, versatile sound.
Product Description
- Baton Rouge UTA-C Alder
- Concert Ukulele
- Woods by rECOtimber
- Top: solid Spruce
- Back and sides: solid alder
- Neck: Maple
- Fingerboard & bridge: Eucalyptus bright
- Dark wood fingerboard inlays
- Scale: 375 mm
- Nut width: 35 mm
- Nut and saddle: Nubone
- Binding: Maple
- 18 Frets
- Open guitar tuners gold with brown knobs
- Gold endpin
- Factory strings: Aquila Nylgut
- Colour: Natural matte
- open-pored
PROS
- • Solid Spruce top delivers a bright, resonant tone with surprising projection
- • Solid Alder back and sides add warmth and sustain, balancing the Spruce
- • Nubone nut and saddle enhance tuning stability and improve overall tone
- • Maple binding and dark wood inlays elevate the aesthetic beyond its price point
CONS
- • Eucalyptus fingerboard might feel slightly less premium than Ebony or Rosewood
- • Open guitar tuners aren't as precise or smooth as geared ukulele tuners
- • Alder's tonal character is less versatile than Koa or Mahogany
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Solid Alder
Size
Concert
Frets
18
Electronics
None
Weight
1.3 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Alder contributes a more even and warmer tone than Koa, which is often brighter and more focused. It's less 'splashy' and more mellow, making it suitable for a wider range of playing styles.
Yes, Nubone improves sustain and tuning stability, delivering a richer tone and reducing the need for frequent retuning. It’s a noticeable improvement at this price point.
It can be slightly drier than Rosewood or Ebony, but the finish should minimize any excessive grab. It’s generally manageable and part of the ukulele’s unique character.
