Baton Rouge UTC-C Cherry
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Baton Rouge
UTC-C Cherry
Product Info
Article Number:
578163
Brand:
Baton Rouge
Model:
UTC-C Cherry
Category:
Concert Ukuleles
Price:
$130.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Baton Rouge UTC-C Cherry is a surprisingly well-appointed ukulele for the price. The combination of spruce and cherry wood provides a balanced tone – bright and clear with a touch of warmth – making it great for fingerstyle or strumming. This is an excellent choice for intermediate players looking for a solid instrument without a premium price tag.
Product Description
- Baton Rouge UTC-C Cherry
- Concert Ukulele
- Woods by rECOtimber
- Top: solid German spruce
- Back and sides: solid cherry wood
- Armrest
- Neck: Maple
- Fingerboard & bridge: Eucalyptus dark
- Fingerboard inlays: Mother-of-Pearl blocks
- Scale: 375 mm
- Nut width: 35 mm
- Nut and saddle: Nubone
- Binding: Walnut
- 18 Frets
- Open guitar tuners gold with brown knobs
- Gold endpin
- Factory strings: Aquila Nylgut
- Colour: Natural matte
- open-pored
PROS
- • Solid German spruce top delivers a bright, responsive, and articulate tone.
- • Solid cherry back and sides add warmth and sustain, balancing the spruce.
- • Nubone nut and saddle contribute to improved sustain and tuning stability.
- • Eucalyptus fingerboard and mother-of-pearl inlays offer a comfortable and visually appealing playing experience.
CONS
- • Eucalyptus fingerboard may require more frequent oiling to prevent dryness and cracking.
- • Open-pored matte finish, while aesthetically pleasing, is more prone to dirt accumulation.
- • Walnut binding, while attractive, might feel slightly less premium than ebony or rosewood.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid German Spruce
Back & Sides
Solid Cherry Wood
Size
Concert
Frets
18
Electronics
None
Weight
1.2 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cherry wood generally provides a richer, more complex tone than mahogany, offering a bit more sustain and warmth, but potentially less of the bright, percussive 'snap' you’d find in a mahogany instrument.
While functional and aesthetically pleasing, open guitar-style tuners on a ukulele can sometimes be slightly less precise than geared ukulele tuners; regular tuning checks are advisable.
The matte, open-pored finish is beautiful, but it's more susceptible to scratches and blemishes than a gloss finish. Careful handling and a bit of preventative care will help keep it looking its best.
