Baton Rouge UTW-C Wild Service Tree
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Baton Rouge
UTW-C Wild Service Tree
Product Info
Article Number:
578174
Brand:
Baton Rouge
Model:
UTW-C Wild Service Tree
Category:
Concert Ukuleles
Price:
$152.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Baton Rouge UTW-C is a surprisingly refined instrument for its price point. The combination of spruce and service tree creates a balanced sound—bright with a pleasant warmth—and the build quality is solid. This is an excellent choice for intermediate players or anyone wanting a unique, well-voiced concert ukulele without a premium-priced tag.
Product Description
- Baton Rouge UTW-C Wild Service Tree
- Concert Ukulele
- Woods by rECOtimber
- Top: Solid German spruce
- Back and sides: solid service tree
- Neck: Maple
- Fingerboard and bridge: dark Eucalyptus
- Fingerboard inlays: Mother-of-Pearl
- Bindings: Walnut
- Nut and saddle: Nubone
- With armrest
- Nut width: 35 mm
- Scale: 375 mm
- 18 Frets
- Open guitar tuners gold with brown knobs
- Gold strap pin
- Factory strings: Aquila Nylgut
- Colour: Natural Matte open-pored
PROS
- • Solid German spruce top delivers a bright, responsive, and articulate tone.
- • Solid service tree back & sides offer a unique warmth and sustain.
- • Nubone nut and saddle enhance clarity and intonation across the fretboard.
- • Walnut bindings and mother-of-pearl inlays elevate the ukulele's aesthetic appeal.
CONS
- • Service tree can be a less common wood, limiting repair options down the line.
- • Open-pored matte finish requires more careful maintenance to prevent moisture absorption.
- • The included open guitar tuners, while aesthetically pleasing, aren't as precise as geared ukulele tuners.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid German Spruce
Back & Sides
Solid Service Tree
Size
Concert
Frets
18
Electronics
None
Weight
Approximately 550g (1.2 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Service tree imparts a slightly mellower, more rounded tone than the often brighter mahogany, and offers a different character than the typically focused sound of koa.
Absolutely; Nubone improves sustain and tuning stability, contributing to a noticeably clearer and more consistent tone throughout the ukulele's range.
The matte finish is relatively durable but benefits from occasional wiping with a soft cloth to prevent buildup of oils and moisture. It's more susceptible to damage than a gloss finish, so handle with care.
