Baton Rouge V2-B8 sun
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Baton Rouge
V2-B8 sun
Product Info
Article Number:
548646
Brand:
Baton Rouge
Model:
V2-B8 sun
Category:
Baritone Ukuleles
Price:
$196.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Baton Rouge V2-B8 sun is a fantastic entry into the baritone ukulele world. The 8-string setup gives it a richer, fuller sound, almost like a mini-guitar, and the mahogany construction is really lovely. It’s a great option for singers who want a comfortable, full-voiced accompaniment or anyone exploring the baritone range.
Product Description
- Baton Rouge V2-B8 sun
- 8-String Baritone Ukulele
- Tuning: dD-gG-hh-ee
- Body: Mahogany
- Neck: Nato
- Fingerboard & bridge: Walnut
- 18 Frets
- Nut & saddle: Nubone
- Strings: Aquila Nylgut
- Lasered sun rosette
- Open guitar tuners
- chrome with black knobs
- Scale: 510 mm
- Nut width: 39 mm
- Finish: Natural Matte
- open pore
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers warm, resonant tones ideal for mellow arrangements.
- • Nato neck provides comfortable playability and stable intonation.
- • Nubone nut and saddle enhance sustain and tonal clarity noticeably.
- • Open-pore matte finish allows the mahogany to breathe, improving resonance.
CONS
- • 8-string baritone is less versatile than standard ukulele sizes.
- • Nato neck, while stable, isn't as premium as some higher-end options.
- • Open guitar tuners might feel less precise for experienced ukulele players.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Mahogany
Back & Sides
Mahogany
Size
Baritone (510mm scale)
Frets
18
Electronics
None
Weight
1.6 lbs (approximate)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It essentially doubles the string pairs, adding harmonic richness but requiring a slightly wider finger spread and potentially a bit more practice to master.
Matte finishes generally show fingerprints and minor scuffs more readily than gloss finishes, but it’s part of the aesthetic and can be easily managed with a soft cloth.
While geared tuners offer finer adjustments, these open tuners are surprisingly functional and add a vintage vibe; they just require a slightly more deliberate tuning process.
