Baton Rouge X11LS/F Folk
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Baton Rouge
X11LS/F Folk
Product Info
Article Number:
546450
Brand:
Baton Rouge
Model:
X11LS/F Folk
Category:
Folk Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$185.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Baton Rouge X11LS/F Folk is a surprisingly good-sounding guitar for the price. The spruce top offers a bright, clear voice, while the mahogany back and sides provide a pleasing warmth. It’s an excellent choice for beginner to intermediate players looking for an affordable, versatile instrument with a comfortable feel and a natural, resonant tone.
Product Description
- Baton Rouge X11LS/F Folk
- Folk Steel-String Guitar
- Back & sides: Mahogany
- Top: Spruce
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fretboard: Ovangkol
- 21 Frets
- Nut: NuBone
- Nut width: 46 mm (1.81")
- Scale: 630 mm (24.8")
- Bridge material: Ovangkol
- Bridge inlay: NuBone
- Binding: rw ABS
- Machine heads: Open Antique Chrome
- Colour: Natural matt open pore
- Original stringing: D'Addario XTABR1253 Light .012 - .053
- article no. #470944#
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers surprisingly vibrant and balanced tonal response.
- • Mahogany back and sides add warmth and sustain, nicely complementing the spruce.
- • NuBone nut and saddle improve sustain and clarity compared to standard plastic.
- • Open pore finish allows the wood to breathe, enhancing resonance and natural tone.
CONS
- • Ovangkol fretboard, while durable, can feel slightly less smooth than rosewood.
- • Open-geared tuners might require more frequent adjustments than geared alternatives.
- • The 46mm nut width can feel cramped for players used to wider necks.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Spruce
Back & Sides
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ovangkol
Scale Length
630 mm (24.8")
Frets
21
Electronics
None
Weight
1.8 kg (approximate)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It holds its own well; the solid top provides more projection and complexity than laminate tops often found in similarly priced guitars, though it won’t match a higher-end instrument.
The 46mm nut width might feel a little snug, but the mahogany neck has a fairly standard C shape which is generally comfortable; it’s best to try it in person if possible.
They're functional, but require a bit more care and occasional adjustment compared to more modern geared tuners; don't expect the rock-solid tuning stability of higher-end hardware.
