Kala CT-SSRW-BG-C Baritone Ukulele

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Kala CT-SSRW-BG-C Baritone Ukulele

Kala

CT-SSRW-BG-C Baritone Ukulele

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 579694
Brand: Kala
Model: CT-SSRW-BG-C Baritone Ukulele
Price: $559.90

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This Kala Baritone is a serious step up in build quality. The all-solid wood construction gives it a mature, resonant tone that's really suited for players who want a deeper, more guitar-like ukulele experience – think mellow jazz, fingerstyle arrangements, or even laid-back blues. It's a premium-priced instrument that rewards the investment with exceptional feel and sound.

Product Description

  • Kala CT-SSRW-BG-C Baritone Ukulele
  • Baritone Ukulele
  • Contour Series
  • Style: Baritone with Venetian cutaway
  • Top: solid spruce
  • Back and sides: solid rosewood
  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Purpleheart binding
  • Scale: 514 mm (20.25")
  • Total length: 779 mm
  • Nut and saddle: Bone
  • 19 Nickel silver frets
  • Open machine heads with black knobs
  • Strings: Aquila Super Nylgut
  • Colour: Natural
  • high-gloss
  • Includes gig bag
PROS
  • • Solid spruce top delivers clear, articulate projection with warmth.
  • • Rosewood back and sides add rich overtones and sustain.
  • • Ebony fingerboard offers smooth, fast playability and precise intonation.
  • • Venetian cutaway allows comfortable access to higher frets.
CONS
  • • Rosewood can be prone to cracking in very dry climates – humidity control is crucial.
  • • The high-gloss finish might feel a bit thick for some players’ preference.
  • • Baritone size limits portability compared to smaller ukulele options.

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Key Features

Top Wood Solid Spruce
Back & Sides Solid Rosewood
Size 514 mm (20.25") Scale Length
Frets 19
Electronics None
Weight Approximately 1.8 lbs (816g) - based on similar models

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Frequently Asked Questions

The solid rosewood back and sides provide a significantly richer, more complex tone with more sustain and overtones compared to laminate models; it's a warmer, more mature sound.
While aesthetically pleasing, open-gear tuners can be slightly less precise than sealed tuners; regular tuning checks are recommended, especially when new.
The neck profile is a standard 'C' shape, which is generally comfortable, but the ebony fingerboard can feel a bit thinner than some mahogany necks, potentially favoring smaller hands.

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