Ortega RU5-BA Baritone Ukulele
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Ortega
RU5-BA Baritone Ukulele
Product Info
Article Number:
366579
Brand:
Ortega
Model:
RU5-BA Baritone Ukulele
Category:
Baritone Ukuleles
Price:
$103.40
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Ortega RU5-BA is a fantastic entry point into the baritone ukulele world. Its spruce top gives it a surprisingly clear voice, and the overall build is solid for the price. It's ideal for beginners or players wanting a warm, full-bodied baritone sound without a premium investment.
Product Description
- Ortega RU5-BA Baritone Ukulele
- Baritone Ukulele
- Top: Spruce
- Back and sides: Sapele
- Neck: Okoume
- Fingerboard and bridge: Walnut
- 18 Frets
- Aquila strings
- Colour: Natural
PROS
- • Spruce top delivers a surprisingly bright and resonant tone.
- • Sapele back and sides offer warmth and projection for its class.
- • Okoume neck provides a comfortable, stable feel for extended playing.
- • Walnut fingerboard and bridge contribute to a clean aesthetic and good sustain.
CONS
- • Sapele can sometimes exhibit a slightly 'boxed-in' sound compared to more premium woods.
- • Limited fret access beyond the 18th fret restricts higher register exploration.
- • Basic construction means no onboard electronics for amplified performance.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Spruce
Back & Sides
Sapele
Size
Baritone (approx. 30 in)
Frets
18
Electronics
None
Weight
approx. 1.4 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The baritone tuning (DGBE) and larger body give it a much deeper, richer tone, closer to a guitar's lower register.
Okoume is a stable wood, but like any wood neck, humidity changes can affect it; proper care is recommended.
It excels in folk, blues, and mellow island music, but its full tone can also work well for fingerstyle arrangements.
