Ortega RU5CE-BA Baritone
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Ortega
RU5CE-BA Baritone
Product Info
Article Number:
370412
Brand:
Ortega
Model:
RU5CE-BA Baritone
Category:
Baritone Ukuleles
Price:
$140.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The RU5CE-BA is a solid entry into the baritone ukulele world. It offers a surprisingly full and warm tone thanks to the spruce top and sapele body, and the built-in tuner is a handy touch. This is a great option for players looking to explore baritone ukulele without a premium-priced investment – especially those who enjoy a slightly wider neck feel.
Product Description
- Ortega RU5CE-BA Baritone
- Baritone Ukulele
- With cutaway
- Top: Spruce
- Body: Sapele
- Fingerboard and bridge: Walnut
- Scale: 485 mm
- Nut width: 38 mm
- Enclosed die-cast machine heads
- Ortega MagusUke electronics with built-in tuner
- Colour: Natural matte with laser engraving
PROS
- • Spruce top delivers clear, articulate projection with warmth
- • Sapele body provides a balanced, resonant tone with sustain
- • Walnut fingerboard and bridge offer a smooth playing experience
- • Ortega MagusUke electronics are surprisingly effective for basic amplification
CONS
- • Sapele body can feel a little plain aesthetically for some players
- • Cutaway access to higher frets is somewhat restricted
- • Nut width might feel a bit wide for smaller hands
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Spruce
Back & Sides
Sapele
Size
Baritone (485mm scale)
Frets
18
Electronics
Ortega MagusUke with built-in tuner
Weight
Approximately 1.8 kg (4 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a basic system, best for simple amplification; don’t expect high-end studio quality, but it’s surprisingly usable for casual gigs or practice.
The neck profile is fairly standard, leaning slightly towards a guitar-like feel, which many guitarists will find familiar and comfortable.
Sapele generally offers a brighter, more articulate tone than mahogany, with a bit more emphasis on the mid-range frequencies.
