{"product_id":"u1b-baritone-uke","title":"Córdoba Protégé U1B Baritone Ukulele","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Baritone That Feels Right at Home for Guitar Players\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've ever picked up a guitar and thought, \"I want something smaller and a little more laid-back,\" the Córdoba U1B Protégé might be exactly what you're looking for. Baritone ukuleles are tuned D-G-B-E — the same as the top four strings on a guitar — so chord shapes you already know translate directly. No new tuning system to memorize, no steep learning curve. Just pick it up and start playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe U1B is Córdoba's baritone take on their popular U1 ukulele, built with an all-mahogany body that gives it a warm, even tone across the frequency range. The light satin finish keeps things comfortable under your arm and in your hand, while the abalone-style rosette adds a clean, classic detail that doesn't look cheap at this price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a guitarist curious about the ukulele world or a uke player who wants a fuller, deeper voice, the U1B is a friendly, well-made entry point that doesn't ask you to spend a lot to get started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAll-Mahogany Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe U1B is built with mahogany for the top, back, and sides — a tonewood known for producing a warm, balanced sound with a smooth midrange character. It's the kind of tone that works naturally for strumming, fingerpicking, or just noodling around at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe neck is also mahogany, shaped into a comfortable \"C\" profile that sits naturally in the hand. Combined with a 20.1\" scale length, there's enough room between frets for comfortable chord fretting without feeling cramped — a real plus for players with larger hands who sometimes find standard soprano or concert ukuleles a little tight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePau Ferro Fingerboard and 18 Frets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pau ferro fingerboard and bridge bring a smooth playing surface with good density and a clean feel under the fingers. At 18 frets, the U1B gives you plenty of range up the neck without the body getting in the way too early — frets join the body at the 14th fret, keeping access fairly open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composite nut and saddle help keep intonation consistent, and the instrument ships strung with premium Italian Aquila Nylgut strings, which are a step up from the generic strings that often come on entry-level instruments. They hold the D-G-B-E tuning well and have a bright, responsive feel right out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSatin Finish and Classic Styling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe light satin polyurethane finish gives the U1B a clean, natural look without the mirror-shine of a high-gloss coat. Satin finishes tend to feel more comfortable to play — less sticky in warm weather, easier to shift your arm position on the body. The abalone-style rosette around the soundhole keeps the aesthetic simple and timeless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSatin nickel tuners with cream buttons round out the classic look and keep the instrument looking cohesive from headstock to body. The overall presentation is understated in a good way — this is a uke that looks like it means business without trying too hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Features:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Baritone, tuned D-G-B-E (same as the top four strings on a guitar)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop, Back \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mahogany — warm, balanced tone with smooth midrange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeck:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mahogany, \"C\"-shaped profile for comfortable playability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard \u0026amp; Bridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pau Ferro — smooth and dense playing surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20.1\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrets:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 frets, joining the body at the 14th fret\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNut \u0026amp; Saddle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Composite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Satin polyurethane — comfortable in the hand, classic natural look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRosette:\u003c\/strong\u003e Abalone-style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italian Aquila Nylgut (premium factory strings)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectronics:\u003c\/strong\u003e None (acoustic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Córdoba\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Protégé U1B\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e U1B BARITONE UKE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSince 1872, C.A. 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