Alvarez AU70WB
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The Baritone Format: The Ideal Bridge Between Ukulele and Guitar
The baritone is the largest size in the ukulele family, appreciated for its lower register and a more "full" feel under the fingers. Most often tuned D G B E (like the four high strings of a guitar), it allows guitarists to immediately find their bearings while enjoying a compact and inspiring instrument. With its classic wood species and natural finish, the Au70Wb Art. Uke aims for a modern, balanced, and versatile sound personality.
For Whom and Which Styles?
This baritone ukulele is suitable for both the motivated beginner and the intermediate musician seeking an expressive instrument for daily playing. It is particularly suited for vocal accompaniment (pop, folk, variety), as well as picking, fingerstyle, light bossa, and mellow jazz. Its baritone scale promotes good intonation across the entire neck and offers a familiar playing feel for guitarists.
Sound Characteristics
The A+ Sitka spruce top provides great responsiveness: notes come out quickly, with clarity and a nice dynamic reserve when played harder. It is an excellent choice for nuanced playing, both in arpeggios and rhythm.
Paired with black walnut for the back and sides, the combination delivers a balanced signature: round lows, present mids, and silky highs, with pleasant note separation in complex chords. The mahogany neck enhances stability and adds warmth, while the rosewood fingerboard and bridge contribute to a softer and more defined attack. The bone nut promotes more efficient vibration transmission, resulting in a more singing sustain, complemented by the natural feel of Aquila Nylgut strings.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
For safe transport, choose a baritone ukulele gig bag or case. A clip-on chromatic tuner is ideal for maintaining impeccable tuning at home or during rehearsals. In case of emergency, a set of Aquila Nylgut baritone ukulele strings preserves the same feel and tension. Finally, a case humidifier suitable for acoustic instruments helps stabilize the wood. If the instrument lacks a strap button, a ukulele strap with headstock attachment remains a practical solution without drilling.
Technical specifications
| Top | A+ Sitka Spruce | Number of frets | 18 |
| Sides and back | Black Walnut | Nut | Genuine bone |
| Finish | Natural | Bridge | Rosewood |
| Neck | Mahogany | Strings | Aquila Nylgut |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood | Model | Au70Wb Art. Uke |
| Scale length | 20.08" / 510 mm | Type | Baritone ukulele |
Questions frequently asked
What is the tuning of the Alvarez AU70WB baritone ukulele?
The most common tuning indicated is D-G-B-E, identical to the four highest strings of a guitar.
Is the 510 mm scale length suitable for guitar players?
With a 510 mm scale length and 18 frets, this model offers familiar reference points for guitarists. The D-G-B-E tuning facilitates chord shape transposition. The baritone size provides a lower register than a smaller ukulele.
What woods make up the body of the Alvarez AU70WB?
The top is made of A+ Sitka spruce, while the back and sides are made of black walnut. This combination is said to produce warm lows, present midrange, and silky highs.
What strings come installed from the factory?
Aquila Nylgut strings come pre-installed, with a bone nut and a rosewood bridge.
Which case should be chosen for this baritone ukulele?
For transport, a case or gig bag sized for a baritone ukulele is required. A clip-on chromatic tuner and a set of Aquila Nylgut baritone strings are compatible accessories. A case humidifier can help stabilize the instrument's wood.
