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First look impression - very happy!
I ordered this after returning a cheaper acoustic dreadnought, and the difference in build quality is immediately obvious. The Baton Rouge feels genuinely well made and simply nicer to hold.
A note on looks: in the product photos the top appears to have a bit uneven, weathered finish. In person it's a more restrained, even dark finish. Not a disappointment - just be aware it's subtler than the photos suggest. The open pore finish is a real highlight. It makes the guitar feel like it breathes.
The neck is the reason I bought this guitar, and it delivers. 48mm at the nut is exactly right for me - my fingers finally have room. I also play classical, and coming from a 52mm nut this feels natural rather than cramped. The action arrived low and well set up; fretting is comfortable straight out of the box. The tuners look pleasantly vintage and turn smoothly - I'll report back on tuning stability after a few weeks.
Worth knowing: the body is almost exactly the same size as my full-size classical guitar (Manuel Rodriguez T-65), so I didn't need to buy a second case. Tone is pleasant and articulate. There's seem to be less sustain than on a dreadnought, but the body is noticeably smaller, so it's a fair tradeoff.
Overall: very happy, and motivated to keep going on my guitar journey.
A note on looks: in the product photos the top appears to have a bit uneven, weathered finish. In person it's a more restrained, even dark finish. Not a disappointment - just be aware it's subtler than the photos suggest. The open pore finish is a real highlight. It makes the guitar feel like it breathes.
The neck is the reason I bought this guitar, and it delivers. 48mm at the nut is exactly right for me - my fingers finally have room. I also play classical, and coming from a 52mm nut this feels natural rather than cramped. The action arrived low and well set up; fretting is comfortable straight out of the box. The tuners look pleasantly vintage and turn smoothly - I'll report back on tuning stability after a few weeks.
Worth knowing: the body is almost exactly the same size as my full-size classical guitar (Manuel Rodriguez T-65), so I didn't need to buy a second case. Tone is pleasant and articulate. There's seem to be less sustain than on a dreadnought, but the body is noticeably smaller, so it's a fair tradeoff.
Overall: very happy, and motivated to keep going on my guitar journey.
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