Antonio Carvalho BS Baritone Ukulele: Portuguese Heritage Meets Exceptional Craftsmanship

The Antonio Carvalho BS Baritone Ukulele, crafted by APC in Portugal, represents the authentic lineage of the ukulele's ancestral home. Portugal is the birthplace of the Braguinha—the ukulele's predecessor—and APC brings generations of traditional instrument-making expertise to every ukulele they create. This exceptional baritone model showcases stunningly beautiful Portuguese Koa wood with unique figuration that gives each instrument its own distinct personality and character. The organic, handcrafted quality is immediately apparent in both appearance and sound—a remarkable achievement at this price point. The warm, earthy tone rivals instruments twice the price or more, delivering rich bass response and harmonic complexity that only solid wood construction can provide. The impressive attention to detail extends to premium components including an African Blackwood bridge and fretboard, bone nut and saddle for optimal tone transfer, and quality open-geared tuners with elegant antique white pearloid buttons. Unlike mass-produced alternatives, each Antonio Carvalho ukulele possesses individual character and European craftsmanship at a price that outperforms many similar-quality instruments from Chinese manufacturers.

Distinguished Features:

• Authentic Portuguese craftsmanship from the birthplace of the ukulele's ancestor
• Beautiful Portuguese Koa construction with unique figuration in every instrument
• Solid Koa top delivering exceptional resonance and tonal complexity
• Solid Koa back and sides for rich, warm baritone voice
• Premium African Blackwood fretboard with 18 frets for extended playing range
• Matching African Blackwood bridge enhancing tonal transfer and sustain
• Bone nut and saddle providing optimal string vibration and clarity
• Quality open-geared tuners with antique white pearloid buttons for stable tuning
• Elegant matt finish showcasing the natural beauty of the wood grain
• Includes premium Aquila Nylgut strings for authentic ukulele tone

Technical Specifications:

• Model: Antonio Carvalho BS Baritone
• Manufacturer: APC (Antonio Carvalho)
• Top: Layered Solid Koa
• Back and Sides: Solid Koa Wood
• Bridge: African Blackwood
• Fretboard: African Blackwood with 18 Frets
• Nut and Saddle: Bone
• Scale Length: 510mm
• Strings: Aquila Nylgut
• Tuners: Open Geared with Antique White Pearloid Buttons
• Finish: Matt
• Country of Manufacture: Portugal