{"product_id":"uk230bw","title":"Octopus Rosette baritone ukulele - Wave motif","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description-block corner\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.frederickhyde.com\/description_images\/UK230_1.jpg\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003eIntroducing the Octopus Rosette ukulele\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eA fabulous new addition to the Octopus range, the Rosette Series is here to take your playing to the next level. A continuation of the natural evolution of the Octopus brand, this ukulele is aimed at the intermediate player or adult beginner and is endorsed by renowned ukulele teacher and performer, Andy Eastwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003eA truly stunning ukulele, the Rosette series features two eye-catching, intricate laser etched designs. And with quality features such as a NuBone nut and saddle, Aquila Nylgut strings and chrome diecast tuners it also plays like a dream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003eOctopus believes an instrument should encourage and inspire the player, which is something the Rosette range has no shortage of. You won’t want to put your ukulele down. Each ukulele also comes with a quality gig bag and is supplied in a colourful box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"description-block\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.frederickhyde.com\/description_images\/UK230_2wave.jpg\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003eUnique laser etched design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003eInspired by an iconic piece of Japanese artwork depicting the power of the ocean, this ukulele features a stunning wave design intricately etched onto the body. The sound hole is also surrounded with a wave pattern rosette for additional detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003eThere are two designs available. See our full range for additional options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"description-block\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.frederickhyde.com\/description_images\/UK230_3.jpg\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003eCarefully selected materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003eOctopus ukuleles are built to be enjoyed for many years to come. The top, back, and sides are made of laminated open pore sapele wood which has been sustainably sourced and beautifully finished in a rich satin sheen. The side walls are also fully lined to increase projection and produce a high-quality appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"description-block\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.frederickhyde.com\/description_images\/UK230_4.jpg\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003eQuality components\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003eEach component has been carefully selected, delivering excellence in every instrument and ensuring durability and a consistent tone. A tie bar bridge is accurately bonded to the body for excellent sound production and silver chrome diecast tuners offer reliable tuning in a shiny finish. The side walls are fully lined for sound projection and a high-quality appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"description-block\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.frederickhyde.com\/description_images\/UK230_11.jpg\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003eThe Octopus Ukulele Academy with Andy Eastwood\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003eIn addition to being an official endorsee of the Rosette Series, Andy Eastwood is also working in collaboration with Octopus to create a series of educational video content of which a selection is focussed specifically around the Rosette range. With lessons on basic skills, building new techniques, chord reading and more there is a lesson for everyone. To view this content, head to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/OctopusUkulele\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopenernoreferrer\"\u003eOctopus Ukulele YouTube Channel\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"description-block\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.frederickhyde.com\/description_images\/UK230_5.jpg\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003eGraph Tech NuBone XB\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003eNuBone does not damp string vibration like plastic. Instead, it transfers the optimum frequencies to the ukulele. This material helps produce more volume and a better tone. Octopus Rosette ukuleles feature NuBone XB nuts and saddles as standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003eThe nut on a ukulele determines how easy it is to fret notes, stop fret buzz, and affects the tone of all your open notes. Graph Tech’s expert engineering promises to deliver the perfect fit and aids accurate intonation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003eThe saddle is vitally important to the sound of your ukulele. It establishes the height of the strings and playing action, and also determines the overall tone and volume. In other words, which frequencies and harmonics are transferred from the string to the body of your uke, and what frequencies and harmonics remain vibrating in the string.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003eGraph Tech is the world's expert in nut and saddle design and materials and can be found fitted to many of the world’s biggest names in guitars and ukuleles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"description-block\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.frederickhyde.com\/description_images\/UK230_6.jpg\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003eAquila Nylgut strings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003eEach ukulele comes fitted with Aquila Nylgut strings as standard, the best in the world for intonation and tone. Produced exclusively in Italy, the Aquila factory manufactures approximately 300,000 ukulele strings every day. That is enough to re-string 75,000 Octopus ukuleles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"description-block\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.frederickhyde.com\/description_images\/UK230_7tenor.jpg\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003eFree carry case with every instrument\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003eA next-level ukulele deserves to be carried in a next-level gig bag. We have created a beautiful, padded gig bag for the Octopus Ukulele, providing your instrument with excellent protection. Finished with bespoke Octopus zip pulls, each gig bag has a pair of adjustable integrated backpack straps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"description-block\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.frederickhyde.com\/description_images\/UK230_9.jpg\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003eSize and range\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003eThe baritone ukulele is the largest instrument in the Octopus Rosette range, offering a rich, warm voice with excellent projection and resonance. Its larger body and longer scale length produce a fuller sound than smaller ukulele sizes, making it particularly well suited to solo performance, accompaniment and fingerstyle playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003eThe increased spacing between the frets provides a comfortable playing experience for adult players, while the deeper tonal character gives the baritone a distinctive sound that bridges the gap between a traditional ukulele and a small acoustic guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Octopus","offers":[{"title":"A1","offer_id":58266435092867,"sku":"UK230BW","price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"SO","offer_id":58266435125635,"sku":"UK230BW_SO","price":89.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2858\/8212\/files\/45a2f797da4dc4c9.jpg?v=1781711249","url":"https:\/\/www.chamberlainmusic.com\/products\/uk230bw","provider":"Chamberlain Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}