This solid mahogany line from Kala is a real throw back to the Martin ukes from the 30's to the 60's. That's a good thing! Those instruments (when in good condition) are the standard for a good, rich tone. This baritone is open and deep, but articulate, not as muddy as some baritones, and it has a slightly wider nut than some baritones giving a classical guitar string to string spacing and making it extra easy for guys with bigger hands.
The great thing about a solid wood instrument is that it gets better sounding with time and play. Within a few years a solid mahogany instrument like this one sounds noticeably better. And this one already has a vibrant sound. Take a listen here:
We truly set up each instrument to ensure you get the absolute best for your money! This includes saddle and nut heights, fret work (usually planing or "dressing"), intonation checks, and a thorough inspection for cosmetic flaw. This is crucial for this middle price range where you can really get close to a high-end baritone feel from our work. No one is more qualified than our crew to do these final adjustments, and unlike your normal retail shop, we aren't afraid to dig in and do some real work for our customers! And always, we are dedicated to giving you honest and expert service and advice!
The baritone ukulele is the same tuning as the high four strings on a guitar. A 4th lower than a regular ukulele, but the shapes are all the same. The main reason you would want a baritone ukulele is because it sounds so dang good. It is significantly smaller than a guitar but still gives you a similar depth and color. The standard G C E A just does not do this, and vise versa. Both G C E A and D G B E are the same intervals but with a different key and tension. The same shapes inspire different compositions. It is fun to have both a regular ukulele and a baritone ukulele. Both are equally and uniquely ukulele! :)
Top customer reviews
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Great buy 0 people found this helpfulWhile I didn't buy the instrument on this site, I did pick one up at the store 8 months back. It is an incredibly good instrument for the pricepoint. I would have been happy paying double if that was the offered price. It has an excellent tone and a really nice feel. If you'd like to hear it in action, you can find my instagram @ the_ukulazy. I'm very very happy with this product.
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Pleasant surprise! 1 people found this helpfulTesting the baritone waters and found this well-priced gem. Thanks to HMS for a great set up. I couldn't be happier with this purchase.
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Very happy! 2 people found this helpfulI own 4 Kalas- 3 tenors and now this delicious baritone. The sound is rich. Soft is good, loud is deep and crust. Thank you, Kala.
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well balanced tone, quality workmanship 2 people found this helpfulLike the wider fingerboard, pleasantly surprised to see a metal truss rod in the neck -( specs on Kala web site don't mention it )- nice rich mellow tone, not muddy - as always the set up is exceptional.
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An Awesome Baritone! Love it! 2 people found this helpfulThis was the first uke I purchased from HMS. I now own 8 ukes, but this one is still my favorite. So far I am primarily a bari girl, and since I live in the boonies, I have run into very few other baritones to compare with, but of those that I HAVE heard, mine still has the best sound. I personally find that it sounds even better with Martin 630 strings. I'm sure that one day I will have the opportunity to move on up to a higher level bari, but in the meantime I couldn't be happier with this one!!