The baritone is the largest common ukulele, tuned D-G-B-E like the top four strings of a guitar. That gives it a deeper, warmer sound than a soprano, and a longer neck with more room for the fingers. It is a natural choice if you already play guitar.
The six instruments below range from a solid-wood acoustic to cutaway models with built-in electronics. Specs come from each product’s listing page. We have not played these ukuleles ourselves, and tone claims are the makers’ own.
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What to Look For
| Feature | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Wood | Mahogany, acacia, mango and ebony all sound a little different |
| Electronics | A built-in EQ and output let you plug in |
| Strings | Nylgut, nylon and bronze strings feel and sound different |
| Bag or case | Some listings include a gig bag, some do not |
| Warranty | Listed terms differ between models |
Specs at a Glance
| Ukulele | Wood and strings | Electronics | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kala Makala Acacia | Indonesian acacia; Aquila B-Black | None | 16 oz; satin; 1 year warranty |
| Lanikai MA-B | Mahogany; rosewood fingerboard; nylon | None | Gig bag; 2.7 lb (likely shipping weight); 1 year warranty |
| Kala KA-15 | Mahogany; rosewood fingerboard; Nylgut | None | NuBone nut and saddle; listed with no warranty |
| Kala Amara Tri-Top | Amara ebony; Aquila B-Black | Active EQ; cutaway | 16 oz; 1 year warranty |
| Flight Fireball EQ-A | Solid mango; rosewood bridge | EQ (named in the model title) | 19 frets; deluxe gig bag |
| Caramel MB25 | Solid acacia; nylon | 3-band EQ with tuner | Gig bag, picks, spare strings, EQ cable |
The 6 Best Baritone Ukuleles
1. Kala Makala Indonesian Acacia Baritone
A satin acacia baritone with Aquila B-Black strings, listed at 30.25 inches long and 16 ounces. The maker calls the strings eco-friendly and describes a warm tone, and the listing carries a 1 year warranty.
Suits: a plain acoustic baritone. Strengths: acacia body and a light weight. Weaknesses: no bag listed in the box. Skip it if you want to plug in.
View Kala Makala Indonesian Acacia Baritone Ukulele on Amazon
2. Lanikai MA-B Mahogany Baritone
An all-mahogany baritone with a rosewood fingerboard, cream binding, chrome die-cast tuners, nylon strings and a wider nut and neck. A gig bag is listed in the box, and the weight is given as 2.7 pounds, which looks like a shipping weight rather than the instrument alone.
Suits: a traditional mahogany look. Strengths: gig bag and a wider neck. Weaknesses: no pickup. Skip it if you want built-in electronics.
View Lanikai MA-B Mahogany Baritone Ukulele on Amazon
3. Kala KA-15 Satin Mahogany Baritone
A satin mahogany baritone with a rosewood fingerboard, Aquila Super Nylgut strings, a Graph Tech NuBone nut and saddle and an etched shark teeth rosette. The listing gives its weight as 2.6 pounds, which may be a shipping weight, and shows a no warranty note, so check the seller terms.
Suits: a refined acoustic. Strengths: NuBone nut and saddle. Weaknesses: the listing states no warranty. Skip it if warranty coverage matters to you.
View Kala KA-15 Satin Mahogany Baritone Ukulele on Amazon
4. Kala Amara Tri-Top Baritone With Cutaway and EQ
A tri-top baritone with Amara ebony back and sides, a central mahogany stripe, a Florentine cutaway for upper fret access and Kala Active EQ so it can be plugged in. It carries Aquila B-Black strings, weighs 16 ounces and has a 1 year warranty.
Suits: a plugged-in baritone with a cutaway. Strengths: active EQ and a cutaway. Weaknesses: a bag is not listed. Skip it if you only play at home.
View Kala Amara Tri-Top Baritone Ukulele with Cutaway and EQ on Amazon
5. Flight Fireball EQ-A Baritone
A 19 fret baritone with a solid mango top, back and sides, a rosewood pin bridge and EQ named in the model title, listed with a Flight deluxe gig bag and custom baritone strings. The detail table gives the strings as phosphor bronze, which is unusual for a ukulele, so confirm them with the seller.
Suits: a solid-wood baritone with a bag. Strengths: solid mango and a deluxe gig bag. Weaknesses: string data looks odd. Skip it if you want a Kala or Lanikai body style.
View Flight Fireball EQ-A Baritone Ukulele on Amazon
6. Caramel MB25 All Solid Acacia Baritone
A glossy all-solid acacia baritone with a three-band EQ and built-in tuner, sold with a gig bag, picks, an extra set of strings and an EQ cable. It works both acoustically and plugged in, and the listing gives its length as 29.53 inches.
Suits: a plug-in setup with accessories. Strengths: a tuner, EQ and extras in the box. Weaknesses: sparse listing text. Skip it if you want a satin finish.
View Caramel MB25 All Solid Acacia Baritone Ukulele on Amazon
Care and Setup
- Tune to D-G-B-E and recheck after new strings settle.
- Keep it in a bag away from heat and direct sun.
- Wipe the strings after playing.
- Use an instrument cable that fits your pickup.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Tuning a baritone like a soprano.
- Buying electronics you will never plug in.
- Ignoring the warranty line.
- Leaving it in a hot car or near a window.
Baritone Ukulele FAQ
How is a baritone tuned?
D-G-B-E, the same as the top four strings of a guitar.
Do these have pickups?
The Kala Amara, Flight Fireball (by its model name) and Caramel MB25 list EQ. The other three are acoustic only.
The Short Version
For a plain acacia acoustic, the Kala Makala. For a mahogany look with a bag, the Lanikai MA-B. For a NuBone nut, the Kala KA-15. For a cutaway with active EQ, the Kala Amara. For solid mango, the Flight Fireball. For a tuner and extras, the Caramel MB25.
