Best Baritone Ukuleles for Solo Performance 2026
Perfect baritone ukuleles for solo-performance - easy to play and learn on
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
⭐
4.4/5
(22 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Flight Maia Baritone EQ-A Rosewood
by
Flight
Blues
Unique Sound
Guitar-Like Tuning
Key Feature:
• Great for fingerpicking
✓ PROS
- • Great for fingerpicking
- • Standard guitar tuning possible
✗ CONS
- • May confuse traditional uke players
- • Different tuning from standard ukulele
Flight Maia Baritone EQ-A RosewoodUkulele with PickupType: Baritone with cutawayBack and sides: Rosewood laminatedTop:...
⭐
4.4/5
(22 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 594476
$384
#2
⭐
4.6/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Flight Fireball EQ-A Baritone Ukulele
by
Flight
Unique Sound
Guitar-Like Tuning
Folk
Key Feature:
• Unique tonal character
✓ PROS
- • Unique tonal character
- • Deeper, guitar-like tone
✗ CONS
- • May confuse traditional uke players
- • Higher cost than smaller ukuleles
Flight Fireball EQ-A Baritone UkuleleBaritone Ukulele with PickupWith cutawayUnique spindle headstockRoyal SeriesBack...
⭐
4.6/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 555965
$714
#3
⭐
4.7/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Kala CT-SMH-BG Baritone Ukulele
by
Kala
Solo Performance
Unique Sound
Guitar-Like Tuning
Key Feature:
• Rich, full ukulele sound
✓ PROS
- • Deeper, guitar-like tone
- • Standard guitar tuning possible
✗ CONS
- • Less traditional ukulele sound
- • Larger size reduces portability
Kala CT-SMH-BG Baritone UkuleleBaritone UkuleleContour SeriesBody size: BaritoneTop: solid mahoganyBack and sides:...
⭐
4.7/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 580205
$450
#4
⭐
4.8/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Flight 4SB Sammy Turton Baritone
by
Flight
Blues
Unique Sound
Solo Performance
Key Feature:
• Great for fingerpicking
✓ PROS
- • Unique tonal character
- • Great for fingerpicking
✗ CONS
- • Less traditional ukulele sound
- • May confuse traditional uke players
Flight 4SB Sammy Turton BaritoneBaritone UkuleleSammy Turton Signature modelBuilt completely out of solid wood with...
⭐
4.8/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 602356
$604
#5
⭐
4.6/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Flight Nighthawk Baritone EQ-A BK
by
Flight
Deep Ukulele Tones
Unique Sound
Guitar-Like Tuning
Key Feature:
• Standard guitar tuning possible
✓ PROS
- • Standard guitar tuning possible
- • Rich, full ukulele sound
✗ CONS
- • Larger size reduces portability
- • Less traditional ukulele sound
Flight Nighthawk Baritone EQ-A BKBaritone Ukulele with PickupScalloped cutawayBack and sides: Solid mahoganyTop: Solid...
⭐
4.6/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 604442
$439
#6
⭐
4.5/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Kala KA-ZCT-B Baritone Ukulele
by
Kala
Solo Performance
Folk
Guitar-Like Tuning
Key Feature:
• Great for fingerpicking
✓ PROS
- • Unique tonal character
- • Great for fingerpicking
✗ CONS
- • Less traditional ukulele sound
- • Higher cost than smaller ukuleles
Kala KA-ZCT-B Baritone UkuleleBaritone UkuleleTop: ZiricoteBack and sides: ZiricoteNeck: MahoganyFretboard:...
⭐
4.5/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 529033
$362
#7
⭐
4.8/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Kala KA-SDH-BE Baritone Ukulele
by
Kala
Unique Sound
Guitar-Like Tuning
Blues
Key Feature:
• Unique tonal character
✓ PROS
- • Rich, full ukulele sound
- • Deeper, guitar-like tone
✗ CONS
- • Larger size reduces portability
- • May confuse traditional uke players
Kala KA-SDH-BE Bariton UkuleleBaritone UkuleleTop: Solid mahoganyBack and sides: Solid mahoganyNeck:...
⭐
4.8/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 618418
$461
#8
⭐
4.6/5
(17 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Flight Nomad Baritone
by
Flight
Unique Sound
Folk
Deep Ukulele Tones
Key Feature:
• Rich, full ukulele sound
✓ PROS
- • Great for fingerpicking
- • Unique tonal character
✗ CONS
- • Different tuning from standard ukulele
- • Less traditional ukulele sound
Flight Nomad BaritoneBaritone UkuleleWith cutawayBack and sides: Solid mahoganyTop: Solid mahoganyNeck:...
⭐
4.6/5
(17 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 604444
$384
#9
⭐
4.7/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Kala CT-SSRW-BG-C Baritone Ukulele
by
Kala
Solo Performance
Blues
Deep Ukulele Tones
Key Feature:
• Rich, full ukulele sound
✓ PROS
- • Unique tonal character
- • Standard guitar tuning possible
✗ CONS
- • May confuse traditional uke players
- • Larger size reduces portability
Kala CT-SSRW-BG-C Baritone UkuleleBaritone UkuleleContour SeriesStyle: Baritone with Venetian cutawayTop: solid...
⭐
4.7/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 579694
$560
#10
⭐
4.9/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Kamaka Baritone HF-4
by
Kamaka
Blues
Deep Ukulele Tones
Unique Sound
Key Feature:
• Unique tonal character
✓ PROS
- • Great for fingerpicking
- • Unique tonal character
✗ CONS
- • May confuse traditional uke players
- • Different tuning from standard ukulele
Kamaka Baritone HF-4Baritone UkuleleTop: solid koaBack and sides: solid koaNeck: MahoganyFingerboard:...
⭐
4.9/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 583548
$2,474
#11
⭐
4.6/5
(51 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Kala KA-CT-SA-BG Baritone Ukulele
by
Kala
Folk
Solo Performance
Unique Sound
Key Feature:
• Standard guitar tuning possible
✓ PROS
- • Unique tonal character
- • Standard guitar tuning possible
✗ CONS
- • May confuse traditional uke players
- • Larger size reduces portability
Kala KA-CT-SA-BG Baritone UkuleleBaritone UkuleleKala Contour SeriesTop: solid acaciaBack and sides: solid acaciaNeck:...
⭐
4.6/5
(51 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 579804
$549
#12
⭐
4.5/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Kala KALA KA-BE Baritone Ukulele
by
Kala
Unique Sound
Blues
Guitar-Like Tuning
Key Feature:
• Unique tonal character
✓ PROS
- • Great for fingerpicking
- • Unique tonal character
✗ CONS
- • Larger size reduces portability
- • Different tuning from standard ukulele
Kala KA-BE Baritone UkuleleBaritone Ukulele with PickupTop: MahoganyBack and sides: MahoganyNeck: MahoganyFretboard:...
⭐
4.5/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 523859
$285
#13
⭐
4.6/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Flight Aurora Baritone EQ-A
by
Flight
Solo Performance
Folk
Guitar-Like Tuning
Key Feature:
• Deeper, guitar-like tone
✓ PROS
- • Great for fingerpicking
- • Standard guitar tuning possible
✗ CONS
- • May confuse traditional uke players
- • Larger size reduces portability
Flight Aurora Baritone EQ-ABaritone Ukulele With PickupPrincess seriesWith cutawayTop: Solid spruceBack & sides:...
⭐
4.6/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 541376
$378
#14
⭐
4.9/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Flight Navigator Baritone EQ-A SB
by
Flight
Blues
Deep Ukulele Tones
Solo Performance
Key Feature:
• Unique tonal character
✓ PROS
- • Unique tonal character
- • Standard guitar tuning possible
✗ CONS
- • Larger size reduces portability
- • Less traditional ukulele sound
Flight Navigator Baritone EQ-A SBUkulele with PickupWith cutawaySize: BaritoneTop: solid flamed mapleBack and sides:...
⭐
4.9/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 604432
$604
#15
⭐
4.7/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Kala KA-B Satin Mahogany Baritone
by
Kala
Folk
Solo Performance
Unique Sound
Key Feature:
• Rich, full ukulele sound
✓ PROS
- • Rich, full ukulele sound
- • Deeper, guitar-like tone
✗ CONS
- • May confuse traditional uke players
- • Larger size reduces portability
Kala KA-B Satin Mahogany BaritoneBaritone UkuleleTop: MahoganyBack and sides: MahoganyNeck: MahoganyFretboard:...
⭐
4.7/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 524799
$208
How to Choose the Best Baritone Ukuleles
Budget Planning
- • Under $200: Entry-level
- • $200-$500: Intermediate
- • $500-$1000: Advanced
- • $1000+: Professional
Quality Check
- • Sound clarity & tone
- • Build materials & finish
- • Hardware durability
- • Overall craftsmanship
Key Features
- • Your musical style
- • Skill level match
- • Intended use case
- • Brand reputation
Frequently Asked Questions
Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced baritone ukuleles typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.
