Best Kala Baritone Ukuleles 2026
Premium Kala baritone ukuleles - legendary tone and craftsmanship
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
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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:...
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4.8/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 618418
$461
#2
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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:...
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4.6/5
(51 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 579804
$549
#3
⭐
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...
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4.7/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 579694
$560
#4
⭐
4.7/5
(12 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Kala KA-CM-BE Curly Mango Barit Uke
by
Kala
Deep Ukulele Tones
Solo Performance
Folk
Key Feature:
• Great for fingerpicking
✓ PROS
- • Standard guitar tuning possible
- • Great for fingerpicking
✗ CONS
- • May confuse traditional uke players
- • Less traditional ukulele sound
Kala KA-CM-BE Curly Mango Barit UkeBaritone Ukulele with PickupCurly Mango SeriesTop: Curly MangoBack and sides: Curly...
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4.7/5
(12 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 587247
$373
#5
⭐
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:...
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4.7/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 580205
$450
#6
⭐
4.8/5
(27 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Kala Baritone Ukulele with Cutaway
by
Kala
Unique Sound
Blues
Deep Ukulele Tones
Key Feature:
• Unique tonal character
✓ PROS
- • Deeper, guitar-like tone
- • Rich, full ukulele sound
✗ CONS
- • Higher cost than smaller ukuleles
- • Larger size reduces portability
Kala Baritone Ukulele with CutawayUkuleleBaritone body sizeWith cutawayTop: Solid spruceBottom and sides: Striped...
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4.8/5
(27 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 469319
$604
#7
⭐
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:...
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4.5/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 529033
$362
#8
⭐
4.7/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Kala Solid Spruce Travel Baritone
by
Kala
Unique Sound
Folk
Deep Ukulele Tones
Key Feature:
• Great for fingerpicking
✓ PROS
- • Rich, full ukulele sound
- • Deeper, guitar-like tone
✗ CONS
- • Different tuning from standard ukulele
- • Larger size reduces portability
Kala Solid Spruce Travel BaritoneBaritone UkuleleTravel Line with thin bodyTop: Solid SpruceBack and Sides:...
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4.7/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 569846
$351
#9
⭐
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:...
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4.5/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 523859
$285
#10
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4.6/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Kala KA-BG Gloss Mahogany Baritone
by
Kala
Blues
Deep Ukulele Tones
Solo Performance
Key Feature:
• Deeper, guitar-like tone
✓ PROS
- • Deeper, guitar-like tone
- • Rich, full ukulele sound
✗ CONS
- • Larger size reduces portability
- • Different tuning from standard ukulele
Kala KA-BG Gloss Mahogany BaritoneBaritone UkuleleGloss Mahogany seriesTop: mahoganySides and back: mahoganyNeck:...
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4.6/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 532321
$219
#11
⭐
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:...
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4.7/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 524799
$208
#12
⭐
4.7/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Kala Makala MK-B Baritone Ukulele
by
Kala
Folk
Deep Ukulele Tones
Blues
Key Feature:
• Great for fingerpicking
✓ PROS
- • Rich, full ukulele sound
- • Unique tonal character
✗ CONS
- • May confuse traditional uke players
- • Different tuning from standard ukulele
Kala Makala MK-BW Baritone UkuleleBaritone UkuleleTop: MahoganyBack and Sides: MahoganyNeck: MahoganyFingerboard:...
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4.7/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 573010
$147
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.
