Best Baritone Ukuleles Under $200 2026
Affordable baritone ukuleles under $200 - great value without compromising quality
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
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4.6/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Baton Rouge V2-B8 sun
by
Baton Rouge
Guitar-Like Tuning
Folk
Solo Performance
Key Feature:
• Standard guitar tuning possible
✓ PROS
- • Unique tonal character
- • Standard guitar tuning possible
✗ CONS
- • Less traditional ukulele sound
- • Higher cost than smaller ukuleles
Baton Rouge V2-B8 sun8-String Baritone UkuleleTuning: dD-gG-hh-eeBody: MahoganyNeck: NatoFingerboard & bridge:...
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4.6/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 548646
$197
#2
⭐
4.6/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Thomann Baritone EU Ukulele with PU
by
Thomann
Guitar-Like Tuning
Folk
Unique Sound
Key Feature:
• Great for fingerpicking
✓ PROS
- • Standard guitar tuning possible
- • Great for fingerpicking
✗ CONS
- • Less traditional ukulele sound
- • Higher cost than smaller ukuleles
Thomann Europe Baritone Ukulele with PUBaritone ukulele with pickupSolid spruce topBack and sides: Walnut laminatedNeck...
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4.6/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 336703
$186
#3
⭐
4.9/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Flight Baritone DUB38 CEQ MAH/MAH
by
Flight
Folk
Guitar-Like Tuning
Solo Performance
Key Feature:
• Standard guitar tuning possible
✓ PROS
- • Unique tonal character
- • Rich, full ukulele sound
✗ CONS
- • Higher cost than smaller ukuleles
- • Different tuning from standard ukulele
Flight Baritone DUB38 CEQ MAH/MAHBaritone UkuleleTop: MahoganyBack and sides: MahoganyNeck: OkoumeFingerboard: Walnut19...
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4.9/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 418406
$196
#4
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4.5/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Ortega RU5CE-BA Baritone
by
Ortega
Blues
Folk
Unique Sound
Key Feature:
• Standard guitar tuning possible
✓ PROS
- • Standard guitar tuning possible
- • Great for fingerpicking
✗ CONS
- • Higher cost than smaller ukuleles
- • Different tuning from standard ukulele
Ortega RU5CE-BA BaritoneBaritone UkuleleWith cutawayTop: SpruceBody: SapeleFingerboard and bridge: WalnutScale: 485...
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4.5/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 370412
$141
#5
⭐
4.9/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Ortega RU5-BA Baritone Ukulele
by
Ortega
Blues
Folk
Solo Performance
Key Feature:
• Deeper, guitar-like tone
✓ PROS
- • Deeper, guitar-like tone
- • Rich, full ukulele sound
✗ CONS
- • May confuse traditional uke players
- • Higher cost than smaller ukuleles
Ortega RU5-BA Baritone UkuleleBaritone UkuleleTop: SpruceBack and sides: SapeleNeck: OkoumeFingerboard and bridge:...
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4.9/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 366579
$103
#6
⭐
4.8/5
(36 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Flight Iris Baritone Ukulele BK
by
Flight
Deep Ukulele Tones
Solo Performance
Folk
Key Feature:
• Rich, full ukulele sound
✓ PROS
- • Standard guitar tuning possible
- • Unique tonal character
✗ CONS
- • May confuse traditional uke players
- • Higher cost than smaller ukuleles
Flight Iris Baritone Ukulele BKBaritone UkulelePrincess SeriesTop: solid SpruceBack and sides: MahoganySlotted...
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4.8/5
(36 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 574123
$193
#7
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4.6/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Baton Rouge V2-B sun
by
Baton Rouge
Solo Performance
Folk
Unique Sound
Key Feature:
• Unique tonal character
✓ PROS
- • Unique tonal character
- • Great for fingerpicking
✗ CONS
- • Different tuning from standard ukulele
- • May confuse traditional uke players
Baton Rouge V2-B SunBaritone UkuleleMahogany bodyNato neckWalnut fretboard and bridge18 FretsNubone saddle and...
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4.6/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 417082
$109
#8
⭐
4.6/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Cascha Ukulele Mahogany Baritone
by
Cascha
Blues
Folk
Solo Performance
Key Feature:
• Rich, full ukulele sound
✓ PROS
- • Great for fingerpicking
- • Unique tonal character
✗ CONS
- • Less traditional ukulele sound
- • May confuse traditional uke players
Cascha Ukulele Mahogany BaritoneUkuleleSize: BaritoneBack & sides: MahoganyTop: MahoganyNeck: MahoganyFingerboard:...
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4.6/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 544702
$131
#9
⭐
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
#10
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4.8/5
(29 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Flight NUB310 Baritone Ukulele
by
Flight
Solo Performance
Folk
Unique Sound
Key Feature:
• Unique tonal character
✓ PROS
- • Rich, full ukulele sound
- • Great for fingerpicking
✗ CONS
- • Different tuning from standard ukulele
- • Larger size reduces portability
Flight NUB310 Baritone UkuleleBaritone UkueleBody: SapeleNeck: OkoumeFretboard and bridge: WalnutBone and saddle:...
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4.8/5
(29 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 498795
$120
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.
