AudioFu Chart · November 2026
Best Baritone Ukuleles Under $2,000 2026
The top pick is Kala MK-B Makala Series Baritone Ukulele ($133). Kala KA-B Baritone Ukulele leads the high end. Ranked by the AudioFu Index from 41 models across 7 brands, prices checked every night.
Last updated: November 11, 2026
Top 10
Full detail for the 10 highest AudioFu Index scores. Every other model is listed below.
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Kala MK-B Makala Series Baritone Ukulele
Makala MK-B Baritone Ukulele · Kala
10 for sale on Reverb1 finish at Thomann
- Scale510 mm (20.08")
- Frets18 frets
- FingerboardRosewood fingerboard
You get a baritone ukulele made of mahogany, with a rosewood fingerboard and 18 nickel silver frets. It has a 510 mm scale and comes with a gig bag, so you can carry it easily. It suits you if you want a larger ukulele in a natural satin finish.
Pros
- Mahogany top, back, sides and neck give a consistent wood build
- Rosewood fingerboard paired with 18 nickel silver frets
- Comes with a baritone gig bag (UB-B) included
Cons
- Plastic nut and bridge rather than bone or other materials
79AudioFu
Index↓ 7.8%since Aug 17 · lowest so far$145 · Aug 17$133 now$133€119 at Thomann · in stockCheck price ↗ -
- Scale514 mm (20.24")
- Frets19 frets
- FingerboardEbony fingerboard
This is a baritone ukulele, so it tunes lower than a regular uke and has a longer scale. It has a solid mahogany top, back and sides, with an ebony fingerboard and bone nut and saddle. If you want a ukulele with a lower range and a solid wood build, you'll find it a good fit.
Pros
- Solid mahogany top, back and sides give the body a solid wood build
- Mahogany neck paired with an ebony fingerboard for a smooth playing surface
- Nickel silver frets and bone nut and saddle add classic, durable parts
79AudioFu
IndexStableno change since Aug 17Aug 17$504 now$504€449 at Thomann · in stockCheck price ↗ -
Kala KA-B Baritone Ukulele
KA-CT-SA-BG Baritone Ukulele · Kala
13 for sale on Reverb1 finish at Thomann
- Scale514 mm (20.24")
- Frets19 frets
- FingerboardEbony fingerboard
If you want a ukulele that plays a bit lower than the usual kind, this baritone is worth a look. It has a solid acacia top, back, and sides, plus a mahogany neck and an ebony fingerboard. It also comes with a gig bag, so it is easy to carry to practice or a jam.
Pros
- Solid acacia top, back and sides give it an all-acacia build
- Mahogany neck paired with an ebony fingerboard
- Bone nut and saddle for a clean string path
Cons
- At a 20.25" scale and 779 mm total length, it is bigger than a standard ukulele
79AudioFu
IndexStableno change since Aug 17Aug 17$604 now$604€539 at Thomann · in stockCheck price ↗ -
Kala KA-B Baritone Ukulele
CT-SSRW-BG-C Baritone Ukulele · Kala
13 for sale on Reverb1 finish at Thomann
- Scale514 mm (20.24")
- Frets19 frets
- FingerboardEbony fingerboard
This is a baritone ukulele with a solid spruce top and solid rosewood back and sides. It has a 20.25 inch scale, bone nut and saddle, and comes with a gig bag. It suits you if you want the lower, bigger range of a baritone and a bag to carry it in.
Pros
- Solid spruce top gives the body a solid wood foundation
- Solid rosewood back and sides with purpleheart binding for a finished look
- Bone nut and saddle with 19 nickel silver frets
Cons
- The 20.25 inch scale makes it a larger instrument than a standard ukulele
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Kala KA-B Baritone Ukulele
KALA KA-BE Baritone Ukulele · Kala
13 for sale on Reverb1 finish at Thomann
- Scale509 mm (20.04")
- Frets18 frets
This is a baritone ukulele made of mahogany, with a rosewood fretboard, a built-in Kala pickup, and a gig bag included. It is tuned lower than a standard ukulele, so it suits you if you want a deeper sound or plan to plug into an amp. If you want an instrument you can play and plug in right away, this one is a good pick.
Pros
- Mahogany top, back, sides and neck give it an all-mahogany build
- Built-in Kala UK-300TR electronics let you plug straight into an amp
- GraphTech NuBone nut and bridge give the strings a smooth-running path
Cons
- Scale length of 20.06 inches is longer than a standard ukulele, so chord shapes may feel different at first
76AudioFu
IndexStableno change since Aug 17Aug 17$290 now$290€259 at Thomann · in stockCheck price ↗ -
- Scale509 mm (20.04")
- Frets18 frets
If you want a baritone ukulele with a striking exotic wood look, this one fits the bill. It has a ziricote top, back and sides, a mahogany neck, and a rosewood fretboard, plus 18 frets and a GraphTech NuBone nut and bridge. Because it has no electronics listed, it suits you best if you play it acoustically and want the larger baritone size with a bag included.
Pros
- Ziricote top and back and sides give it a distinctive exotic wood look
- Mahogany neck paired with a rosewood fretboard
- GraphTech NuBone nut and bridge included from the factory
Cons
- Acoustic only, with no pickup or electronics listed
- Baritone scale of 20.06 inches is larger than a standard soprano or concert ukulele
76AudioFu
IndexStableno change since Aug 17Aug 17$358 now$358€319 at Thomann · in stockCheck price ↗ -
- Scale510 mm (20.08")
- FingerboardRosewood fingerboard
If you want a baritone ukulele with solid mahogany wood and a pickup for plugging in, this one fits the bill. It has a 20-inch scale, so it plays a bit like a small guitar, and it comes with a gig bag so you can take it along. It suits a player who wants a plugged-in uke with a solid mahogany build.
Pros
- Solid mahogany top, back and sides give it a classic wood build
- Fishman Kula System pickup lets you plug it into an amp or PA
- Graph Tech NuBone nut and saddle for a bone-style nut and saddle
Cons
- At 510 mm scale and 768 mm total length, it is a large ukulele for small hands
76AudioFu
IndexStableno change since Aug 17Aug 17$470 now$470€419 at Thomann · in stockCheck price ↗ -
Kala KA-BE Mahogany Baritone Ukulele
KA-B Satin Mahogany Baritone · Kala
7 for sale on Reverb1 finish at Thomann
- Scale509 mm (20.04")
- Frets18 frets
If you want a baritone ukulele with a natural satin mahogany look, this one is worth a look. It has mahogany on the top, back, sides and neck, a rosewood fretboard, and 18 frets. It comes with a baritone gig bag and Aquila Super Nylgut strings, so you can start playing right away.
Pros
- Mahogany top, back, sides and neck give a classic all-wood build
- Rosewood fretboard with cream binding adds a classic look
- GraphTech NuBone nut and saddle help the strings sit well
67AudioFu
IndexStableno change since Aug 17Aug 17$201 now$201€179 at Thomann · in stockCheck price ↗ -
Kala KA-BE Mahogany Baritone Ukulele
KA-BG Gloss Mahogany Baritone · Kala
7 for sale on Reverb1 finish at Thomann
- Scale509 mm (20.04")
- Frets18 frets
If you want a baritone ukulele with an all-mahogany build and a high gloss natural finish, this one is worth a look. Its longer scale gives you more room on the neck than a standard ukulele, so it suits you if you want a little more space to play. It comes with a bag and Aquila Super Nylgut strings already fitted, so you can start playing right away.
Pros
- Mahogany top, back and sides give it an all-mahogany build
- Mahogany neck with a rosewood fretboard
- GraphTech NuBone bridge and ABS Composite nut for string seating
Cons
- Its 509 mm (20 1/16") scale length is longer than a standard ukulele, so it may feel different at first
67AudioFu
IndexStableno change since Aug 17Aug 17$223 now$223€199 at Thomann · in stockCheck price ↗ -
- Scale514.4 mm (20.25")
- Frets18 frets
This is a baritone ukulele, so it is tuned lower and has a longer neck than most ukes. It is built with a solid mahogany top, back and sides, an ebony fingerboard and abalone detail, and it comes with a deluxe gig bag. It suits you if you want a larger uke with a classy look and a bag to carry it in.
Pros
- Solid mahogany top, back and sides give it an all-wood build
- Ebony fingerboard with white mother-of-pearl and abalone inlays
- Eighteen nickel silver frets along the neck
Cons
- Scale length of 20.25 inches is longer than a standard ukulele, so the neck may feel different at first
67AudioFu
IndexStableno change since Sep 11Sep 11$604 now$604€539 at Thomann · in stockCheck price ↗
All 41 baritone ukuleles
Same index, same nightly prices — compact. Colour options of one model share a row. Tap a photo to zoom.
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Flight Aviator Galaxy Baritone BR CEFlight · 2 finishes61Stable$425€379$425€379Check ↗
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Baton Rouge V2-B8 sunBaton Rouge · 2 finishes58Stable$201€179$201€179Check ↗
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Kala KA-15 B Baritone UkuleleKala54Stable$167€149$167€149Check ↗
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Flight Pathfinder Red BaritoneFlight54Stable$335€299$335€299Check ↗
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Flight Maia Baritone EQ-A RosewoodFlight54Stable$391€349$391€349Check ↗
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Flight Maia 8 Steel String Bari EQ-AFlight54Stable$403€359$403€359Check ↗
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Ortega RU5CE-BA BaritoneOrtega · 2 finishes53Stable$156€139$156€139Check ↗
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Flight Maia Luxe Baritone EQ-AFlight52↓ 1.7%$593€529$593€529Check ↗
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Flight NUB310 Baritone UkuleleFlight51Stable$122€109$122€109Check ↗
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Flight Pathfinder Baritone Ocean BlueFlight51Stable$347€309$347€309Check ↗
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Kala Solid Spruce Travel BaritoneKala51Stable$358€319$358€319Check ↗
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Flight Aviator Baritone Mango CEFlight51Stable$369€329$369€329Check ↗
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Kala KA-CM-BE Curly Mango Barit UkeKala51Stable$380€339$380€339Check ↗
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Flight Lily Baritone EQ-A SteelStringFlight51Stable$403€359$403€359Check ↗
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Flight Aviator QM Baritone CEFlight51Stable$425€379$425€379Check ↗
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Flight Navigator Baritone EQ-A SBFlight51Stable$610€544$610€544Check ↗
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Flight Fireball EQ-A Baritone UkuleleFlight51Stable$691€616$691€616Check ↗
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Ortega RUOX-BAOrtega49Stable$178€159$178€159Check ↗
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Flight Nighthawk Baritone EQ-A BKFlight49↓ 8.0%$412€367$412€367Check ↗
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Kala KA-TEAK-B Teak Bariton UkuleleKala48Stable$156€139$156€139Check ↗
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Flight Iris Baritone Ukulele BKFlight48Stable$196€175$196€175Check ↗
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Kala Teak Tri-Top Baritone UkuleleKala48Stable$212€189$212€189Check ↗
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Kala KA-TEAK-BE Baritone UkuleleKala48Stable$223€199$223€199Check ↗
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Flight Aurora Baritone EQ-AFlight48Stable$380€339$380€339Check ↗
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Flight Nomad BaritoneFlight48Stable$380€339$380€339Check ↗
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Flight 4SB Sammy Turton BaritoneFlight48Stable$593€529$593€529Check ↗
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Kala Baritone Ukulele with CutawayKala48Stable$649€579$649€579Check ↗
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Cascha Ukulele Mahogany BaritoneCascha46↓ 5.0%$127€113$127€113Check ↗
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Kala Makala KA-SSEBY-B Baritone UkuleleKala Makala46Stable$436€389$436€389Check ↗
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Kala Makala KA-AM-B-CE Baritone UkuleleKala Makala43Stable$212€189$212€189Check ↗
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Thomann Baritone EU Ukulele with PUThomann37Stable$201€179$201€179Check ↗
Baritone Ukuleles by the numbers
Measured across all 44 models we track, not a sample.
Median $369 — half of all baritone ukuleles here cost less.
median of 31 models · 485 mm (19.09")–514 mm (20.24")
median of 34 models · 18–19
median of 21 models · 38 mm (1.5")–39 mm (1.54")
most common · 25 models
How to choose the best baritone ukuleles
Tonewood
Mahogany and Koa are the usual suspects, but even within those, grain density and figuring make a HUGE difference. Mahogany generally gives a warmer, more mellow tone, while Koa can have a brighter, more complex voice, but both can be scooped or overly bright depending on the build. It's not just about the wood type, it's about the wood itself.
Bracing Pattern
A well-executed fan bracing pattern (like you'd find on a classical guitar) will give you more sustain and a fuller low-end thump than simple ladder bracing. Expect compromises at this price point - some will have decent bracing, others will feel a bit 'boxy.'
Neck Profile & Setup
This is critical for playability. A comfortable neck is non-negotiable, and a proper setup (action, intonation) makes all the difference. A thick, unwieldy neck profile will kill your hand speed, and high action will make it a chore to play.
Hardware & Binding
Don't get too hung up on fancy binding - it's purely aesthetic. However, decent tuners are essential. Cheap tuners will fight you mid-gig, making accurate tuning impossible. Binding and inlays are nice, but they don't affect the sound.
Pickup Voicing (if applicable)
Many baritones are being made with pickups these days. A poorly voiced pickup will sound brittle and ice-picky - it's almost worse than no pickup at all. Listen for natural dynamics and a full, balanced response when plugged in.
Buying guide
So, you're looking at a baritone uke and don't want to drop serious cash? Smart move. They're fantastic instruments - that deeper, almost guitar-like range opens up a ton of possibilities, but you don't need to remortgage your house to get something that sounds and feels good. This list focuses on baritone ukuleles under $2000 that deliver the most 'bang for your buck,' instruments you can actually gig with and record without wincing.
At this budget, you're looking for a balance. Don't expect all-solid wood construction everywhere - tops are usually solid, backs and sides are often laminate. Focus on the neck profile and overall setup first.
A well-setup, playable instrument is always better than a 'prettier' one that's a pain to handle. Listen for that fat midrange honk - it's what separates a good baritone from a thin-sounding toy.
How the AudioFu Index works
Five measured signals and nothing else — no stars from strangers, no “tested by experts” we didn’t do. The weights are fixed and public. We don’t play these instruments; we measure the market around them.
This chart covers 44 baritone ukuleles from the Thomann catalogue. Before you buy, read hands-on reviews and, where you can, play it. Full methodology.
AudioFu earns a commission when you buy through our Thomann links. It never changes the order — the index does.
- Demand40%
How many of this exact model are for sale on Reverb right now — what musicians actually buy and resell.
- Lineup20%
How many finishes Thomann stocks — makers expand the models that sell.
- Price15%
Where the price has moved since we started tracking in August.
- Specs15%
How completely the maker documents it.
- Maker10%
How deep the brand’s range is in this category.
Questions
What's the difference between a laminate back/sides and a solid wood back/sides?
Laminate is layers of wood glued together, generally cheaper and more stable. Solid wood resonates better, offering more complexity and sustain, but is more susceptible to humidity changes. A solid top is usually the priority.
Are baritone ukes harder to play than soprano or concert?
Generally, yes. The larger size means a wider fretboard, which can be a challenge for smaller hands. A good neck profile is even more critical.
Can I use a baritone uke for guitar-like chords and voicings?
Absolutely. The tuning (often DGBE, like the top four strings of a guitar) allows you to play guitar chord shapes directly. It's a great gateway instrument.
What kind of amp is best for a baritone uke?
A small acoustic amp with a built-in chorus or reverb can work wonders. Avoid overly bright amps - you want to preserve the warmth of the instrument. A clean amp with decent headroom is key.
What's the deal with different bracing patterns?
Bracing affects the resonance and projection. Fan bracing (more common on classical guitars) generally yields a richer, more balanced tone and better sustain than simpler ladder bracing. It's a trade-off - fan bracing is more complex to build and thus more expensive.
