Best Baritone Ukuleles Under $500 2026
Affordable baritone ukuleles under $500 - great value without compromising quality
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
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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
#2
⭐
4.5/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Flight Lily Baritone EQ-A SteelString
by
Flight
Folk
Blues
Solo Performance
Key Feature:
• Standard guitar tuning possible
✓ PROS
- • Rich, full ukulele sound
- • Unique tonal character
✗ CONS
- • May confuse traditional uke players
- • Different tuning from standard ukulele
Flight Lily Baritone EQ-A SteelStringBaritone Ukulele with Pickup and Steel StringsBlack scalloped cutawayBack and...
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4.5/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 619898
$395
#3
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4.8/5
(22 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Flight Pathfinder Baritone Ocean Blue
by
Flight
Folk
Unique Sound
Guitar-Like Tuning
Key Feature:
• Rich, full ukulele sound
✓ PROS
- • Standard guitar tuning possible
- • Rich, full ukulele sound
✗ CONS
- • Higher cost than smaller ukuleles
- • May confuse traditional uke players
Flight Pathfinder Baritone Ocean BlueBaritone Ukulele with PickupBody: BasswoodTop: flamed maple veneerNeck: roasted...
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4.8/5
(22 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 574075
$358
#4
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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:...
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4.4/5
(22 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 594476
$384
#5
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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:...
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4.6/5
(17 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 604444
$384
#6
⭐
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
#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:...
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4.8/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 618418
$461
#8
⭐
4.4/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Flight Pathfinder Red Baritone
by
Flight
Unique Sound
Guitar-Like Tuning
Blues
Key Feature:
• Rich, full ukulele sound
✓ PROS
- • Unique tonal character
- • Standard guitar tuning possible
✗ CONS
- • Larger size reduces portability
- • Different tuning from standard ukulele
Flight Pathfinder Red BaritoneElectric Baritone UkuleleBody: BasswoodNeck and fingerboard: roasted maple22 FretsNut...
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4.4/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 602352
$329
#9
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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:...
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4.6/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 541376
$378
#10
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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
#11
⭐
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...
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4.6/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 604442
$439
#12
⭐
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
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.
