Best Baritone Ukuleles Under $800 2026
Affordable baritone ukuleles under $800 - great value without compromising quality
Last updated: January 21, 2026 • Next update: January 28, 2026
#1
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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:...
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4.9/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 604432
$604
#2
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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...
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4.8/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 602356
$604
#3
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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
#4
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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
#5
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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...
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4.6/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 555965
$714
#6
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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
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.
