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    Unwound baritone fluocarbon or nylon ukulele strings

    Hi, which are good unwound baritone ukulele string? I want unwound fluorocarbon or nylon strings which are bright. I don't like the soft mellow tone. I want unwound strings because i don't like the squeaking sound and i also want them to minimize wear on the frets. Does anyone has experience...
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    Systematic approach to left and right hand fingering when reading/playing tabs

    Hi, when reading/playing tabs (fingerpicking) i have no idea where to put which finger on the strings. This applies to right hand fingers and left hand fingers. Is there a systematic approach to where to put left hand and right hand fingers (chord shapes, loose notes etc). I'm hoping to get...
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    Is it worth it to spend $110 more for another laminate baritone ukulele

    The Kala KA-BG baritone ukulele costs $169, see link https://store.ukelikethepros.com/products/kala-ka-bg-mahogany-baritone-ukulele-w-gloss-finish The Kala KA-ZCT-B Zircote ukulele costs $279, see link https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/UkeKAZCTB--kala-ziricote-baritone-natural-ziricote...
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    Tie bar part to prevent the strings from making grooves

    Hi, anyone knows how they call that part of the tie bar which prevent the strings from making grooves in the wood of the tie bar. I attached a picture, see red arrow, many thanks
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    How good is a ukulele without kerfing (the inner edge bracing)?

    How good is a ukulele without kerfing (the inner edge bracing)?. For a short period of time Kala made laminate (for example Makala MK-B, Kala KA-BG) baritone ukuleles without kerfing (inner linings). Kala said the side thickness was increased therefore there was no need for kerfing. Attached a...
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    Baritone PHD high D baritone strings

    Hi i bought PHD high D baritone strings. I don't want to ruin the strings. Low D baritone strings are tuned D3, G3, B3, E4 De high D string must be D4, am i correct. many thanks
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    Right hand fingering classical ukulele/guitar

    Hi, when playing classical pieces on baritone ukulele how do i know which finger is best to play a particular string. How do i use the right hand fingers efficiently. Anyone know if there are PDF documents. Searched but did not fid much
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    Do you like or dislike the Snail SUB-M1 Baritone Ukulele

    Hi, if you have a Snail SUB-M1 Baritone Ukulele, please share you're experiences. Do you like it? Let me know what you like about it. If not also let me know what you dislike
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    Snail SUB-M1 baritone compared to Kala KA-BG baritone

    Hi, the Snail SUB-M1 and Kala KA-BG are both laminate baritone ukuleles. But the Snail is almost $100 more expensive than the Kala. Did anyone happen to had both in their hands and compared them. I want to know if the price difference is worth it in terms of sustain, tone and build quality...
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    From satin to gloss

    Hi, i have a baritone ukulele with satin finish. How can i change the finish into gloss? What do i need?
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    searching for Kala or Ohana Gloss finish baritone ukuele

    Hi, i'm looking for a Kala or Ohana gloss finish baritone ukulele with a price around $200 sold in USA shops. Search the net but could not find one. I only see Kala -KABG. I don't want that one, have that already. If you come across one please let me know, many thanks
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    Is it a good idea to order, via internet, the last discontinued ukulele a shop has in stock?

    Hi, i'm interested in a baritone ukulele, but it is a discontinued model. The ukulele shop is a reputable shop. It has good customer reviews. Is it a good idea to order, via internet, the last discontinued ukulele a shop has in stock? I think the last ukulele was hanging on a display board and...
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    Learn baritone ukulele classical fingerstyle playing in a systematic way

    Hi, i want to learn classical fingerstyle playing on my baritone ukulele. I want to learn it in a systematical way Strumming chords, and singing is not a problem. What knowledge do i need?, Where do i begin. If you have pdf books or information you like to share please let me know. Many thanks...
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    Does it make sense having High D and Low D baritone ukuleles

    Hi, I have a Kala KA-BG baritone ukulele with Low D tuning. I like the brightness of a high D set too. See link Does it make sense to buy another baritone ukulele and fit it with a high D set? Does it make sense in general of having two of the same ukuleles? The Kala KA-BG is a well made good...
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    Is it a good idea to have ukuleles with DGBE and GCEA tuning

    Hi, They don't sell ukuleles in my country, so i can't compare ukuleles. I bought a baritone ukulele (DGBE), but now i'm curious about the tenor with GCEA tuning. Is it a good idea to stick to one tuning or can you have both. Does having both tunings affect playing on them both? If you have...
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    Best baritone ukulele under $250 sold in the US

    Hi, anyone knows a very good baritone ukulele sold under $250 in the US
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    Deciding between Ohana BK 14 vs Ohana BK 20 vs Kala KA-B

    Hi , i am deciding which one of these baritone ukes to buy. Does anyone have one of the Ohana ukes and a Kala KA-B in their collection or did anyone ever compared these ukes in a ukulele store. I want to know which one is better in terms of tone, sustain, and build etc. Please let me know...
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    Improve the sound of my Makala MK-B baritone ukulele

    Hi, i have a Makala MK-B Baritone ukulele. I can't afford $300 ukuleles, so how can i improve the sound of the instrument? Someone told me to put a bone saddle? Is this true? If true, what other things from a luthier standpoint can i also change besides the saddle. I'm technical so i can do some...
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    Improve the sound of a baritone ukulele

    Hi, i have a Makala MK B Baritone ukulele. I can't afford $300 ukuleles, so how can i improve the sound of the instrument? Someone told me to put a bone saddle? Is this true? If true, what other things from a luthier standpoint can i also change besides the saddle. I'm technical so i can do some...
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    Step over from Baritone DGBE or Tenor GCEA

    Hi, My classical guitar is too big. I play it with 4 strings just like a baritone ukulele but i can't stretch my fingers too far because of the large fret space. I'm thinking of buying a baritone ukulele because it's smaller and more comfortable to play and i'm already familiar with the guitar...
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