Hey Alex, you actually inspired me to try the baritone after listening to your new album. I love the folk sound to it. It’s very different to the usual ukulele stuff that gets put out there. Great album! I purchased a cheap Makala baritone for now. I normally play a low G tenor. Maybe it’s the guitar player in me, but right away I can tell the baritone will become my ukulele of choice. I love the sound!
Thanks for the selection. That Millar would make one hell of a blues baritone! The Kamaka which seems to open up a whole new sound. And the Kanile’a is an object of beauty, as so often is the case for the brand.
Great to see the baritones, nice selection! Looks to be another early hour presentation....? Hoping your new location is working out well for you! Always looking foward to your next post! Cheers!
I watched your unboxing video of the Snail S60B some time ago and you sold me on it. I love that it’s abit out there with the big rosette and red binding and amber buttons. But it sounds lovely too. It has depth and brightness and I find it’s a good all round instrument that’s stand out in looks.
Hey Alex. This was an interesting comparison. In the first half I was thinking that each model a $ up was better than the cheaper ones. But the Pono, Millar and Snail stopped me short. I don’t like baritones that sound like or much like a guitar. They seemed to be a better representation of a ukulele. By appearance of tge three the Millar was my choice but the Kanilea really hit home in that regard. Thanks as always for a good and reasoned review.
Hi Alex, great video as always. I started off with playing a Tenor Ukulele at the beginning of this year, after struggling with trying to learn the acoustic guitar. I played the tenor for a few months, but I was not really digging the sound of the ukulele as it was too twangy and high pitched. I am also not a fan of reentrant tuning. When I discovered the Baritone uke back in August of this year, I found my sound, and the perfect musical instrument for me. I am exclusively a baritone uke player now and practice and play for about 3 or 4 hours a day. I own 3 of them, and all of them are Kala's. My first and main one is the SCAC-B solid cedar top acacia back and sides, my new one that is one week old is the BG all glossy mahogany laminate, and today I am waiting for my CM-BE Curly Mango with EQ and pickup to be delivered later today. The only other baritone uke I plan on getting in the near future is an 8-string version.
8 Strings! That's too many strings! Yesterday I saw little Ukulele with six strings. I'm new at this, and don't understand why people want more and more strings. I also saw a guitar with 7 strings. It's getting crazy!
@@SternDrive Ha ha, I know exactly what you mean. A month ago I felt the same way until I realized that you’re only playing 4 strings the same way you do with a standard 4 string Uke. An 8 string is doubles of the 1st and 2nd string so double E and double A. The Top 2 strings 3 and 4 or G and C you have a high G and low G together and a high C and low C together. So you technically have 8 strings but they are really played as 4 strings and the sound from the ukulele has a resonance that makes it sound like more than one ukulele is playing. I bought one myself last month and love it
Thanks for the reviews! Just getting into Baritone and my entry level baritone does feel a bit cramped for my hands. Is there any other recommendations for users with bigger hands?
Never realised Ukulele had such a beautiful tone. In Bournemouth Absolute Music department music store a Ukulele shop has just opened. I went in there had a look around and left thinking Ukulele sounded high pitched and screechy sound, never tried a single one. I wish I had. I would have purchased one instead of a guitar.
The only one I currently get into stock is the Pono BN4 series. They are basically nylon strung Tenor guitars. I have made videos on them previously, it was a while back now 🙂
@SouthernUkuleleStore Awesome, thanks Alex. I think I've seen that video, but I'll go back and give it a rewatch. I don't think I realized at the time how much longer the scale on those was. Thanks again!
@@SouthernUkuleleStore Ah, just found those videos, thanks. I ask because here in the US, in some instrument shops they're the only brand you can find.
I don't know why you would use round-wound D and G strings, which squeak when the fingers slide on them. I hate the squeaks. I put flat-wound classical guitar strings on my baritone, which don't squeak. The brand is Thomastik-Infeld in 0.030" diameter and 0.035" diameter. They cost a bit more than round-wound strings, but they are so much more satisfying that the cost is irrelevant. Guitars and baritone ukes come with round-wound bass strings, which I can understand in cheap instruments, but for high-end instruments, they should come with flat-wound strings.
@@SouthernUkuleleStore Tim Lerch explained that flat-wound steel-core strings went in and out of favor among jazz guitarists who played amplified guitars: ua-cam.com/video/FHxURCrgjwA/v-deo.html
Here's a video demonstrating the round-wound nylon-core classical guitar strings versus flat-wound on a classical guitar with piezo pickup: ua-cam.com/video/18fmyunJ9kg/v-deo.html .
@@BrianSmith-ow9gy Ooo! I'm so jealous. I have a lovely pono master series, but nice as it is, no sound port there either. But if I ever get a second, I'd love to try a Fireball. Congrats! I hope you love it.
You play this Baritone very nicely, but you are playing it upside down. Why? I'm glad you didn't switch the strings as well. If you did that you'd be really handicapped. But I'm curious why do you play it upside down? I assume you are left handed. OK, so then you have better dexterity in your left hand. Why would you not want to fret with your better hand? It is a mystery to me. Explain thy self.
Hey Alex, you actually inspired me to try the baritone after listening to your new album. I love the folk sound to it. It’s very different to the usual ukulele stuff that gets put out there. Great album!
I purchased a cheap Makala baritone for now. I normally play a low G tenor. Maybe it’s the guitar player in me, but right away I can tell the baritone will become my ukulele of choice. I love the sound!
For me, I'll take the Millar . . . thanks for the review!
Not if I buy it first 😉
Great Video! Thanks Alex! When you started to play your songs, I immediately waited for you start singing 😁
That makes me really happy 😊
I always look forward to your videos, they go great with my morning coffee! I don’t have a baritone - yet - but maybe in the future.
Ahhh so lovely to listen to, I agree Kanile'a baritones sound the best imo.
Thanks for the selection. That Millar would make one hell of a blues baritone! The Kamaka which seems to open up a whole new sound. And the Kanile’a is an object of beauty, as so often is the case for the brand.
I could listen to you play all day on the baritone
Thank you. That's a lovely thing to say.
Great to see the baritones, nice selection! Looks to be another early hour presentation....? Hoping your new location is working out well for you! Always looking foward to your next post! Cheers!
Good job Bruddah you make it sound so good
I watched your unboxing video of the Snail S60B some time ago and you sold me on it. I love that it’s abit out there with the big rosette and red binding and amber buttons. But it sounds lovely too. It has depth and brightness and I find it’s a good all round instrument that’s stand out in looks.
Thanks Trish 🙂
Hey Alex. This was an interesting comparison. In the first half I was thinking that each model a $ up was better than the cheaper ones. But the Pono, Millar and Snail stopped me short. I don’t like baritones that sound like or much like a guitar. They seemed to be a better representation of a ukulele. By appearance of tge three the Millar was my choice but the Kanilea really hit home in that regard. Thanks as always for a good and reasoned review.
Thank you this, Alex.
Hi Alex, great video as always. I started off with playing a Tenor Ukulele at the beginning of this year, after struggling with trying to learn the acoustic guitar. I played the tenor for a few months, but I was not really digging the sound of the ukulele as it was too twangy and high pitched. I am also not a fan of reentrant tuning. When I discovered the Baritone uke back in August of this year, I found my sound, and the perfect musical instrument for me. I am exclusively a baritone uke player now and practice and play for about 3 or 4 hours a day. I own 3 of them, and all of them are Kala's. My first and main one is the SCAC-B solid cedar top acacia back and sides, my new one that is one week old is the BG all glossy mahogany laminate, and today I am waiting for my CM-BE Curly Mango with EQ and pickup to be delivered later today. The only other baritone uke I plan on getting in the near future is an 8-string version.
8 Strings! That's too many strings! Yesterday I saw little Ukulele with six strings. I'm new at this, and don't understand why people want more and more strings. I also saw a guitar with 7 strings. It's getting crazy!
@@SternDrive Ha ha, I know exactly what you mean. A month ago I felt the same way until I realized that you’re only playing 4 strings the same way you do with a standard 4 string Uke. An 8 string is doubles of the 1st and 2nd string so double E and double A. The Top 2 strings 3 and 4 or G and C you have a high G and low G together and a high C and low C together. So you technically have 8 strings but they are really played as 4 strings and the sound from the ukulele has a resonance that makes it sound like more than one ukulele is playing. I bought one myself last month and love it
I really wanted to see the Pono steel strings again. Drool.
Thank you Alex!
Thanks for the reviews! Just getting into Baritone and my entry level baritone does feel a bit cramped for my hands. Is there any other recommendations for users with bigger hands?
Just keep an eye out for something with a wide nut
Never realised Ukulele had such a beautiful tone. In Bournemouth Absolute Music department music store a Ukulele shop has just opened. I went in there had a look around and left thinking Ukulele sounded high pitched and screechy sound, never tried a single one. I wish I had. I would have purchased one instead of a guitar.
Browsing your website I find out your inside absolute music.
Wow... this comment somehow manages to put us down and praise us in equal measure. Thank you for visiting the store and for your comment.
Hello, I am lefty too and looking to add a ukulele. Can the Kanile’a K1-B be strung lefty w/o modification? Thanks!!
Sure can. I have previous had one I converted... its a great choice
@@SouthernUkuleleStore thanks much!
Just looks weird watching you play left handed in a right handed ukulele. It sounds great though.
Hey Alex, can you list a couple of the 23 inch scale baritones?
The only one I currently get into stock is the Pono BN4 series. They are basically nylon strung Tenor guitars.
I have made videos on them previously, it was a while back now 🙂
@SouthernUkuleleStore Awesome, thanks Alex. I think I've seen that video, but I'll go back and give it a rewatch. I don't think I realized at the time how much longer the scale on those was. Thanks again!
What do you think of Kala baritones?
They are fine. I've featured them in a dozen other baritone videos on the channel since 2018.
@@SouthernUkuleleStore Ah, just found those videos, thanks. I ask because here in the US, in some instrument shops they're the only brand you can find.
Cocobolo Ukulele don't seem to offer a baritone.
I don't know why you would use round-wound D and G strings, which squeak when the fingers slide on them. I hate the squeaks. I put flat-wound classical guitar strings on my baritone, which don't squeak. The brand is Thomastik-Infeld in 0.030" diameter and 0.035" diameter. They cost a bit more than round-wound strings, but they are so much more satisfying that the cost is irrelevant. Guitars and baritone ukes come with round-wound bass strings, which I can understand in cheap instruments, but for high-end instruments, they should come with flat-wound strings.
It's all personal preference... I personally don't rate the flatwound strings as highly as roundwound strings.
@@SouthernUkuleleStore Tim Lerch explained that flat-wound steel-core strings went in and out of favor among jazz guitarists who played amplified guitars: ua-cam.com/video/FHxURCrgjwA/v-deo.html
Here's a video demonstrating the round-wound nylon-core classical guitar strings versus flat-wound on a classical guitar with piezo pickup: ua-cam.com/video/18fmyunJ9kg/v-deo.html .
None with a soundport on the side. I'll have to keep looking ...
Cocobolo Ukelele have a soundport on side
The Flight Fireball baritone has a side sound port.
@@jessicaengle3160 Thanks Jessica, bought one, fingers crossed eh?
@@BrianSmith-ow9gy Ooo! I'm so jealous. I have a lovely pono master series, but nice as it is, no sound port there either. But if I ever get a second, I'd love to try a Fireball. Congrats! I hope you love it.
You play this Baritone very nicely, but you are playing it upside down. Why? I'm glad you didn't switch the strings as well. If you did that you'd be really handicapped. But I'm curious why do you play it upside down? I assume you are left handed. OK, so then you have better dexterity in your left hand. Why would you not want to fret with your better hand? It is a mystery to me. Explain thy self.
I play how I play. Try not to overthink it
Are you for real??? I bet Alex is soooo pleased you brought that to his attention 🙄