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product_id: 4455157
title: "KA-MK-B Makala Baritone Ukulele"
brand: "kala"
price: "$547.50"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 10
category: "Kala"
url: https://www.desertcart.ec/products/4455157-ka-mk-b-makala-baritone-ukulele
store_origin: EC
region: Ecuador
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# Mahogany Neck & Top for rich tone Rosewood Fingerboard with 17 Brass Frets Injection Molded Body for durability KA-MK-B Makala Baritone Ukulele

**Brand:** kala
**Price:** $547.50
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎵 Elevate your sound with the Makala Baritone – where vintage charm meets modern groove!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** KA-MK-B Makala Baritone Ukulele by kala
- **How much does it cost?** $547.50 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ec](https://www.desertcart.ec/products/4455157-ka-mk-b-makala-baritone-ukulele)

## Best For

- kala enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted kala brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Rich, Resonant Sound:** Mahogany top and rosewood fingerboard deliver warm, full-bodied tones with great projection.
- • **Durable & Lightweight:** Injection molded body keeps it sturdy yet easy to carry at just 1 lb.
- • **Ready to Learn & Perform:** Comfortable fret spacing and fixed bridge make it ideal for beginners and pros alike.
- • **Vintage Vibes, Modern Playability:** Classic mahogany design meets smooth, comfortable play for all skill levels.
- • **Baritone Range, Guitar Familiarity:** Tunes like a guitar (DGBE), perfect for guitarists scaling down or uke newbies.

## Overview

The Kala KA-MK-B Makala Baritone Ukulele features a durable injection molded body, a warm-sounding mahogany top and neck, and a smooth rosewood fingerboard with 17 brass frets. Tuned like the top four strings of a guitar, it offers an accessible transition for guitar players and a rich baritone tone for all musicians. Lightweight and comfortable, it’s the perfect entry-level instrument for those seeking quality sound and vintage style without breaking the bank.

## Description

The Makala Classic is simply the best entry-level line of ukuleles on the market. Sound and playability usually suffer at these affordable prices, but not with a Makala. With fantastic sound and a vintage look, the Makala Classic line is modeled after the simple mahogany ukuleles made over 100 years ago. Frets: 18 Brass frets.

Review: It's a great place to learn to play a baritone ukulele. - 👋 hello... I bought this just to see if I really wanted to start playing a uke. I'm very glad I did. I've been playing guitar for about 61 years. The arthritis has just about taken my ability to pay guitar away, so I am scaling down to the baritone ukulele. It tunes like a guitar so learning to play it is proving to be easy. This little guy surprised me. I thought it would not tune until I found my clip on tuner and now it's great. The sound is really good for as small a it is. The highs and lows are all there. Good projection and resonance is great. It's in tune all the way up the neck. Being the largest of the four types of ukulele, the frets are far enough apart that it is more comfortable to play. If you want an inexpensive uke to learn on, buy it.
Review: Great uke for the price, could use better strings - This is a well-made, great-looking and great-sounding baritone ukulele. The standard tuning is the same as the first (top) 4 strings of a full-sized guitar in standard tuning: DGBE. I retuned mine to DGBD which is the same as open G tuning on a 5-string banjo (without the 5th string) because I'm more familiar with that tuning. I should have bought the carry bag with it at the same time, since I ended up buying it later anyway. The only issue I had with this uke was with the strings (which is why I only rated this 4-stars instead of 5). The 3rd & 4th strings are wire-wound, which is not unusual, but these particular ones are VERY dead feeling and sounding compared to other wire-wound strings and the 1st & second strings on the uke, which are black nylon. This makes the upper and lower strings contrast in quality quite a bit. The lower strings did improve in sound over time with playing, but I will be replacing all the strings with nylon (not available on desertcart as far as I could tell) soon. Update 9/3/12: This uke was restrung with all-nylon Worth brown strings. For comparison with the original, a video is on[...]. Now I have a 5-star baritone ukulele.

## Features

- Injection Molded body
- Agathis Wood Top
- Rosewood Fingerboard and Graphite DOLPHIN Bridge
- Mahogany neck
- 17 Brass Frets

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B001LTZZSG |
| Back Material | Mahogany |
| Best Sellers Rank | #23,690 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #99 in Ukuleles (Musical Instruments) |
| Body Material | Injection Molded |
| Color Name | Natural |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (770) |
| Date First Available | November 21, 2008 |
| Fretboard Material | Rose Wood |
| Guitar Bridge System | Fixed Bridge |
| Instrument Key | c |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 1 pounds |
| Item model number | MKB |
| Material Type | Mahogany Wood |
| Neck Material Type | Mahogany |
| Number of Strings | 4 |
| Product Dimensions | 33 x 6 x 13 inches |
| Proficiency Level | All |
| Scale Length | 20.187 |
| Size | Baritone |
| String Gauge | Light |
| String Material | Aquila Super Nylgut |
| Top Material | Mahogany |

## Product Details

- **Back Material Type:** Mahogany
- **Brand:** Kala
- **Color:** Natural
- **Finish Type:** Satin
- **Instrument:** Ukulele
- **Item Weight:** 1 Pounds
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 33 x 6 x 13 inches
- **Size:** Baritone
- **String Material Type:** Aquila Super Nylgut
- **Top Material Type:** Mahogany

## Images

![KA-MK-B Makala Baritone Ukulele - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61kvsI7PFOL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: can this ukulele be tuned to g c e a?**
A: Just use a capo when you want that tuning, 5th fret.

**Q: Would this be a good ukulele for a beginner to learn on?  I'm interested in eventually learning slack-key or blues type playing.**
A: I have two answers. 1. Yes. I would 100% recommend this for beginners. It's very playable, and sounds delightful. I can to the uke from playing guitar for many years. And am exceedingly lazy. So not having to learn new tunings and fingerings made the transition almost seem less. 2. If you want to lean to play a proper uke, then I would recommend getting the standard one with standard uke Tuning. The tuning/fingerings are different than this tenor uke. (DGBE)Overall. A great little instrument. Especially for the price.

**Q: does this uke come with a case?**
A: No, this does not include a case.  It will arrive well packaged and double boxed for protection.

**Q: How can i contact the seller?  6 months after i bought this baritone for my daughter, started lessons and realized amazon did not send a baritone!**
A: I would contact Amazon.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It's a great place to learn to play a baritone ukulele.
*by C***N on November 13, 2025*

👋 hello... I bought this just to see if I really wanted to start playing a uke. I'm very glad I did. I've been playing guitar for about 61 years. The arthritis has just about taken my ability to pay guitar away, so I am scaling down to the baritone ukulele. It tunes like a guitar so learning to play it is proving to be easy. This little guy surprised me. I thought it would not tune until I found my clip on tuner and now it's great. The sound is really good for as small a it is. The highs and lows are all there. Good projection and resonance is great. It's in tune all the way up the neck. Being the largest of the four types of ukulele, the frets are far enough apart that it is more comfortable to play. If you want an inexpensive uke to learn on, buy it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great uke for the price, could use better strings
*by P***N on August 31, 2012*

This is a well-made, great-looking and great-sounding baritone ukulele. The standard tuning is the same as the first (top) 4 strings of a full-sized guitar in standard tuning: DGBE. I retuned mine to DGBD which is the same as open G tuning on a 5-string banjo (without the 5th string) because I'm more familiar with that tuning. I should have bought the carry bag with it at the same time, since I ended up buying it later anyway. The only issue I had with this uke was with the strings (which is why I only rated this 4-stars instead of 5). The 3rd & 4th strings are wire-wound, which is not unusual, but these particular ones are VERY dead feeling and sounding compared to other wire-wound strings and the 1st & second strings on the uke, which are black nylon. This makes the upper and lower strings contrast in quality quite a bit. The lower strings did improve in sound over time with playing, but I will be replacing all the strings with nylon (not available on Amazon as far as I could tell) soon. Update 9/3/12: This uke was restrung with all-nylon Worth brown strings. For comparison with the original, a video is on[...]. Now I have a 5-star baritone ukulele.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great choice for a beginner baritone ukulele
*by L***O on September 5, 2023*

Overall a wonderful beginner instrument with that affordable, decently good quality you always get at Makala. I would recommend this to any beginner to intermediate baritone ukulele players, though advise you to replace the strings with higher quality ones when they inevitably break. Pros: beautiful and sturdy real wood body, good sound, easy to use, stays in tune well. Cons: cheaply wound strings that break after medium use, sharp edges on nut that may dig into your hand, buzzing from loose strap button. All of these issues are fixable with replaced or altered parts, though it will require additional work and/or money.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Kala KA-MK-B Makala Baritone Ukulele
- D'Addario Baritone Ukulele Strings, Titanium, EJ87B, 4-String Set, Pack of 1
- MUSIC FIRST Original Design 0.6" (15mm) Thick Padded Country Style Baritone Ukulele Case, Ukulele Bag (30"~31")

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*Last updated: 2026-03-08*