Thank you for doing these comparisons Mim. They are really helpful.

Wonderful tone on the first uke

I just can't get over how this acacia looks and it has a big sound too

Enjoyed the video. I am in the process of refurbishing a baritone Giannini from the early 1970s. Liking it a lot so far.

Thanks, the Acacia Kala is still way out front...

Great demo - Thanks! Went to your website but found no Baritones for sale.

Kala-ASAC-B is fantastic! But, all these instruments are outstanding.

My Ohana Baritone Mahogany Ukulele BK-35CG with cutaway just arrived and I got it tuned. Apparently it had the original GHS strings which seem to be junk and very hard to tune. I'll be changing them soon. And not sure why yet, but it just feels smaller than my Kala that i've been playing. :o)

Mim do you have a comparison of solid KALA acacia vs solid KALA mohagony ❓

Danke. BK20 is in my price range.

Now that's a classy review and comparison. Thanks, Mim. You North Americans seem to need to pay attention to humidity. We Brits don't, so I'd say without hesitation that the Kala KA-ASAC-B is the standout uke here. The first Ohana might open up some day, but all that gloss won't help. The BK-20 is another good one but that tone...it's just personal really. For me, the Kala's closest rival in that general price area is the KA-SMHB. Decisions, decisions...

One said that at first, the uke’s wood still thinks its a tree. But the more it gets played, the more it will begin to sing🙂

Kala is the front runner....

LOL, you held that third one up to the camera while you were talking and it amplified your voice thru the back.

Acacia has a very different sound compared to mahogany; if you’re looking to compare ukulele brands, it would have been better to compare ukes both made of acacia or both made of mahogany.

How much is this acacia baritone it's really pretty and has sustain🥀

So the Ohana needs less attention to humidification? Do they come with a hard case?

Which one did he go with?

that Kala acacia is truly a GEM. i got mine a little while ago after researching at least 50-60 baritones, and that one was the clear winner. if you ask me, that uke beats ANY Pono uke at the same price range--not just for sound quality and durability, but also for stunning looks. the Kala SMHB (solid mahogany) is an identical uke, but in mahogany instead of acacia, and it's also an amazing gem. neither of these ukes are being made anymore, so if you see one, grab it!!! they're VERY special, wonderful models. i feel like Kala exceeded itself and excelled with that line of ukes, and you get WAY more instrument than you pay for :)))

Hi Mim! Thanks for doing this review, it was very helpful. I'm surprised that these Ohana Baris don't seem to be more popular (there are very few videos of them online) as they seem to be great quality instruments for a lower price point than others. How would you compare the BK-20 to a Kala KA-B, especially in terms of sustain and volume? It seems like the Ohana would be the next step up from the kala in price and quality, but it's hard to know without hearing them played back-to-back and/or in person. Thanks!

Living in Alaska with temperature and humidity changes I'm trying to get a solid recommendation for a "good" beginner baritone uke. Would the Kala with the laminate mahogany back and sides with the solid top be a good choice?

LAte to the party, I guess. Anytime I've had the chance to play comparible mahogany and acacia baritones at the same time I've always preferred the sound of the mahogany - a little 'softer', a little less 'sharp', a few more bass-end harmonics, and nice sustain. YMMV.

Where is it made?

mim i need a bari with a thin neck . i have a small hand . any ideas would be helpful.

Wow the Kala sounds so much richer and more complex than the Ohana (to my ears, anyway)

Tough choice

love the ohana baritone what a great authentic sound,how much

it's electric?no...

Unless you can play like Sarah Maisel don't bother.