KA-BG8 Kala Gloss Mahogany Baritone 8-String Ukulele Full-Range Tone Baritone Ukulele Australia

The KA-BG8 Baritone ukulele has 8 Strings in total, with the regular baritone tuning of DGBE, but with a twist that adds a lot of top end sparkle and a natural chorused sound, think 12 string guitar. 

You have two E strings in the same octave, two B strings in the same octave, but you get a high G and a Low G string pair, and you get a Hight D and Low D string pair. 

Being in two different octaves gives you that natural chorused sound that most people assocciate with a 12 string guitar.


The Kala Gloss Mahogany Baritone 8-String Ukulele delivers rich, full-spectrum tones with the elegance of high-gloss mahogany and a cream binding that accentuates its classic look.

Part of Kala’s premium Gloss Mahogany collection, this baritone is designed for musicians who want an extended tonal palette with 8 strings, offering deeper resonance, complex harmonics, and a fuller sound.

The mahogany top, back, and sides provide warmth and projection, while the rosewood fingerboard and mahogany neck ensure comfortable playability. The Graph Tech NuBone® saddle and Aquila Super Nylgut® Baritone 8-String metal-wound D & G strings produce clear articulation and consistent intonation. This baritone is perfect for live performances, songwriting, studio recording, or advanced ukulele arrangements.

Designed to fit all Kala baritone bags and cases, the Gloss Mahogany 8-String is a standout instrument for musicians looking for full-bodied sound, extended range, and elegant craftsmanship.

Available in Australia from Ukulele Trading Co Australia.

🔹 WHO THIS UKULELE IS BEST SUITED FOR

This baritone 8-string ukulele is ideal for:

• Intermediate and advanced players seeking richer, layered tones

• Songwriters and performers who want extra harmonic complexity

• Guitarists or multi-string musicians exploring ukulele arrangements

• Musicians who prefer a full-bodied, resonant baritone sound

• Players looking for professional-quality craftsmanship with a striking gloss finish

🔹 SPECIFICATIONS

Size: Baritone 8-String
Top: Mahogany
Back & Sides: Mahogany
Binding: Cream
Neck: Mahogany
Finish: Gloss
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Headstock: Standard
Nut: ABS Composite
Saddle: Graph Tech NuBone®
Strings: Aquila Super Nylgut® Baritone 8 String Metal Wound D & G
Electronics: N/A
Strap Button: Black x1

🔹 MEASUREMENTS

• Scale Length: 20.0625 inches

• Overall Instrument Length: 30.25 inches

• Body Length: 13.875 inches

• Number of Frets: 18

• Width at Upper Bout: 7.6875 inches

• Width at Lower Bout: 10.1875 inches

• Width at Waist: 6.5625 inches

• Body Depth: 3.125 inches

• Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1.5 inches

• Fingerboard Width at Neck/Body Joint: 1.875 inches