There are ukuleles, and then there are baritone ukuleles. If you've been hesitant to pick up a uke because of its thin, plastic-like sound, then you need to give baritone ukes a try. With a much lower and mellow register, they provide a darker and more complex tonal palette. The Kala KA-B Baritone Ukulele provides some of the best bang-for-the-buck, with all mahogany construction, a pleasant satin finish and a rosewood fingerwood with 18 frets.