If you're trying to convert a baritone into a long neck tenor, using strings made for it is the key. There is actually a set from aquila gauged for that purpose and any baritone should be fine. Always observe your instruments reaction to a new tuning or string. ... So tuning baritone strings up a fourth is not condoned.
- Can you use tenor strings on a baritone ukulele?
- Can you tune a baritone ukulele to standard ukulele tuning?
- Can you play a baritone ukulele like a soprano?
Can you use tenor strings on a baritone ukulele?
Absolutely, you can. I always keep two baritones strung with tenor strings... One of them with a low G.... They work and sound fine.
Can you tune a baritone ukulele to standard ukulele tuning?
QUICK ANSWER: "Yes" you can tune a baritone ukulele like a standard ukulele, but you need the right strings. Aquila makes the AQ23U set of Baritone scale (length) strings that can be tuned to standard ukulele tuning of gCEA.
Can you play a baritone ukulele like a soprano?
Yes, You Can!
There are some key differences between a baritone ukulele and all of the other sizes (tenor, soprano, and concert), but with a little work you can easily transition from one to another. The baritone ukulele is the largest member of the uke family.