Got A Ukulele Reviews - Baton Rouge V2 T8 Sun 8 String Tenor uke

[@MichaelSmith-yy8fw]

I lucked out. The Baton Rouge 8 string ukulele arrived from Germany today. It’s everything you reviewed it to be. The setup is perfect and I have a delightful new instrument. Thank you for your kind advice. Mike

[@GotAUkulele]

Michael St.James great news!

[@PeterJames-cr1ul]

I’ve bought one today, then I saw your review. It’s a fantastic instrument, at a very reasonable price point. I couldn’t agree more. It plays beautifully and very easily. My local music shop had several brand varieties in stock but the BR felt like the best.

[@GotAUkulele]

Yep - I really like the Baton Rouges i've looked at - enjoy it!

[@HeadlessUkePlayer]

The ukulele players answer to a 12 string guitar but... 50% less. :)

[@GotAUkulele]

Yeah - pretty much - I suppose they exist for same reason as 12 string guitars - just as easy to play, but a very different sound

[@tahitislim25]

I didn't realise there were 8 string Ukeleles ... I want !!! 😝

[@GotAUkulele]

Not a huge amount of them Slim, but a few. Also a few 6 and 5 strings too!

[@SteelSkin667]

This really does sound lovely for such an inexpensive instrument.

[@GotAUkulele]

It's remarkable for the price - in fact their Sun Concert is remarkable for the same reasons

[@Whobilly]

I can tell that you enjoy playing it!

[@GotAUkulele]

+Whobilly yeah - this is a nice one - always a joy to review them when they are good

[@CRISTIANOCHIGGIO]

Hello I bought this ukulele but I would like information on how the strings of G and C agree .... are Gg and Cc arranged?

[@GotAUkulele]

There are no hard and fast rules really, other than the four 'pairs' are designed to be tuned to the same note (though not the same octave necessarily). The most common is to tune high G, low G, high C, low C, and the E and A tuned in unison to regular uke tuning.

[@pip5528]

It's a bit closer to a Renaissance guitar than a single-course ukulele. Howerev, in most cases, Renaissance guitars have a single first course while all others are double courses, using only 7 strings in that instance, though some can have 8 and a double on the first course.

[@GotAUkulele]

Right...

[@crewsforchrist762]

with Both High and Low C and G strings that will be awesome when playing in the keys of C and G

[@marieandersson5730]

I'm stunned! Both about the ukulele and your fantastic presentation. This vid made me want an 8-stringer. Wether this come true or not, the future will tell.

[@GotAUkulele]

There are not a huge amount of 8 strings out there, but leaving out the very high end Hawaiian ones - i'd take this over any of the other offerings.

[@rickkaylor8554]

Thanks for the good review. I'm looking at getting an 8 string ukulele or a renaissance guitar so this review was very helpful. They are very similar since the ukulele is a descendant of the renaissance guitar. The renaissance guitar is tuned Gg, BB, ee, a.

[@GotAUkulele]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MarkALong64]

I have the exact same uke and I agree wholeheartedly with everything that you have said here. The setup was also perfect.

[@GotAUkulele]

Thanks Mark!

[@malcolmwilcox8921]

Think I've got one coming for Xmas🤞

[@mikesmith6493]

Hi Barry, I'v now got one of these in following your review and love it. However it wont fit either of my tenor gig bags so have bought a baritone which seems more suited to the extra lenght of the headstock.

[@GotAUkulele]

Thanks for sharing!

[@mikesmith6493]

Hi Barry I'm this Boton Rouge 8 string tenor or uke and wonder if a standard gig bag is OK bearing in mind the depth of the body? Best Mike Smith

[@GotAUkulele]

Don't see why not - not that huge

[@TheUrbanmeister]

Insightful, quality review, thank you. I've been thinking about buying something similar. This was very helpful.

[@GotAUkulele]

my pleasure!

[@myshoesayshoe]

So excited to get my freshman 8 string in two days 🥰🥰🥰

[@GotAUkulele]

Cool. Not played a Freshman 8 string

[@xxRavenxx30]

GotAUkulele I’ve heard good things about the freshman 8 string

[@Sunshine-Light]

Lucky duckling you devil 🤭🤭🤭🤭

[@najwankhambari]

As usual, a great review. A question though, would it be tricky to tune it with a tuner?

[@GotAUkulele]

Not particularly - just twice as many to do!

[@Greg-vd5om]

Interesting Uku. Such a different kind of sound this has. Sort of an echo?

[@GotAUkulele]

Kind of works like a Mandolin - yes it doubles up the sound, and despite precise tuning the strings are always very very slightly apart - so you get a shimmer. Really nice sound. Doesn't suit every style of music though.

[@johndransfield1265]

Could be a good busker instrument 👍

[@GotAUkulele]

Yeah - perfect - much fuller sound

[@Queen-gv4ls]

OMG It sounds like an amplified uke even if it's not... I wanna have one. But here's the thing, I don't think this uke will work for singers. Because Idk....But let's see... I'll watch more reviews...

[@GotAUkulele]

Can't think why it wouldn't work for singers? There are lots of singing uke acts out there - I used to be in one myself!

[@renebleu3542]

It seems interesting seeing your presentation ! But, comparing with Ohana TK-70-8... What are their respective qualities through their differences please ? Thank You by advance...

[@GotAUkulele]

I'm afraid i've never played the TK-70-8 so cannot say

[@ukuleledavedownunder8949]

Hi Baz. Had one for a little while, don't mind the Aquila strings (apparently better suited for laminate) but want to experiment with another set... Curiously, what set would you put on the 8 string B. R.? Thanks always Dave 🤗

[@GotAUkulele]

Sorry - long standing policy on this topic - I never give string recommendations - not me being difficult, it's just pointless - we all hear differently and play differently - as a consequence I see people say the same strings sound completely opposite on sound - but they are both right - it's totally personal

[@ukuleledavedownunder8949]

@@GotAUkulele Thanks anyway 🤗

[@mikesmith6493]

I want one!

[@MichaelSmith-yy8fw]

Based on your review I just ordered one of these. It is sold by Thomman company in Europe. I’ve never ordered from overseas and I’m nervous as heck. I tried a similarly priced Oscar Schmidt 8 string ukulele. It was nice in appearance and sound but the action was terrible so back it went. You did not comment on the Baton Rouge action but neither did you complain about it. I hope it works out. With your fine review I have high hopes. Mike in Minnesota

[@GotAUkulele]

Action on mine that I got direct from Baton Rouge was perfect as they are set up by their distributor. I’d never recommend Thomann for ukes, and not sure what channels they are getting these from. I know the UK distributor well and he sets them all up before sale

[@Sertao2013]

I'm trying to find a open slot tuner like this one but with only 4 strings but with this price range and this quality of this uke . Can I take off 4 strings and use this one as a 4 string ? Will the spacing of just 4 string work out ? If so what strings should be removed to get equal spacing ? If you know of a 4 string with the open slot tuning head that is as good as this one at this price range will you put a link or the name of it .

[@GotAUkulele]

I don't know a model that gives you what you want - you could take the strings off, but really you would need to swap the nut for a four string version or they will be a bit one sided. Could work i guess

[@jorgequito9562]

You really made my day, most comments say that it is for strumming only , you prove them wrong, I ordered one , should arrive soon.

[@GotAUkulele]

Great value uke!

[@downtoearth5108]

Beautiful tones. This is the Ukulele that I have been searching for. High low G and C, plenty punch with minimal effort.

[@GotAUkulele]

Glad you like it!

[@toddmoylan9134]

Would you say an 8 string ukulele is more difficult to play than a guitar (as far as the pressure needed to hold the strings down)?

[@GotAUkulele]

Than a guitar? That's a difficult comparison as only four courses of strings. I would still say far easier on pressure required.

[@Alchimaera]

I am trying to decide whether to get this one or the 6 string version. I have carpal tunnel and sometimes barring is tough for me. Do more strings mean more pressure to bar? If so, do you think there is a lot of difference between the 6 and the 8? Sadly my Uke store is shut now (cleckheaton) and I can't try one in person. Thanks for your reviews! alice

[@GotAUkulele]

They do mean a bit more effort, yes. I don’t think it’s hugely different if they are set up well, but your mileage may vary. Sadly, with something like carpal tunnel, the only sensible thing you can do is try one. if you are near Cleckheaton - could you get to Huddersfield? Eagle Music are based there - highly recommended store.

[@rachelm5087]

Hello! I know it's an old review but I'm giving it a try...I'm considering one of these...with the purpose of retuning it : LG-HG-LC-HC-E-A (removing 2 strings). Do you think it would be posible without any other setup ?

[@GotAUkulele]

Totally depends on how big a guage change in strings you are making on each course - and how it is currently set up.

[@rachelm5087]

@@GotAUkulele thank you so much for your quick reply. I’ll keep that in mind !

[@fzelders]

Thank you for this review. This is your only 8 string tenor review. Any plans to review the 8-string LUNA High Tide 8 tenor? » www.lunaguitars.com/product?id=ukehtt8

[@GotAUkulele]

None as yet - booked up now to October!

[@fzelders]

@@GotAUkulele Wow! Maybe. Someday. Who knows. Have a nice day! 👋🏻

[@Sam10-re9hv]

hey! love your review, where do you buy baton rouge guitars/ukuleles? do you live in the US?

[@GotAUkulele]

hi there - I'm not in the US, I'm in the UK. I didn't buy this as it's not mine - most of my review ukuleles are with me on short term loan only. Sorry - don't know who the US distributor is for these.

[@Sam10-re9hv]

GotAUkulele oh OK, thanks for the quick reply tho!

[@GotAUkulele]

No problem! (I should have said - link to Baton Rouge website is in the written review linked on this video - might be worth contacting them to ask about USA distribution?)

[@Sam10-re9hv]

GotAUkulele yea guess so, love their brand just don't know where to buyyyy ;(

[@lilh2o7]

you can buy it on thomann

[@jwoodard621]

wow that sounds really nice for that price ms was 50 but im only learning uku nearly 4 weeks thankyou

[@GotAUkulele]

I think these are one of the best value laminate ukes you can buy in standard stringing. The 8 string takes them up a notch. I think these are on a par with 8 strings that cost 2-3 times as much.

[@jfalconc]

Great review Barry!!!

[@GotAUkulele]

+Jorge L. Falcon-Chevere thanks!

[@phantomflame0658]

So, I'm a complete beginner. No past experience with guitars/ukuleles. But i really want an 8 string. It just sounds so different and unique. And I'm willing to spend 130 pounds on an instrument provided its good (which this one is). Could you tell me in what way is it not a good beginner ukulele? You said that its not different in playing a normal one and that its not that hard to push the strings down. I'm a little confused :S Thanks for reading!

[@GotAUkulele]

People assume 8 strings are harder to play, but they are not - you play them the same way. I guess though I would still not probably recommend one as a first ukulele if you have played no others - for the simple reason that they are more hassle to tune (much more) and a very specific sound. I love them, but don't think I would ever ONLY have an 8 string - would only have one to compliment a regular ukulele. No rules though.

[@kevthejazzer]

I'm a beginner ukulele player,and saw one of these exact ukes in a shop,I had never seen an 8 string before.The guy in the shop demonstrated it,and I bought it on the spot.It is such a joy to play!So easy,the instrument is so good,you really don't think of it as an 8 string.Get one,you will not be disappointed!!!

[@petereshaw]

Hi. Lovely stuff. Found two listings, both in Carlisle. Is the agent that sells these the one on Amazon or the one on eBay?

[@GotAUkulele]

I wasn’t aware he used either - you can order direct from his shop website. The dealer there I recommend is called World Of Ukes

[@yawnochsoj6010]

I've been looking at this for a while as i need a good busking uke that i dont need an amp for or to spend a fortune on. Will this do the job?

[@GotAUkulele]

I'd say so - it has great projection, which is what you need

[@jbe6697]

He must be a the happiest man alive I cant imagine something more fantastic than buying a uke and he has that much I hope i will have enough money to buy a 8 sring uke soon

[@GotAUkulele]

I didn’t buy it. All the review instruments are loaned to me

[@lisandraperez8010]

hi, im a new subscriber to your chanel and I really want to get a ukulele but I have noticed that there are soprano, tenor, and concert ukuleles what is the difference though?

[@GotAUkulele]

They all have their place - but none is easier or better than the other. Those three you mention are all tuned the same, but as they get bigger, they sound a bit more resonant. That isn't to say deeper - same pitch, just a fuller sound. This link may help more - kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3q5loeooNR6n5o

[@lisandraperez8010]

oh ok thank you :D your is great by the way

[@ThresholdsLtd]

I was greatly inspired by this review and bought one of these. Unfortunately it goes out of tune in minutes and I can't return it as I gave it to a musician friend to check it over and he held onto it for 2 months before agreeing with me that there is a problem he couldn't fix! Any tips? I'm in Bristol and would be happy to give it away to someone with the patience and skill to get it working.

[@GotAUkulele]

FCraig going out of tune on a uke with geared tuners like this is not a function of a bad ukulele. It only means one of two things. 1. The strings were not put on properly, or the much more likely 2. That the strings are still stretching. It can take ages. Give it time. Even new strings on a $4000 uke will do what you are describing. It’s normal

[@GotAUkulele]

FCraig ps - your musician friend doesn’t know what he’s taking about! Could also be 3. Bad string set. Change the strings, let them settle (days / weeks). Unless the tuners are physically broken(why would they be) going out of tune when settling is 100% normal

[@ThresholdsLtd]

@@GotAUkulele Thanks Baz. I fractured my wrist a week after buying it, so to be fair it's not had nearly as much playing as I'd anticipated. Will give it a few more months and see how it's going! I wouldn't be too critical of my muso friend - he's very well-known and well-respected locally, so maybe there is a problem with the strings...Will pursue that possibility too.

[@deeman524]

My next Uke will be an 8 string, I promise

[@GotAUkulele]

They are a lot of fun!

[@MichaelSmith-yy8fw]

Uh oh. Can you put me in touch with your UK distributor? I can still cancel the order with the other dealer.

[@GotAUkulele]

I don’t believe the distributor sells direct. You can contact him though - Mark Pugh at Stones Music. He will be able to tell you which dealers he distributes to direct

[@OMPughy]

​@@GotAUkulele Bit late to the party here, Barry! I (Stones Music) don't supply Thomann - they buy direct from Baton Rouge's parent company in Germany. Depending on the vagaries of exchange rates etc, sometimes they may appear cheaper from Thomann BUT you are very fortunate if you received one that was perfect straight out of the box. I set every single one of these up prior to shipping to my UK dealers, simply because the nut height on a uke with this many strings is absolutely critical. You're fretting twice as many strings and barre chords will be nigh on impossible if the nut isn't cut as low as possible. Wherever you bought yours, I hope you enjoy it :-)

[@DrewKane]

I bet it would sound great if one of the sets were steel strings.

[@GotAUkulele]

Drew Kane it wouldnt take the tension from steel strings. Would rip the bridge off

[@TomClarkSouthLondon]

Just paid for one today 👌

[@GotAUkulele]

Good choice

[@bassmentality]

lovely musicality making me smile!

[@MrKevflo]

On your recommendation I bought one. Awesome, thank you

[@GotAUkulele]

Great - I genuinely think that - unless you are looking at 8 strings at the VERY high end, it's hard to beat these.

[@MrKevflo]

@@GotAUkulele Genuinely brilliant. Keep safe and keep up the great work.

[@itsybitsyuke8774]

I've got one and use it for strumming mainly. I saw it in Sheehans Leics and loved it, a brilliant product.

[@GotAUkulele]

Yeah they are

[@itsybitsyuke8774]

Are they mainly used for strumming or picking...

[@GotAUkulele]

Either really - you play them the same way

[@SalvatoreLeandroAdamo]

can I bend or slide on a double string? does it sounds good?

[@GotAUkulele]

No reason why not

[@ladyhawke999]

Would this ukulele be good for a beginner or 8-strings could be more difficult / tricky? Thank you!

[@GotAUkulele]

I'd say not - it's a touch more tricky. You play it the same way, but it can require a bit more pressure from the fretting fingers.

[@ladyhawke999]

@@GotAUkulele Thank you! I'm trying to find a case to order together, do you know where I can find the measurements of the instrument? Thank you again for such a fast and clarifying answer!

[@ladyhawke999]

@@GotAUkulele I forgot to say, I'm a beginner with ukuleles but I play the guitar.

[@GotAUkulele]

@@ladyhawke999 Send an email to the chap here - he is the UK distributor for Baton Rouge - very helpful guy too. www.stones-music.co.uk/contact-us

[@ladyhawke999]

@@GotAUkulele Thank you! You got a new follower. :)

[@TerezaPlankova]

Fuck, now I have to buy it

[@GotAUkulele]

They are pretty great!

[@the_nondrive_side]

I really want the pairs but I'm confused by the matched strings. seems a 6 string or full octave tuning would be far more sensible.

[@GotAUkulele]

It's not really David. Having 6 individual strings would be more complicated, and 8 individual strings would be impossible. The point with the pairs is you play them EXACTLY the same as a 4 string - basically pressing down two strings not one at each fret position - but they are so close you just play normally and it works. If you can play a 4 string you can play an 8 string

[@the_nondrive_side]

I tried my best to explain.. you didn't get me. i am in the middle of converting one of my tenors to a 6 string. I'm putting on a 26" neck with slotted headstock for 6 tuners and the nut and bridge slotted like the 8 string except I plan on adding using doubled strings in the pushpins. I haven't made my string choice or arrangement yet it will only be 6 string 2 octaves gG and cC... but I've seen a bunch with the C and A doubled... I like idea of an octave on the A.

[@GotAUkulele]

Ah right - 6 strings (and 5 strings for that matter) exist with pairs - absolutely. And they work the same way - ie 6 strings but 4 courses.

[@OMPughy]

@@the_nondrive_side I once set one of these up with custom stringing - octaves across the board, with the lowest string being a low octave E string. It sounded amazing BUT that E string was bordering on a bass string and had to be played very softly to avoid buzzing. I think the unison pair convention has evolved over time because octave stringing means that sourcing suitable strings is difficult. That said, you could easily put a low A on that top course, like they do on the 6-string model.

[@the_nondrive_side]

@@OMPughy yeah I've been playing one set up multiple ways over the last two years. The only real issue is finding strings with a high C and a Low G. I've used literally every package set from the 6 string with low A... It's interchangable with the Low G.. And I'm ultimately using two packs to make a set often a low g and a reentrant set with a high C5 string I sourced myself at a length I'll be using it for the next long while..

[@hempson1]

I’m a realive beginner on the uke and I have one of these. I like it a lot.

[@GotAUkulele]

paul best I think this brand is one of the best at this price point. I just wish more new players would get these and avoid the utter trash flooding eBay and Amazon. You did the right thing, I can assure you!

[@hempson1]

I’m thinking of putting a pick-up into my uke. It’s a nice instrument so I want to use a decent pick-up. Any recommendations?

[@GotAUkulele]

paul best huge topic I’m afraid - depends on price - cheapest like Artec and Shadow are ok but quite artificial sounding. Upper end like LR Baggs are sublime and expensive

[@rayspencer771]

just got one today ,its cool .

[@GotAUkulele]

Excellent

[@fantasticdiop0friesfrenchd924]

how much?

[@GotAUkulele]

About 139 UK Pounds RRP

[@RobJ1929]

Love it, the sound is perfect you can hear each note you play clear or better than a 4 string but 8 string is unreal it for the price it is worth it. Love the looks a design not to flashy but just good enough to make it sing when you play it.

[@GotAUkulele]

Yeah / all round a very good deal this

[@fuffukakkacrew3198]

witch Uke is better....Kala K8 Gloss or Baton Rouge T8 Sun?

[@GotAUkulele]

Hard to say as it's very subjective. I personally think that sound wise the BR punches above it's weight and is up there with the Kala - the Kala though is clearly the better looking if you like Gloss. Take the gloss out of the equation and it's hard to justify the extra cost of the Kala over the BR. Just my opinion of course

[@fuffukakkacrew3198]

GotAUkulele thank u 😉

[@fuffukakkacrew3198]

what kind of Song u played? Its funny

[@GotAUkulele]

This explains! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJzOanaOhpZ0kLc