Got A Ukulele Reviews - Beltona Super Baritone

[@ianwalker682]

In February, Southern Ukulele Store put up a video with a green Super Baritone and I so fell in love with it. Still in love with those! The bluesy sound grabs hold and won't let go. It's number one on my wish list!

[@GotAUkulele]

It sure is lovely!

[@partyontheobjective]

Oh this is lovely. Decisively not my taste, but that doesn't mean I can't appreciate the superb craftsmanship when I see it! Wonderful.

[@GotAUkulele]

Fair enough!

[@johnbriggs1812]

So good to see smiling and happy and why not a stunning instrument.

[@GotAUkulele]

Am I that miserable normally? Perhaps i am.. ha ha!

[@rehamkcirtap]

Yes. All day. If I had $2200 to spare I'd have an order in. That's a blues machine. And the quality of the thing is astonishing.

[@rehamkcirtap]

I play a gretsch boxcar res. This uke stands up to that. Happy birthday Baz

[@mcstabba]

Happy birthday and happy anniversary of Got a Ukulele! Great looking and sounding resonator! Enjoyed the review a lot.

[@GotAUkulele]

Glad you liked it!

[@theresasc86]

That is a really great instrument! I had never heard this style of instrument before, it is not quite my taste to want to play, but it is so darn cool! It just killed that blues riff you played. Thanks for reviewing something like this, it was great fun:-)

[@GotAUkulele]

Thanks Theresa!

[@Ukuleleal]

Steve makes really superb instruments. I was lucky enough to have him make me have a tenor sized uke with a short scale Baritone neck. Opted for a traditional shaped body in tobaco burst with a slotted neck. I love it. It's a thing of great beauty as well as a fantastic instrument. :)

[@GotAUkulele]

He really does - very nice chap too

[@MariUSukulele]

the neck … that wood, radiussed, semi-hemi frets, good nut-width … I mean ☑️ all my boxes! So awesome!

[@GotAUkulele]

You know you want it my friend!!

[@MariUSukulele]

@@GotAUkulele gee, been eyeballin‘ these instruments for far too long now …

[@michaelhorak5421]

Thanks for the review!! I have a tenor resonator--a Pohaku......perhaps someday I'll have a Beltona??? I take a look at the Beltona website from time to time. Reluctant to order but if I see one pop up that strikes my ukebone.....I'll likely push the order button right quickly. Congrats on another year milestone!

[@GotAUkulele]

He's a proper true craftsman!

[@juliuschas]

Beautiful uke, I love the high Banjosity of the sound!

[@GotAUkulele]

Glad you like it!

[@gregash7683]

It does have its OWN sound niche. Can't think of doing the hula to this bright projection. But the sustain! WOW! Love the color and finish.

[@GotAUkulele]

Yep - it's a very special thing!

[@bonniedavidson936]

Thanks!

[@GotAUkulele]

Thanks kindly Bonnie!

[@mikek4708]

Thanks Baz, great review, Total different in every way. Such a great build, love unique quality Luthier built instruments. Thanks and have a great weekend.

[@GotAUkulele]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@marj1585]

Many happy returns, Baz! It's always fun to watch you review an instrument you really rate.

[@GotAUkulele]

Thank you kindly!

[@tj48649]

Love the sound! Wow. I'm enchanted.

[@GotAUkulele]

Glad you like it!

[@kathleenhickey7793]

This was a treat! Not an instrument that I aspire to own, but a beautiful piece of work. I do enjoy seeing these special, handmade ukes. Whoever does buy this will have a prize!

[@GotAUkulele]

Thanks Kathleen!

[@troykulele]

Awesome to see the innovation and unique styling put into this resonator.

[@GotAUkulele]

It's a thing of real beauty!

[@fromslo1]

Too big and nut too wide for me but what a lovely instrument. Thanks for the review and happy anniversary. 🎶

[@GotAUkulele]

Thank you kindly!

[@kharmaviv]

Wow! What a Wonder. I love the color and the look. The sound is not my cup of tea, but depending on the music that's played, I can see myself enjoying it. Great point with playing slide too. I would have loved to hear that as well. What a special way to celebrate. 🎂 🎵

[@gavintobin4912]

Loved how you played Something there! That Uke would suit Charlie Parr’s version of Rocky Raccoon

[@richardsnow7299]

All super. Super nice and sounding. Enjoy the rest of your birthday weekend Barry

[@GotAUkulele]

Thanks, you too!

[@patrickkerns2022]

beautiful blues buster but ashame there is no middle ground they are just to expensive for me to buy one but wow thanks

[@GotAUkulele]

A bit of money - but all hand made and must take an absolute age to build.

[@paul_mitchener_ukulele]

Phwoar. That is a beast! I really crave a resonator for old-fashioned blues music. It sounds like the cheaper ones aren’t worth it though, and there’s not much that’s mid range, so something high end is an aspiration (a Beltona would be beautiful). That said, have you ever looked at the Wailing brand of resonators? I haven’t seen any reliable reviews.

[@GotAUkulele]

I've reached out to Wailing to try to get one for review, but he's never responded - sometimes they do if potential buyers say they want to see me review one (hint hint!)

[@paul_mitchener_ukulele]

@@GotAUkulele I’ll take the hint - it’s got to be worth a try…

[@GotAUkulele]

@@paul_mitchener_ukulele Thanks - same goes for all brands - happy to review if they want to feature!

[@paul_mitchener_ukulele]

@@GotAUkulele thinking about it, I’m also curious about the Baton Rouge resonators at the more budget end - though I don’t know if they’re available in the UK. Still a little tempting though.

[@MariUSukulele]

💙 i knew this thang would have a tona like a bel 🔔

[@GotAUkulele]

I see what you did there..

[@MariUSukulele]

@@GotAUkulele 😂

[@theoldkid5725]

WOW,I love it!Steelstring-resonator-tenor-guitar...I love tenor guitars!

[@GotAUkulele]

It's pretty damn special!

[@theoldkid5725]

@@GotAUkulele I guess anything that leaves the beaten path gets you to the core of music,tone and movement

[@drpkmurphy]

This is a real nice looking ukulele. To me it is more of a 4 string guitar. It is far to big for us Soprano players😂. I like the way it sounds.. even picked. A unique instrument for sure… another nice review… thanks Baz…DOC

[@GotAUkulele]

Oh for sure - could not be any MORE removed from a soprano!!

[@garyhaynes9282]

That’s one beautiful instrument!

[@GotAUkulele]

It's an absolute stunner!

[@bonniedavidson936]

I think this is awesome. One of your best reviews.

[@GotAUkulele]

Wow, thanks!

[@MiaHessMusic]

Really interesting, thank you!!!!

[@GotAUkulele]

My pleasure!

[@MariUSukulele]

I do feel the urge to mention that I know that the price of 2k for this instrument is absolutely justified!

[@GotAUkulele]

I think so - people need to remember that this is made by one guy - think of the hours spent and turn that into an hourly rate !

[@markattardo]

Super review of a super interesting super baritone.👍👍 I'm hoping you'll be reviewing something that's out of this world in model name, even if it is a signature model. I could just say it but where's the fun in that?😂

[@GotAUkulele]

Shhh!

[@Xcorgi]

I’ve never been a fan of the baritone size ukuleles but if Beltona sells a concert size, I’d love to buy one. If they do, would you mind doing a review of the concert size?

[@GotAUkulele]

They make all scales - would be happy to review one if he sends me one!

[@Xcorgi]

@@GotAUkulele I just checked their website and currently they don’t seem to have any ukuleles of any size available unfortunately.

[@GotAUkulele]

@@Xcorgi He largely builds to order. Small production

[@lowercentenary]

Not sure if you will have any clue what im asking (my apologies in advance if you havent) but have you ever come across a ukulele that had a paint scheme/design looked like van halens iconic frankenstrat?

[@GotAUkulele]

I know the design, but never seen a uke with it

[@uknavynige]

Great review of a gr8 uke, as it happens there's a deal to be got on a ukulele site near you 😂😂😉

[@kevingriffin9893]

While I love your reviews, it's rare that I'm seriously interested in purchasing (immediately if possible :) the ukes that you review. This one definitely interests me. I love your style and appreciate your work sir ~

[@GotAUkulele]

Glad you like them!

[@raymondstebbins5904]

Is the action a lot higher than normal I wonder why no f holes

[@GotAUkulele]

Action is just fine - really doesn't need F holes with those holes in the resonator cover - F holes are really just for decoration

[@gardnerfiddle2927]

Man Alive!!! That’s loud!! (In a good way!!)

[@Stelliosrs]

Hi was the baritone tuning or gcea?

[@GotAUkulele]

DGBE

[@jeromedennis8148]

Are they available in the US ?

[@GotAUkulele]

SUS ship to the USA, yes

[@jimb1138]

Super by name, sounds VERY super by nature. With apologies to Felicity Shagwell.

[@Xcorgi]

Did you know that Tiny Tim was playing a Beltona Resonator on stage the day he died of a heart attack and the ukulele was damaged when he fell over. It mysteriously disappeared after he died and no one knows where it is till this day.

[@GotAUkulele]

I know exactly where it is - it's now owned and used by Tim Smithies (a friend of mine) in the band Dead Mans Uke - i've seen it in the flesh - dent in the lower bout

[@Xcorgi]

@@GotAUkulele Wow! That’s incredible! Do you know how your friend managed to obtain Tiny’s famous ukulele and how much he had to pay for it? I’m sure it’s worth a small fortune since it’s actually a part of history.

[@GotAUkulele]

@@Xcorgi Not sure what he paid - came to him through friend of a friend of a friend. It's why the band are called Dead Mans Uke!

[@MissPoshosho]

Firstly, beautifully hand crafted instrument and worth every penny for that alone. Not the sound I’d go for, but if that’s someone’s thing Xmas came early :) A serious question though. If your going to go that big why do people not just get a guitar.

[@GotAUkulele]

It's quite a lot smaller than a guitar - far closer in scale to a baritone uke than a guitar - plus four strings, not six

[@StevenDoyleLuke]

Been dying for one . . . would cause divorce, though.

[@edwardpetersen4309]

Yeah, what an instrument! Stretches the definition of "ukulele," especially with the metal strings . . . more like a tenor guitar with a wider nut. Yet, so what. Lots of music to be made on this bojammer.

[@GotAUkulele]

Indeed

[@deeman524]

Don't like it

[@GotAUkulele]

Fair enough