Detail 01
Baritone scale set
Gauged for the longest common ukulele scale. On a shorter uke the strings go slack and won't hold pitch.
Product detailSKU #1325692825578
D'AddarioEJ88B Nyltech Baritone Ukulele Strings
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A baritone ukulele set using D'Addario's Nyltech material. For baritone uke players replacing worn strings who want a warmer, nylon-family feel.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Restringing a baritone ukulele in standard D-G-B-E
- Players moving from guitar who want familiar top-four tuning
- A cheap refresh when tone has gone dull
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Soprano, concert or tenor ukuleles — wrong scale and gauges
- Players who want steel-string brightness and volume
- Ukes set up for low-G or non-standard tunings
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Nyltech material
A nylon-family monofilament. Softer under the fingers than steel, with a rounder attack and less sustain.
Detail 03
Standard baritone tuning
Baritone ukes tune D-G-B-E, the same intervals as a guitar's top four strings. Guitar chord shapes carry over directly.
Detail 04
Nylon-family strings
They stretch a lot when new. Expect to retune repeatedly for the first day or two before pitch settles.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Baritone only — measure your scale before ordering if you're unsure
- 02Nylon strings need stretching in; plan on several retunings
- 03Most ukes tie at the bridge, so allow extra length and time
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What tuning are these for?
Standard baritone ukulele tuning, D-G-B-E. That's the same as the top four strings of a guitar, which makes chord shapes transfer over.
02Why do they keep going flat?
New nylon-family strings stretch. Tune, play, tune again over the first couple of days and they'll settle.
03Can I use these on a tenor ukulele?
No. They're gauged for the longer baritone scale. On a tenor they'd be too slack to hold tuning properly.
04Do I need a special knot?
If your bridge is a tie-block, yes — a standard classical-style tie. Leave enough slack when you cut so you can wrap it.
