These are a few of my favorite things...

Hey, friends! There are a handful of uke-adjacent products I get asked about pretty frequently, number one being which strings I use. I decided to put together a list of my go-to accessories, as well as some cost-efficient options I don’t personally own but think could make a suitable replacement.

FYI, if you decide to buy through one of these links, I receive a small commission at no cost to you. It’s always best to buy through your local music shop, but if that’s not an option, try out my links!

Snark Clip-On Tuner

As a baritone player, I wouldn’t buy one that says it’s for ukulele because we want one that has a guitar setting since that’s what our tuning matches.

Walker & Williams Straps: https://amzn.to/3cpkjDW or https://amzn.to/3pAt4yL

These aren’t the exact same as my strap because they make them in limited qualities, but I LOVE my strap and would highly recommend W&W! I wanted something a little more substantial the typical ukulele strap, and I loved the look of W&W straps. While I’m personally not drawn to the styles with skulls and flames and such, I love that they have a variety of designs, from botanical to edgy, with plenty in between.

Hercules Instrument Stand, perfect for baritone ukulele!

Traditional floor stands often have trouble fitting a baritone, while this one fits almost any size instrument.

D'Addario Strings

These are what I use because they were what the local shop had in! Truth be told, I’m not a string nerd… But I definitely have enjoyed these so far!

Baritone Case

This is the case I use. While I ADORE the more vintage-looking, hard cases, I’ve found that they just don’t have the same storage as this one. I use the pocket and inside compartment to carry cables, tuners, extra strings, batteries etc.

Hard Baritone Case

Now, if you don’t need the pocket, is there anything in the world more handsome than this case?! I don’t own one myself but if I needed a case for the aesthetic over the storage, I would buy this one.

Baritone Fly Case

Again, I do not own this, but fiberglass cases are great for if you need to fly with your instrument. Plan A should always be to keep your instrument with you, but if you are absolutely unable, this is the type of case many musicians use.

Fishman Amp

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve used this amp. It’s perfect for solo performances where I’m playing and singing. I’ve only ever had 1 gig where it wasn’t sufficient, and that was outdoors and there was a waterfall between me and the audience. This is an incredible investment for solo performers, but I’ve also used it in many a small group setting.

Hercules Music Stand

This is the stand I use, and to be completely honest there are things that annoy me about it. But here’s what’s priceless: the easy grip extender thing--I just squeeze and it moves freely. ALSO I will never go back to using a stand that doesn’t have the little metal clips to keep your music in place. Whether you’re playing outdoors or playing indoors with a strong fan, you’re going to regret buying a stand that doesn’t have the metal clips at some point!

Cheaper Music Stand

I don’t own this stand, but if you’re looking for a cheaper option, this may be a good place to start! With music stands, you always have to be careful about the weight you put on them. Try not to put large, heavy books on if possible.