I'm not qualified to do a "review" but I recently bought a Mainland Baritone and thought I'd share some thoughts after a few months of use.
I have the Red Cedar/Rosewood model and (rope decoration aside) I love the looks. The cedar and rosewood are gorgeous and the gloss finish is beautiful if not absolutely perfect. The ukulele arrived beautifully set up and it is just a joy to play.
I also have a Kala baritone, the well reviewed cedar top Acacia laminate model so I can't help compare the two. Both are excellent instruments but I seem drawn to the Mainland a bit more. I know baritones are supposed to have lots of sustain but the Mainland just blows me away. To my ears she has a rich deep tone but great clarity as well.
She came with Guadalupe strings which were interesting but not for me. I'm currently using Oasis strings but I plan to experiment and I'm open to suggestions.
It's said Mainland makes "mid range" priced ukuleles and to me it seems like you get a lot for your money.
I have the Red Cedar/Rosewood model and (rope decoration aside) I love the looks. The cedar and rosewood are gorgeous and the gloss finish is beautiful if not absolutely perfect. The ukulele arrived beautifully set up and it is just a joy to play.
I also have a Kala baritone, the well reviewed cedar top Acacia laminate model so I can't help compare the two. Both are excellent instruments but I seem drawn to the Mainland a bit more. I know baritones are supposed to have lots of sustain but the Mainland just blows me away. To my ears she has a rich deep tone but great clarity as well.
She came with Guadalupe strings which were interesting but not for me. I'm currently using Oasis strings but I plan to experiment and I'm open to suggestions.
It's said Mainland makes "mid range" priced ukuleles and to me it seems like you get a lot for your money.