Pono BN8-1 Solid Acacia 8-String Baritone Nui Ukulele + 12-Month Lessons

Pono BN8-1 Solid Acacia 8-String Baritone Nui Ukulele + 12-Month Lessons is an 8-string Baritone Nui ukulele with a solid acacia top, back and sides and a gloss finish, tuned D-G-B-E with octave D and G courses and unison B and E courses. The Baritone Nui body is larger than a standard baritone, close to a tenor guitar, with a 23” scale.

Specifications

SKU	BN8-1
Size	8-String Baritone Nui Ukulele
Top	Solid Acacia
Back & Sides	Solid Acacia
Finish	Gloss
Neck	Mahogany
Headstock	Solid
Headstock Plate	Ebony
Fretboard & Bridge	Ebony
Nut & Saddle	Bone
Rosette	Wood Rope
Binding	Ebony
Tuners	Der Jung
Strings	Aquila Nylgut
Tuning	D-G-B-E, octave D and G, unison B and E

Measurements

Overall Length	35.5”
Scale Length	23”
Nut Width	1.35”
Lower Bout Width	13.75”
Upper Bout Width	10”
Body Length	17”
Body Depth	3” upper, 3.75” lower

What is included

• Pono Gig Bag
• 12-month Uke Like The Pros Premium membership: online ukulele courses for all levels, workshops, weekly live beginner ukulele Q&A lessons on Zoom, and a 6-week Q&A series with Terry Carter

Common questions

Is the Pono BN8-1 solid wood or laminate?

The Pono BN8-1 has a solid acacia top, back and sides.

How is the Pono BN8-1 tuned?

The Pono BN8-1 is tuned D-G-B-E, the same as the top four strings of a guitar. The D and G courses are octave pairs and the B and E courses are unison pairs.

What is the difference between the Pono BN8-1 and the Pono BN4-1?

The Pono BN8-1 has eight strings in four pairs and an all-solid acacia body. The Pono BN4-1 is a four-string Baritone Nui with a solid cedar top and solid acacia back and sides.

Does the Pono BN8-1 come with a case or gig bag?

Yes. The Pono BN8-1 comes with a Pono gig bag.

What size is the Pono BN8-1?

The Pono BN8-1 is a Baritone Nui with a 23” scale length, a 17” body, a 13.75” lower bout and a 1.35” nut width.

Who is the Pono BN8-1 for?

The Pono BN8-1 suits guitar players moving to ukulele and baritone players who want a bigger, fuller 8-string sound. Its all-solid acacia top, back and sides give a warm and balanced sound that grows richer with playing.

How do I claim the Uke Like The Pros membership?

After you order, we email you a link to claim your 12-month Uke Like The Pros Premium membership. The membership includes courses from beginner through advanced, workshops, weekly live beginner ukulele Q&A lessons on Zoom, and a pre-recorded 6-week Q&A series with Terry Carter. A card is needed to sign up, but nothing is charged today. After 12 months the membership renews at $188 a year unless you cancel.

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📸 NOTE ON PHOTOS

This instrument is crafted from natural materials — wood grain, color, and figuring vary between pieces, which is part of what makes each one unique. The photos show a representative example. Questions before ordering? We're happy to help.

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