Noah Taropatch 8 String Baritone Ukulele inc Bag (002-2017)

This quality Pre-Owned Noah Taropatch 8-String Baritone ukulele is a specific model of ukulele produced by Noah Ukuleles, a UK-based company that specializes in handmade, all-solid wood instruments from a workshop in Vietnam.

What is a “Taropatch” Ukulele?

The term “taropatch” traditionally refers to an 8-string ukulele, which differs from a standard 4-string ukulele by having four pairs of strings instead of single strings. This configuration gives the instrument a fuller, more “jangly” or “chorus-like” sound, similar to a 12-string guitar.

While the term “taropatch” can sometimes refer to a specific tuning (often with unison pairs), the Noah 8-string baritone is tuned in a more common fashion for 8-string ukuleles, with octave strings for D and G and unison strings for B and E. This creates a rich, layered sound.

Key Features of the Noah Taropatch 8-String Baritone

• Construction: The ukulele is built with a solid mahogany body and a solid spruce top. The combination of these woods is intended to provide a warm, balanced tone with good clarity and projection.
• Acoustic Properties: Owners and reviewers often praise the instrument for its big, rich, and full sound. The larger baritone body size, combined with the extra strings, contributes to a powerful and resonant tone. It’s often described as having a “jangly” or “folky” character.
• Playability: The neck is made of solid maple, and while the extra strings require a slightly wider nut, the action is generally well-set up for comfortable play. It is suitable for both strumming and fingerpicking.
• Appearance: The ukulele features an attractive slotted headstock and is available in satin or gloss finishes. The hand-rubbed finish and minor imperfections are sometimes noted as a characteristic of its handcrafted nature, rather than a robotic factory finish.
• Value: A common theme in reviews is the exceptional value for money. For an all-solid, handmade instrument, it is often considered to be very well-priced, especially when compared to similar models from other brands.