How to Compare a Tenor Guitar and Baritone Ukulele
- 1). Measure the length of the instrument's neck. If it is 21 to 23 inches long, it is a tenor guitar. If it is 18 to 20 1/4 inches, it is a baritone ukulele.
- 2). Assess the overall length of the instrument. If it is more than 31 inches, it is a tenor guitar. If it is 29 to 31 inches, it is a baritone ukulele.
- 3). Evaluate the width of the neck. If it is as thin as a banjo neck, it's a tenor guitar. If it's wider than a banjo's neck, it's a baritone ukulele.
- 4). Compare the headstock to the headstock of a banjo. If they look similar, it is a tenor guitar.
- 5). Check the tuners to see if they are for nylon strings or steel strings. If they are for nylon, it's a baritone ukulele. If they're for steel, it's a tenor guitar.
- 6). Look at the anchor. If it has a tailpiece string anchor, it is a tenor guitar. If it has a bridge anchor, it's a baritone ukulele.
- 7). Inspect the frets close to the nut for the wear that steel tenor guitar strings can cause. If the frets seem worn down, it's a tenor guitar. If not, it may be a baritone ukulele, but you can't rule out a newer tenor.
- 8). See if the bridge and tailpiece can move. If so, it is a tenor guitar. Luthiers used to make tenors this way to compensate for the pressure steel strings can exert.