Overall QC evaluation: To find defects in construction as well as to get an overall view of the instrument and note the areas that need extra attention and adjustment during the setup.
A final cleanup is also included after inspection before packing and shipment.įull Setup - FREE for all Ukuleles $399 and over / $20.00 for Ukuleles from $300-399 / $30.00 for Ukuleles Under $300 We make sure that each Ukulele meets the basic standard for a brand new instrument and will be ready to play once you receive it. Any defective instruments are rejected and replaced. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Visual Arts along with a minor in Music, and her experience includes leading Music Together classes with families and children aged from 1-5.Current Turnaround Time: Amount of time it takes before shipment-īASIC QUALITY CONTROL covers inspecting the instrument for any major defects that would have been missed by the factory and any faults in construction that could potentially damage or limit the functionality of the instrument over time.
teaches ukulele, songwriting, painting, and more in Casselberry, FL. Let me know if you find something new and exciting! I’d love to hear from you. Have an awesome time finding the perfect ukulele for you! Mine has been with me from the beginning and I’ve continued to add on to my collection. You can also search for online and YouTube reviews. I was a lucky girl to start with this uke and I have to say it’s probably in the range of $120-160, but very worth it! I have performed many shows and it barely ever needs to be tuned, the material keeps it from being affected by humidity, and it’s beautiful! (To watch my Ovation Applause ukulele in action, check out my video here!)įor the best beginner ukuleles, I suggest the following brands: Lanikai LU-21C, Kala KA-C, Cordoba 15CM Concert Ukulele. I have not tried them all, so I do suggest going to a local music store like Guitar Center to try some different brands. I own a small Vox amp and it sounds amazing both ways. It is an Ovation-style uke - the “Applause by Ovation UAE20 Soprano Ukulele” - and it’s an acoustic/electric, meaning I can play it unplugged and also plugged into any amplifier. You can watch my YouTube review of it below: It was super fun to play but was a challenge to keep in tune. I personally bought a Makala Dolphin bridged uke that was a light blue color. These brands are mostly made of colorful plastics and can sound alright if re-strung with “Aquila” strings. The cheaper styles are Mahalo and Makala ukuleles.
If you’re on the fence about being able to play, it’s fine to go with a cheaper uke too you can always upgrade later! Styles So to save you that trouble, go a little higher. If you buy cheaper, you’ll most likely end up spending on new strings, which can definitely upgrade a plastic uke. You’re going to get a nicer material and most come with Nylgut strings. My recommendation is to go for the $50-up price range. But I caution you to only buy these for your toddler children… they do not stay in tune! The cheapest ukuleles are going to be around $20-30 and they will be a much different sound and material than ukuleles priced at $50 and up. So - my guess? You’re looking for a soprano. So, you’ll have a one-up if you are already a guitar player! The baritone ukulele is fun but is much bigger in size and has a lower tone overall… which goes against the two main reasons people are attracted to ukuleles: size and sound. The baritone ukulele is actually tuned to the the lower strings of a guitar (D, G, B, E).
This makes them popular among professional players. The concert and tenor sizes are also tuned like a soprano ukulele, but are slightly bigger in their bodies, with longer necks and more frets. Soprano ukuleles are the more popular size and come in more variety. Most likely you are reading this article with an image of the soprano in your mind. There are four sizes for ukuleles: Soprano, Concert, Tenor, and Baritone. I am going to go over three basics when considering this new and fun instrument, in order to find the best ukulele for you: