If you’re the kind of person that doesn’t bash the strings quite so hard though you’re going to get the most out of this uke. Your donations all go back into the site to allow me to keep bringing you reviews, and in the end the ukuleles acquired are given to local schools and charities. Soprano ukuleles are excellent for younger players due to their smaller size, but can be used by anyone for a mellow, light tone. The solid Agathis body with a Walnut fingerboard is a classic combination for excellent reliability and long lasting performance.

While there’s nothing spectacular going on here, it doesn’t really have any issues – there’s no real defects to be seen anywhere. Unfortunately due to the arthritis in his hands it wasn’t to be, he just couldn’t get his fingers into the required positions, even with the uke chord changer that I got for him. Introducing the Tenor Ukulele, a classic rendition crafted with precision and a focus on quality materials. The Makala MK-S is a great uke for the money and is far better than the cheap ukuleles that are seemingly everywhere these days.

The dodgy C string on the original set was gone and I now have a uke that I am really really pleased with. The absence of binding accentuates the natural beauty of the wood, creating a visually elegant instrument. For the money, it’s a solid starter uke and a definite step up from the dozens of super cheap ukuleles for sale online these days. In the hand it feels pretty decent too, the weight is pretty much bang on in terms of what I like (I’m a bit Goldilocks, not too light, not too heavy) and the distribution of the weight means it feels comfortable to play standing up too which isn’t always the case. musste sie bestimmt 10 mal nachstimmen, aber damit habe ich gerechnet, die Saiten sind eben aus Kunststoff.

If you're really serious about learning the ukulele and want to learn at a much faster pace then I'd highly recommend checking out these ukulele ebooks. While it’s not the same uke (the Dolphin has a plastic back and sides with an agathis top) and the sound is pretty different, in my opinion it’s on a par with the Dolphin in terms of value for money. It is chipped and dinged in all sorts of places (that Dolphin thick glossy finish does chip easily I have found) but it still plays just fine.The Makala MK-S from Kala is a decent ukulele that I would recommend to anyone looking to get started on a budget. So I will happily find myself still strumming this when at home - perhaps more than I do some of my other instruments.

My Dad swears by his, thinks the tone is fantastic, he’s been playing since he was 12 (hes now 76) but we think he’s a bit deaf.While the Dolphin’s tone and playability won’t thrill serious players, it’s still a fun, well-built uke. Symphony Tech Limited is acting as a credit broker offering finance products from Omni Capital Retail Finance Limited. I put Martin Fluorocarbon strings on both ukes and I found the white one sounds absolutely wonderful. The Makala MK-CE Concert Ukulele is one of our largest sellers,and comes highly recommended by Red Cow Music. I recommend a few models at the end of this post, or you can read my article on the best beginner ukuleles .

Vom Klang bin ich angenehm überrascht, sie hat schon eine ganze Ecke Volumen mehr als meine kleine Sopranukulele. These similarities are unsurprising as the man behind Kala, Mike Upton, started the company after leaving Hohner, Lanikai’s parent company. Many people love the traditional look and “tinkly” tone of a soprano uke, while other players may prefer the extra bass, volume, and sustain offered by the larger concert and tenor sizes.

The entire body, including the top, back, and sides, is made from Mahogany, delivering a warm and resonant tonal character. In January 2010, my wife and I bought two Makala Dolphin ukes – hers in pearlescent white, his in pearlescent black. This great sounding Makala MK-C Concert Ukulele is ideal for anyone beginning or wanting to improve their ukulele. The action has been brought right back to what I would think is pretty much it’s limit and that’s made a huge difference to it’s playability. I'll be visiting an old school friend and his wife in New Zealand over Christmas (2023) from Blighty.