I'm a sixteen year-old guy who normally plays guitar, but I wanted to try out ukulele too as kind of an add-on instrument. I got this as a Christmas gift from my parents last month. It's my first uke, so I wanted one on the cheaper side...but the instrument itself doesn't sound cheap at all!
STRINGS: As other reviewers stated, the nylon strings do not come already tuned (tip: from bottom to top it's tuned GCEA). The strings wouldn't stay in tune for the first couple of days (which is expected because they need time to stretch and be "broken in"), but after re-tuning a couple times- they now stay almost perfectly in tune for long periods of time. Also an interesting thing is: I'm a lefty, but I had a friend take all the strings off and simply reattach them the opposite way and it works for left handed players! (warning: chords are different for right-handed players and left-handed players, so find left-handed ukulele chords online)
UKULELE: The uke itself looks great and has no errors in its finish or in its build as far as I can see, and it sounds clean and crisp. It's also amazingly light in weight and easy to carry and hold. Other reviewers normally purchase the instrument for younger kids (5-13 years old), but a teenager or a grown adult can play the instrument too. And it's honestly pretty easy to play, especially if you already have some sort of experience with (in my case, a guitar) another string instrument.
ACCESSORIES: Along with the instrument itself comes a black bag to carry it in. There's nothing special about the bag, but it makes carrying the uke around easier, and keeps the dust off of it. Three picks (red, green, and purple) of different widths come in a tiny bag as well. An Aztec themed strap comes with it, but I personally I don't like using it because of how it functions. I had difficulty figuring out how the strap worked at first, so I'll add my experience in the review: you clip the little black clamp on the end of the strap and attach it around the waist of the uke and to the soundhole and then put the loop around your neck. It feels weird and unnatural to me and doesn't support the instrument well (unlike a guitar strap) so I just don't use it.
Overall I give the little uke five stars and would definitely buy again. Some examples of great musicians who use the ukulele are Tyler Joseph, Grace Vanderwaal, and Cavetown. Personally I love the instrument, and I'm a happy customer :)
Hola! Music Ukuleles for Adults, Kids & Beginners - 21" Maple Soprano Ukulele w/Bag & More - Light Blue
4.6
| 7,347 ratingsPrice: 36.99
Last update: 08-16-2024
About this item
Quality Strings - Our ukulele for beginners comes with premium Aquila Super Nylgut strings that allow you to produce clear, quality sound.
Quality Strings - Our ukulele for beginners comes with premium Aquila Super Nylgut strings that allow you to produce clear, quality sound.
Premium Parts - With a body made of elegant maple, and a beautiful walnut bridge and fingerboard, this ukulele for adults and kids is both beautiful in sight and sound.
Excellent for Everyone - This is the perfect ukulele for kids, adults, beginners, and students. No matter what level you're at, our instrument is great for practice or playing.
Set Includes - Everything you need in 1 place! Our ukulele comes with several ukulele accessories including a tote case, several ukulele picks, and a trendy strap with a hook.
Free Lessons - You don't have to start at string 1 - our beginner ukulele set also includes 2 months of free, live online lessons to help you get started!
Quality Strings - Our ukulele for beginners comes with premium Aquila Super Nylgut strings that allow you to produce clear, quality sound.
Premium Parts - With a body made of elegant maple, and a beautiful walnut bridge and fingerboard, this ukulele for adults and kids is both beautiful in sight and sound.
Excellent for Everyone - This is the perfect ukulele for kids, adults, beginners, and students. No matter what level you're at, our instrument is great for practice or playing.
Set Includes - Everything you need in 1 place! Our ukulele comes with several ukulele accessories including a tote case, several ukulele picks, and a trendy strap with a hook.
Free Lessons - You don't have to start at string 1 - our beginner ukulele set also includes 2 months of free, live online lessons to help you get started!
Product information
Item Weight | 8 ounces |
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Product Dimensions | 52.5 x 18 x 7 inches |
ASIN | B00FIK33HO |
Item model number | HM-21LB |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars
7,347 ratings
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #7,046 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #46 in Ukuleles (Musical Instruments) |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 29, 2013 |
Back Material | Maple, Walnut |
Color Name | Light Blue |
String Material | Nylon |
Top Material | Walnut |
Number of Strings | 4 |
Size | Soprano 21 Inch |