1st the cons.... If you hold it up to the light in certain ways, you can see some slight discrepancies in the finish. But you do have to look for them. For the most part, you will not notice them, so not really a problem. I am being picky. 2nd, the tuners are not as silky smooth as I might like, but well good enough to do the job. Again, being picky. They are perfectly serviceable, and for the price, just fine. 3rd. I'd like the lower bridge to be a little wider, opening the strings a bit. But that would be my preference. Again, picky. It is good enough the way it is. 4th, and the worst thing, is that the nut at the top is a bit high, making the string action too high and then a bit stiff and hard to play. A trip to Harbor Freight for some really fine files and a few minutes filing down the slots fixed that problem. That is called setting up the instrument, and that is not unusual even on an expensive instrument. Is it playable out of the box? Yes it is. I just wanted a bit lower action and the repair was simple enough.
Now for the pros: It does look good. Sounds good. the frets seem to be accurately spaced. Some complained that the ends of some of the frets were ragged, but on this instrument, they were nicely tapered, so no complaints there. The fretboard seems to be very flat. No buzzing strings, so that is good.
Some complained that there were position marks only on the face of the fretboard, but this one has them on the face as well as the side. Sometimes I feel that some reviews I read are for a different instrument.....
Another comment I read was that there was no way to attach a strap on some instruments. But this one came with strap mounts, and even a nicely colored strap. Cool! It comes with an electronic tuner, (which worked much better once I installed the supplied battery.....!) and some spare strings as well as a polishing cloth. And of course, a perfectly serviceable carrying case that has a side handle as well as back straps and a pouch for those strings, a capo if you want one, and spare picks (which it came with).
So the bottom line is, that this is a nice inexpensive 26" Ukulele that sounds good enough, plays easily, looks good, and comes with everything you need to keep it in tune and to play it. No directions, though. You need to get some chord charts and tuning charts if you are new to the instrument. Would I buy another one, or recommend it to a friend? Absolutely yes.
Just a note, keep the tuner in the case with the ukulele. It will not fit in the accessory pouch.
Hricane Tenor Ukulele 26 Inch Professional Ukelele For Beginners Adults, UKS-3 Sapele Hawaiian Ukele with Bag, Digital Tuner,
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About this item
【 SCALE & TUNER 】: This 26 inch Tenor ukulele would be considered a ukelele with a bit longer scale and more frets than a concert, which also makes it louder–tuned G C E A. The traditional tenor ukalalee has Sapele body, walnut fingerboard and Aquila nylon strings and the neck was make of AGUMAN.
【 DELICATE DESIGN 】: Traditional Tenor Ukulele with sapele body and four advanced carbon nylon string.18 Brass Frets with Fret position Marks at 5th, 7th, 9th and 12th frets on neck and top of fingerboard
【 BEAUTIFUL SOUND 】: Hricane amazing concert ukele combines the elegant Sapele wood for the smooth and polished body. An acoustic instrument body fashioned from Sapele exhibits a pleasingly warmer and deeper tone than laminate wood. The lightweight & well built features creates warm and pitch-perfect Hawaiian harmonies.
【 GIFT for BEGINNER 】: This 26 inch size concert ukuleles could be an awesome gift for anyone that intend to learn guitar or someone that just loves music. Great for birthdays, Christmas, housewarming, graduation gifts and much more. Perfect for adults, kids who are just getting started with Ukulele.
【SERVICE GUARRANTEE 】We offer a free 30 days money back guarantee. Contact us if you have any problems with your ukulele and we will do our best to help you. Ukulele come with ukulele bag, digital tuner, strap, 4 spare strings, pickup, cleaning cloth, Small accessories bag.
【 DELICATE DESIGN 】: Traditional Tenor Ukulele with sapele body and four advanced carbon nylon string.18 Brass Frets with Fret position Marks at 5th, 7th, 9th and 12th frets on neck and top of fingerboard
【 BEAUTIFUL SOUND 】: Hricane amazing concert ukele combines the elegant Sapele wood for the smooth and polished body. An acoustic instrument body fashioned from Sapele exhibits a pleasingly warmer and deeper tone than laminate wood. The lightweight & well built features creates warm and pitch-perfect Hawaiian harmonies.
【 GIFT for BEGINNER 】: This 26 inch size concert ukuleles could be an awesome gift for anyone that intend to learn guitar or someone that just loves music. Great for birthdays, Christmas, housewarming, graduation gifts and much more. Perfect for adults, kids who are just getting started with Ukulele.
【SERVICE GUARRANTEE 】We offer a free 30 days money back guarantee. Contact us if you have any problems with your ukulele and we will do our best to help you. Ukulele come with ukulele bag, digital tuner, strap, 4 spare strings, pickup, cleaning cloth, Small accessories bag.
Product information
Item Weight | 2.64 pounds |
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Product Dimensions | 26 x 8.6 x 4.7 inches |
ASIN | B071VJZLPR |
Item model number | UKS-3 |
Customer Reviews |
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Best Sellers Rank | #4,932 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #35 in Ukuleles (Musical Instruments) |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | March 16, 2017 |
Back Material | Sapele |
Body Material | sapele |
Color Name | Sapele Tenor |
Fretboard Material | walnut |
String Gauge | Extra Light |
String Material | Nylon |
Top Material | Sapele |
Neck Material Type | Aguman |
Number of Strings | 4 |
Guitar Bridge System | fixed |
Material Type | sapele |
Musical Style | Hawaiian Style |
Instrument Key | c |
Number of Keyboard Keys | 4 |
Size | Tenor |