Best Ukuleles

The body of this Luna Tattoo ukulele is made of mahogany. This kind of natural wood is known for giving musical instruments wonderful and quality sounding. The fretboard is made of high-quality rosewood and it completes the astonishing look of this ukulele. Moreover, the fret markers of this ukulele are made to look like shark teeth, adding to the image of fun and danger you can find in Hawaii. We believe this is what the Luna creators wanted to show. So, if you want something stylish, durable, and unique, this Hawaiian uke is your choice.

The scale length of the Luna Mahogany Series Tattoo Concert Ukulele is 15 inches, and it features 18 frets to provide you with a stunning sound. This wide frets selection gives you the opportunity to try different tones and choose what you like most. You will surely enjoy the ukulele's beautiful sound and aesthetic possibilities to the fullest!

Kala is a well-known and trusted manufacturer of ukes. The body and neck of the Kala KA-15S are made of mahogany, while the fretboard is produced of rosewood. Owing to the vibration of nylon premium Aquila Nylgut strings and special guitar construction, the sound is more sonorous and deeper than other models of its price range provide. The satin finish ensures pleasant sensation while playing this Kala ukulele mahogany, while the thorough construction delivers a bright tone which can easily capture the soul of people listening to you. This uke takes you into the atmosphere of the Hawaiian night full of dance and music. So with this ukulele, you will always have a great entertaining tool at hand.

Kala ukuleles are often purchased by musical schools, since most novice players prefer Kala to other ukulele brands. They are simple and high-quality. And if you're just about starting playing this wonderful musical instrument, you'll be pleased to know that the manufacturer kindly offers the special Learn-to-Play Ukulele Soprano Starter Kit. Besides the ukulele itself, this extended kit includes a Kala logo tote bag, free Kala ukulele app with tuner, How to Play Ukulele Quick Start booklet, and free comprehensive online lessons.

For the price, the build quality of the Donner concert ukulele is just amazing! It's carefully crafted from the natural wood, not plywood. The body and neck are made of solid mahogany and have a nice satin finish. They can help you achieve a very rich and bright sound.

The bridge is uniquely designed by Donner team of professionals. It allows players to smoothly change strings and ensures excellent playing tone. The carbon nylon strings are made in Japan. They are reasonably soft to the touch and boast a very sweet sound. In a word, this concert-sized ukulele has a fantastic tone and appearance.

Pretty often the package includes just a ukulele and a few cheap items just to catch your attention. However, that's not the case with the Donner ukulele. It comes with everything you'll need to start playing. The kit includes a high-quality tuner Donner DT-2 with a battery, a solid ukulele case, colored ukulele strap with a nice pattern, and an extra set of nylon strings. The tuner works well and is very accurate. It can be used not only for this ukulele but for any other string/vibration instrument as well. The well-padded case is quite durable and has a pocket with zippers for some accessories. It has two straps and can be worn as a backpack. So, if you need an affordable ukulele with a great start "bundle", this is it.

You'll be definitely thrilled with the nice materials and craftsmanship of this uke. It has a Sapele/Mahogany body, Rosewood fingerboard and looks exactly as shown in the pictures. The best part is that it's supplied with Aquila strings installed. These are currently the best uke strings that are very easy on your fingers. What is notable, this ukulele and all accessories are covered by an unconditional lifetime warranty.

The uke comes with a strap, buttons, and two pre-drilled holes for the strap. Although the strap is rather plain, it's good-quality and adjustable. It'll be much easier to play the uke and change the chords with a strap attached, especially if you're a beginner.

Also, the package includes a case, tuner, 2 picks, pick holder, and an extra set of Aquila strings. The bag offers very little padding, yet it's very lightweight and easy to carry. The picks are made of plastic and come in 2 different sizes. As for the included tuner, it's very accurate and can be used for different types of stringed instruments.

Any new buyer will definitely appreciate that this ukulele comes already pre-tuned at a lower action (G String Action at 1st Fret: 0.019" and at 12tt Fret: 0.11"± 0.008"). Additionally, it comes with an 18:1 gear tuner for more precise and stable tuning. This way, you can simply give it a quick tune and start playing right out-of-the-box. Still, you'll need a while for the new strings to settle in.

For the size, the instrument is really loud and has a great punchy sound to it. The fact that it comes set up out-of-the-box and with the smooth fret ends means newbies can buy it without worrying that it will be difficult to play.

There are lots of ukuleles for this price that only include a flimsy instrument bag. This kit is different! Besides the ukulele, you'll get a padded gig bag, D’Addario carbon nylon strings and a spare set, a clip-on tuner, a strap, and instruction book with some tips and exercises.

The gig bag is nicely padded and has a handy pocket, handle, and backpack straps. The Joyo clip-on tuner offers several settings, including two meant specifically for ukulele. It's recommended to choose “Uc” tuning for this soprano model.

With a number of useful accessories and loud sound, this ukulele would be a great first-time instrument. It both sounds great and looks very nice. Beginners and intermediate players just can't go wrong with this package.