Recent content by actadh

I have a vintage Vega with a wonderful deep tone, and just picked up a 2013 Mainland from Jake Wildwood. Both are mahogany, but sound different in a good way.

Welcome to the forums. Your Martins sound like wonderful ukes to learn with on your journey.

I gave two grandkids the round HPL camp uke model. It was quiet, but that was not a bad thing. The best aspects were that it had a truss rod and the neck disassembled from the body, so it was fantastic for packing in a suitcase.

Welcome! I have bought a few off marketplace here and been very happy with my purchases.

I have the Mainland mahogany tenor in glossy with the beautiful rope binding. Just bought a matching baritone.

Welcome and congratulations! I am enjoying the videos.

Hello and welcome back! I also find playing sopranos easiest with my arthritis.

Dollar store stickers. My blue willow laminate sopranissino O' Nino has matching blue stars for side markers thanks to my granddaughter. Several of my ukes have reinforcement labels cause I am cheap and had some in my office. Plus, they are easy to see. https://www.avery.com/products/labels/6750

Very nice, thank you.

Welcome! There are some good finger strengthening exercises. I usually warm up with some of these: https://ukulelego.com/articles/6-fretting-hand-workouts/

I bought a Shima long neck soprano from UU Marketplace a few years ago in your price range. Really nice sound and beautifully made. I think both of your options are good choices if you get them with a set up, but keep an eye on the marketplace here as well. I have 4 fantastic ukes from here.

My suggestion is the Enya Nova U soprano. Amazon price was $39. It is what I am playing in this current cold spell, and it is my normal bedside uke. Comes with bag and accessories. It is what i suggest for my music club.

They are Worth Browns

I have a Shima which has a tenor width fretboard, concert neck, and a soprano body. Really nicely made and sounds great. I tune it down half a step.