Kala or Mainland fun uke?

Hi everyone,

I've been tossing up two funky looking Uke's, about the same price. One is a Kala Red Paisley Ukadelic and the other is the Mainland Reggae Gecko. I really like the looks of both, but obviously can't get them both!

Can anyone help me decide? I would like to play fun stuff, beatles and some classical / folk tunes - finger picking style sounds most appealing to me.. but can either of these ukes help me make the sounds I'm looking for? (I'm a beginner Uke player, with a tiny amount of guitar experience and I use to be an ok clarinet player back in the day.)

Thanks for any help! I'm driving my poor husband and brother crazy talking about this.

My advice would be either one as long as it has been properly setup. I see Uke Republic carries both so that's where I'd go.

I agree, I've got one at Mim's and the Uke Republic that I have my eye on (and my cursor hovering over the buy button! haha!)

I'm tending towards the Gecko today.. in a more yellow mood I guess! If I think I need both. lol

I would probably try the Gecko as well. If I remember correctly it is all plastic, and can always serve the roll of Beach Uke, or bathtub uke. I don't see them on the Mainland Ukes website anymore, so they may be out of production. I would grab one now while they are still around.

–Lori

I would rather support Mike of Mainland 'ukuleles since he's a UU member and a heck of a nice guy, and personally I like the Gecko looks better.

But the Mainland Chili Pepper looks awesome to this chili-head!

I've seen the pictures of the chilli one. Very striking they are! I've always thought the gecko was more "me" though. The colours are so happy!!

Actually, I admit, I don't think "reggae" when I look at it though.. since I've not grown up with that connection. They're just 3 colours I happen to really like.

Well.. I think I've made up my mind. It seems as though no matter what, if I want a Ukulele that's set-up brought over to Australia, I'm going to have to pay $100 at minimum. May as well get the one I enjoy looking at the most. :drool:

I'm so nervous and excited!!