I've played the guitar since I was 14 (now 21) and I am really motivated to give this a serious shot. My budget is up to/around £80.
Currently, the most likely Ukulele I am to purchase is this Kala KA-C: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1Y1LKMP81BDBI[1] . What do you guys think of it/Kala in general?
All suggestions of other models also welcome. Please tell me the brands you have the most respect for as well! And is rosewood a high quality wood for a fret-board*?
Thank you so much.
Update:
Wow guys! Thank you so much for all of your responses. I am indeed a UK resident. Currently I live in Falmouth and am studying at its university, so no long-range transport (except train), and we actually do not have a music shop here. I have heeded the advice regarding where I purchase, and will most likely get one from the Southern Ukulele Store, arranging it over the phone.
IamNoMan's point about getting a soprano over a concert is interesting. Am I right in thinking that concerts would resonate more, due to a larger body?
The points raised about getting a solid wood uke are making sense to me too. I've been looking on the site and this one seems promising: http://www.southernukulelestore.co....oncert-Ukulele-ALL-SOLID-MAHOGANY-only-£79-99 and is full solid mahogany, which seems lovely. The only drawback is that it is S.U.S, which is a brand I have no knowledge of.
What is your opinion of the S.U.S brand?
Do others share the opinion I should get a soprano, not a concert sized ukulele?
Thank you!
Currently, the most likely Ukulele I am to purchase is this Kala KA-C: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1Y1LKMP81BDBI[1] . What do you guys think of it/Kala in general?
All suggestions of other models also welcome. Please tell me the brands you have the most respect for as well! And is rosewood a high quality wood for a fret-board*?
Thank you so much.
Update:
Wow guys! Thank you so much for all of your responses. I am indeed a UK resident. Currently I live in Falmouth and am studying at its university, so no long-range transport (except train), and we actually do not have a music shop here. I have heeded the advice regarding where I purchase, and will most likely get one from the Southern Ukulele Store, arranging it over the phone.
IamNoMan's point about getting a soprano over a concert is interesting. Am I right in thinking that concerts would resonate more, due to a larger body?
The points raised about getting a solid wood uke are making sense to me too. I've been looking on the site and this one seems promising: http://www.southernukulelestore.co....oncert-Ukulele-ALL-SOLID-MAHOGANY-only-£79-99 and is full solid mahogany, which seems lovely. The only drawback is that it is S.U.S, which is a brand I have no knowledge of.
What is your opinion of the S.U.S brand?
Do others share the opinion I should get a soprano, not a concert sized ukulele?
Thank you!
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