What ukulele should I get?

Hey! I am looking into buying a tenor ukulele. Right now, I'm debating between a Lanikai Lu-21t ($78) and a Lanikai spruce top s-t ($179). Is there a big difference between quality and sound on these two? Also, any other suggestions for tenor ukulele's under $200?

Oscar Schmidt

Aloha,

If you want the best value, I would get an Oscar Schmidt OU6. They have a lifetime warranty, they look great, and are well built for an entry-level uke. Plus they're on sale now online:

http://www.austinbazaar.com/Oscar-Schmidt-by-Washburn-OU6-Tenor-Ukulele-p/osc-ou6.htm

Mahalo for listening.

Kelvin

I like both of the ukuleles you mentioned. The spruce is going to be bright, while the LU21-T will be warmer. Both are good entry-level ukuleles, and are also equipped with a lifetime warranty.

seeso said:

I like both of the ukuleles you mentioned. The spruce is going to be bright, while the LU21-T will be warmer. Both are good entry-level ukuleles, and are also equipped with a lifetime warranty.

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I think Lanikai ukes rock also. I would do the spruce, but I like bright and loud.
Others to look at
http://elderly.com/new_instruments/items/TK20.htm
http://www.theukulelesite.com/islander-by-kanile-a-mt-4-mahogany-tenor-ukulele.html

Remember that changing strings can brighten up a mellow uke a little and can mellow out a bright one.
In general, I think you will be happier with a solid topped uke over an all laminate one.

'm a big fan of the Lanikai sprucetops. Ive got a bari aND A TENOR. I also have a LU 21 8 string, and it is much nicer than I would have thought. You can get these really cheap as 2nds from Butler music on ebay. just go for the ones with the chips or flaws in the finish. stay away from the bad necks/buzzing strings.
here's a used one, shipping is high, but it's still a great deal if it doesn't go much higher.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/221191983788?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Oh, and as soon as my Kanilea arrives, I won;t need my Lanikai solid mahog, LM-T/
http://www.ukuleleunderground.com/f...lanikai-LM-T-solid-mahogany-tenor-150-shipped these might be another option. pm me if you;re interested in mine. I took the ugly blue sticker off .
http://www.ukuleleunderground.com/f...-removing-Lanikai-headstock-quot-sticker-quot

Couple bucks more and you can afford a Mainland Uke...go for it man if you can strech the budget....probally set up and ready to play...http://shop.mainlandukuleles.com/pr...783956.qscstrfrnt03?productId=65&categoryId=3