Buying my first Uke

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ekindy

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• Jan 12, 2009

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I am going to buy my first Uke and I need it to be $50 dollars or under because I am a poor college student lol. I was thinking about buying this one

http://www.amazon.com/Washburn-OU2-...8&s=musical-instruments&qid=1231715059&sr=1-3

I was wondering if anyone has any experience with this one or has any other suggestions? Thanks!

 

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• Jan 12, 2009

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I don't own one, (I've actually never seen it before) but I think it looks pretty good. Maybe only thing to change would be the strings, if they're not too great, but otherwise, go for it.




(I'm personally against buying online, but I had that argument in a different thread, and I wouldn't want to hijack this one)

 

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• Jan 13, 2009

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My friend has that same uke. I hear nothing but good things.
Just be careful because you're buying it online.

 

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• Jan 13, 2009

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I ended up buying a soprano Lanikai uke instead because I have been hearing good things about Lanikai. I'm looking forward to getting it!

 

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• Jan 13, 2009

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lanikai for starters are great! friendly to pockets. Make sure you get some new strings. aquilas rock on the soprano. The crap strings they come with dont do em justice. jam on!