Which of these for Concert (intermediate) up to 120$

[spizzy]

Im not a beginner anymore, more like intermediate as I already play guitar for ~3.5 years now ... I want to try something else haha

Tuning: GCEA, Concert Version
I don't want a very cheap one (the beginner versions start at 20$), I feel like spending around 80-120$.
I already looked through a few models on Thomann, let me write them down:

Flight Mahogany Electro-Acoust. Uku​

Harley Benton Kahuna CLU-32C​

Baton Rouge V2-C sun​

Baton Rouge V1-C nat​

I hope anyone can help me

 

[kkimura]

Filght ukuleles always seem to punch above their weight class imho.

 

[spizzy]

Filght ukuleles always seem to punch above their weight class imho.

can you recommend one of these or even a complete other model?

 

[kkimura]

can you recommend one of these or even a complete other model?

The one you named has a solid mahogany top and electrics making it a good deal. If you can, try one out in person to see if you like the way it sounds.

 

[spizzy]

The one you named has a solid mahogany top and electrics making it a good deal. If you can, try one out in person to see if you like the way it sounds.

thats the problem. I cant

 

[kkimura]

thats the problem. I cant

Bummer 'cause that's the best way to choose a new ukulele. Unfortunately I don't have any direct experience with the ones you listed. Barry Maz has a great review site you could check out; https://www.gotaukulele.com/p/ukulele-reviews.html
And maybe some others on here will ring in with their experience.
Btw, welcome to the forums Spizzy!

 

[Dohle]

If you're buying from Thomann you should definitely check out Kai ukuleles. Either the KCI-30 or KCI-100 model. Brilliant ukes for the money.

 

[hendulele]

Bummer 'cause that's the best way to choose a new ukulele. Unfortunately I don't have any direct experience with the ones you listed. Barry Maz has a great review site you could check out; https://www.gotaukulele.com/p/ukulele-reviews.html
And maybe some others on here will ring in with their experience.
Btw, welcome to the forums Spizzy!

Yes, this is a great site to check out reviews in all price ranges. If I recall, he likes Baton Rouge a lot.

 

[Graham Greenbag]

Im not a beginner anymore, more like intermediate as I already play guitar for ~3.5 years now ... I want to try something else haha

Tuning: GCEA, Concert Version
I don't want a very cheap one (the beginner versions start at 20$), I feel like spending around 80-120$.
I already looked through a few models on Thomann, let me write them down:

Flight Mahogany Electro-Acoust. Uku​

Harley Benton Kahuna CLU-32C​

Baton Rouge V2-C sun​

Baton Rouge V1-C nat​

I hope anyone can help me

Which one is best I do not know however, some years back now, I tried a friends Baton Rouge and was impressed. Of the two the V2-C would be my preference.

 

[man0a]

Hard to make specific recommendations for your price range because you don't say what country you are in and prices vary a lot from country to country. Most of the ukuleles that you list I have never seen here in the USA.

Personally, my favorite brand for ukuleles under $100 is Kiwaya, but prices on those are often marked up a lot if you buy them outside of Japan.

The Southern Ukulele Store in Britain just posted this video on "best cheap ukuleles". These are at the lower end of your price range, but still a lot better than $20 ukuleles (which are really more toys than musical instruments).

 

[HappyTurtle]

Get one that catches your eye the most. You said you are intermediate player already. You can make that under $120 uke sound like a $500 and up 😎

If your budget permits, squeeze in a new set of strings with your order.

 

[clear]

Im not a beginner anymore, more like intermediate as I already play guitar for ~3.5 years now ... I want to try something else haha

What's beginner ? what's intermediate?

What do you want to play on the uke? Strum and sing? melody? It might even lead to a whole different sized uke. If for strumming, I'd actually go for a soprano uke (it has the uke sound everybody expects). Tell us more and we'll help you find a uke that fits.

 

[bbkobabe]

I suggest buying used... you can probably find a solid top uke for $120.

I like Kalas and learned to play on a Kala travel tenor uke (KA-sstu-t), also made in a concert but harder to find. They make other solid top laminate body ukuleles that play well and sound good, and are great for bringing you up to the next level!

 

[UkingViking]

Just for sports I just looked through Thomanns ukes at you price point, and from looks and brand reputation, I would probably be more into the Kai models, like Dohle also suggested. There are a few options with a solid sapele top near your price. But I never tried any of them, so my input is not worth much.

Allthough the Harley Benton looks a bit cooler among those in your link, I would personally prefer an ukulele that was not from Thomanns house brand. Just for snobbish reasons 😂