maki66
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My coworker bought a Luna tattoo from a local big box music store.
I've played it and its very decent, I'd buy it.
I've played it and its very decent, I'd buy it.
1st Uke for under $80?
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Heading to a guitar shop tomorrow that carries ukuleles...it seems like my two front runners now are:
1) locally the Cordoba 15CM Concert for $79.20 https://www.austinbazaar.com/cordoba-15cm-concert-ukulele-cdb-15cm.html or with extras online for $98.99 https://www.austinbazaar.com/cordoba-15cm-concert-ukulele-bundle-cdb-15cm-combo-std.html
2) online the Kala KAA-15C Satin Mahogany for $62.99 https://www.austinbazaar.com/kala-kaa-15c-satin-mahogany-concert-ukulele-kal-kaa-15c.html or with extras for $71.99 https://www.austinbazaar.com/kala-kaa-15c-satin-mahogany-concert-ukulele-bundle-kal-kaa-15c-combo-std.html
So, which should I go with?
Again, thanks for all the help you've given!!!
DGGuy
1) locally the Cordoba 15CM Concert for $79.20 https://www.austinbazaar.com/cordoba-15cm-concert-ukulele-cdb-15cm.html or with extras online for $98.99 https://www.austinbazaar.com/cordoba-15cm-concert-ukulele-bundle-cdb-15cm-combo-std.html
2) online the Kala KAA-15C Satin Mahogany for $62.99 https://www.austinbazaar.com/kala-kaa-15c-satin-mahogany-concert-ukulele-kal-kaa-15c.html or with extras for $71.99 https://www.austinbazaar.com/kala-kaa-15c-satin-mahogany-concert-ukulele-bundle-kal-kaa-15c-combo-std.html
So, which should I go with?
Again, thanks for all the help you've given!!!
DGGuy
Steve Uke
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I'm looking to purchase my first ukulele (at age 51). I would like to get a new uke, will not spend more than $80* shipped, am looking at either a concert or tenor size (probably concert because to me it has more of the uke sound I feel I'm wanting and it's sort of the middle size so I can decide if I want to go smaller, larger, or stay the same with my next uke), and will probably buy in a bundle if offered in one (seems like most are about $10 extra and offer a bag and a tuner).
Which one of the following would be the best choice (haven't decided where I'm buying from, just using these links to show the ukes)?
- Kala KAA-15C Satin Mahogany Concert https://www.austinbazaar.com/kala-kaa-15c-satin-mahogany-concert-ukulele-kal-kaa-15c.html
- Kala MKA-C Makala Concert https://www.austinbazaar.com/kala-mka-c-ltd-makala-style-concert-ukulele-kal-mka-c.html
- Oscar Schmidt OU2 Mahogany https://www.austinbazaar.com/oscar-schmidt-ou2-concert-ukulele-9-m-ou2-1.html
- Lanikai LU-21C Concert https://www.austinbazaar.com/lanikai-lu-21c-concert-uke-bundle-lan-lu21c-combo-std.html
- Luna Honu Mahogany Concert https://www.austinbazaar.com/luna-honu-concert-ukulele-deluxe-bundle-lun-uke-honu-concert-combo-dlx.html
* Several reasons for the $80 max: a) it's my first uke so I'd like to start out cheap to learn on and then go for quality when I know more about my likes and wants (something to look forward to I guess you'd say); b) helping put a daughter through college so every dollar is important right now; c) I'm using my birthday/Father's Day money and also want to purchase a guitar (I'll give the guitar a try but my main focus is on the ukulele...the guitar is really for my 11 year old son who wants to learn how to play); d) it will be easier to sell my wife on me getting a more expensive one later if I can say I bought one of the cheapest ukes this time
Thank you for your help, your time, and your opinions!
DGGuy
Hi, you said that you will not spend more than $80 on your first ukulele, so a beginner friendly ukulele will be a good choice for you. You prefer a concert ukulele, so, how about this one: https://www.strong-wind.com/ukulele...s-Mahogany-Concert-Ukulele-for-beginners.html ?
merlin666
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As others mentioned, there is little to no substantial difference to entry level ukes, and if you buy it online the shipping cost may be a considerable part of the expense. You may also want to consider the expense of accessories such as tuner, gig bag, etc .. are they included in your budget or do you have separate for this. So the Luna and Lanikai look quite reasonable. Other deals can also be found at costco:
https://www.costco.com/Ashley-Aloha-KOA-Concert-Ukulele---AIL-218C.product.100402647.html
Might be cheaper too if you pick it up in a warehouse.
This bundle from amazon has also been recommended as a beginner uke:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M1L6OSX/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ukuleletricks-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B01M1L6OSX&linkId=e4bd980cc6156a7b2ae945bcf5165495
Kala is the most prominent uke maker, and you can find them in most stores, so I would also check them out locally let the store staff play them for you, check out how they feel etc. and compare to other brand the store has at the same price.
https://www.costco.com/Ashley-Aloha-KOA-Concert-Ukulele---AIL-218C.product.100402647.html
Might be cheaper too if you pick it up in a warehouse.
This bundle from amazon has also been recommended as a beginner uke:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M1L6OSX/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ukuleletricks-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B01M1L6OSX&linkId=e4bd980cc6156a7b2ae945bcf5165495
Kala is the most prominent uke maker, and you can find them in most stores, so I would also check them out locally let the store staff play them for you, check out how they feel etc. and compare to other brand the store has at the same price.
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