UKEonomics
Well-known member
I know there's been a zillion threads about this...but hear me out.
The first time I saw/heard a banjolele I KNEW that I had to have one. Well, we got our taxes done early this year and we've got some money comin' in and my birthday is right around the corner so I've begged my wife to buy me one. That being said, I'm trying to narrow it down to THE ONE. I've read a ton of reviews and considered the prices, but I'm having trouble deciding between these four...
The first two are some of the least expensive on the market....
Lanikai LB6-S Openback Soprano Banjolele
Eddy Finn EF-UB-1 Banjo Uke Banjolele - Soprano
These choices fit my wallet a little bit better...but I wonder about the overall quality. The next two options are to buy one from Mainland Ukes or Waverly Street. I've always heard a ton of good things about both companies and the ukes they put out. I sort of see them as a step up from the Lanikai and the Eddy Finn. Would I be correct in making this assumption? Is it worth to just dish out the extra $50 or so to buy from Mainland or Waverly?
Bottom line - I'd like to get a new one and these four seem to be more along the lines for someone who is a novice to the banjo uke. After reading countless reviews and watching numerous youtube videos I simply can't make up my mind. If you have any of these/have played any of them please let me know your thoughts. The last thing that I want is to end up with something that I'm not happy with. Thanks!
The first time I saw/heard a banjolele I KNEW that I had to have one. Well, we got our taxes done early this year and we've got some money comin' in and my birthday is right around the corner so I've begged my wife to buy me one. That being said, I'm trying to narrow it down to THE ONE. I've read a ton of reviews and considered the prices, but I'm having trouble deciding between these four...
The first two are some of the least expensive on the market....
Lanikai LB6-S Openback Soprano Banjolele
Eddy Finn EF-UB-1 Banjo Uke Banjolele - Soprano
These choices fit my wallet a little bit better...but I wonder about the overall quality. The next two options are to buy one from Mainland Ukes or Waverly Street. I've always heard a ton of good things about both companies and the ukes they put out. I sort of see them as a step up from the Lanikai and the Eddy Finn. Would I be correct in making this assumption? Is it worth to just dish out the extra $50 or so to buy from Mainland or Waverly?
Bottom line - I'd like to get a new one and these four seem to be more along the lines for someone who is a novice to the banjo uke. After reading countless reviews and watching numerous youtube videos I simply can't make up my mind. If you have any of these/have played any of them please let me know your thoughts. The last thing that I want is to end up with something that I'm not happy with. Thanks!