New Ukulele suggestions?

Newbie Posts : 5 Join date : 2011-07-29

Hey I want to begin playing the Ukulele but I don't know what kind I should get. I have a spending limit of $200. Does anyone have any suggestions for a good beginner ukulele? I don't know if this forum has a lot of members yet but if someone reads this please help. Thanks

Newbie Posts : 1 Join date : 2011-07-29

MrUkuleleCrazy wrote:: Hey I want to begin playing the Ukulele but I don't know what kind I should get. I have a spending limit of $200. Does anyone have any suggestions for a good beginner ukulele? I don't know if this forum has a lot of members yet but if someone reads this please help. Thanks

I would suggest either buying a Kala or Martin brand ukulele. They both have good beginner ukes as well as professional ukes. I have a Kala myself and I absolutely love it!

Subject: Re: New Ukulele suggestions? Fri Jul 29, 2011 3:10 pm

This thread is being moved to the "Purchasing Tips" forum. And welcome to Ultimate-Ukulele! Have fun!

Sincerely,
Bobby

Newbie Posts : 5 Join date : 2011-07-29

I want a Kala sooo bad!! I'm thinking about getting one that looks likes Bobby's in his picture:)

Newbie Posts : 4 Join date : 2011-07-29

I have a Kamaka Tenor. They sound so nice! But they are quite expensive. I got mine for about $350. But it was so worth it.

Subject: Re: New Ukulele suggestions? Sat Jul 30, 2011 3:36 pm

I'd have to agree with the Kala/Martin suggestion. I happen to know that Bobby's Kala plays amazing and my guitar is a Martin and I love it to death. Make sure you play some different brands before you make your decision though.

Newbie Posts : 6 Join date : 2011-07-31 Location : NorCal

MrUkuleleCrazy wrote:: Hey I want to begin playing the Ukulele but I don't know what kind I should get. I have a spending limit of $200. Does anyone have any suggestions for a good beginner ukulele? I don't know if this forum has a lot of members yet but if someone reads this please help. Thanks

You didn't state your location. Are you buying online or a store in your vicinity. You also have to decide what size uke you want. Kala & Lanikai have some very good instruments in that price point.

Newbie Posts : 5 Join date : 2011-07-29

I'm located in California. I think I might go down to Guitar Center to see what they have.

Newbie Posts : 6 Join date : 2011-07-31 Location : NorCal

MrUkuleleCrazy wrote:: I'm located in California. I think I might go down to Guitar Center to see what they have.

GC carries some ukes, but I don't remember what brands . . . Fender, Oscar Scmidt, Lanikai, Ibanez, Cordoba and all stores do not carry the same items. Here's a link to California Stores. Maybe you can find one close to you.

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Awesome! Thank you!

Subject: Re: New Ukulele suggestions? Tue Aug 02, 2011 2:15 pm

Yes also consider Lanikai. I know GC carries Lanikai ukes! Kala is also a great first uke, you really can not go wrong with either one!

Newbie Posts : 6 Join date : 2011-07-31 Location : NorCal

molokinirum wrote:: Yes also consider Lanikai. I know GC carries Lanikai ukes! Kala is also a great first uke, you really can not go wrong with either one!

We gotta quit meeting like this . . . lol!

Subject: Re: New Ukulele suggestions? Tue Aug 02, 2011 2:29 pm

LOL...you right brah!!!

Newbie Posts : 3 Join date : 2011-07-31

Aloha,
Don't about you guys but I'm not impressed with the people at GC when it comes to ukes. Guitars they know all about, ukes, they will sell you anything just to make the sale, even a Mitchell. That's the experience I had watching a lady buying a uke for her son whom both of them didn't know anything about the uke and relied on the sales person..........just saying... ...................BO...................

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