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I’m thinking of buying a new instrument as I find my soprano uke a little too small. I’d like one with a solid wood top, made from wood that produces a rich sound with a lot of overtones (like walnut), available in Europe. My budget is 250 EUR.
What do you recommend?Hi,
I can’t recommend a specific brand because most ukuleles in this price range are made in China. So it depends on your luck what piece you come across.
In general, make sure the ukulele has at least 17 frets – there are arrangements here on RC101 that go that far.
And, of course, it should be in tune along the entire length of the fingerboard (so that it’s not a half tone off at the 12th fret).
From my own experience, I also recommend avoiding ukulele models that have sharp edges on the body – it cuts into the leaning right arm, making playing such an instrument uncomfortable.
If you don’t have a dealer nearby where you can try out multiple ukuleles, choose an online store where it’s easy to return the ukulele if it doesn’t fit your expectations.
Also, I wouldn’t completely reject models with laminated bodies. When they’re well built, they often play better than cheap ukuleles with solid fronts. And they can withstand humidity fluctuations better.Good luck with your choice!
And let me know what you choose, I’m curious. 😉@janaq1 I bought a cheaper one, but I think it’s going to be better than the price suggests – Flight Iris:
@avicularia That’s a nice ukulele. It has a nice sound.
I’ve had bad luck with this ukulele 🙁 The factory used bad glue for the pickguard and it warped. I asked for a replacement and the replacement ukulele had the exact same problem. But in the meantime I also received some unexpected funds 🙂 So I decided to change my plan entirely and instead of a concert, I’m going to purchase this tenor for about 400 EUR:
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