Members DarkHorseJ27 Posted May 19, 2009 Members Share Posted May 19, 2009 I'm getting interesting in getting a ukulele, what brand would you guys recommend, and should I get a soprano, concert, or tenor uke? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members takamine_j15e Posted May 19, 2009 Members Share Posted May 19, 2009 i have 2 kona soprano uke's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GuitarVlog Posted May 19, 2009 Members Share Posted May 19, 2009 It all depends on how much you're willing to spend, what size is comfortable to you, and what kind of tone you want. A lot of the older crowd play the sopranos and the concerts. The younger crowd (who're inspired by the likes of Jake Shimabukuro) seems to now have a preference for the tenors (but with regular re-entrant tuning). If you're just testing the waters, I'd recommend starting with an inexpensive tenor from Lanikai or Kala. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members francoislegacy Posted May 20, 2009 Members Share Posted May 20, 2009 It's not exactly the same thing, but I have bought a guitalele, wich is 6 strings ukulele tuned a fifth higher than a regular guitar. It sounds close enough to a ukulele (at least for me...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Stackabones Posted May 20, 2009 Members Share Posted May 20, 2009 I played a soprano for a while, but it didn't really speak to me. Then I got a tenor and the thing just won't shut up. Kala is cool. Check MGM's store at ebay. Great guy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Grant Harding Posted May 20, 2009 Members Share Posted May 20, 2009 I find the really small ones a bit too plinky except in really specific cases (like my bro doing his Ain't She Sweet/5 Foot 2 medley on his Martin). My strong personal preference is a baritone, tuned like the first 4 strings of a guitar. I love the sound and it just opens up a huge amount of stuff, rather than learning another tuning. I have big hands too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members masterbuilt Posted May 20, 2009 Members Share Posted May 20, 2009 Stackabones is right on the tenor... they have higher string tension and that makes them a little more guitar-like. I like concert ukes quite a bit, too. I am the publisher of Ukulele Player Magazine. We have lots of Ohana and Kala ukes lying around here. The Ohana ukes we have are solid wood ukes and really project sound well, but, lots of guitarists take some time to adjust to the friction tuners. Kala ukes have geared tuners (like guitar). They weigh more than friction tuners. Both do the job. In the way of laminated ukes, the Oscar Schmidt OU2e is an acoustic/electric uke that sells tons. The Ovation/Applause uke is $165 or so at Sam Ash and Musician's Friend and a great sounding durable uke. It is often a guitarist's first choice. Great passive electronics. If you want more info... check out the magazine, it's free to the readers... http://www.tricornpublications.com/uke_player.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Stackabones Posted May 21, 2009 Members Share Posted May 21, 2009 My pineapple soprano has friction tuners and I don't like them. Not sure if they are low quality (could be ... the uke is $50) or I just don't like them. I love the look and the traditional vibe, but keeping that uke in tune drives me nuts. My tenor has geared tuners, which I dig. If I could only find something in a slot head ... but they seem to mainly be customs or spendy ukes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DarkHorseJ27 Posted May 21, 2009 Author Members Share Posted May 21, 2009 I'm thinking I'll go with a tenor uke. Thanks for the advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Blackwatch Posted May 21, 2009 Members Share Posted May 21, 2009 In the way of laminated ukes, the Oscar Schmidt OU2e is an acoustic/electric uke that sells tons. I've got one of these and I have to say that I really enjoy playing it. Old jazz tunes and standards just roll off the thing. 7th chords sound sooo good on it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members masterbuilt Posted May 22, 2009 Members Share Posted May 22, 2009 The OU2e sounds great plugged, since they upgraded the electronics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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