Our decide
This uke sounds good, performs simply, and comes within the just-right live performance measurement that’s comfy for teenagers and adults. Nevertheless it doesn’t include any equipment.
This soprano uke is a smaller model of the KA-C live performance uke. It provides equally good sound and high quality in a more-portable measurement that’s higher for small arms.
The Kala KA-C Satin Mahogany Live performance Ukulele and the Kala KA-S Satin Mahogany Soprano Ukulele are ideally suited starter ukes for a lot of causes. They’re simple to play and constructed nicely, with no buzzing strings or rough-edged frets (no less than on the samples we tried). They each have a full, moderately loud sound. And in contrast to many ukuleles, which are likely to exit of inventory typically nowadays, each of those Kala ukes appear to be in constant provide at retailers.
The KA-C live performance mannequin has a bigger measurement and fretboard, so it’s higher for adults and large children, whereas the smaller, KA-S soprano uke is best for journey and tiny arms. (Take a look at the diagram beneath to be taught the components of a ukulele.)
These ukes don’t include equipment, so should you determine to stay with the pastime, you’ll need to no less than add a case. Study extra about uke equipment right here.
Runner-up
This inexpensive, concert-size uke performs nicely and sounds virtually pretty much as good as our Kala KA-C high decide. And it comes with a case, strap, and tuner.
When you can’t discover the Kala KA-C live performance uke in inventory, the mahogany Donner DUC-1 Live performance Ukulele is one other sensible choice. It has a delightful sound and an unusually large fretboard, which makes it simpler for adults to play however not too arduous for most youngsters. Due to its live performance measurement, it’s a sensible choice for any newbie (or skilled), and it even features a good case, a strap, and a tuner.
This uke isn’t fairly as handsome or nice-sounding because the Kala KA-C live performance uke, however it’s a implausible purchase.
