Ukelele

gem12 · 07-22-2012, 11:50 AM

Hey guys any Uke lovers here?

It's weird but my wife Ms Gem12 is GAS'ing for one.
I 'm not sure which one to get and what to look for in buying one.
They just got back from HI (Family Reunion) and bought one from there but she's need to get another one.
I think she got beaten by the Uke GAS bug over there, so please help.

PS I don't want to spend too much on this.

randelli · 07-22-2012, 11:55 AM

They range from $49 to over $2,000. I would spend at least $100 to get one that will stay in tune. The one I want is about $300.

gem12 · 07-22-2012, 12:07 PM

Found his one @ Costco not sure if it's OK.

randelli · 07-22-2012, 12:26 PM

That would be a nice one.

deepblue · 07-22-2012, 12:28 PM

I enjoyed a Uke, but Randelli is right. You need to spend some money if you want one that will stay in tune. I have a cheap $50 model and it's fun for a few minutes and then it sounds terrible.

MCAN · 07-22-2012, 05:41 PM

I enjoy playing my uke. Got a cheap one a couple Christmases ago.
It is hard moving from a guitar to the little fretboard of a uke but for some reason the chicks dig 'em.

dennis g · 07-22-2012, 06:06 PM

I bought a Mitchell uke from the GC several months ago. I think it was in the $150 range or so. It's good for what I want if for, stays in tune and works for me. They're fun.

kboman · 07-23-2012, 06:36 AM

I've only used ukuleles for live productions which was a lot of fun! The best one was probably a Samick with a deeper body than regular which gave the sound some much needed (IMO) depth.

Not really top shelf stuff though, I had to tune up just before we went onstage and then I just had to hope for the best! Luckily the uke numbers came pretty early in the first act both times.

I'm beginning to feel a ukulele craving coming on again... I miss it!

michaelinokc · 07-23-2012, 09:07 AM

I really like my Fender Nohea Koa Tenor ukulele. It cost me $200, but always sounds great.

leftyguitarman · 07-23-2012, 03:32 PM

I've always liked all the Lanikai products I've played. I'd still love to have one of their six string ukes.

07-22-2012, 11:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
gem12 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,716 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Ukelele Hey guys any Uke lovers here? It's weird but my wife Ms Gem12 is GAS'ing for one. I 'm not sure which one to get and what to look for in buying one. They just got back from HI (Family Reunion) and bought one from there but she's need to get another one. I think she got beaten by the Uke GAS bug over there, so please help. PS I don't want to spend too much on this.

07-22-2012, 11:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
randelli MLP Vendor Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 4,722 Thanks: 113 Thanked 142 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Ukelele They range from $49 to over $2,000. I would spend at least $100 to get one that will stay in tune. The one I want is about $300. __________________ I never look at the drummer; it only encourages him ~randelli Website:www.RudeMoodAmp.com Questions:randy@rudemoodamp.com YouTube:www.youtube.com/user/RudeMoodAmp Facebook:www.facebook.com/RudeMoodAmp Twitter:www.twitter.com/@RudeMoodAmp

07-22-2012, 12:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
gem12 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,716 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Ukelele Found his one @ Costco not sure if it's OK.

07-22-2012, 12:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
randelli MLP Vendor Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 4,722 Thanks: 113 Thanked 142 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Ukelele That would be a nice one. __________________ I never look at the drummer; it only encourages him ~randelli Website:www.RudeMoodAmp.com Questions:randy@rudemoodamp.com YouTube:www.youtube.com/user/RudeMoodAmp Facebook:www.facebook.com/RudeMoodAmp Twitter:www.twitter.com/@RudeMoodAmp

07-22-2012, 12:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
deepblue Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 4,683 Thanks: 194 Thanked 134 Times in 47 Posts	Re: Ukelele I enjoyed a Uke, but Randelli is right. You need to spend some money if you want one that will stay in tune. I have a cheap $50 model and it's fun for a few minutes and then it sounds terrible. __________________ __________________________________________________ _______________________________________

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07-22-2012, 05:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
MCAN Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 527 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Ukelele I enjoy playing my uke. Got a cheap one a couple Christmases ago. It is hard moving from a guitar to the little fretboard of a uke but for some reason the chicks dig 'em. __________________ I could look at Les Pauls all day... Jay Turser JT-133 (Natural) Epiphone AJ-100 (Vintage Sunburst) Danelectro DC-59 12-string (Black) Epiphone Les Paul Standard w/ Jimmy Page wiring (Honeyburst) Epiphone Les Paul Custom Black Beauty 3-pickup w/ 6-Way Switch Silvertone Jupiter Epiphone G-1275 Dragon Telecaster

07-22-2012, 06:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
dennis g Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Surf City, USA Posts: 567 Thanks: 5 Thanked 18 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Ukelele I bought a Mitchell uke from the GC several months ago. I think it was in the $150 range or so. It's good for what I want if for, stays in tune and works for me. They're fun. __________________ You can't have too much horsepower or too many guitars!

07-23-2012, 09:07 AM	#9 (permalink)
michaelinokc Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 3,416 Thanks: 77 Thanked 35 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Ukelele I really like my Fender Nohea Koa Tenor ukulele. It cost me $200, but always sounds great. __________________ 2007 Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Custom (Silverburst) 2011 Taylor Fall Limited Koa GS 2011 Gibson SG Standard (Pelham Blue) 2010 Gibson Nighthawk Standard 2007 Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster (Ash) 2012 Fender American Special Telecaster 2008 Epiphone Masterbilt DR-500M Egnater Tweaker (15 watt) Fender Blues Jr. III Limited Edition Fender Greta with matching Greta cab

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