Kala KA-C Mahogany Concert Ukulele

Kala KA-C Mahogany Concert Ukulele Review

Kala KA-C Mahogany Concert Ukulele Feature

• Mahogany body with traditional white binding
• 18 Silver Nickel Frets and Chrome Die-Cast Sealed Geared tuners
• Rosewood Fingerboard and Bridge
• Mahogany neck with gloss finish
• Premium AQUILA NYLGUT Strings

The Kala Mahogany Series Ukulele offer a full-bodied tone with plenty of Sweet Highs and Mellow Lows that combine for a full rich sound. Traditional white binding on the top and the back accent the rich satin mahogany finish, while chrome die-cast tuners assure your instrument will keep in tune. Case not included.

Lanikai LKP-T Koa Tenor Ukulele Pack Satin Natural

Lanikai LKP-T Koa Tenor Ukulele Pack Satin Natural Review

Lanikai LKP-T Koa Tenor Ukulele Pack Satin Natural Feature

• Tenor Size Genuine Hawaiian Koa Construction Gold Plated Die Cast Tuning Machines Abalone Purfling, Custom Wide Bone Nut Aquila Strings Includes Custom Lanikai Tenor Gigbag Lanikai CO-UT Clip-on Ukulele Tuner and Lanikai Instruction Booklet

The Lanikai LKP-T is all about giving players what they asked for, a well appointed Koa Tenor sized uke with a rosewood fingerboard and bridge, gold plated die cast tuning machines, abalone rosette, body binding and fingerboard inlays, a gig bag, clip-on tuner, and instruction booklet all at a killer price. A custom wide bone nut was used to increase the string spacing, making these ukuleles more comfortable for guitarists who are trying out the ukulele for the first time. This pack represents unbeatable value from Lanikai. A tenor ukulele is slightly larger than the concert size and has greater volume and tone than smaller ukuleles. It's a great choice size for most performing soloists.

Lanikai CK-T Tenor Curly Koa Ukulele

Lanikai CK-T Tenor Curly Koa Ukulele Review

Lanikai CK-T Tenor Curly Koa Ukulele Feature

• Tenor Sized
• 19 Frets
• Georgous Exotic Curly Koa Top, Back, and Sides
• Die Cast Tuners
• Limited Lifetime Warranty
• Tenor Sized, 19 Frets

The Curly Koa Series is the pride of Lanikai. The CK-T uses Hawaiian Koa that is especially prized for its curly grain. Lanikai makes use of this exquisite wood by handcrafting the CK series to exacting specifications. Grown mostly on the island of Oahu, the gorgeous red-hued wood used for the Curly Koa series make these ukuleles look as beautiful as they sound. In its most traditional form the CK-T is a Tenor ukulele that owes its existence to Portuguese immigrants bringing their craft of music instrument building to Hawaii in the 1870’s. The CK series comes with die cast tuning machines geared 14/1 for those players that demand greater control over their tuning. If you have never played ukulele before get ready for a world of fun. The ukulele is an addicting instrument that can and will be taken everywhere. The standard tuning on a Soprano, Concert, and Tenor ukulele is GBEA, and on a Baritone DGBE. If you can play one ukulele you can play them all! With the easy playability, and included instruction booklet written by Mary Lou Dempler you will be playing in a matter of minutes then you’ll see why people are saying Lanikai Makes Me Happy! For more information about this model or Lanikai please visit www.Lanikaiukes.com

Lanikai LU-21TE Tenor Acoustic Electric Ukulele

Lanikai LU-21TE Tenor Acoustic Electric Ukulele Review

Lanikai LU-21TE Tenor Acoustic Electric Ukulele Feature

• Tenor Sized
• Belcat Elecronics
• Easy Playablity
• Die Cast Tuners
• Limited Lifetime Warranty

The Lu-21TE is based on the best selling Tenor Ukulele offered by Lanikai with added professional grade Belcat electronics for playing in louder environments. This handcrafted ukulele is made with Nato wood (otherwise known as Eastern Mahogany) on its top back and sides. When this wood choice is paired with the Rosewood fingerboard it brings out a mellow tone with an enhanced midrange that is often missing in instruments in this price point. The LU-21TE also comes stocked with die cast tuning machines geared 14/1 for easy tuning. If you have never played ukulele before get ready for a world of fun. The ukulele is an addicting instrument that can and will be taken everywhere. The standard tuning on a Soprano, Concert, and Tenor ukulele is GBEA, and on a Baritone DGBE. If you can play one ukulele you can play them all! With the easy playability, and included instruction booklet written by Mary Lou Dempler you will be playing in a matter of minutes then you'll see why people are saying Lanikai Makes Me Happy! For more information about this model or Lanikai please visit www.Lanikaiukes

Lanikai LU-21 Soprano Ukulele Bundle with Hard Case, Cherub Tuner, and Polishing Cloth

Lanikai LU-21 Soprano Ukulele Bundle with Hard Case, Cherub Tuner, and Polishing Cloth Review

Lanikai LU-21 Soprano Ukulele Bundle with Hard Case, Cherub Tuner, and Polishing Cloth Feature

• Soprano-sized ukulele -- great for first-time players and multi-instrumentalists looking to expand range
• Constructed of reddish nato wood for bright, bassy sound
• Accented with white binding
• Rosewood fretboard with 12 frets; 14-inch scale length
• Includes instruction book

Bundle includes Lanikai LU-21 Soprano Ukulele with Hard Case, Cherub Tuner, and Polishing Cloth.

The LU-21 is the best selling Soprano Ukulele offered by Lanikai. With the attention to detail and easy playability it is easy to see why. This handcrafted ukulele is made with Nato wood (otherwise known as Eastern Mahogany) on its top back and sides. When this wood choice is paired with the Rosewood fingerboard it brings out a mellow tone with an enhanced midrange that is often missing in instruments in this price point. With the easy playability, and included instruction booklet written by Mary Lou Dempler you will be playing in a matter of minutes. If you have never played ukulele before get ready for a world of fun. The ukulele is an addicting instrument that can and will be taken everywhere. The standard tuning on a Soprano, Concert, and Tenor ukulele is GBEA, and on a Baritone DGBE. If you can play one ukulele you can play them all! Pick up a Lanikai today and see why people are saying Lanikai Makes Me Happy!

Oscar Schmidt OU5 Concert Ukulele

Oscar Schmidt OU5 Concert Ukulele Review

Oscar Schmidt OU5 Concert Ukulele Feature

• It features select Hawaiian Koa body and top with gloss finish
• It has Abalone binding and rosette on top
• It features Nyatoh neck, rosewood fingerboard and bridge
• It has Grover chrome tuners
• It has lifetime warranty

A beautiful concert ukulele with select Hawaiian Koa wood construction, Abalone binding and rosette, Grover chrome tuners, and plenty more, hand-crafted for years of playing enjoyment.

A beautiful concert ukulele hand-crafted for years of playing enjoyment. Click to enlarge.

OU5 Ukulele Features Size: Concert Top: Select Hawaiian Koa Back/Sides: Select Hawaiian Koa Binding: Abalone Rosette: Abalone Neck: Nyatoh Frets: 16 Nut/Saddle: ABS Finish: Natural Gloss Tuners: Grover Chrome

Concert Ukeleles
There are four common types of ukes out there: soprano, concert, tenor, and baritone. The soprano was the original, followed up quickly with the concert size uke. The 15-inch scale length and slightly larger body size deliver a deeper tone and a bit more volume, while maintaining the sweetness and instantly recognizable ukulele sound.

The Oscar Shmidt OU5 Concert Ukulele
The OU5 concert ukulele features a select Hawaiian Koa top, back and sides, which look striking in the natural gloss finish. The abalone binding and rosette are the icing on the cake, for an instrument that's as beautiful to look at as it is to hear.

The OU5's Nyatoh neck features a 16-fret rosewood fretboard, and Grover chrome tuning machines ensure you stay in tune.

Oscar Schmidt instruments feature a lifetime warranty, and each ukulele is inspected and adjusted in the USA by a skilled technician--your assurance for smooth fret ends, precision low action and resonant sound quality.

About Oscar Schmidt Musical Instruments
The Oscar Schmidt Company was founded in 1871 and incorporated in 1911. By the early 1900s, the company had five factories in Europe and a factory on Ferry Street in Jersey City. They made all kinds of stringed instruments, guitars, banjos, mandolins, ukuleles, zithers, and Autoharps.

The company prospered through the early 1920s. Oscar Schmidt instruments were sold in many rural parts of the country where no music stores existed. Salesmen distributed the products far and wide, making them available in general, small town furniture and dry goods stores. Country guitar pickers and blues musicians living in areas of the South and in Appalachia, far from the city, frequently played Oscar Schmidt instruments because they were both inexpensive and available locally. But equally important, they were often chosen solely on merits of their superior tone and volume.

Today at Oscar Schmidt, premium woods, quality hardware and modest prices create an ideal instrument. Each is inspected and adjusted in the USA by a skilled technician, your assurance for smooth fret ends, precision low action and resonant sound quality. Unequalled standards in easy playing comfort and tone response creates the perfect value... Oscar Schmidt.

Kala KA-S Mahogany Soprano Ukulele

Kala KA-S Mahogany Soprano Ukulele Review

Kala KA-S Mahogany Soprano Ukulele Feature

• Mahogany body
• 12 Silver Nickel Frets
• Rosewood Fingerboard and Bridge
• Mahogany neck
• Satin Finish

The Kala Mahogany Series Ukulele offer a full-bodied tone with plenty of "Sweet Highs" and "Mellow Lows"  that combine for a full rich sound. Traditional white binding on the top and the back accent the rich satin mahogany finish, while chrome die-cast tuners assure your instrument will keep in tune.

13-11/16 Soprano Scale (Distance from Nut toSaddle)
21 Overall body length
9-3/8 Body length
5-1/4 Upper Bout
7 Lower Bout
4-1/2 Waist
2-3/8 Body depth
1-3/8 At Nut
Traditional White Binding
Fret position Marks at 5th,7th and 10th frets on neck and top of fingerboard
Geared tuners
Premium AQUILA NYLGUT Strings

Lanikai LU-21B Baritone Ukulele Bundle with Gig Bag, Cherub Tuner, and Polishing Cloth

Lanikai LU-21B Baritone Ukulele Bundle with Gig Bag, Cherub Tuner, and Polishing Cloth Review

Lanikai LU-21B Baritone Ukulele Bundle with Gig Bag, Cherub Tuner, and Polishing Cloth Feature

• Baritone Sized
• 18 Frets
• Easy Playablity
• Die Cast Tuners
• Limited Lifetime Warranty

Bundle includes Lanikai LU-21B Baritone Ukulele with Gig Bag, Cherub Tuner, and Polishing Cloth.

The LU-21B is the best selling Baritone Ukulele offered by Lanikai. With the attention to detail and easy playability it is easy to see why. This handcrafted ukulele is made with Nato wood (otherwise known as Eastern Mahogany) on its top back and sides. When this wood choice is paired with the Rosewood fingerboard it brings out a mellow tone with an enhanced midrange that is often missing in instruments in this price point. The LU-21B also comes stocked with die cast tuning machines geared 14/1 for easy tuning.

If you have never played ukulele before get ready for a world of fun. The ukulele is an addicting instrument that can and will be taken everywhere. The standard tuning on a Soprano, Concert, and Tenor ukulele is GCEA, and on a Baritone DGBE. If you can play one ukulele you can play them all! With the easy playability, and included instruction booklet written by Mary Lou Dempler you will be playing in a matter of minutes then you'll see why people are saying Lanikai Makes Me Happy!

Lanikai CK-S Soprano Curly Koa Ukulele

Lanikai CK-S Soprano Curly Koa Ukulele Review

Lanikai CK-S Soprano Curly Koa Ukulele Feature

• Soprano Size
• 12 Frets
• Georgous Exotic Curly Koa Top, Back, and Sides
• Die Cast Tuners
• Limited Lifetime Warranty
• Gorgeous Exotic Curly Koa Top, Back, and Sides
• The ukulele is an addicting instrument that can and will be taken everywhere
• Soprano Size, 12 Frets

The Curly Koa Series is the pride of Lanikai. The CK-S uses Hawaiian Koa that is especially prized for its curly grain. Lanikai makes use of this exquisite wood by handcrafting the CK series to exacting specifications. Grown mostly on the island of Oahu, the gorgeous red-hued wood used for the Curly Koa series make these ukuleles look as beautiful as they sound. In its most traditional form the CK-S is a Soprano ukulele that owes its existence to Portuguese immigrants bringing their craft of music instrument building to Hawaii in the 1870’s. The Ck series comes with die cast tuning machines geared 14/1 for those players that demand greater control over their tuning. If you have never played ukulele before get ready for a world of fun. The ukulele is an addicting instrument that can and will be taken everywhere. The standard tuning on a Soprano, Concert, and Tenor ukulele is GBEA, and on a Baritone DGBE. If you can play one ukulele you can play them all! With the easy playability, and included instruction booklet written by Mary Lou Dempler you will be playing in a matter of minutes then you’ll see why people are saying Lanikai Makes Me Happy! For more information about this model or Lanikai please visit www.Lanikaiukes.com

Lanikai LU-21 Soprano Ukulele

Lanikai LU-21 Soprano Ukulele Review

Lanikai LU-21 Soprano Ukulele Feature

• Soprano Size
• Limited Lifetime Warrnty
• Easy Playablilty
• Has 12 Frets

Celebrate a place where heaven meets the ocean when you strum on this soprano ukulele (model LU-21) from Lanikai's LU series--one of its most popular and affordable ukuleles. Offering a classic, sweet island sound, it's a great choice for first-time players or for acoustic multi-instrumentalists looking to expand their tonal palette.

The LU-21 uses nato wood for top, back and side construction and rosewood for its fret board. Reddish nato wood, also known as eastern mahogany, is often used in more affordable guitars and ukuleles and offers many of the same acoustic properties as mahogany. This package includes an instruction booklet that will guide into a lifelong enjoyment of this instrument.

Specifications

• Size: Standard
• Scale length: 14 inches
• Width at nut: 1.375 inches
• Top construction: Nato
• Back/side construction: Nato
• Fret board construction: Rosewood
• Frets: 12
• Machines: Chrome/ivoroid geared
• Binding: White

Ukulele History

The Ukulele is actually the descendant of a four-stringed musical instrument known as the machête or, less accurately, the braguinha from the Portuguese island of Madeira. There are many theories about how the ukulele got its name. The two most-circulated stories include one about an English army officer, Edward Purvis, who became quite adept at playing the machête. Because he was small and sprightly (as opposed to the markedly larger frames of the Hawaiians), he was nicknamed "Ukulele," which in Hawaiian means "jumping flea" (also translated as "bouncing Flea" or "leaping flea"). A more literal theory likens the fingers of an accomplished player flying nimbly up and down the fretboard of the machête to the movement of "jumping fleas."

Lanikai LU-21 Soprano Ukulele.

Lanikai Hardshell Tenor Ukulele Case

Lanikai Hardshell Tenor Ukulele Case Review

Lanikai Hardshell Tenor Ukulele Case Feature

• Hardshell Tenor Ukulele Case

This sturdy, stylish hardshell case fits the Lanikai CK-T, LU-21T, LU-8, LU-6, O-6, and O-8 tenor ukes.

Lanikai SM-CE Custom Series Spalted Mango A/E Concert Ukulele

Lanikai SM-CE Custom Series Spalted Mango A/E Concert Ukulele Review

Lanikai SM-CE Custom Series Spalted Mango A/E Concert Ukulele Feature

• Concert Sized
• Solid Spalteted Mango Top, Back and Sides
• Ebony Headstock Overlay with Kluson Style Geared Tuning Machines
• Ebony Fingerboard and Bridge
• Passive Under Saddle Pickup

The new Spalted Mango Series ukuleles illustrate Lanikai's spirit of experimentation by bringing exiting new developments to the ukulele world. SM ukuleles offer exquisite beauty and a very mellow tone, thanks to their solid spalted mango construction. Spalted mango has a unique tonal characteristic that has the midrange of mahogany but the roundness of spruce. The difficulties in crafting an instrument with spalted woods are greatly outweighed by the resulting tone and striking appearance. The flame mahogany neck adds to the stability and comfort of this exquisite instrument. Also included on this model is a passive under saddle pickup that truly captures the unique tone of this instrument. Rounded off with the gold vintage style tuners this ukulele is a classic in the making. If you have never played ukulele before get ready for a world of fun. The ukulele is an addicting instrument that can and will be taken everywhere. The standard tuning on a Soprano, Concert, and Tenor ukulele is GCEA, and on a Baritone DGBE. If you can play one ukulele you can play them all! Pick up a Lanikai today and see why people are saying Lanikai Makes Me Happy! For more information about this model or Lanikai please visit www.Lanikaiukes

Hohner Kids HU-212 Soprano Ukulele

Hohner Kids HU-212 Soprano Ukulele Review

Hohner Kids HU-212 Soprano Ukulele Feature

• Nato top, back, sides, and neck
• 12 frets and geared tuners

This beautiful Soprano Ukulele features a Nato top, back and sides, 12 fret Nato fingerboard and geared tuners! Sweet sound, classic design, and beautiful wood at an affordable price.

Lanikai Baritone Ukulele Polyfoam case

Lanikai Baritone Ukulele Polyfoam case Review

Lanikai Baritone Ukulele Polyfoam case Feature

• Baritone Sized
• Plush Interior
• Interior Pocket
• Exterior Pocket
• Shoulder Straps Included

Protect your baritone ukulele with Lanikai’s polyfoam case. It’s the best of both worlds the protection of a hard case with the versatility of a gigbag. The inside storage and large outside pocket is perfect for accessories. Shoulder strap included.

Lanikai CK-C Concert Curly Koa Ukulele

Lanikai CK-C Concert Curly Koa Ukulele Review

Lanikai CK-C Concert Curly Koa Ukulele Feature

• Concert Sized
• 20 Frets
• Georgous Exotic Curly Koa Top, Back, and Sides
• Die Cast Tuners
• Limited Lifetime Warranty
• 20 Frets, Concert Sized

The Curly Koa Series is the pride of Lanikai. The CK-C uses Hawaiian Koa that is especially prized for its curly grain. Lanikai makes use of this exquisite wood by handcrafting the CK series to exacting specifications. Grown mostly on the island of Oahu, the gorgeous red-hued wood used for the Curly Koa series make these ukuleles look as beautiful as they sound. In its most traditional form the CK-C is a Concert ukulele that owes its existence to Portuguese immigrants bringing their craft of music instrument building to Hawaii in the 1870’s. The Ck series comes with die cast tuning machines geared 14/1 for those players that demand greater control over their tuning. If you have never played ukulele before get ready for a world of fun. The ukulele is an addicting instrument that can and will be taken everywhere. The standard tuning on a Soprano, Concert, and Tenor ukulele is GBEA, and on a Baritone DGBE. If you can play one ukulele you can play them all! With the easy playability, and included instruction booklet written by Mary Lou Dempler you will be playing in a matter of minutes then you’ll see why people are saying Lanikai Makes Me Happy! For more information about this model or Lanikai please visit www.Lanikaiukes.com

Lanikai Concert Ukulele Polyfoam Case

Lanikai Concert Ukulele Polyfoam Case Review

Lanikai Concert Ukulele Polyfoam Case Feature

• Concert Sized
• Plush Interior
• Interior Pocket
• Exterior Pocket
• Shoulder Straps Included

Protect your concert ukulele with Lanikai’s polyfoam case. It’s the best of both worlds the protection of a hard case with the versatility of a gigbag. The inside storage and large outside pocket is perfect for accessories. Shoulder strap included.