Sunday, May 27, 2012

Mahalo U-30BK Painted Economy Soprano Ukulele, Black

Mahalo U-30BK Painted Economy Soprano Ukulele, Black Review



Mahalo U-30BK Painted Economy Soprano Ukulele, Black Feature

  • Maple body construction
  • Nato neck with 12-fret maple fretboard
  • Maple bridge with Nubone saddle
  • Mahalo gold-pegged tuning machines
  • Soprano (standard) sized ukulele

Now Mahalo Ukuleles are available in a rainbow of colors. The U-30BK is Black and comes with its own color-matched bag, for easy and safe transportation to the Beach or the weekly lesson.

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Gold tuning pegs.

Soprano Ukeleles

There are four common types of ukes out there: soprano, concert, tenor, and baritone. The soprano--or standard--was the original, and is the smallest sized uke. It provides plenty of sweetness and that instantly recognizable ukulele sound.

Mahalo U-30BK Features

Maple Construction

The U-30BK features a maple body. Used with Ukeleles, maple provides a soft but pronounced tone, somewhat mellower than other tone woods.

Nato Neck With Maple Fretboard/Bridge

This instrument uses nato for its neck, for added resonance paired with the maple body. The 12-fret fretboard and bridge are made from blackened maple.

Geared Tuners

Mahalo's gold-pegged tuning machines provide solid tuning, so strum away confidently.

Nubone Saddle

Graphtech's Nubone material is a great alternative to plastic saddles used in some ukes, delivering more volume, more tone, and more harmonics.

U-30BK Ukulele Specs
  • Neck: Nato
  • Body: Maple
  • Fingerboard: Maple
  • Bridge: Maple
  • Tuning Pegs: Gold
  • Frets: Brass
  • Nut: ABS White
  • Saddle: Nubone
  • Strings: Clear
  • Scale: 346 mm
The U-30BK is Black and comes with its own color-matched bag, for easy and safe transportation to the Beach or the weekly lesson. The U-30BK features a maple body. Used with Ukeleles, maple provides a soft but pronounced tone, somewhat mellower than other tone woods. This instrument uses nato for its neck, for added resonance paired with the maple body. The 12-fret fretboard and bridge are made from blackened maple. Graphtech's Nubone material is a great alternative to plastic saddles used in some ukes, delivering more volume, more tone, and more harmonics.


Friday, May 25, 2012

Lanikai FB-S Gig Bag for Soprano Ukulele

Lanikai FB-S Gig Bag for Soprano Ukulele Review



Lanikai FB-S Gig Bag for Soprano Ukulele Feature

  • Soprano Sized
  • 10mm Internal Padding
  • Reinforced Rigid Side Walls
  • Comfortable Fabric Handle
  • Large Exterior Storage Pocket
Carry your soprano ukulele in style with Lanikai's reinforced gig bag. Keep your ukulele safe and stylish at the same time. Padding and rigid side walls help keep your uke protected. Comes with one shoulder strap.


Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Lanikai LU-21C Concert Ukulele Bundle with Hard Case, Tuner, and Polishing Cloth

Lanikai LU-21C Concert Ukulele Bundle with Hard Case, Tuner, and Polishing Cloth Review



Lanikai LU-21C Concert Ukulele Bundle with Hard Case, Tuner, and Polishing Cloth Feature

  • Lanikai's best-selling concert size Ukulele
  • Nato top, back, and sides with white binding
  • 18-fret rosewood fretboard with dot inlays
  • Chrome die-cast tuning machines
  • Limited lifetime warranty
Bundle includes Lanikai LU-21C Concert Ukulele with Hard Case, Cherub Tuner, and Polishing Cloth.

The LU series is Lanikai's most popular and most affordable. They are a perfect first stop for acoustic multi-instrumentalist looking to expand their tonal palette or the first time player just beginning their lifelong love of music. The LU-21C is a concert uke featuring nato wood construction with a white binding, chrome die-cast tuners, and a rosewood fretboard.Concert Ukuleles 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 LU series features classic designs and beautiful wood, with plenty of attention to detail. All LU series ukuleles include an instruction booklet to guide you with these easy to learn instruments. Nato Top, Back, and Sides Nato, often referred to as "Eastern Mahogany," delivers wonderful playablility and tone without an accompanying high price tag. Used with Ukuleles, it provides a nice, pronounced mid-range with a mellow high-end. White Binding The body of the LU-21C features white binding, for a nice contrast/framing of the red-tinted finish, and an all-around beautiful instrument. Rosewood Fretboard Just as with guitars, rosewood makes an ideal fretboard tone wood for ukes. Die-Cast Tuners Lanikai's die-cast tuning machines provide solid tuning, so strum away confidently.


Monday, May 21, 2012

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

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



Lanikai LU-21B Baritone Ukulele Bundle with Gig Bag, 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!


Sunday, May 20, 2012

Hohner HFM100-VSB F-Style Mandolin Vintage Sunburst

Hohner HFM100-VSB F-Style Mandolin Vintage Sunburst Review



Hohner HFM100-VSB F-Style Mandolin Vintage Sunburst Feature

  • F Style Mandolin
  • Solid Spruce Top
  • Bound Maple Back and Sides
  • Gold Open-Geared Tuning Machines with Perloid Keys
The Hohner HFM100 F-Style Mandolin is a wonderful instrument to expand your musical horizons. Nothing gets the crowd moving like a fiery mandolin solo. Hohner gives everything needed to jump right into pickin and grinnin with your family and friends.


Saturday, May 19, 2012

Lanikai LU-21CEBK Concert Ukulele w/ Pickup, Black Finish

Lanikai LU-21CEBK Concert Ukulele w/ Pickup, Black Finish Review



Lanikai LU-21CEBK Concert Ukulele w/ Pickup, Black Finish Feature

  • Features include Nato top, back and sides, Shadow P3 pickup system, 18 fret Rosewood fingerboard, die-cast tuners.
The LU-21CE Concert is where it all begins?classic design and beautiful wood with attention to detail, at a price that will make you smile. Features include Nato top, back and sides, Shadow P3 pickup system, 18 fret Rosewood fingerboard, die-cast tuners and more!


Friday, May 18, 2012

Lanikai SMP-T Solid Monkey Pod Tenor Ukulele Natural

Lanikai SMP-T Solid Monkey Pod Tenor Ukulele Natural Review



Lanikai SMP-T Solid Monkey Pod Tenor Ukulele Natural Feature

  • 4-string tenor bodySolid monkey pod body17-1/4" scaleOvangkol neckRosewood bridge and fretboard19 frets37mm nut widthGold-plated Grover tunersGold-plated hardwareNatural finish
With its solid monkey pod body, Lanikai's SMP-T tenor ukulele has incredible projection with an exotic and enviable appearance. Gold-plated Grover tuning machines ensure long hours of stress-free strumming. The tenor body produces the clear ukulele tone, with a bit more projection than the standard soprano body. It's ideal for on-stage performance—whether rhythmic strumming, or working out some inspired melodies, the projection and clarity of this tenor uke is significant. Unadorned by synthetic enhancements, this series captures the pure essence and beauty of the natural world. This ukulele features a solid top back and sides, slotted headstock, rosewood fingerboard and bridge, maple and rosewood skunk stripe and an ovangkol neck. A custom wide bone nut was used to increase the string spacing, making these ukuleles more comfortable for guitarists who are expanding their sonic palette with the ukulele. With the easy playability, and included instruction booklet written by renowned ukulele instructor 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. If you can play one ukulele you can play them all. The Lanikai SMP-T tenor ukulele is strung with Aquila Nylgut strings and includes a Lanikai Learn to Play instruction booklet.


Thursday, May 17, 2012

Lanikai LU-21C Concert Ukulele Bundle with Gig Bag, Tuner, and Polishing Cloth

Lanikai LU-21C Concert Ukulele Bundle with Gig Bag, Tuner, and Polishing Cloth Review



Lanikai LU-21C Concert Ukulele Bundle with Gig Bag, Tuner, and Polishing Cloth Feature

  • Lanikai's best-selling concert size Ukulele
  • Nato top, back, and sides with white binding
  • 18-fret rosewood fretboard with dot inlays
  • Chrome die-cast tuning machines
  • Limited lifetime warranty
Bundle includes Lanikai LU-21C Concert Ukulele with Gig Bag, Cherub Tuner, and Polishing Cloth.

The LU series is Lanikai's most popular and most affordable. They are a perfect first stop for acoustic multi-instrumentalist looking to expand their tonal palette or the first time player just beginning their lifelong love of music. The LU-21C is a concert uke featuring nato wood construction with a white binding, chrome die-cast tuners, and a rosewood fretboard.Concert Ukuleles 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 LU series features classic designs and beautiful wood, with plenty of attention to detail. All LU series ukuleles include an instruction booklet to guide you with these easy to learn instruments. Nato Top, Back, and Sides Nato, often referred to as "Eastern Mahogany," delivers wonderful playablility and tone without an accompanying high price tag. Used with Ukuleles, it provides a nice, pronounced mid-range with a mellow high-end. White Binding The body of the LU-21C features white binding, for a nice contrast/framing of the red-tinted finish, and an all-around beautiful instrument. Rosewood Fretboard Just as with guitars, rosewood makes an ideal fretboard tone wood for ukes. Die-Cast Tuners Lanikai's die-cast tuning machines provide solid tuning, so strum away confidently.


Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Cherub Ukulele Tunner WST-550U

Cherub Ukulele Tunner WST-550U Review



Cherub Ukulele Tunner WST-550U Feature

  • Small,portable design lets you take it anywhere!
  • Works by vibration, allowing accurate tuning despite ambient noise!
  • Easy operation with only two control switches: one for power, one for C or D Key tuning!
  • Auto-detect function displays string number and name of the note!
  • Easy-to-read LED lights show you which way to tune!
Clip-on Tuner. Made by Cherub.

Features:

  • This is designed specially for ukulele tuning
  • Small, portable design let you take it anywhere
  • Worked by vibration, allowing accurate tuning despite ambient noise
  • Easy operation with only two control switches: on/off switch, C/D switch
  • Auto-detect function display string number and name of the note
  • Easy to read LED lights show you which way to tune
  • Auto-off saves energy

Specification:

  • Tuning range: A ~ d2 (110-587.33Hz)
  • Tuning instruments: Ukulele in C/D switch
  • A4: 440Hz
  • Power: 1 x CR 2032 cell battery
  • Size: W46 x H60 x D17 (mm)
  • Weight: 52g


Monday, May 14, 2012

Lanikai TB-C Gig Bag for Concert Ukulele

Lanikai TB-C Gig Bag for Concert Ukulele Review



Lanikai TB-C Gig Bag for Concert Ukulele Feature

  • Concert Sized
  • 10mm Internal Padding
  • Reinforced Rigid Side Walls
  • Comfortable Fabric Handle
  • Large Exterior Storage Pocket
Carry your concert ukulele in style with Lanikai's reinforced gig bag. Keep your ukulele safe and stylish at the same time. Padding and rigid side walls help keep your uke protected. Comes with one shoulder strap.


Friday, May 11, 2012

Lanikai LU-11 Soprano Ukulele Bundle with Hard Case, Tuner, and Polishing Cloth

Lanikai LU-11 Soprano Ukulele Bundle with Hard Case, Tuner, and Polishing Cloth Review



Lanikai LU-11 Soprano Ukulele Bundle with Hard Case, Tuner, and Polishing Cloth Feature

  • Scale Length: 14in, Frets: 12
  • Top, Back and Sides: Eastern Mahogany (Nato)
  • Tuners: Geared with Pearloid Knobs
  • Easy Playablilty
  • Includes instruction book
Bundle includes Lanikai LU-11 Soprano Ukulele with Hard Case, Cherub Tuner, and Polishing Cloth.

The LU-11 is a wonderful Soprano Ukulele offered by Lanikai. This handcrafted ukulele is made with Nato wood (otherwise known as Eastern Mahogany) on its top back and sides. This wood choice brings out a crisp texture to the sound of the instrument that is very well suited in keeping with the tradition of this instrument. 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!


Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Lanikai FB-B Gig Bag for Baritone Ukulele

Lanikai FB-B Gig Bag for Baritone Ukulele Review



Lanikai FB-B Gig Bag for Baritone Ukulele Feature

  • Baritone Sized
  • 10mm Internal Padding
  • Reinforced Rigid Side Walls
  • Comfortable Fabric Handle
  • Large Exterior Storage Pocket
Carry your baritone ukulele in style with Lanikai's reinforced gig bag. Keep your ukulele safe and stylish at the same time. Padding and rigid side walls help keep your uke protected. Comes with one shoulder strap.


Sunday, May 6, 2012

Lanikai Tenor Ukulele Polyfoam Case

Lanikai Tenor Ukulele Polyfoam Case Review



Lanikai Tenor Ukulele Polyfoam Case Feature

  • Tenor Sized
  • Plush Interior
  • Interior Pocket
  • Exterior Pocket
  • Shoulder Straps Included
Protect your tenor 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.


Thursday, May 3, 2012

Lanikai Solid Monkey Pod Tenor Cutaway Ukulele with Electronics

Lanikai Solid Monkey Pod Tenor Cutaway Ukulele with Electronics Review



Lanikai Solid Monkey Pod Tenor Cutaway Ukulele with Electronics Feature

  • Tenor Cutaway
  • Solid Zebrawood Top, Back, and Sides
  • Slotted Headstock with Gold Plated Grover Tuning Machines
  • Custom Wide Bone Nut
  • Fishman Sonicore Preamp and Fishman Sonitone Pickup Installed
Lanikai is proud to introduce their new Exotic Ukuleles. Constructed with solid Zebrawood or solid Monkey Pod these ukuleles produce a fresh tone unique to each woods distinct resonance capabilities. Unadorned by synthetic enhancements, this series captures the pure essence and beauty of the natural world. The Exotic series features a solid top back and sides, slotted headstock, Grover gold plated tuning machines, rosewood fingerboard and bridge, maple and rosewood skunk stripe and an ovangkol neck. A custom wide bone nut was used to increase the string spacing, making these ukuleles more comfortable for guitarists who are expanding their sonic palette with the ukulele. All cutaway models feature the new Fishman Sonicore ukulele preamp and Sonitone pickup. With volume and tone controls mounted in the sound hole these ukuleles are truly performance driven instruments.


Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Lanikai LU-21A Soprano Ukulele Pack with UC-S Polyfoam Case

Lanikai LU-21A Soprano Ukulele Pack with UC-S Polyfoam Case Review



Lanikai LU-21A Soprano Ukulele Pack with UC-S Polyfoam Case Feature

  • Soprano Size
  • 12 Frets
  • Limited Lifetime Warrnty
  • Easy Playablilty
  • Includes polyfoam case and instruction booklet
The LU-21A is a pack designed exclusively for Amazon.com! This combines our most popular ukulele with a polyfoam hardcase, and a Lanikai Soprano, Concert and Tenor Ukulele Instructional Booklet. 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 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.com


Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Lanikai THB-T Hard Bag for Tenor Ukulele

Lanikai THB-T Hard Bag for Tenor Ukulele Review



Lanikai THB-T Hard Bag for Tenor Ukulele Feature

  • Tenor Sized
  • Positionable Internal Padding Blocks
  • Rugged PVC Handles
  • 25mm Internal Padding
  • Heavy Duty Rigid Frame Construction
Carry and protect your tenor ukulele in style with Lanikai's hard bag. Keep your ukulele safe and stylish at the same time. With a rigid frame construction and plenty of padding, this durable bag is the perfect way to take your uke with you wherever life takes you. Comes equipped with two hideaway super comfort shoulder straps.