The scale length allows for both tenor and baritone tunings. You can add either. Personally, I like fluorocarbons. Fremont, Worth, Living Water. All those are quality strings.

All the strings are tied together and it is cumbersome and time-consuming to replace strings. I did not like the string setup. So, I used a tuner hole reamer and reamed out the string holes and fitted tapered pegs to hold the strings. It took about 30 minutes to complete this little project. If anyone wants to see the project, contact me at [email protected] This is a nice sounding ukulele.

Thanks for watching. Here's a link to his Facebook page. Bryan, who lives in Paradise CA, tragically lost all his tools and majority of his stock of finished guitars to the terrible fires there a couple years back. Unfortunately, I'm not sure he's building anymore. 😔 facebook.com/onesixtwocbgs/

@@RWhite0024 Thanks for the info!

Wow, $20?! That's a steal, good for you!

I also ordered the concert size from Amazon.ca and it arrive the next day!

Hi What is your opinion about this Ukulele after you bought it?

Thanks Daniel. Yeah, and perfect low action right out of the box. With most ukes I get, I'll usually have to take down the action some with my needle files. But this one didn't need any adjustment. They really did a great job on this one. Super easy to play.

Yes they are Aquila strings. I have one of these Concert Aklot Uke's. I believe Aquila are the only strings they use, even on their recent Bamboo Tenor release. They send a spare pack too as the reviewer said. Defo Aquila and they sound great!

Same. I have one and they are Aquila Supernylgut。

Thanks John! No, I'm not a pro. Never recorded. I've only been playing for a few years, so still a lot to learn! I love this little instrument! Happy strumming!

Richard White I love it, too, but you are light years ahead of me, my friend. You have it in your soul. I’ll bet you could get some gigs right now! You should play a retirement community or assisted living facility... great places to get started...and fun, too. Contact their activities director. Mix in a little bit of singalong and you’ll be a hit.

woops, she is gone! But for the greatest cause, Congratulations on a most magnificent build!

Michael, glad to hear your Kmise collection have been good players for you. I agree, Kmise/Aklot make some great ukes. In terms of quality and value, for the price, you can't go wrong. I've been fortunate enough to have been included on their company's product testing through Facebook. And athough I've been reimbursed the cost of the three I've tested, it hasn't swayed my opinion on the brand overall. And that is, for the cost, they rival any other comparably priced uke on the market.

I say go for it. Should be fine. Great little affordable uke.

Im 6 4 play guitar banjo ect go for it

Good call Chris. Yeah, definitely Paint it Black by the Stones.

Tal Aviv, thanks for watching. Sure thing. Chords are very beginner friendly. C,G,C,F C,G C,G,C,F

Richard White, Thank you.

Thanks for your comment Joan! Yes, the Aklot is my favorite concert of my collection. For the price, you can't beat it. And I think I just saw you join the For the Love of Uke on FB? Welcome to our group and happy strumming!

Richard White Hi, Richard. Thank you, so much. The Aklot is amazing. Yes, I just joined the group. Everyone is so nice. What a lovely group. Much joy to you.

Lu I, thank you very much for the comment!

Tracy W , thank you Tracy. Yeah, I'm fortunate to have one with minimal issues. A lot of people haven't been so lucky. I'd say they're a pretty good bargain. But depending on where you live, you're taking a risk with them cracking on you.

Mr Photorooster, yes I agree. Definitely a nice entry level brand. And I've seen their banjos before. Very affordable banjos in comparison to other brands. Do you have the all wood or the plastic drum model?

I have the maple solid wood. At around $80 you cant beat it. I did have to tighten the drum tension, but otherwise it came set up nicely.

Mine has a nice fiber textured head. There's one other brand even cheaper and it has a mylar head. I wouldn't recommend that one, many irregularities in manufacture.

Maria Calfa-DePaul, thanks for your question. I actually resold mine on EBay a few months ago. Honestly I wouldn't buy it again. It had a few issues out of the box, including high action and crooked tuners. If you're up to the challenge of tinkering around with it, I'd say maybe go for it. The quality for the money is OK. Hope this helps.

Thanks I decided to pass. I don't have the knowledge to start messing with the instrument so I'll just save my money for a better one!! thanks so much!

Lalairu, no worries. I understand you completely. Yes, the Kmise stays in tune just fine. The closed tuners work really well.

CircuitsAndStrings, thanks Daniel. And I still have my original travel cigar box ukulele from your plans. The one that started me down this rabbit hole!

Richard White Tell your loved ones that I’m sorry for what I helped start. :)

CircuitsAndStrings, no apologies necessary.