Cheap eBay Ukuleles Kmise & Glarry Ukulele review 2018

Ukuleles are HOT! And they're everywhere nowadays, including eBay. So, are there any great deals on those "SUPER CHEAP" eBay Ukuleles?? Or are they Junk? Lets Find Out !!

[@MichaelSmith-yy8fw]

I bought the Kmise (K-mees I think) and was super impressed for such an inexpensive ukulele. It arrived almost in tune and it is loud, clear and resonant. Just a little touch up to the tuning and I was sure I made a good investment for my granddaughter. Mine came with a gig bag, electronic tuner, stap, instruction booklet and an extra set of strings. I’m getting older now and giving away my extra ukes to my grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Eventually Rory will get my Martin soprano but it is hard to tune so for now she gets the Kmise. I must say I am delighted with it and wouldn’t have considered it but for this video. Thanks for sharing.

[@andrewsheppard8426]

Sounds wonderful

[@michaelgrosser1657]

WTF duz "arriving almost in tune" have to do with anything?????

[@corriecrazy]

@@michaelgrosser1657 Perhaps it was to point out how well it holds its tuning. Don't be so rude!

[@ken46120]

Bought a 20 dollar Glarry. Even cheaper. Your review was close to my experience. My buddy lowered the nut, changed the strings to Slinky’s and then replaced the tuner with some really old banjo tuners. The original holes were really drilled badly and the tuners moved and pivoted constantly. It couldn’t hold a tune for half a song. Now it sounds great, holds a tune and is both bright and deep. I was going to replace it but until the bridge blows apart, I’ll enjoy this one.

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

What I ended up doing to mine was I took a nail and cut off the head of the nail and the point......I used the rest of the nail under the strings as if it was the saddle I placed it behind the actually saddle. ( the reason) my Glarry played sharp and the intonation was nowhere near correct. By moving back the saddle contact point It fixed the intonation and now it plays in tune all over the neck. For $25 they are so much fun and really a good value!! And they sound good!!

[@bronzesnake7004]

Uke gotta be kidding! ;) Sorry, had to be done! The $45 uke sounds like a banjo. I had a nice solid wood Uke when I was a boy, but before I got to enjoy it, my brother ended up enjoying first when Mum smashed it over his back!! LOL! True story! LOL!! Mum was a sweet little lady, but do NOT mess with her, or she becomes Samsquanch! LOL!! Jack - Canada

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

Hey Jack, its not everyday a folk instrument gets smashed! Love that story.

[@evieann5712]

Bronzesnake you deserve a like for that pun

[@molo2793]

Trailer park boyyyss

[@makenna.travis7843]

I have a Kmise and I love it, I think it works great for its price

[@AmoristEclectic]

Best ukulele review I have seen yet! Thanks for the tips! Not afraid of a little work to save some cash. Glarry sounded like a totally different ukulele with a few changes. :)

[@craiger991gm]

I have a $65 KMISE from Amazon, I replaced the strings with a some super Nylgut strings and it is a really fun and good looking tenor for less than a$100.

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

right on

[@pauldickinson941]

I have one of these kmise spruce top concert ukuleles I paid about £35 complete with a decent padded gig bag and free delivery. Mine sounds great I was well impressed with it. This is a very good and honest review. I put some fluorocarbon strings on it and wow what an improvement . The finish on mine looks to be better than on Whips.

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

Went they amazing for the money!! This little concert is also insanely loud. I can hear myself over a guitar no problem.

[@kopprophet3819]

I have also bought lots of ukuleles - and found a lot of unknown brands that made decent ukuleles with a set up. Don't judge by the brand - most brands are just distributors and many of the worlds ukuleles are made in the same 10-12 factories. I've seen identical ukuleles with different logos on the headstocks. It is more important to judge by wood, parts, and craftsmanship or build quality. There are a lot of unknown brand (or even no brand) ukes that are made with decent woods, have rosewood fretboards and bone parts, that can be made into good playing ukes with a decent set up.

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

I totally agree!!

[@reganridings6294]

Ive been looking for a quality uke but one thats still affordable would you have any recommendations?

[@arkinecl]

I bought a glarry and I looked it up just to see what other people thought and it seems everyone has gotten them really banged up lol, maybe i just got lucky? But mine seems find besides a single scratch on the side of the fret board

[@teacherman]

Thanks Dave!! It made my day when I seen the notification for this. Your channel is my favorite on youtube. I hope to see more in the future. You also gave me some more courage to try and do some fret work myself.

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

Thanks Teacherman! Its kind of hard to get stuff out on this channel, as I have another KZbin channel that takes most of my time. Its called Bushradical and its an outdoor channel. There is 100+ videos on that channel if you're interested in outdoor content.

[@teacherman]

I understand... I will definitly be checking out your other stuff as well. Thanks for what you do.

[@kevintulak9987]

I got my girls 20 dollar ukes years ago. My daughter just handed hers down to my (18 month old) grandson who thinks he is keith richards and I notice it now has a little crack. It still sounds good. Amazing great fun for very little. Thanks for sharing.

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

Thanks Kevin! A Uke is just fun. Love playing Ukulele.

[@terridrimel1056]

I have a Kmise baritone, solid spruce top ukulele which came with an excellent set up. I also have a Kmise banjolele with an action that is high. I will try your technique to shave down the nut area. $69 each... very well made and good sound for the price. 🎸🎸🎸

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

They are really cool for the money

[@MyBackHurtsALittle]

Glarry sounded even better than the kmise with the Aquillas. To me the spruce top Kmise was a little shrill whereas the Glarry took on more of a woody mellow tone.

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

The Glarry does sound pretty nice.

[@BigHenFor]

Try the Kmise Mahogany Concerts. I bought one off Amazon as a student kit - gig bag, strap, tuner, and spare set of strings and ukulele for just under 40 GBP. It's sweet spot for strumming is just 3 frets up from the sound hole. Nice.

[@shoer5151]

Thanks for the nut repair lesson and how file the frets , that was 👍 great

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@migetzresultz6090]

Yup got the kmise and aklot ukes. They play way better than the mahalo basic uke from 10 yrs ago.

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

Right on.

[@panelsofDOOM]

I moved cross country in 2011 for work and in a care package full of cookies and socks my folks sent me a brand new, surprising we'll put together uke. That thing gave me some good hours. Don't play it much any more. Any way, it's amazing what 20 bucks more gets you, eh? PS that uke jingle you played should be your intro theme. :p

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

Thanks MJ. Love the thought of getting a Ukulele and Cookies, and socks in a care package. Your folks sound like the best people!!! Both Ukes are cool....But the Kmise is quite nice and the Glarry is quite rough...but kind of charming in its own way. Its like a "Cowboy Ukulele" LOL.

[@bingnowtv]

Great to see fix it videos like this! TYVM!!

[@matthamon8421]

Thanks so much! I'm new to Ukus and really appreciated all the info in your video.

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

Your welcome Matt.

[@wyatthallock2361]

I bought the glarry one today because it was the only one I could afford (I only had $25) now I'm On the verge of crying because I disnt watch your video before i bought it and i just wasted the only money I had because I didn't put any research into it. I don't have the money to get new strings or the tools to fix it. Why do I do things like this?

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

The Glarry isn't a bad Uke, you'll still enjoy it. New strings will only cost $9, so save up for them.

[@gooberso1731]

Time to cry

[@bronzesnake7004]

I guess the Glarrys were itchy! OH! BOOM!! Jack

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

Or....they were made by framers not finish carpenters.

[@thatkippy]

1:00 and 9:14 to hear the difference before and after fixing the Glarry.

[@xXAlexSantamariaXx]

I got a kmise with little leaf cutouts on it and its dope!!

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

right on

[@Gee-no]

I have a Kmise tenor uke that plays like a dream - 35$.

[@jasonplays-some8779]

Masterful breakdown, thank you.

[@pcbif]

Hi Whip. Kep em coming. I love your channel.

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

Thanks!

[@cchavez248]

Am commenting here because this is your newest video at this time. What are your other channels? You don't even link to them on your main page for this channel. Thx

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

I have another channel called Bushradical thats about Survival, Adventure, & Rustic Living. Lots of Alaska stuff, lots of camping, and some travel.

[@Subieghost]

I've always liked that hat.

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

Thanks. Ive had it forever.

[@pwrouzaud]

This is a great review, with instructions.Thanks

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

Thank you for watching

[@bronzesnake7004]

Use a brown crayon for the bare spot. TAH DAAAAH! Harrison and McCartney loved ukes, especially George. Tom Petty told a story about George coming over to his place to work on new Willbury songs. He asks Petty to come outside, and in his trunk there's about 12 ukes! I guess he went on a Uke tangent for a while there. Anyway George did give Tom one of them. He was dying to play it...with George...my bad...I'm so ashamed...sigh Jack - Canada Jack

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

I heard he was huge into banjo uses too.

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

Actually Dan Ealywine , a famous guitar repair guru talks about doing touch ups with magic markers.

[@bronzesnake7004]

Magic markers sound good also! I used to be a carpenter, rough carpenter, framer etc. I was also a cabinet maker, and I worked for my closest friend building custom cabinets, shelving, libraries, wall panels etc etc, for many years. Making, sanding, sanding, more sanding, and installing crown molding is the world's most effective sedative! I took a week off when I was ill, and during that week my friend did a custom library room, and wall paneling from floor to ceiling at Ann Murray's mansion. He said she was the very best customer he ever had. Never complained, and she had a very clear idea of exactly what she wanted, which makes things o much easier. Trying to create someone elses vision can be tricky to say the least. But we used crayons all the time on small chips and anomalies. Worked great! That was about twenty or more years ago. There's all kind of products out there today which are basically crayons for a mere 500% mark up! ;) Jack - Canada

[@bronzesnake7004]

I did not know that! I'm the world's greatest fan (the music - not the idiots) LOL! And just now learned that bit of trivia. I thank you me Lord. You may sup with me at my castle, and bed my favorite wife! Jack - Canada

[@AndrewAHayes]

wow, I forgot all about the uke, I used to have one when I was a kid, Hey Whip have you heard George Formby the king of the uke?

[@AndrewAHayes]

If you haven't heard George I recommend "When I'm Cleaning Windows" for a novice

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

No, I haven't.

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

I'm on it!

[@45gunghopuppy]

Have you thought about reviewing the Schecter c1 sgr guitars, they’re on amazon for about 150

[@lewisfirth6502]

Great vid , subbed, valuble info, you're great too.

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

Thanks

[@zenmaster7734]

Can you give me the link to the kmise uke?

[@cpickslay]

Great review. Thanks!

[@mangoheadquarters8134]

Good one Dave, thanks. MangoHead Likes

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

Thanks Mangohead!

[@davidbingley6734]

Yes, pay the extra twenty bucks. It's worth it.

[@guruji243]

I bought a cheap uke. Noticed first fret highers one tone. How can I fix this please? Thanks.

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

I would have to see it

[@tk._.7075]

No offence but what did you expect? It’s $25 obviously it’s going to be worse then the $45, it only cost $25 dollars because it was built cheap, sorry for sounding rude 😐

[@mikawilliams6147]

So, I really want this white Glarry ukulele because it's affordable and because I wanna paint some sunflowers on it. I'm new at this whole ukulele thing. I've been playing my brother's Mahalo uke for about 2 months. Is it being so cheap a dead giveaway for a crappy ukulele? Will the 19 dollars I pay for the ukelele grow a lot more as I have to replace the strings? Would really like some guidence :)

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

I would recommend the Kmise.....the glory is cheap but it will need real strings.

[@mikawilliams6147]

I just looked it up and I think it's gonna be too expensive for right now but I'll budget in the money and buy it another time.. I'll just stick with my brother's Mahalo until then, though. Thank you so much for your help! :)

[@Ryanbaggarly]

Guys theres Kmise ukes on WISH. For 20$. So are these only for kids???? U mentioned kids

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

I love the Kmise use. its for anyone who wants a cheap use

[@thesuccessfulbarber]

is the brown one out of tune or just bad intonation

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

Intonation.....I actually put a make shift saddle BEHIND the actual saddle. it was so sharp. I used a small piece of metal rod about the size of a nail....the string tension and the actual saddle holds it in place. The intonation sucked out of the box.

[@puctbridge]

Went ahead and got the Kmise in a Tenor size. Was $50 on ebay but I offered $44 and used a 15% off coupon to get it to $37.

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

WOW. What do you think of it?

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

The one I have is unbelievably loud. You could play bluegrass with it.

[@marinab.7997]

Show us all your electric guitars

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

Maybe soon

[@griffinm4224]

Would you do a video on first act electric guitars?

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

I might.

[@griffinm4224]

whip's cheap guitars Right on! I have a couple of first acts (discovery and the more “grown up” brand) and after a little bit of fixing up, they’re surprisingly good

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

I really need to do some reviews on those.

[@jacoblf]

does painting the body affect the sound

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

I doubt it

[@jeffreylombardo782]

Hey! Wash your hands or no dinner tonight!

[@joebodynobody764]

Whip's cheap ukes?

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

Sorry...but if you can play a guitar you can play a Uke.

[@Zelomeisterdude]

Dave, the Kmise website itself is kind of fun to peruse, they have other ukes besides this one. Also you can buy guitar necks, some pick-ups, etc and some random auto parts and camera parts too! www.kmise.com

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

Camera parts?? Go figure. I know they have like 30 different Ukes. I'm quite impressed with this one. Its actually my son's Uke. I bought it for myself and he asked if he could have it......so I had to replace it with the Glarry.

[@patriciaterrazas5505]

Today is Christmas and I just got you a ukulele from eBay and no they're not stupid cuz mine came with a tuner and 2 pics so excuse you there's no reason to talk trash about that is there

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

ok

[@gooberso1731]

Sad I bought my ukulele it came today and the glarry brand sucks but I should have done more research but I’m also broke I only had $25, it was a waste of money I should have waited more and saved more money up.

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

The Uke is a good uke you just need to set it up

[@gooberso1731]

whip's cheap guitars It’s a concert ukulele do you think if I set it up like the video it’ll be fine?

[@BirdWhisperer46]

I hear Glarry makes new employees watch this video 30 times before they hire them?

[@walterkersting1362]

Kmise sounded better.

[@itsmaria2494]

Sir, It's my dream to have my own ukelele or guitar but unfortunately I couldn't afford it. It's my humble request to you that please give me any of yours ukelele pls . I shall be very very very thankful to you.

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

Im sorry but Ive sold the brown one and the tan one belongs to my son now.

[@itsmaria2494]

@@whipscheapguitars2856 aah alright . Never mind :)

[@michaelgrosser1657]

Ukeleles are "Hot"??! You need to get out more and quit hangin with your Aunt.