Got A Ukulele Reviews - Bonanza Ukuleles Oreo Tenor

[@macstil585]

I bought and Oreo Baritone based on this review and....it is friggen amazing!First it looks cool and the sound is truly amazing.Great people to deal with.I got the Aspen neck and sound board with cutout.The projection is incredible and it is so light.Shelly was awesome to deal with and I will never regret having this built. Do yourself a favor and get one!!!

[@GotAUkulele]

Yeah nice ukes and nice people. Hoping to have another Bonanza on review in the new year.

[@1russoturisto]

I keep coming back to watch this video. This uke doesn't leave me alone, I was hoping to get over it :) Now we are planning a trip to USA, if it works out I'm getting one of these!

[@GotAUkulele]

I hope you meet Pete and Shelley, they are lovely people!

[@SunnyKim_]

Probably the best sounding thin bodied uke Ive heard

[@GotAUkulele]

It’s got a lovely tone

[@JordanLeMere]

i am working with them right now getting mine spec'd out! thank you SO MUCH for these videos. they have been extremely helpful to me crossing over from guitar to uke in the last year or so. i don't think i would have ever gotten to bonanza without your sage advice and warm review of this great little instrument. it has been an absolute pleasure customizing my uke so far and i cannot wait to finally receive it! please keep up the great work - over here in the US, my go-to channels for ukes are yours and SUS. i told myself when i landed on a custom US-made uke with your recommendation i would go for it and as you would say: 'well, here we are...' :) - CT, USA

[@GotAUkulele]

My pleasure - and great to hear you hooked up with Pete and Shelley!

[@jmhlongtin]

I own a Bonanza concert amoeba slimline in HPL and I absolutely love it. It is easy to play and being a new uke player makes me appreciate that so much. I love the slim design as I find the typical deep body to be difficult and uncomfortable to hold. My husband spoke to them to complete the purchase and they are wonderful people. I also love to support US brands and also living in MN makes it an even easier choice. I enjoy your reviews and your review of their HPL is what helped me make the decision to buy. When they started offering slimline that clinched it. Looks like you really enjoyed this quite a bit. Thank you for taking the time to do these reviews.

[@GotAUkulele]

Julia Longtin aww thanks. Yeah / they are very nice people and I love what he is making!

[@bonniedavidson936]

I’ve been thinking the same thing. I live in Minnesota. And wanting a nice thin line. Nice to support locals !

[@Mad4saxBrewery]

Thank you for the great review. I have been bouncing around trying to decide on what model/brand tenor to get. Changed my mind 20 times. One look at that beautiful uku and I was sold. Then the sound. 😊 Now the wait on getting it delivered. Thank you for all the great reviews. 👍

[@GotAUkulele]

My pleasure!

[@nickiemcnichols5397]

Thanks Baz, this one and the last one really made you smile. I like em both. If I ever get a thinline, this is it!

[@GotAUkulele]

Yeah - I like Petes work a lot

[@RockCowles]

I always enjoy your reviews, but your happiness and enthusiasm in this one were remarkably contagious! It is the most expensive ukulele I have considered. Thanks for sharing!

[@GotAUkulele]

Dave Cowles thanks Dave

[@stephenalbrich2715]

Your huge smile says it all. :) Thanks so much for the wonderful review Barry. Cheers, Steve.

[@GotAUkulele]

Pleasure was all mine! Lol!

[@chuckvt5196]

Beautiful, very pretty and a sweet price. Nothing to not love about this handmade gem! Thanks for shining a spotlight on this maker!

[@GotAUkulele]

My pleasure

[@sandrasmall8780]

❤❤I took your review to heart and ordered a Tenor Oreo from Bananza!! I love it!! It sounds phenomenal! $580, but worth it! Beautiful look to it too! They said they only wanted to make 1000 Oreos. This was the last build he did, so I got #1,015 from my home state as well. Just had to get it! Thanks for the great review. It’s spot on! ❤❤ Mahogany body, Walnut fretboard and Aspen “oreo”.

[@GotAUkulele]

Good choice!

[@adihadzavdic2644]

Absolutely stunning!

[@pixpusher]

Thanks for the review. I've had my eye on this for awhile. Looks like a no-brainer to get one. :)

[@GotAUkulele]

He’s a bit of a clever one that Pete

[@bonniedavidson936]

I agree !

[@macstil585]

Amazing review.. Im so excited Ordered the Baritone Aspen top double crème after seeing your review.. thank you very much.

[@suziofftheplanet977]

as an update: my order for this beautiful uke is being processed. can't wait now. thanks Baz

[@GotAUkulele]

Pete and Shelley will look after you - they are very good people!

[@suziofftheplanet977]

@@GotAUkulele thanks, they're going to send me photos during the build too 😊

[@davidbishop466]

Wow! This is a great sounding instrument. I love the tone quality, intonation and the sustain lasts and lasts. Very nice.

[@GotAUkulele]

They are terrific!

[@Ren-kei]

That sounds great the sustain is really fantastic, i play a 49 dollar one that isn't to great, but i am pretty decent at it, looking to upgrade eventually, it would be nice if they have a model with a pick-up that'd be nice, but this sounds wonderful.

[@GotAUkulele]

Bonanza can fit a range of pickups if you want one!

[@bonniedavidson936]

Thanks!

[@GotAUkulele]

Very kind!

[@bonniedavidson936]

Loving idea of Bonanza more and more. I’ve been watching all your reviews. Thanks. I’ve been trying to decide on best thin line electric and I live in Minnesota. This seems like a winner !

[@GotAUkulele]

Oreo is a great choice (love the look of the stripe) but the homestead is a great no frills. To be honest, the Oakridge has had the best reception for my videos on tone

[@bonniedavidson936]

@@GotAUkulele thanks for the input. I liked the oak one also. I am not so worried about the looks. I have a very nice looking cedar top Ohana. I mostly want a good quality thinline. It is more comfortable for me to play . Appreciate your quick response !

[@GotAUkulele]

@@bonniedavidson936 No worries - i've liked all of them that i've played. The Oreo is a bit fuller - the Oakridge feels like the homestead - but is cheaper and I REALLY fell for the mellow sound! I'd get the regular shape myself thought - also in a concert.

[@saintsi6997]

You have done it again! Another great review. thanks Si

[@GotAUkulele]

Thanks Si!

[@suziofftheplanet977]

when you said the price my jaw dropped. i was expecting over a thousand. Beautiful. my fingers are itching.....😉

[@GotAUkulele]

Yeah - terrific value

[@JonuhOfficial]

I gonna buy one 😍❤️✨

[@sharonteeling8422]

Great reviews thanks for the vids they help a lot :) have you done any of the Ashton ukuleles before?

[@GotAUkulele]

Sharon Teeling yes - there is an Ashton review. Beware- it’s one of the worst ukes I’ve ever come across www.gotaukulele.com/2017/06/ashton-uke100-soprano-review.html?m=0

[@cherylgregory4263]

Thanks for the wonderful review. I've been looking at this command and this ukulele. I think I'm going to order an Oreo.

[@GotAUkulele]

I think they are great!

[@cherylgregory4263]

@@GotAUkulele I value your opinion on ukuleles since you have very clear ideas about how they should be made and how they should sound. Thanks again.

[@GotAUkulele]

My pleasure!

[@richardsnow7299]

Another absolute stunner.

[@phreddcatt]

Wow! Great review. What a unique uke! Thanks!

[@GotAUkulele]

Thanks Fred!

[@khawk7365]

That is so awesome. That price is crazy.

[@GotAUkulele]

Crazy price in which way?

[@khawk7365]

Crazy cheap

[@paulwalsh8882]

Mine is on the way thanks to you your face sold it 😊 you should never play poker 😂😂

[@GotAUkulele]

Paul Walsh aww pleased to hear it. Pete is a lovely man and a great craftsman. Nice that he is supported

[@jonleffers2263]

Paul - Not sure if you'll even see this after all this time, but would love your thoughts on your uke after having had it for some time :)

[@gethinap]

It looks and sounds lovely.

[@GotAUkulele]

Quite agree!

[@Lalairu]

What a pretty uke!

[@GotAUkulele]

Lalairu yeah, isn’t it?

[@Greg-vd5om]

Very nice!.....I really like the looks of this Uke.....sounds pretty good and the price for this is Wow.......good job on your review.....:)

[@GotAUkulele]

Thanks Greg

[@SoEvil2]

What was the piece you were playing at 8:17? Sounds so good :D

[@GotAUkulele]

Probably one of these kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJzOanaOhpZ0kLc

[@SoEvil2]

@@GotAUkulele Ohh thanks so much

[@jeansebastienamyot179]

Hello I saw your review of the Kala Ziricote Tenor, How would you compare these two Uk? Thanks

[@GotAUkulele]

I don't think I could - would be totally unfair as they are completely different constructions and woods?

[@brentevans6923]

I’m headed for the store for a package of Oreos & milk 🙂✌🏼

[@GotAUkulele]

Ha ha!

[@davidmc8478]

Wow, i really like that sound.

[@GotAUkulele]

Sweet isn’t it?

[@simontemplar6898]

That looks gorgeous and seems like a bargain.

[@GotAUkulele]

I think so!

[@merlinscat]

I really like it Baz lovely sound and so unusual

[@GotAUkulele]

I like unusual things!

[@thismessismine]

Wow wow wow. I may have to get one of these...

[@GotAUkulele]

I don’t want to send this back!

[@thismessismine]

GotAUkulele No worries, you can just send it to me! :P

[@GotAUkulele]

Ha ha - it’s spoken for I’m afraid!

[@croatianboy3894]

Would you be able to make a video sometime on how to tell if a ukulele is real or a faked version of a specific brand? thank you, i bought a kmise on eBay as my second ukulele ever and it sounds much better than my first mahalo but i just want to know if its real and if its meant to be laminate or not because i am fair sure it is laminate :)

[@GotAUkulele]

I doubt it - I don’t think I’ve ever seen a fake uke brand ever. Kmise are a pretty disreputable company as it is. I wouldn’t be at all surprised if they are marketing laminate as solid wood... but this is the video you need on that subject kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpeXpYaOppumnbs

[@tetik5]

looked at a few Uke shops in UK none of them stocked it where can I buy it please .Dave

[@GotAUkulele]

Ignore last comment which I deleted (wrong uke!) - They are not stocked in any UK stores - you need to order one direct from Bonanza

[@suziofftheplanet977]

just wondering.. if i wanted to personalise one of these, where would be a good place to position a name? But not too obvious 😉

[@GotAUkulele]

I think you'd need to ask Pete. But I think he has done them around the lower edge and also around the sound hole

[@suziofftheplanet977]

@@GotAUkulele Thank you, nice ideas 😊

[@suziofftheplanet977]

hi Baz. I have one of these on order but I'm contemplating getting the baritone instead. any thoughts or advice? thanks as always

[@GotAUkulele]

Suzi Offtheplanet I’m afraid I’ve not played one in that scale. Seen one or two people online with them and like them. I think Peres wife plays one!

[@suziofftheplanet977]

@@GotAUkulele ok thanks. I've not played a baritone at all so I'd probably best stick with the tenor. It's sound so beautiful. 😊

[@saffron343]

Baz if Pete would accept £250 and save shipping it back to US i would be happy to buy it. Rgds. Jack.

[@GotAUkulele]

Spoken for i'm afraid - going somewhere else in the UK

[@PhilipVegaR]

Do they make acoustic electric version

[@GotAUkulele]

Yes I believe that’s an option

[@honksteady]

Terrific price! It would be hard NOT to buy one!

[@crazywhitedog78]

What is the tune you play at the 8:20 mark?

[@GotAUkulele]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJzOanaOhpZ0kLc

[@crazywhitedog78]

@@GotAUkulele thank you! Im kind of new to your channel.

[@edwardpetersen4309]

Delicious!

[@GotAUkulele]

Quite!

[@MattyPeq]

And now I am hungry... What a lovely instrument. Website, here I come. I need to see the high quality pictures. Yummy!!!

[@GotAUkulele]

Ha ha!

[@UKISOCIETY]

What an amazing instrument. *adds to list*

[@GotAUkulele]

UKISOCIETY that man Pete he clever..

[@DanielFlores-ku8os]

That is a nice looking and sounding ukulele. I don't think hand made is quite accurate. The Bonanza Ukulele site itself does not claim the instruments are hand made. I think CNC machined parts, CNC Laser etching for the models with Laser etching, and hand assembled would be more accurate. There is nothing wrong with using CNC woodworking equipment. It produces accurate parts in a very repeatable manner. It's just not truly hand made. I have seen several high end custom luthiers here in the states that advertise the fact that the necks of their instruments are made with 3D CNC routers in order for them to have as consistent and accurate shape as possible. I think a more accurate description of Bonanza Ukulele is they apply modern woodworking equipment and production techniques to the Ukulele in a very successful manner.

[@GotAUkulele]

In which case koaloha, Kanile’a, Pete Howlett etc are not hand made either... sheeeesh.

[@GotAUkulele]

To add... ken Timms, antica ukuleleria... i could go on... the distinction is - made by a guy at home - not on a factory line...

[@DanielFlores-ku8os]

I wish his website would show photos of the workshop. Don't get me wrong Bonaza Ukuleles look and sound nice. I would just like to see his workshop. I am quite familiar with the equipment needed to produce Bonaza Ukuleles. They are not coming from a typical "home" woodshop. Rather more likely a professional well equipped modern cabinet shop. I don't think that is bad. Rather it is good because clearly the consumer is benefiting from the lower prices of their products then if they were completely hand made. I think the sophistication of the Bonanza workshop and what it brings to the Bonanza products is a strong potential selling point

[@GotAUkulele]

The same as koaloha (necks machined in the far east) but some of the best ukes on the planet. I’m not sure if the point here - are they only hand made if every piece of wood is carved by hand tools? That’s nuts. Pete is a guy in a shed, not a factory..

[@nickiemcnichols5397]

Daniel, I think you are picking nits.

[@veroldaley1]

Jeez ,that is a lovely ukulele,but the import duties on it is shocking

[@GotAUkulele]

michael daley you can’t blame the maker for that though!

[@victorrodriguez1189]

Nice ukulele !! To only thing you always play the ukes to ROUGH with your strumming hand !!

[@GotAUkulele]

Victor Rodriguez I don’t understand?

[@victorrodriguez1189]

@@GotAUkulele It seems you now been playing for along time this instrument !! And I seen some of your other reviews and it's always the same you have no Finesse on your right hand need to be smothered ,especially by now.

[@paulwalsh8882]

Yep Pete and Shelley very nice people I’ll let you have ago at GNUF if your there 👍2019 thanks for the great reviews

[@1russoturisto]

who is going to USA and can bring one of these to EU? I mean the shipping + VAT + import taxes make it like a -1000$- uke :( (CORRECTION: 685$ if shipped to Sweden) but it looks and sounds sweet.

[@GotAUkulele]

Anton Shumeika it really wont make it close to 1000 at all - nowhere near.

[@GotAUkulele]

In UK money they are £260. Shipping is about £60. VAT and duty is 20% and 2.5% adding about 70. Total about 390. Nowhere close to 1000

[@1russoturisto]

​@@GotAUkulele not a 1000 of course, but double the price of the Uke (I was in touch with Shelley). It feels like I should just fly to US and pick it up myself

[@GotAUkulele]

No - not double the price either. Adds about 50% not 100% to cost. Plus the base price is quite low. Do I think the uke is worth 390 after VAT and shipping? Yes I do!

[@GotAUkulele]

(Not being picky - just don’t want people reading this assuming the cost is worse than it actually is)

[@akipachoekie]

A lot cheaper than the Cocobolo's

[@GotAUkulele]

Mario Van Der Zijden it’s is, but it’s not really a fair comparison. Very different things.