How to Buy A Banjo Ukulele - Which Brand, Features, Sound Are Right For You?

[@bonniedavidson936]

Thanks!

[@fourstringstrummer]

Thanks Bonnie!! Much appreciated!! 😊

[@antonpas3903]

As usual well explained. One of the best if not the best ukulele/banjolele channel on youtube. Always interesting and educational lessons. Thanks Kelly

[@fourstringstrummer]

Thanks so much Anton! Always appreciate your comments!!

[@michaelclay6286]

Thank you! I have one now I need to get on it!

[@fourstringstrummer]

Have fun!!

[@patrickcwillis]

Excellent explanation and overview of these three. They all have their characteristics and all seem to be fine but The Duke definitely has the tone I prefer. Thanks for sharing!!

[@fourstringstrummer]

Thanks Patrick! Glad you enjoyed it!! Kelly

[@JamieHouston]

Great kelly, thanks so much for being thorough and objective. Appreciate you and your channel 🙂

[@fourstringstrummer]

Thanks Jamie! Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@colinbutler5676]

One of the best ukulele Banjo's ears from Deering very loud instruments

[@bonniedavidson936]

Nice to have a comparison of all 3 Kelly. Love how you explained all of them so thoroughly !

[@fourstringstrummer]

@@bonniedavidson936 thanks so much Bonnie! Glad you liked it. I find it interesting to listen to them all side by side so you can really hear the difference.

[@bonniedavidson936]

@@fourstringstrummer I think the Duke is the clear winner here !! But the Ohana isn’t bad. I kind of like the twangy sound too It’s nice you have an option with Ohana to get a concert. I love the case for the Duke. Wow !!!

[@allhonesty848]

For those wondering: Kmise MSRP is ~$100 (based on Amazon and less than $100 in some cases) Ohana MSRP is ~$400 (based on Ohana's webpage. no online orders, you need to find a dealer) Duke's MSRP is ~$400 (Based on Duke's webpage but you can order direct from their webpage) I have to "shop with my bank account" so it's a Kmise for me...for now.

[@thereseg7203]

Kelly, one could not wish for a better explained pro and con review. A potential buyer will learn a lot and make an informed choice.

[@fourstringstrummer]

@@thereseg7203 thanks Therese! Much appreciated - I always find it interesting to hear the differences of the sounds when they're played one right after the other .

[@youngned497]

Great video. The first 4 string instrument i bought was a kmise banjolele from amazon. I could not get it to stay in tune, the strings kept jumping out of the bridge . I took it to a local guitar store to see if they could help. On his advise i returned it to amazon for a refund and i bought a makala tenor ukelele. A year down the line i now have a barnes and mullins banjolele. And today i received a 50 year old musima banjolele from ebay. It was made in the former east Germany and i have to say for £50 it is an amazing instrument. Im fitting new strings tomorrow...

[@fourstringstrummer]

That sounds like a great find! Banjo ukes are sooooo much fun! I love them!! Kelly

[@youngned497]

@ I think it is a great find . I have researched the company & they stopped making instruments in the 80’s so it is at least 40 years old. It’s in immaculate condition. Can’t wait to get new strings on it & play it 👍

[@erie-g8o]

I'm getting the duke 10, I'm so sold. Been looking for a great banjolele and this video was perfect! thank you so much man!

[@fourstringstrummer]

Excellent choice! They are fabulous instruments. Use this link to get an exclusive offer - saves you some $ and gets you free delivery pretty much anywhere in the world! www.dukeuke.com/pages/4string

[@johnmcgovern2778]

Great review. Own the Ohana and love it. Your right about the gold tone - super loud.

[@TON_KROW]

I’d like to have a banjolele but don’t know where to buy one, I want a tenor

[@fourstringstrummer]

Hey Bryan! If you're interested in a Duke you can use my link and get a really good deal - discount and free international shipping pretty much anywhere in the world. Https://www.dukeuke.com/pages/4string If you're interested in n Ohana you can buy one directly from my shop at www.fourstringstrummer.ca

[@rtucker1004]

Are the pickups mounted directly under the bridge feet, or are they slightly closer to the tailpiece?

[@fourstringstrummer]

They're pretty much right under the feet of the bridge