Ukulele Buyers Guide. What you need and what you don't!

[@kathyseacrist3813]

Loved how you played them consecutively so I could hear the difference in tone.

[@A2_VRgaming]

Same

[@WhiteRaven___]

Funny, 9 years ago I wanted to learn how to play guitar. I found your channel and it helped me so much. I decided a month ago to pick up the Ukulele and learn it and here we meet again lol glad to see you are doing well and continuing to make videos. Cheers

[@shoumeekbose4662]

same story :)

[@rowecavelli4255]

Me as well!

[@chrisbaker951]

I love ukulele, I started as a drummer at the age of 8. Then my wife brought me an acoustic guitar for Christmas when I was 33 years old because she couldn't think of anything else to get me even though I was always happy in bands playing drums in the bad. Anyway I learnt to play guitar and have a few now. Then on my 52 birthday my grown up sons brought me an good ukulele. At the time I was a band tour bus driver and on tour with Rod Stewart, so took the ukulele with me to learn to play while on tour for 9 weeks in UK and Europe. I asked one of the band members if they could show me some stuff on it which she did. This was 8 years ago now and just had my 60th birthday and take the ukulele whenever I go away. Brilliant channel by the way Justin 👍

[@DrDespicable]

I play guitar now, but I started on a baritone ukulele - and I loved it! I don't know if I'd have gone onto guitar, without the uke. And the baritone just doesn't get enough love.

[@justinguitar]

Good to know. Cheers 😊 | close2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide [ www.justinguitar.com/ ] & Moderator on JustinGuitar Forum

[@killa46464]

Yes I agree that the little soprano ukes are pretty good and keep their tune well 👌

[@libelle8124]

Thank goodness I found this channel. I've been searching for information about what type Ukulele would be best for me and most videos I found here on KZbin, confused me more than they helped me in my decision making, this one here seems to do the trick :-) . I'm a total beginner, it would be my first musical instrument (that's if you count out Maracas, Radio and HiFi) and I'm in my late 50s, which limits the list of musical instrument I can realistically learn without too much frustration. So it's a Concert Ukulele I want. Now I've narrowed it down to the type and half the battle is won. Thank you :-)

[@arlinaamiri6354]

CAN'T TELL YOU HOW MUCH T HELPED ME CHOOSING MY UKULÉLÉ ! arigato !

[@WanderingUkes]

The baritone gets a bad rap by many. "Might as well just play a guitar". As a ex guitar player the baritone is a great option when you can no longer comfortably play a guitar. Love my baritones ukuleles. I can play them so much longer than I can play a guitar.

[@spaztekwarrior]

I bought the same Mahalo ukes for my twin daughters when they were 9. Good little beginner ukes :) My first uke was the Enya Nova U concert ... it’s a great starter uke.

[@paulacurran3091]

Great information, thank you! I am signed up for lessons but still looking for my first uke to purchase. I had already decided on the concert as I like the size and the richer sound. Trying to learn as much as possible about this charming instrument.

[@colauty2598]

As ever with your vids, informative and well put across, well done, and enjoyed this one 😊

[@SidBonkers51]

Ive had a Concert Ukulele for some years now and have recently got back into playing it and bought a Tenor Ukulele too which I love and the one thing you didnt mention is the High G vs Low G thing. I've currently got Low G 4th stings on both Ukes and like the fuller sound and also it definitely helps with lead runs especially coming from guitar, the problem is I now want Soprano which I can keep with a high G sting. So yes Ive now got Uke GAS as well as Guitar GAS!!

[@1ListerofSmeg]

Lol Too late Justin.😋 I'm already in for a soprano, a concert & a baritone.👍 Having played guitar for decades I am enjoying the uke journey❤❤ They are cheap to test drive & Totally concur that If you dig ukes, Spending a bit more IS worth it.

[@julietchaur5497]

Woooow, thak you for the tips. It helps me what size I will buy. GOD bless you more.

[@alanmcpherson1122]

Baritone Uke's are excellent for adults with small hands.

[@USNAVDC]

Use a bit of violin rosin on the friction pegs and he helps hold the peg in tune.

[@janetwhitten2643]

I have been told to get a tenor ukelel but I am going to get the soprano first. Then I will graduate upwards. I have played the piano for years and can read music, I played the ukelele when I was young but I do not remember much. I am so looking forward to learning it again.

[@justinguitar]

Have fun. You got kids? www.justinguitar.com/modules/childrens-songs-for-mums-and-dads-ebook Cheers 😊 | close2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide [ www.justinguitar.com/ ] & Moderator on JustinGuitar Forum

[@jr1648]

That polythene tuner is excellent. The best tuner I've ever bought over the years and very accurate!

[@bearthompson6506]

This is great! Been playing guitar since 1974, and every time I go to Hawaii, I am lured into the music/ukelele shops and am so tempted to get a uke. Never felt comfortable with the differences between the styles (and the range of prices!) so always chickened out. Now I have something to base a decision on. I also appreciate the suggestion of going b budget (not to say cheap, though) to see if it's for me. I realized that my first guitar was probably around $100 from a used instrument store, and now I have 6 of them in a whole range of prices. Thanks for the tips. Mahalo! ;-)

[@williamhurrelbrink3324]

This is so great!! Thank you. My niece had one that she just beat around on much like you’ve described your daughter. And I looked up the tuning, tuned it up. Looked up a couple chords.. and boy oh boy is it fun

[@marcozipagan7497]

My first Ukulele is Grailton Mahogany Concert Ukulele, My upcoming second Ukulele is Kala KA-SA-T Tenor Ukulele.

[@joanneginever1890]

Wow😳 Yesterday I bought a little uke at a Cashies store. Wasn't looking to buy one, but just saw it and thought it was super cute. Guess what. It is the exact same Mahalo you have there 😃. Mine is a lovely dark blue colour and it is in mint condition. I watched one of your videos last night to learn how to tune it and my first 4 cords. It sounds awesome. I paid $29AUD for it, which I think is about £15, it is in brand new condition, with the carry bag, so reckon I got a fabulous deal, yah 👍👏👏 So glad I found you too Justin. BTW, have ordered your book of 25 ukulele songs from an online book store. Can't wait to get it. Subbed to your channel too. Love your style, you're such a lovely guy too, and awesome teacher. Thanks so much Justin 🙏💕

[@davidrubin4388]

I recommend cases for all instruments if you are in a climate that gets really dry. Then you can add an instrument humidifier and keep the instrument in a better "climate".

[@robl1273]

As a beginner I would also add a capo to the list of accessories that you would want. Cost me £5 and can really help in many instances when you're just not ready for those difficult chords

[@donbachmeier7617]

Perhaps the slipping pegs are intended to be used like those in violins? Inward pressure as you turn, and maybe a little peg dope (a real thing)

[@tadams7447]

Thank you. Terrific presentation. A lot of useful information. You have a wonderful demeanor.

[@morgansword]

To me, the act of making music is the most fun that you can have with your clothes on. I really love music and its always the song you wanted when you play it. I am definitely going to buy one. I am curious as to do they have them with the steel strings as well??? Just seems that the sound would be better from steel strings and just too easy to play... a great teaching tool

[@brianharbut4054]

That was great! Lifelong guitar player but I’d love to try one now! 👍

[@1ListerofSmeg]

Do it! 👍 They are friendly and everybody wants to try it (& you happily hand them the cheap ones to try😋). One lives in my car. This long time guitarist loves mine❤ (all 3 ukes) Again ---> Do it👍 Edited for typo

[@henrymiller1820]

My daughter has a plastic Disney ukulele. She got it used, and it still looks new. I spent a few bucks for strings and it sounds pretty good, and holds a tune well. (the strings it came with sounded bad and didn't stay in tune)

[@MrPete1x]

Excellent, thank you for showing this

[@joq702]

Loved that baritone

[@karlcountry2363]

I absolutely love the baritone! I have a tenor and concert as well but the baritone calls me to me.

[@corriecrazy]

Same here!

[@localdealings637]

And so a legend returns

[@Mostafa20268]

Thanks Justin !

[@rfsilv02]

Justin, your daughter is relicing that uke very nicely!

[@Bastet674]

I’m learning acoustic guitar as well as ukulele

[@camerongill8439]

Same here 👌

[@walkslow7509]

@@camerongill8439 Me too!

[@mrmisfit635]

Just started both last week!

[@stfu6164]

Didn't ask

[@Psycho_SugarCraze]

How did it go? How far did you get?

[@ianridley9915]

Impressed you gave a Maton, I’d love one, very pricey, I have a Maton guitar so I know the quality, not that I can play it with the respect it deserves. Fun fact, Tommy Emmanule has

[@ianridley9915]

Missed the last bit , Tommy has used Maton mist of his career

[@GotAUkulele]

Not sure how you can generalise about all sopranos with a Mahalo as an example. Some of the fullest sounding ukuleles I have ever played are sopranos and not hyper prices either. It's just a different sound, but not not 'lesser'. Oh, and ukes don't lose tune with friction pegs if they are set properly.

[@elijahsabree1677]

Good work thanks

[@justinguitar]

You welcome!

[@cmiller1251]

Mr. Sensible. THANK YOU

[@maximilian333]

Upa Upa in Tahiti makes a GuitarLeLe with 6 strings. It’s called the Rangiroa

[@JeffandHansel]

Agree on the Baritone Uke. Every time I play it, I miss the E and A strings. Fantastic videos!

[@dsungaripterus2600]

The baritone uke seems better suited to strumming than a nylon-string guitar to me; less 'boomy' with just 4 strings. Do you play nylon or steel string acoustic when strumming?

[@JeffandHansel]

David Steal. I don't have a classical at this point.

[@walkslow7509]

I have an Enya X1 tenor ukulele. It is OK and does the job. It doesn't go out of tune too much, and the sound is decent, but I have to say the volume is a bit muted and the sound is not very bright. I've been playing for about a year and a half now, and have come across quite a few ukes that sound better for not much more $$$ at all. If you're in the market for a new uke, Enya is not bad, but you should note that Enya ukuleles are on a MASSIVE marketing campaign all over the internet and pay so many ukulele KZbinrs to promote their products. So, take what people say about Enya ukes with a pinch of salt.

[@woodsman335]

Daughter "feeding it" picks love it! 😂

[@michaelkenney2857]

Thanks, great video.

[@kathleenmellow8963]

U do such a nice job thank you

[@benjamingeorge7700]

Hey Justin, could u teach the ukulele lessons again if possible plz.

[@user-hello2]

I’ve ordered an £80 concert ukulele so I’m hoping it’s good! I want to be able to take it camping so it seemed the best choice.

[@amitandutube]

Check out the Aklot concert uke. Solid mahogany and possibly the best bang for buck uke out there! I’ve recently bought that and a Kmise soprano one for my 4 year old which is a quality beginner uke and cost £25 with accessories.

[@310765]

Hey Justin, maybe mention a ‘Banjolele’ it’s a truly wonderful instrument.

[@migara1]

No, it's a banjo. And banjos suck

[@310765]

migara1 Idjut

[@strawberrywigz1658]

@@310765 it is!!! I love banjos and banjoleles so much. Leave them be smh... They are just being hateful abt banjos. I love them!

[@310765]

strawberrywigz1 I’m so lucky to have a Beansprout Banjolele, it’s my favourite instrument ever...

[@strawberrywigz1658]

@@310765 YES!!! I want one omg

[@mistynrocky3]

I much prefer the sound of the guitar but have had a hard time getting used to it chord shapes etc. I've actually been looking for a baritone uke that sounds like a guitar...much easier to play!

[@butterflygrannie]

Could you recommend a beginner ukulele for a 66 yo.

[@Treetopflyer777]

The soprano has that “road worn” distressed look. That’s a premium $

[@francesca9294]

Amazing video! Ty

[@wendybelmonte1894]

Thank you❣️❣️

[@rohitreddy6794]

Love you, Justin!

[@1noyk]

As usual...you are inspiring.

[@Ananya-ke9fz]

Hi Justin. Thank you for the videos. Could you please help me out with video lessons 6-9? Can't find them. Again than you so much!!

[@robinsingguitar8728]

Justin I'm so grateful to you. I'm doing your courses online and I'm really improving. I can't thank you enough!😭

[@Saboda53]

Your site came recommended to me from a friend who, curiously, happens to play guitar as their “main” instrument. Me? I’ve never been especially enamored of the guitar; particularly electric guitar (I know… how weird is THAT!?) So… while I appreciate your thoughts regarding the ukulele, I have to wonder, would someone who’s drawn to the uke - MORE than the guitar - offer different opinions? Just wonderin’…

[@Hyrax56]

This was entertaining and informative - just a shame I didn't see this before I bought my first Uke , a Noah ' Super Concert' , which is a concert size body with a tenor neck. Not hugely expensive but not budget either though very good value i.m.o as they are handmade by a family of luthiers in Vietnam that a guy called Matt here in the UK got to know and went into collaboration with. Think mine was around £270. All solid mahogany and bears the serial number No. 6 ! It's a nice Uke but had I seen this before I might have gone for something a bit cheaper as I mainly play guitar ( yes, I do subscribe to your teaching forum and recommend you to others!). Didn't know you played Uke as well but should have guessed you do. They are good fun! That Maton you have is great which is no surprise because they make really good guitars as I'm sure you are aware.. Regards Roy Cuckow

[@fernandamccormack]

What about a video showing skills we can transfer from uke to guitar and vice versa? I started watching your videos to play the ukulele, now i am also learning the guitar.

[@walkslow7509]

Same here! That'd be a dope video

[@paulgerhard5170]

i want to know what brand to buy ... not the size

[@gerryattrik4410]

I’d like to get a ukulele just to hold it and feel like a giant 🙋🏼‍♀️

[@Redheadedlady55]

~Love to you & family...Justin. Thanks for info....When you speak...I listen.....lol

[@meizigaodobson6144]

My baby is about the size of Mahalo Ukelele 😹 and I’m gonna listen to you to buy one for him. Is it Mahalo rainbow series?

[@cheburek8707]

Hi. I’m looking to buy a tenor with a hard top. Do you have to take the same care as with a solid wood guitar concerning humidity? Thanks

[@soozywhite7430]

Is there a good starter left hand Uke? Around £100 or less ?

[@alyssamartinez6581]

Can you do a review on the ADM Electric guitar because I’m planing on getting one but no one does vids about it.

[@annedarlington5837]

What about carbon ukulele??I have bought one! On line??

[@bearpolar90210]

What is the length of that ukulele?

[@aggiedude63]

Hey little brother, I miss ur ukulele lessons..All I get are ur guitar emails..Do u have anything on ukes after 2014 ??? Maybe I just can't locate any new lessons or anything, but I love the uke and liked ur lessons.Thanx and God's blessings to ya from Texas....

[@justinguitar]

There is some post 2014 material but not so much | www.justinguitar.com/modules/ukulele-songs | LievenDV | JustinGuitar Official Guide

[@aggiedude63]

@@justinguitar I love my ukes..

[@MrChris5254]

What about lefties?

[@adiiqbal8010]

Nice relic job on the purple ukulele 😂😂😂

[@Jenny-kg7zb]

Don't knock the bari! I love baritones! Great for people with tiny hands and builds hand strength and memory for a guitar. I have tiny hands!

[@RebeccaHindle]

I've got 3 ukuleles I have a Donner - suprano uke I have a Donner - concert ukele - 52.99 I have a Donner - auto accoustic - Tennor - 68.99 Recomend both highly Solid wood sounds beautiful comes with extras amazing quality both sound beautiful and look lovely

[@madi1718]

Which one is best the concert or the tennor ? I Just ordered tennor one im a beginner.

[@RebeccaHindle]

@@madi1718 tennor will be fine it's got a bigger sound slightly more space for your fingers on the fret mine plugs into my uke amp

[@madi1718]

Thanks

[@PWS777]

@@RebeccaHindleFinger spacing is why my beginner concert will be replaced by a tenor!

[@johnfoley2572]

I just got a soprano from mad about £26 for learning

[@sheilahdang11]

why would the wood be any less a factor in the tones if the ukulele was on a lower end. Or are you referring to poor craftsmanship

[@theresawalker5193]

Fingers crossed that you contact me with the news that I've won a new ukulele ❤

[@lukadwt]

7:31 Guitar?

[@chickenonwaffles106]

Ooh uke nirvana, when the pick just falls out at once

[@raymondrichards992]

Hello Justin can you play any other instruments like a Banjo 🎸🪕

[@Michael-tk9mx]

When the pick fell out I just had shock on my face😂

[@jayrarri1585]

My dog has flees 🎶 😂

[@JarmoKangro]

Great info, but could have been packed a bit better for a shorter edit..

[@glick278]

HareKrsna&GodBless❤️🙏

[@jaiveersingh7701]

Hey bud.. love from india

[@boomshankah1123]

If you want real uke street cred then you need to pronounce it oo koo le le ( the oo as in moon). It means jumping flea in Hawaiian.

[@LadywatchingByrd]

How did the instrument acquire that name? Finger movements over a small instrument?

[@rashotcake6945]

@@LadywatchingByrd you guessed it. Your fingers are the fleas

[@marleybutler4633]

No 8 string ?

[@frankallen3634]

Listening to the kids with this is truly my hell

[@hardyc.lugerth]

Wouldn't it have been better to use instruments that were closer to each other? I mean, a Mahalo for under $50 and a Maton for $850 can't be compared really.

[@anmic3590]

Hi! First of all, thank you so much for your amazing work! May I ask what uke would you recommend on a budget around €200? I want to buy one for my 8yo son and I’m interested in the best sounding one, with the best quality of craftsmanship and wood. Thank you so much!

[@triowaygamers619]

Hey buddy!! Is this a free course of Justin guitar??? I have used your app!! But I want to get a free course!!

[@TheRusk123]

Justinguitar Website has the free lessons

[@akamr.acoustic7971]

Why does he looks like a character from peaky blinder with that hat or maybe cap whatever

[@MashaT22]

Hi! Can you recommend a uke around $150-200 that doesn’t have a blunt edge? I am a beginner with a concert sized uke, and the uke I have is literally digging into my right forearm while strumming causing painful marks/bruises. I’ve experimented with various positioning, but I’ve concluded that it’s not the positioning that’s my problem, but the instrument’s design and the blunt edge where the side meets the top - no matter how I position, my forearm hits a corner one way or another. I am thinking that something with a more rounded edge would resolve the issue. Can you recommend some options? I’d really like a concert size, preferably an acoustic-electric. Thanks in advance!

[@justinguitar]

I think you'll find uke's with "contour edges" and arm rest in a slightly higher price range >$250 like the Ortga's etc. | LievenDV | JustinGuitar Official Guide

[@conspicobserver]

Arrgh tuners that slip!! Life’s too short for that. Buy the best tuners you can afford, can’t go wrong.

[@PLively]

I like Ukeleles, please don't get me wrong, I'm happy for anyone with £850.00 who can afford to buy a Uke with that money. I see them, however, as a bit of fun - and as something that you wouldn't cry over if someone accidentally sat on it. I do get that some people might be professional musicians and make a living out of playing it - and good luck to you if that's the case. But a Uke that sounds 35 times better than another Uke... It's still a Uke. In my narrow-minded, limited view, cash strapped universe, it'd be ridiculous to spend that kind of money on a Uke.

[@Harp_and_Guitar_Moving_Forward]

Ok little buddy

[@mAdcApMalkmus]

Norm MacDonald

[@ugoleblond]

My dog has fleas? 😂😅👍

[@mistynrocky3]

with all due respect to ukuleles....I get tired of the higher pitch of most ukuleles and I usually play at home for fun so there's no accompanment.

[@fmphotooffice5513]

The worst thing you can give a new learner is an unplayable instrument. Don't go THAT cheap.

[@joanneginever1890]

I just got the Mahalo from a Cashies store for $29AUD yesterday. It looks brand new. Watched Justin video to tune and learnt first 4 cords. It sounds awesome and is an absolute joy to play. Beautiful instrument, very well made, feels quality and easy to play on. So happy I bought it. Having a ball learning on it, so don't agree with your comments on "cheap" ukes. Some are rubbish no doubt, but the Mahalo is a winner!😊👍👏

[@fmphotooffice5513]

@@joanneginever1890 I wasn't clear. I didn't mean THIS instrument. I meant it's cruel to introduce ANY instrument to a new learner if it won't tune or play in the first place. The learner might blame him/herself and stop learning.