TOP 10 UKULELES OF 2022 - Southern Ukulele Store

[@bernardinelermite1133]

Your smile at 37:59 🙂 and the 38:04 complicity 😁 that's the SUS team mood we love !

[@SouthernUkuleleStore]

Aww thank you. It is such a blessing to work somewhere we love with people we love... So many of our friends of the same age as us hate going to work and that is never a problem for us!

[@bernardinelermite1133]

@@SouthernUkuleleStore So proud you achieved this, Alex. It is literally perceivable in all your videos, and I think it makes people want to watch and enjoy this wonderful spirit. Long life to SUS ! 🙂💜

[@FlightUkulele]

WOW! We are absolutely thrilled to have 3 ukes in the top 10. Thank you all for the continuous support and kind feedback. Stay tuned for 2023, more brilliant ukes to come!

[@bonniedavidson936]

That’s great !

[@fourstringstrummer]

I love Flight's commitment to new designs and pushing the boundaries - they seem like a very progressive brand! Kelly

[@bonniedavidson936]

@@fourstringstrummer I loved all 3 of the ukuleles featured. And all were so completely different and priced well ! I enjoy all your videos too !

[@fourstringstrummer]

@@bonniedavidson936 Hi Bonnie! I agree - they really seem like beautiful instruments - and when you see/hear the videos of the owners of companies like Flight and Kanile'a you can really understand their success - it really shows in their passion for what they are doing! Glad you're enjoying my videos - thanks so much - Kelly

[@chasphilpotts1201]

I bought a Flight Phantom tenor last year and it is brilliant, sounds and looks great and the workmanship is first class. Just put a deposit down on a Carabao baritone and am looking forward to receiving it next year.

[@l.luthierguitar5928]

Oh my, this is very inspiring to us. Thank you SUS for being a vessel for our brand. Thanks everyone (especially Ray+Charles xD ) for your support and kind words too in comment. Blessed Christmas and cheers to a New Year everyone.

[@stonesmusic1077]

Great that one of our brands made it into the TOP TEN - the UMA UK30ST (also the concert and pineapple versions) have been among our stella sellers this year - Thank you 🙂

[@mcconlogue1898]

I have a L. Luthier le koa. I was playing another ukulele, (that I paid over $500 for.). My wife asked if it was better than the L. Luthier. I said, "No! The L. Luther is incredible!"

[@ukeing_lady721]

This is always such a joy to watch. So many great ukes doesn't help my UAS, but I canstill dream. Love the Manu Hu. Glad you kept the outakes!

[@briandoesuke243]

Glad to see some Millars in the list. I love mine!

[@MsTinaZee]

I purchased the L. Luthier Le Koa S from Southern Ukulele Store last February, and it's still an absolute joy to play. It rings out like a bell and it has seemingly endless fun details, making it a unique looking and sounding instrument. If you're on the fence about it, hop off that fence and make the purchase! You'll love playing it!

[@KanileaUkulele]

Mahalo Nu Nui Kākou! Thank you very much, everyone! Congratulations to all the amazing luthiers who were recognized this year. We are so thankful to be voted into the top 10 again!

[@SouthernUkuleleStore]

We LOVE you guys

[@fourstringstrummer]

Kanile'a always comes across as very classy - both their instruments' looks and design as well as their company representatives. Kelly

[@cvalentiner7]

I love my concert Le Light Koa S! A few mods and now it's just perfect for me.

[@annajones1426]

L Luthier Definitely my winner! I LOVE mine soooooooo much

[@elcirarussomano7746]

Just the fist one, put me with an opened mouth!! Awesome!!!

[@dianesilverstein6475]

They all have beautiful voices, but I drew a heart next to the Manu Hu! Then Flight Nighthawk which sounded as sweet as bells ringing, Third was Flight Carabao. Thanks for a fantastic video!!

[@coolbudukeforever7305]

Thx for everything guys! Merry Christmas to you...

[@dianebrookes221]

My choice - No. 4 Manu Hu. What a gorgeous sound. I am in love with the sound from the darker woods. Had Phils Millar been a concert, it would be with me right now!

[@mxm7593]

I proudly own the L.Luthier (Le Maho though) and the Carabao Tenor - on both I forget the world when playing. Finding especially the L.Luthier top on the 22-list seems unavoidable. Fantastic ukulele(s). Fantastic ukulele shop. Thanks for your engagement and expertise. Makes a difference. Have a happy xmas and may next year be good year for you and all of us! 🌞🎄☮

[@hilltop1845]

Well done fellas. I know it took a ton of time and effort to put this together. Thanks for another fine year of content. I'm already looking forward to next year. To all of you at SUS have a wonderful Christmas and a happy New Year. Bravo!

[@aysc0]

thank you Alex, and all at SUS

[@moonface222]

Enjoyed the review. I have the L’Luthier Le Mayo which I love. Glad to see the Koa S was número uno👏👏👏

[@104jinks]

🤩 I have enjoyed this video SO very much! Thank you

[@bentums]

What is the song in the outro?

[@axhalon3812]

Hi Alex, that guy who was there last year in Dec to take L.Luthier ukulele was me. However, it was L.Luthier Le Rose (Rosewood + Spruce), and it just sounds amazing. Thank you for your support that day! Have a lovely Christmas!

[@SouthernUkuleleStore]

I remember! Sorry I got them the wrong way round

[@3076gds]

Thank you for putting together another great video! We wish you happy Holidays and continued success. Can't wait to see what you have in store for us in 2023!

[@krysiabamford1624]

Thank you Alex and thanks to everyone else there at the store. I love watching your reviews and videos all year, thank you thank you. Merry Christmas etc….💃🏼🎅

[@jeannemurphy6875]

Many great ukes on the list! Totally agree with L Luthier for #1!

[@raymondeargle8653]

I am enjoying the test drive and info on each unite. I tell each new person I start with on ukuleles to go to the store test drive and have a owner show you the how it sounds , touch them play then get what you like and hear. Thank you.

[@Eric-xg9nq]

Hi all friends : what a show... The model L.Luthier quite interesting but undoubtedly and without hesitation, the splendid Kanilea Manu Hu... Incredible, a marvelous instrument sublimated by your talent as a musician... I wonder if I don't I'm not going to offer it to me.. I'll contact you very soon : a future friend with my super Big Island ULI-T Cedar and Green Mango... And what a very pleasant finale video with the "Dreaming of you" soundtrack: a very friendly moment. Thank you. Eric

[@thesecretninjaboy]

I own a concert version of the Uma sc Evo 30! It really has a warm mellow sound and really great sustain that you might not pick up in this video! Great for it's price

[@dianebrookes221]

I do too, and I LOVE it.

[@Kie77]

I do love these end of year videos makes me feel Christmassy.. I adore my Flight Carabao and it's my number 1. In at number 10 though - wow, that Coast Live Edge - it's an absolute stunner. I really love your song at the end too - I think you played it when you introduced the Carabao, I really enjoyed hearing this with the lyrics too. It's so nice.

[@jeffwatson4908]

Really tough choices. Liked both Millars equally. The Flight baritone was very nice but the Manu Hu really wowed me. Brilliant as you Brits say. Best of the season and HNY to all you all.

[@lisacompton3661]

Love all your videos particularly the top 10's. All the ukuleles are lovely. So classy. We're so lucky to have such a specialised shop (along with a few others) as yours with such expert staff in the UK. Happy Christmas and Happy New Year.

[@Dizvillager]

Merry Christmas y’all from a new ukulele player in the Villages Florida!

[@nerolimitchell-cooper3755]

Thanks Alex, always enjoy your videos, I would like to own all of these top 10 ukes. I do have the L.Luthier Le Rose which I absolutely love so maybe I am a bit biased in agreeing with you on your number 1.

[@fionadunk7931]

Loved watching this. Agree with your choices. It’s been enlightening year finding the SUS offering and these videos. I’m a committed watcher and buyer. Merry Christmas to all the staff at SUS. Thanks Alex for being you. By the way…lip reading your outtakes gives everyone a smile. 😊

[@SouthernUkuleleStore]

I don't mind people lip reading haha... We are a team of 5 guys after all so the tone isn't always high brow!

[@raymondstebbins5904]

What a great selection of uke go through your shop

[@SouthernUkuleleStore]

I think so too!

[@AndyFryUK]

Thanks for yet another great video and some wonderful Ukes. Ok maybe I'm just a wee bit biased having bought my Fight Vanguard and the SUS Flight Carabao - a true #1 Uke in my mind - from you. Keep up the great work. Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and Prosperous New Year.

[@liannejohnson5491]

Great job as always, Alex. :)

[@SmallUkeBigWorld]

The Uma solid acacia (EVO) is definitely one of the best valued ukes!

[@kithg]

Well worth waiting for! Thanks for the effort you put in to all of these. I’d have had a hard time choosing between the Cedar Bird and the L. Luthier. The price point goes a long way to even them out, although I do love the sound of the Cedar Bird best. Looking forward to the purple Uli, though - just because!

[@deniseforbes2332]

Love these videos and the effort you put into making them. I am a newbie on the Ukulele ( under a year) and I have become as obsessed with them as appears are the rest of uke players. Thanks for really assisting in figuring out what I want next …. Just wished I could visit the shop in person. Happy holidays!

[@danreyes4640]

I’ve only learned about & been turned on to your Southern Ukulele broad casts for about 6 months now. Im a new UKE player and have learned so much about Ukes from Alex & the crew. Just want to take the time to than you so much. Looking forward to your next broadcast. I,m Looking to buy my first intermediate UKE & when I do it will be from your store. Again thank you for sharing your knowledge, enthusiasm, & making it fun. Happy holidays & a have prosperous New Year, V/r Dan Anchorage, Alaska

[@beatlloydy]

I just ordered the purple vanguard locally so its the only 1 i have on the 22 list. However, I did just order from you guys the Flight Iris and the Kai Kti 70 based on other reviews on your site. Love your videos as they are unbiased as a retailer can be.

[@SouthernUkuleleStore]

Thank you. That observation and feedback is so meaningful and good for the Soul. When putting together these videos, I make a huge effort to talk stuff up without being blind to limitations and I think your comment is the first in a long time where that has been highlighted. Thank you 😊

[@elcirarussomano7746]

I liked most the Anue nue 214

[@wesleyzuber8146]

I needed to order 2 Enya EUT-MS from a big box distributor here in the U.S. due to shipping issues. No local shops stock Enya. Both arrived on the same day, and both had the fret boards separating from the body. I wish it didn't cost so much to ship to the U.S.

[@SouthernUkuleleStore]

Did you get them from us?

[@wesleyzuber8146]

@Southern Ukulele Store Nope. I wish I could, but I would rather put the shipping cost towards a nicer uke.

[@SouthernUkuleleStore]

Cool. I just wanted you to clarify that as your earlier comment made it look to people reading like we provided you with a faulty product.

[@marj1585]

We do love our Carabaos!

[@rebeccamyers7483]

Great video as always! How do you choose from all the wonderful ukes you see?

[@dbc5048]

Great reviews. I have spent the evening watching several of your top 10 videos from the past. I am a beginner, and one day I will make it to the store. What is the name of the song in the Outro?

[@SouthernUkuleleStore]

It's one of my own ALEX BEDS - DREAMING OF YOU

[@williamwoolcock]

What about the ukes at The Ukulele Shop in Kapaa Kauai Very lightly constructed, more resonance than other ukes If only I could afford it.

[@SouthernUkuleleStore]

They sound great... I can't feature something I haven't got though.

[@jfrancesgodwin244]

Alex is the concert easier to play. I have a tenor and find I just can't do bar cords or cords that I have to but one string and stretch a fret and place another.

[@SouthernUkuleleStore]

If stretching is the issue then yes. It's harder to tell with barre chords as many people struggle to get used to doing them as it requires more hand strength and practice. Is your current ukulele set up? That's also a factor

[@jfrancesgodwin244]

@@SouthernUkuleleStore Thank you for your help.

[@PhilPage227]

I have watched and enjoyed all your videos Alex and look forward to 2023`s offerings. May I suggest a video of ukes for people on a strict budget of say less than £150, I would particularly like to see your take on the Kala KA PWT which i have recently bought from my local Kala dealer.

[@SouthernUkuleleStore]

Thank you. I made a video for beginners Concert Ukuleles upto £200 a couple of weeks ago. I take your suggestion on board though. We don't actually stock the Pacific Walnut Kala's by choice. Apologies

[@PhilPage227]

@@SouthernUkuleleStore Thank you for your reply Alex, I am interested to know why you choose not to stock this particular model.

[@audreygiamlayhoon]

Finally, thanks !

[@timothystoll7249]

What model is that Blackstar Amp?

[@SouthernUkuleleStore]

Studio10

[@Rowannewazajames]

wow, that mana hu !

[@zeynepsahin1278]

None of them is on sale in my country.

[@jillsokol4938]

What price does the Coast sell for? Thanks, Alex! It seems they aren't it stock but asking for the future.

[@SouthernUkuleleStore]

You are best off asking Kawai at Coast himself for a quote. I would anticipate the next batch will be about £1800 Inc VAT

[@drbolz]

i´ll be disappointed if the barnes & mullins bmuk10c isn´t on the list

[@marimaeabreu]

I chose that one too, I hope it makes it!

[@kjetilalexandersaltnes8643]

And aNueNue UT-10 (tenor size) isn't even mentioned.. 🙈🙉🙊 Wooooow..

[@markossrarkos2729]

1 is made of acacia not koa.

[@SouthernUkuleleStore]

It mentions in the listings that it is made of acacia. We can't help that the name is the 'le Koa s' 😆