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

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[@kathyseacrist3813]

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

[@A2_VRgaming]

Same

[@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 👍

[@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!

[@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! ;-)

[@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.

[@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

[@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 :-)

[@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.

[@killa46464]

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

[@arlinaamiri6354]

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

[@tadams7447]

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

[@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.

[@MrPete1x]

Excellent, thank you for showing this

[@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

[@jr1648]

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

[@rfsilv02]

Justin, your daughter is relicing that uke very nicely!

[@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

[@julietchaur5497]

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

[@USNAVDC]

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

[@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)

[@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)

[@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

[@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

[@1noyk]

As usual...you are inspiring.

[@rohitreddy6794]

Love you, Justin!

[@joq702]

Loved that baritone

[@kathleenmellow8963]

U do such a nice job thank you

[@michaelkenney2857]

Thanks, great video.

[@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.

[@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

[@francesca9294]

Amazing video! Ty

[@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.

[@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 🙏💕

[@elijahsabree1677]

Good work thanks

[@justinguitar]

You welcome!

[@localdealings637]

And so a legend returns

[@benjamingeorge7700]

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

[@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.

[@marcozipagan7497]

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

[@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.

[@MusicalJeanAz]

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.

[@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.

[@karlcountry2363]

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

[@corriecrazy]

Same here!

[@alanmcpherson1122]

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

[@wendybelmonte1894]

Thank you❣️❣️

[@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

[@cmiller1251]

Mr. Sensible. THANK YOU

[@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

[@butterflygrannie]

Could you recommend a beginner ukulele for a 66 yo.

[@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!😭

[@Redheadedlady55]

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

[@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’…

[@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.

[@soozywhite7430]

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

[@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?

[@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!

[@gerryattrik4410]

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

[@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

[@annedarlington5837]

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

[@adiiqbal8010]

Nice relic job on the purple ukulele 😂😂😂

[@Treetopflyer777]

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

[@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..

[@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?

[@raymondrichards992]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@JarmoKangro]

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

[@chickenonwaffles106]

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

[@johnfoley2572]

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

[@MrChris5254]

What about lefties?

[@Michael-tk9mx]

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

[@lukadwt]

7:31 Guitar?

[@jayrarri1585]

My dog has flees 🎶 😂

[@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

[@jaiveersingh7701]

Hey bud.. love from india

[@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!

[@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

[@marleybutler4633]

No 8 string ?

[@glick278]

HareKrsna&GodBless❤️🙏

[@akamr.acoustic7971]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@Tropicalpisces]

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

[@rashotcake6945]

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

[@Guitarsessionswithugoleblond]

My dog has fleas? 😂😅👍

[@frankallen3634]

Listening to the kids with this is truly my hell

[@conspicobserver]

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

[@mAdcApMalkmus]

Norm MacDonald

[@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.

[@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

[@patrickkilduff5272]

NEVER...NEVER shake a Ukulele! Wait...thats a baby...nevermind

[@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.

[@sweetpeaqueen1788]

Coukd u say American money. 24 pounds means nothing to me

[@marzzz1]

Your dog has fleas