Which uke for beginners? - Tiki Music

M MachTiki Tiki Socialite San Diego, CA Joined: Feb 16, 2004 Posts: 1369	M MachTiki Posted posted on Tue, Aug 10, 2004 12:55 PM My last trip to Hawai'i, I was determined to buy an uke. I was also looking for a beginner model, but after a lot of searching and asking a lot of questions, I ended up getting something a little more intermediate. All the models I played that were $50-$150 seemed fine... until I played a few that were in the $200-$300 range. HUGE difference in tone & quality of the wood and hardware. What I ended up with is the Lanikai Tenor (CK-TEQ): I personally love this model. They go for about $275-$300, but you won't grow out of it anytime soon like you might with a beginner uke. It also has great built-in electronics if you want to plug it into an amp. Of course, I also couldn't resist the cut-away and Curled Koa wood top, sides & back. [ Edited by: MachTiki on 2004-08-10 12:57 ]

My last trip to Hawai'i, I was determined to buy an uke. I was also looking for a beginner model, but after a lot of searching and asking a lot of questions, I ended up getting something a little more intermediate. All the models I played that were $50-$150 seemed fine... until I played a few that were in the $200-$300 range. HUGE difference in tone & quality of the wood and hardware.

What I ended up with is the Lanikai Tenor (CK-TEQ):

I personally love this model. They go for about $275-$300, but you won't grow out of it anytime soon like you might with a beginner uke. It also has great built-in electronics if you want to plug it into an amp. Of course, I also couldn't resist the cut-away and Curled Koa wood top, sides & back.

[ Edited by: MachTiki on 2004-08-10 12:57 ]

Post #107531 by MachTiki on Tue, Aug 10, 2004 12:55 PM