Decent mid price Ukelele? - Tiki Music

PD Pikeys Dog Member England Joined: Jun 03, 2008 Posts: 305	PD Pikeys Dog Posted posted on Wed, Mar 28, 2012 5:40 AM My friend has decided to upgrade from a starter model, and would value any recommendations for a decent mid-price Uke. TIA. Joe.
RB Rum Balls Tiki Socialite Da Big Island Joined: Oct 04, 2004 Posts: 910	RB Rum Balls Posted posted on Wed, Mar 28, 2012 6:57 AM Depends on your definition of "mid-priced." I "upgraded" from my $20 starter a year-and-a-half ago to this Luna "Tattoo" concert uke for under $100: http://www.amazon.com/Luna-Concert-Ukulele-Tattoo-UKETCMAH/dp/B003L7VQMA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1332942309&sr=8-1 The jump in sound quality was amazing. If I eventually manage to get proficient at playing, I'll spend a lot more $$ on a beautiful Hawaiian-made koa uke
SK Sofa King Member san diego Joined: Mar 15, 2008 Posts: 110	SK Sofa King Posted posted on Fri, Mar 30, 2012 9:54 AM If your friend looks around on this ukulele forum he is sure to find tons info on the subject. http://ukuleleunderground.com/forum/ I have an Oscar Schmidt OU5 I got for 120 that I'm pleased with. My previous experience with Oscar Schmidt and Washburn guitars were good considering their affordability. The OU5 is a sharp looking instrument, decent quality and super sturdy. It is not fragile at all which is very appealing to me. I have little hands in my house. The only con I have about it is it isn't very bright sounding which may change w/ different strings? One day if I get serious about playing I'd probably upgrade. Good luck. SK

PD

Pikeys Dog Posted posted on Wed, Mar 28, 2012 5:40 AM

My friend has decided to upgrade from a starter model, and would value any recommendations for a decent mid-price Uke.

TIA.

Joe.

RB

Rum Balls Posted posted on Wed, Mar 28, 2012 6:57 AM

Depends on your definition of "mid-priced." I "upgraded" from my $20 starter a year-and-a-half ago to this Luna "Tattoo" concert uke for under $100: http://www.amazon.com/Luna-Concert-Ukulele-Tattoo-UKETCMAH/dp/B003L7VQMA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1332942309&sr=8-1

The jump in sound quality was amazing. If I eventually manage to get proficient at playing, I'll spend a lot more $$ on a beautiful Hawaiian-made koa uke

SK

Sofa King Posted posted on Fri, Mar 30, 2012 9:54 AM

If your friend looks around on this ukulele forum he is sure to find tons info on the subject.

http://ukuleleunderground.com/forum/

I have an Oscar Schmidt OU5 I got for 120 that I'm pleased with. My previous experience with Oscar Schmidt and Washburn guitars were good considering their affordability. The OU5 is a sharp looking instrument, decent quality and super sturdy. It is not fragile at all which is very appealing to me. I have little hands in my house. The only con I have about it is it isn't very bright sounding which may change w/ different strings? One day if I get serious about playing I'd probably upgrade.

Good luck.

SK