ukulele needed

Bloodpisser

Was up late last weekend drinking and stumbled across a really great sounding uke. I stayed up till 5 am playing Longing to Belong and had a blast playing it. The problem is I was wasted that night and don't remember the type of instrument I played. What I did realize was that I REALLY liked playing it and that it sounded great. The UKE I own is basically a child's toy and sucks. I want to buy one but I am wondering how much they cost (I'm sure there is a huge range). Right now I could spend up to $300 but for a more substantial investment I would need to save up and wait (which is fine too). Bottom line is I want a nice sounding instrument that isn't a piece of shit...I don't need a top of the line UKE. Just something that will last and sound good. Any recommendations?

juan lester

i too have stayed up way to late drinking and strumming too many times. it's quite easy to get lost and lose track

lanikai, mele, kala, ohana, mainland, all have great entry-level ukes for about half of your 300. it's best if you can try before you buy as with any acoustic anything, so if you got a music store anywhere nearby try a bunch of different ukes of all sizes and shapes and find one that appeals to your ear and feels good as well.


http://ohana-music.com/
http://www.meleukulele.com/
http://www.kalaukulele.com/
http://www.mainlandukuleles.com/

ed plays these, among others

http://www.myamoeukuleles.com/
http://www.earnestinstruments.com/tululele.html
http://www.devineguitars.com/

RedMosquito22

If you are a guitar player a tenor uke will feel most comfortable to you. IMO.

Bloodpisser

thanks I finally found out that it was a Lanikai Uke that I played although they have many different models that I am looking at. Thanks for your response.