The ultimate ukulele buyer's guide
Having trouble finding the ukulele that works for you? Chances are you don’t just want anything that works. You are looking for the perfect ukulele.
We know that buying a ukulele online can be tricky, especially if you don’t have the expertise. You might also be wondering whether you’ll really be able to learn it or if it’s just going to sit there taking up space.
Well, we’re here to help.
In this 4-step guide, you’ll learn everything you need to pick the ukulele you’ll love and constantly want to practice on.
It just takes 5-10 mins.
Let’s get started!
How it works
Sizes & sounds
Learn about and pick the perfect ukulele size for you to learn and have fun on.
Shapes and styles
Choose the shape or style (classic, pineapple or electric) you like the most.
Wood/materials
Understand how woods/materials affect sound and pick your favourite.
Pick yours
Take a look at the ukuleles we’ve selected for you and get yours!
Understanding the sizes
Soprano
Concert
Tenor
Baritone
20 inches
Soprano
For beginners, small hands, twangy sound
This is the smallest size. Soprano ukuleles have that distinctive “twangy” sound that people associate the ukulele with. It has 12-15 frets, is portable and suitable for almost all beginners.
Next: pick the shape or style you like
22 inches
Concert
For bigger hands, versatile sound
The advantages of the concert size is the wider range of sound. It remains portable and has the traditional twangy ukulele tone.
Next: pick the shape or style you like
26 inches
Tenor
For bigger hands, deeper sound, gigs
At this size, the instrument sound begins to change. You will experience a deeper tone with the tenor as compared to the concert and soprano. It also has more frets.
Next: pick the shape or style you like
30 inches
Baritone
For experienced players, low and mellow tone
This is the largest of the 4 ukuleles and has the deepest tone. The baritone requires different tuning compared to the others.
Next: pick the shape or style you like
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