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- #743 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
- #5 in Ukuleles (Musical Instruments)
Pooja
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2024
Can’t be used by adults but great one for young kids to learn. I found the strings to be little soft which is great for kids hands. It appeared bigger in the picture. Great value for money and the tuner works really well.
Victoria L.
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2024
The ukulele was not in tune and when I tried to tune it, it wouldn’t hold the tune very well. Overall, it’s more like a toy than a really working ukulele. Worse thing is, I tried to return it and it cost me more than what I bought it for! It was not free return and seller would only refund $4 for shipping, when the shipping was around $37 to send it back!! Highly disappointed. Now I’m stuck with a ukulele that doesn’t work.***update***Changed my 1 star to 3 stars due to the great customer service that was provided. After my review, the seller reached out to me and allowed me to get a full refund without having to pay for shipping to send back the defective ukulele. They also extended a discount for their future products. Even though the ukulele didn't work, the seller was very helpful and solved my issue.
StrappySandal
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2024
I play the piano but never tried a sting instrument. I was told a ukulele is easy and a good precursor to a guitar. This inexpensive instrument has already given me hours of fun and a sense of acheivement. Once you understand how to use the tuner (battery not included) and play regulary, you will be pleased with the sound. There are so many videos etc. on other platforms, if you are highly motivated you will not need lessons as least on an intermediate level. Great value for the price.
Brett Jardine
Reviewed in Australia on December 29, 2024
Doesn't hold it's tune. Within a couple mins it's back out again. Quite disappointed
Jessy
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2024
**Update from 2 stars to 4 stars: 1/28/2025**ADM finally got in contact with me and sent out the missing items. The process took about a month because of shipping, but we are very happy with the customer service. See original review below.Original Review:2 stars because we've ordered this twice and both times there were issues. I also feel this seller has poor customer service. If I ever hear back from them and they resolve my issue I will update my rating/review.The first time, it came broken with one of the tuner knob screws being stripped out, so the string would just fall off. I contacted the seller through their website and never heard back. Poor customer service, but not that big of a big deal. We got a refund from Amazon, returned the defective Ukulele, and ordered a new one.The second one just came in and it's missing everything but the Ukulele and the black Ukulele bag. No strap, picks, e-tuner, extra strings, fingerboard stickers, training cards, cleaning cloth, or fingerboard stickers. My kid loves the Ukulele, but to me this is not getting my moneys worth, and it's definitely not what I paid for. The return/reordering process took quite a while so I'm not going to return it, but I do hope ADM sees this and can send me the missing items.Aside from that, my kid really does love it. He's 5 and it's a perfect size for him. He loves the color. He's bummed he doesn't have "the cool strap" and the learning cards. It seems well made. We don't have the e-tuner so it's probably not tuned, but it does sound nice. Not too twangy. Overall a very nice product...I just want all of what I paid for!
Jocelyn
Reviewed in Canada on December 27, 2023
Great Starter! Bought for my son and he never stopped playing it for two days! Great quality!
Stella
Reviewed in Canada on June 17, 2020
We love this instrument. Arrived intact, has a cute functional soft case. I don't think we would ever use the neck strap but it's a nice touch. Strings are like any stringed instrument, they need to be re-tuned frequently especially at the beginning. We are familiar with stringed instruments so this didn't bother us at all. Great way to introduce a ukulele to the family.
Julie
Reviewed in Canada on August 18, 2019
A great ukulele to learn on, if you can't afford a fancier one. At first I had to do a quick tune before I use it (every day or two) but the strings do stretch and stay tuned a bit longer over time. It only takes 30 seconds to tune anyway so I don't see what the big deal is with others who complain about it - it's a $30 ukulele after all. It sounds pretty good. And the value can't be beat, for everything you get in the package.
ticklebottom
Reviewed in Canada on February 2, 2019
I can’t get this properly tuned so I never play it, and I tried a lot to get it to work. Strings feel cheap. Good price but it’s more just an ornament now because of the sound issues.
TeittoJaqsun
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2016
I got this 21" Economic Soprano Ukulele Start Pack by ADM for my wife who is a musician of many sorts. This review is based on her experience using the product. Ukuleles are a string instrument made from a hollow soundboard and four strings. They look like a mini guitar. They have an hourglass base and a fingerboard neck. Often, ukulele manufacturers make the strings from stainless steel or nylon, and the instrument's tuning should be (in order) the notes of G, C, E and A. Most ukuleles have wood construction. However, musicians may find less expensive versions built from plastic. There are a variety of models including: soprano, concert, armadillo, pineapple, banjo tenor and baritone. This Ukulele is a soprano version that has a basswood body and nylon strings. As a musician my wife said that that this is quality constructed instrument. It's not top of the line mind you but it's a good solid instrument perfect for starting out and beyond. Other features of the instrument include a black neck fingerboard with sturdy brass frets (a total of 12 altogether). The frets are marked at the 5th, 7th & 10th levels. The tuners are chrome plated metal with plastic buttons and look like that of a guitar. They are just as sturdy as the rest of the instrument. This set comes with a pink holding bag, a shoulder strap that can be taken on and off, 2 picks, extra white nylon string in case a string needs to be replaced, an orange polishing cloth to keep the instrument shining and a digital tuner. They even included the battery for the tuner. The instrument is remarkably lightweight. This in combination with the nylon strings makes this instrument a good choice for children who are learning. Aside from the features there is another huge consideration that speaks of what a nice instrument this is. It's a soprano ukulele. It has the highest pitch of all of the ukulele's. It has a clear and joyful sound but has limited resonance and amplification. This is the kind of instrument that you would use in small entertainment venues and/or for personal enjoyment in the home. A few things to keep in mind in regards to this instrument. The strings need to be tightened when it arrives. You do this by turning the 4 white knobs towards you. Turning them away from you loosens the strings. Unless you have an excellent ear you WILL need to use the digital tuner. Figuring that out can be a bit of a challenge if you have never done it before so I suggest that you consult a musical store for a one on one instruction or watch a you tube video. Once you do it one time it comes naturally after that. The most tuning the instrument needs is when you first get it. After that you can pick a set frequency and just do it at the designated times. There is one thing about ukulele's in general that most certainly applies to this instrument as well. Their sound quality increases with time as they age. What it sounds like when it first arrives isn't exactly what it will sound like a few weeks or months down the road. With time the sound becomes richer. My wife just received the instrument a few days ago so she's still in the initial fine tuning stage. Right now the sound quality is lovely and she stated it was easy to play. She recommends using the picks because they help protect the skin on the fingers from irritation. The only improvement that my wife could suggest was the carrying case. She felt that if the case were firmer that it would protect the instrument better from damage. This is truly a beautiful instrument. It comes in a variety of colors. My wife's is pink. The price is affordable. It would be a wonderful gift for child or adult alike. My wife specifically mentioned that this would be perfect to use in schools during music class. Usable by musicians of ALL levels. It really provides so much for such a small instrument! My wife saw Tiny Tim sing "Tiptoe Through The Tulips" while playing the ukulele as a child. This whole experience has been both fun an nostalgic for her.I was provided this product at no cost to me in exchange for an honest unbiased evaluation.
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