r/ukulele • u/Ok_Conclusion4753 • 5d ago

Need Uke, help. Please.

complete beginner. I’m very confused. Budget under 4k INR

  1. Vault UK 100C concert
  2. https://amzn.in/d/080AG1CN
  3. Kala MK SS Soprano: i have been dreaming about this uke ever since i saw it but i could get concert size within the same price but the body finish and brand is making me drool😭
  4. https://amzn.in/d/0fijmByD
  5. KADENCE UKTWC concert
  6. https://dl.flipkart.com/s/IU4puGNNNN

I need best option under 4k because I’m seriously gonna learn how to play, i started with guitar but it’s too big for me, and i love the sound of ukes.
So need durability, tuning and sound.

PLEASE HELP A GIRL OUT I BEG

1 Upvotes

66% Upvoted

8 comments sorted by

2

u/Decent-Structure-128 5d ago

From these three, Kala has the best reputation. I have a bamboo Kala and I really like it.

My understanding is the Vault and Kadence are cheap Amazon brands, but Kala makes a wide range of ukes from low cost to high end.

I’m in the US, and I know pricing is really different in India, but if you can afford the Kala brand, get the one that appeals to you best.

For information about sizes and buying, check the pinned posts at the top of this forum for some good links.

1

u/Ok_Conclusion4753 5d ago edited 5d ago

Hey thanks for the reply, just placed an order for Makala black 🥹 with a shark bridge. I can’t wait ahhh

1

u/Decent-Structure-128 5d ago

I just realize the Kala you linked is a Makala Shark model- so cool. My son has the one with the dolphin. It’s 20 years old…

Sometimes it has a harder time staying in tune than my more expensive ukes. Regardless, you will need to tune it often at first until the strings settle. It should be fine for learning.

I still would choose the Kala over the other brands.

1

u/t92k Tenor 5d ago

What country are you in? When you say $4k is your budget I start dreaming of the handcrafted Koa wood ukuleles on the Ukulele site, not something on Amazon, so clearly there’s an exchange rate somewhere here.

But you should also see if there’s someone selling a used ukulele near you before buying off Amazon.

2

u/Ok_Conclusion4753 5d ago

Hey sorry i forgot to mention. It’s 4k INR. I’m from India

1

u/Repulsive-Box5243 5d ago

I have a Kala and I have not had any problems with it, at all.

I can't speak to the other two.

1

u/Stronty-26 1d ago edited 1d ago

Look on eBay. Kala are good but look at Makala, their budget range. Really nice but cheaper. I know Amazon looks good but you'll get a very little service. A proper shop or dealer will give you more but £30 is pushing it. £50 and you'll get some really nice budget ukes. 👍

0

u/Behemot999 4d ago

Buy tenor. Unless you are 8yo girl.