Ukulele recommendations

[johncimino]

Hi!

I'm looking to upgrade my ukulele. My current instrument isn't bad, but there are intonation issues, and I'm looking for a more serious long-term instrument. Does anyone have any recommendations? Maybe something in the $350 or cheaper range?

Thanks,
John Cimino
www.twojohnsmusic.com

[markjsmith]

Kala ukes are inexpensive and decent quality. They carry them at a store I teach at, "George's Music Space" in San Clemente Ca. who is also a Martin dealer BTW. I think Kala are owned by Godin (the company that sells Seagull and Simon & Patrick guitars). If you call George he'll most likely give you a great deal.

I know that was a plug for my buddy George, but he's a great guy running a little shop and he gives great deals!

[crazyhooks]

Yeh John ,

I have a Oscar Shmidt ou5 which is made by Washburn
Nice wood sound and body, about $150
J.

[AndyKotz]

I don't own one myself but have been looking as well.

I do however own a classical guitar by Cordoba and it is simply an amazing instrument purchased at a more unbelieveable pricepoint. Beautiful craftsmanship...
So... with that said, I'm inclined to purchase my ukulele from Cordoba.

Check them out:

http://www.cordobaguitars.com/guitars/ukuleles
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/ukuleles/cordoba

[cardell]

I picked up a cheap Mahalo Tenor Uke model: UK320T for about $120 bucks from my local music store.

The store is run by my guitar tech (ex Maton factory). He set it up for me and it has been wonderful!

Stuart

[johncimino]

Thanks for the feedback, everybody! It really helps!
Sincerely,
John C.
www.twojohnsmusic.com

[marcblack30]

I own a Bushman "Jenny" http://www.bushmanmusic.com/index.php?m ... ex&cPath=3 and really love it, only one I've owned so I can't really compare. One thing to be super careful with is humidity, as with any acoustic instrument, ukes are so light and dryness will take a toll on it real quick. My first uke cracked big time, I thought one of the kids had broke it , but it ended up being that I had it hanging on a wall and an air vent was not far from it, doh! Bushman was so great to me, they kindly replaced it for free, and I had had it for over a year, it was really my fault and they didn't have too. I did get a long lecture though anyways, great company and I highly recommend them!