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Those red strings are no good they break easily

I just bought one of these and contemplating converting it to Lefty. Before I do, have you been able to lower the action enough to be acceptable for you? The wound strings are very high, even after a truss rod adjustment to create some back bow. It sounds interesting enough to keep, but not sure how playable it is. There’s not much saddle to remove and so my options are limited. What are your thoughts or recommendations? Thanks! ❤😊

loved this band back in the day!!!! you did a great take on it. ghost was one of my favorite songs.

If you're still online, how's the Caramel guitalele holding up after several years?

Really like this video, reminds me of snowstorms & thunderstorms, they always calm me. I have a question, and since you teach, I think you'll have an answer. From the 1st 2 meditations, it seems you could play all the notes using thumb only. I imagine that the later ones would be awkward to do with thumb. What do you think about it, perhaps even the 1st 2 wouldn't be adequate with just thumb. I'm new to this.

My two tenor 17" guitaleles (Cordoba & Yamaha) sound better than my Cordoba Mini M! I think it's due to the depth of the body, which is thinner on the M... The 46 mm Cordoba neck is perfect. However, the nut with 38mm between the 2 "E" strings is a bit tight. I replaced it with a 40mm one, which is much better. We've still got 3mm on each side, and that's enough not to get out of the neck. Since the frets are closer together, the neck shouldn't be too wide either...

Hola qué Marca de guitalele usas eso también cuenta mucho

I just came across some of your videos. I am digging them. Why? Because unlike some video comparisons where they are using very high end ukuleles and the sound would never be anything like I would ever be able to replicate, you are using mainstream ukuleles that majority of folks can buy and use. So, you are very relatable and I really appreciate that. Loving your content!

Thanks for this, very well done

Nice job.

Ahhh. I was just searching for Avett ukulele and you were the first hit. 🎉

I'm listening on a mid-range phone and they sound quite different. Finger-picked, the Nylgut sounds sweeter and the Titanium more "focussed" so preference seems subjective. Strummed, there's a loud, percussive sound at the point of contact, which I don't like. I've noticed it on other videos and thought people had their mic too close. Perhaps it would sound better if you were further away than with the Aquilas. I think the claims made for the New Nylgut are relative to their previous formulation, rather than to competitors, so not a contradiction. I just bought a low-G string for an Enya Nova-U Mini on Alex's recommendation. The plastic frets can't take wound strings so I bought a Freemont Blackline. Delivery in the UK was as fast as our Post Office ever achieves.

what is the string?

what is the string?

For the folks in Europe (EU), the RightOn straps are made in Spain so they may be readily available and at a good price. The strap can be worn over the opposite shoulder, especially helpful if you hold the ukulele at a higher angle. Due to a sensitive neck (herniated discs, etc.), I preferred the double hook with strap across the back because the single hook straps focus the weight on the back of the neck.

To me the mahogony sounds the most mellow. And koa sounds brighter than mahogony. The spruce sounds very responsive and punchy with more sustain. I like the mahohony the best. A lot of great ukuleles are made of solid mahogony and I think with good reason. It seems to suit the instrument very well.

Ahhhhhhhh. You rock :)

hows the action on the flea uke could you let me know thanks

So much difference between the two! The Outdoor sounded more like a traditional uke, with its bright, somewhat twangy sound. The Waterman was really quite mellow, maybe too much so. But what bothered me was the intonation issue as you worked your way up the fretboard on the Waterman. That would make me crazy. Speaking of frets, I'm actually eyeing the Enya Nova U Mini (sort of a soprano), because it actually has 17 frets, which I would find very useful for a few songs. I prefer the traditional appearance of these, honestly. But I don't know, I can't see laying out more money for a knockaround uke than I paid for both of my "real" ukes. I got good deals on them, but still.

just beautiful. you made it so real. Such a beautiful voice.

Charming video. love your singing and playing style.

Visually, from the start, I took the one on the left to be the expensive one, as did others. But we're not looking at it up close or holding it so we don't know what's wood and what's plastic, for example. So kudos to Kmise for making a ukulele that at least looks nice! And more than that, one that is playable. Just an aside: there are not many instruments - except maybe a recorder, or a harmonica, both of which are far more limited in the range of musical expression than a ukulele - where you can get something that is a genuine musical instrument, that you can play, and make real music with, for fifty bucks. When you think about what goes into making a musical instrument, which requires some degree of precision and art and craft, and takes a certain amount of time, and it has to be packaged and delivered, it is utterly mind-boggling that this can be done for $50. End of spiel. Back to the main story. Ok, look. The expensive one sounds better. It is more "precise." Has more depth of flavor, to borrow a culinary term. It gives each string the agency to act on its own, rather than becoming sort of a mishmash of sounds. It's like the difference between a mattress with individual pocket springs, like the ones they advertise with a glass of wine not being spilled when someone lays down on the other side of the mattress, and an old-school mattress, where the springs are clustered under the whole surface, so that when one person moves, the other person feels it. The expensive ukulele is the pocket-coil mattress. Is it worth it? Yes, to someone who can afford it. But it depends on what you're after. I currently have two ukuleles, a concert size that is rather mellow and calming, and a soprano, that's much more perky and lively. I love them both. And I'm shopping for the next three, of course. I paid about $100 for each of the two I have currently, and both were bought second hand. I'd prefer to stick to pre-owned instruments. It's nice to have one with some music already preloaded. :) I'm a life-long musician, but only about an 8 month ukulele player. I say: get the best instrument you can afford, and go for it. Watch a ton of videos before you buy one, so at least you'll learn what they are saying about each one. Patterns will emerge. Then go to Amazon, go to eBay, go to Reverb, check local listings (like craigslist). Try to play some in person at a store, if there is one nearby. There's nothing like getting your hands on a think to tell you whether you like it or not! But do it. Expect to be frustrated! Expect for your fingers to hurt a bit! Expect not to be as good at it as you thought you'd be. But practice, a little every day, and be patient. If you get 1% better at it every day you practice, and you practice every day, you'll be noticeably better after a month. You need to keep your eye on the horizon. Keep practicing. It is amazing to watch and hear what happens.

Video quality could have been better btw thanku for your review loved it 💕

This comparison is not very useful as the sound difference is caused mainly by differences in microphone distance and positioning respect with the sound source.. If you want to do a fair comparison you need to take measures and make sure everything is as similar as possible..

Nice. It sounds good!

I'm generally not the biggest fan of the Nylguts, but I have to admit they sound a bit rounder to me for this particular uke . . . . Thanks for posting!!

Are you the sister of Joe Bonamassa ?

Would not touch Aquila Red. Notorious for breaking even when initial tuning

Akila do not match

You ought to only do reviews if you have all the information, and have the correct information.

This was really helpful, thank you! I've played soprano/concert ukes for years and I've been thinking I'd like to add baritone. A music store chain near me is going out of business (😢) and everything is on sale. After watching this, I definitely feel like it's time to take the plunge!

Those are great places to buy great ukuleles. But, unfortunately they are over my pricepoint of < $100. The Makala Dolfins are fine, but I don't consider them appropriate for a senior adult.

Play that funky music white girl!

I love the sound of these. It has that sort of high pitch resonance singing sort of sound that originally attracted me to soprano uke but stronger. If I had one I would just play it like a regular ukulele.

I'm not sure why you call the strings more like an acoustic guitar. The bass strings of a classical guitar are always metal wound (just as with a ukulele).

Stock strings much brighter. Reds more "loose" guitar sound, like floppy strings.

Loved it! So proud of you ❤

looking good and sounding good young lady

00:42 Hello You Beautiful Thing 4:32 Naturally* 8:13 None of My Business* 12:20 No Moon at All 14:50 Sweet child of Mine 20:50 Find Yourself 25:30 Uncomfortable* 29:47 The Middle 33:33 Better Not* 36:35 The Space Within 40:58 Standing on a Planet* 44:19 More Yopp*

4:53 I liked the mahogany the best on most of your samples!

0:47 In the world of mandolins - they traditionally put maple back and sides with a spruce top! 😀

Martin’s for me… much more brighter. 😀🥳

You are so lucky. We have no Caramel guitar in India.

Thank you so much! I was able to purchase the RightOn! strap from Reverb. The cost is $39 plus tax.

Hi @GirlMeetsUke, I AM SO HAPPY I CLICKED ON YOUR CHANNEL!!! I LOVE THIS VIDEO! It’s just the information I was searching for & I love your sing along tutorial!!! I just attended a Uke meet up & they handed me a uke to use & we played & sang that Wagon Wheel song among others! NEW SUBSCRIBER HERE searching for my new uke!!! ❤ PS, I love your voice, you can really sing!!! And my favorite is the baritone! I’ve always wanted to learn to play guitar so I am definitely getting the baritone uke at some point! I want all 4 of them!!! 😂

I approached the baritone ukulele (and music) from an opposite angle than yourself. but… glad to have found you!

I think the Oscar Schmidt definitely sounds better, but the Kmise also sounds great for the price.

Thanks for the review.

did you seal any?

I was always cautious about painting a ukulele … thought it might affect the sound. Any info out there?