I, too, bought my O'Nino from Mimukes. Mim set it up beautifully. I'm a beginner and love the tuners. I took it on a girls trip to Hawaii and it was so easy to travel with. Thank you for recommendation of the Eb tuning (going to try it out today).
GotAUkulele its my birthday soon and i'm looking for a soprano, i'm thinking of either the noah mahogany soprano or the snail uks 220 as a slightly cheaper option. What would you reccommend?
So i ended up going with the snail ukulele. Ive made a few covers with it on my channel ruclips.net/channel/UCtS11bc-SOvUxC3F97ulRVg if you want to see
Barry, Nice review, thanks. It would not be difficult to modify the headstock on this ukulele. Trimming the sides and top, along with replacing the geared tuners for friction would make a world of difference in the look. This sounds drastic, but it really isn't that hard to do. The Ohana logo would be gone. The edges could be stained a contrasting colour. I have done things like this to other instruments, and I am not a luthier. Regards, Chris
Got my O'nino from Mimsukes and was blown away. I bought it for the novelty but the setup and playability were flawless. I prefer Soprano size (my main is a Martin 3) so there is no problem with playing and it actually sounds great! I have played it in a group of other Ukulele players and have no problem keeping up, even volume is adequate.
I really want to get this from Mim! If anyone is reading these comments now, six years after this video was posted, I would like to know if it's dumb to put strap buttons on such a tiny thing. I absolutely cannot change chords without the neck dropping. A strap is imperative for me, but would there even be space for Mim to drill at the neck without the wood cracking? Too embarrassed to ask Mim directly. She might not want to sell to me for such a dumb request for a strap, LOL.
@@matthewb9955 - Yes, thank you. I just received my ukulele today. I got the O'Nina. Mim was able to put the second button on the neck. It's so tiny, though, that it hangs weirdly. Better when I tie the strap near the tuners. The uke sounds amazing, and I can actually play a G chord for the first time; yet there's still room for me to lay down three fingers for a D. I think I finally found my ukulele.
I have this and appreciate the validation I’m getting from your review. I’m trying to decide if I want to take this one or my kala pineapple on vacation later this month.
Hello, I love all your reviews, in fact I bought this uke because of your video and I would like to ask you the name of the tune you play at 6:51. Thanks in advance, I love all your content
hi man i like this tone .i tried a lacewood Kala but i hated the friction tuners.Now i want a traditional sound so i hesitate concert kala solid mahogany vs acacia .Which one is the best ? considering maybe acacia will sound brighter ? considering too concert ukulele sound darker vs soprano
Best is totally subjective and personal - what I ultimately prefer you might not. For what it's worth I much prefer the Ohana piccolos to the Kala models.
Not quite sure what you are asking. If you change tuning to something relative (same intervals) the shapes stay the same but they need transposing up or down. This might help? www.gotaukulele.com/2016/09/dont-be-afraid-of-alternative-ukulele.html
It's the O'Nino. I think beyond that, the ukulele doesn't have a name below soprano other than what has been created. As I say in the written review - call it a sub-soprano, call it a sopranino, call it a sopranisimmo - all the same thing. The fact they called this the 'O'Nino' suggests to me that Ohana prefer the 'Sopranino' tag.
Hello, from Ohana the O'Nino is currently the smallest Ukulele - It could be right if you mention that Ohana prefer the "sopranino Tag" because of the Name "O´Nino". Had a look on the Website of Ohana: there it is called O´Nino Mahagony Sopranissimo, the SK-21 is called Sopranino. I would be very interested in the difference between the two Ukes. For the O'Nino Sopranissimo the scale length is 11 in., the total Length 17 in. and the Body Height: 7 in. For the SK-21 I can not find informations about these items. With Kind regards.
It's odd isn't it. Buyers have been so put off by friction pegs because people just endlessly trot out the myth that they are 'bad', but there are some really good ones. It's like throwing the baby out with the bathwater! I like this uke, but I don't think I would actually buy it for that reason alone.
The friction tuners on my 2 Ohana sopranos are really good too. Perhaps they're a little awkward for beginners to use, but then a tiny uke like this isn't really the ideal uke for a beginner anyway.
I really like Ohana ukes, I have a PK-25G, but I would think a solid top is wasted on a such a small uke, I cant see it ever opening up like a bigger bodied uke, but probably sound good in A,D,F#,B but would it take that tuning for a long haul
Yes, I like Ohana too - never really played a bad one. I think though there is an awful lot of conjecture and subjective talk about woods 'opening up'. Much talk about it, but in nearly 40 years of playing strings, I've never yet seen anyone definitively prove it. For me - buy a ukulele based on how it sounds NOW, not how you hope it will sound in the future. As such, whether solid, or laminate, I don't think it's ever a 'waste'. For me, it either sounds good or it doesn't. Before the video I had it in D tuning, but didn't think it sounded as good to be honest. I think it may sound even snappier in F tuning.
Barry... you always make such technically sound reviews! 8-)
Thanks man!
I, too, bought my O'Nino from Mimukes. Mim set it up beautifully. I'm a beginner and love the tuners. I took it on a girls trip to Hawaii and it was so easy to travel with. Thank you for recommendation of the Eb tuning (going to try it out today).
Great video Baz, for Christmas I got the o'nina willow version because of this video and i'm very pleased with it!
The willow ones look really pretty !
GotAUkulele its my birthday soon and i'm looking for a soprano, i'm thinking of either the noah mahogany soprano or the snail uks 220 as a slightly cheaper option. What would you reccommend?
If it was my money? I'd probably support the smaller brand - Noah - but that isn't to speak badly of Snail
GotAUkulele fair enough... I just really like the rosewood look im a bit torn with what to go for
So i ended up going with the snail ukulele. Ive made a few covers with it on my channel ruclips.net/channel/UCtS11bc-SOvUxC3F97ulRVg if you want to see
Barry, Nice review, thanks.
It would not be difficult to modify the headstock on this ukulele. Trimming the sides and top, along with replacing the geared tuners for friction would make a world of difference in the look. This sounds drastic, but it really isn't that hard to do.
The Ohana logo would be gone. The edges could be stained a contrasting colour. I have done things like this to other instruments, and I am not a luthier.
Regards,
Chris
Interesting!
I got a O' Nino today! I traded a mandolin for it! I kinda like the oversized headstock, I put some planetary tuners in it and it looks a lot better!
Got my O'nino from Mimsukes and was blown away. I bought it for the novelty but the setup and playability were flawless. I prefer Soprano size (my main is a Martin 3) so there is no problem with playing and it actually sounds great! I have played it in a group of other Ukulele players and have no problem keeping up, even volume is adequate.
Mim is THE BOMB
Great to hear I just ordered one today. The mango laminate. Novelty plus fun, I'm sure. I also got it from Mim's.
@@oldcrow6990 Mim makes the difference. ✌️
@@jsneed7207 Thanks!
I have a Martin soprano 3 also, u put a low G , I love it.i
Is there more than 1 kind of O’nino?
What tuning are you using?
I really want to get this from Mim! If anyone is reading these comments now, six years after this video was posted, I would like to know if it's dumb to put strap buttons on such a tiny thing. I absolutely cannot change chords without the neck dropping. A strap is imperative for me, but would there even be space for Mim to drill at the neck without the wood cracking? Too embarrassed to ask Mim directly. She might not want to sell to me for such a dumb request for a strap, LOL.
Mim offers this option right on the order page at the bottom. It’s called “add two buttons”.
@@matthewb9955 - Yes, thank you. I just received my ukulele today. I got the O'Nina. Mim was able to put the second button on the neck. It's so tiny, though, that it hangs weirdly. Better when I tie the strap near the tuners. The uke sounds amazing, and I can actually play a G chord for the first time; yet there's still room for me to lay down three fingers for a D. I think I finally found my ukulele.
You say you got the O’nina, is there a difference with O’nino?
@@jorgequito9562 - I think the O'Nino is solid wood. The O'Nina is laminate.
I have this and appreciate the validation I’m getting from your review. I’m trying to decide if I want to take this one or my kala pineapple on vacation later this month.
Wonderfully helpful review! Thank you from Utah, USA
My pleasure Greg!
Hello, I love all your reviews, in fact I bought this uke because of your video and I would like to ask you the name of the tune you play at 6:51. Thanks in advance, I love all your content
ruclips.net/video/rkk9CXQ1AZU/видео.html
hi man i like this tone .i tried a lacewood Kala but i hated the friction tuners.Now i want a traditional sound so i hesitate concert kala solid mahogany vs acacia .Which one is the best ? considering maybe acacia will sound brighter ? considering too concert ukulele sound darker vs soprano
Best is totally subjective and personal - what I ultimately prefer you might not. For what it's worth I much prefer the Ohana piccolos to the Kala models.
This is so cute!!! Nice review on it! Do you know where I can buy this ukulele? I’m having a hard time finding them...
Alexandra Antonecchia any official Ohana dealer can get them
Barry Maz Omg yes thank you I just noticed! My bad sorry! Also do you know where I can find the Kala pocket size ukulele? :)
Thank you for these reviews! Wondering if you could do one on the Cordoba 15 cm concert uke?
I have reviewed a Cordoba 20TM, but not been sent the 15CM to look at. If it helps, I didn't much like the 20TM
On D tuning , are the chords the same as ather Ike’s?
What would be the best strings ?
Same shapes but in a different key - see this
www.gotaukulele.com/2016/09/dont-be-afraid-of-alternative-ukulele.html
Thanks for sharing this useful and very good video. You play uke very well.
My pleasure!
I have a stupid question changing tuning you have to play different shape for chords or do you use the same of standard one? Thank you ciao from Italy
Not quite sure what you are asking. If you change tuning to something relative (same intervals) the shapes stay the same but they need transposing up or down. This might help? www.gotaukulele.com/2016/09/dont-be-afraid-of-alternative-ukulele.html
@@GotAUkulele thank you, I mean that!
Can you tune this like a regular ukulele
Strings would be a bit floppy using the ones it comes with, but if you adjust gauges, then yes
Hello, great review, but - isn´t it the sopranissimo from ohana ukes (not the sopranino) - with Kind regards from Germany
It's the O'Nino. I think beyond that, the ukulele doesn't have a name below soprano other than what has been created. As I say in the written review - call it a sub-soprano, call it a sopranino, call it a sopranisimmo - all the same thing. The fact they called this the 'O'Nino' suggests to me that Ohana prefer the 'Sopranino' tag.
Hello, from Ohana the O'Nino is currently the smallest Ukulele - It could be right if you mention that Ohana prefer the "sopranino Tag" because of the Name "O´Nino". Had a look on the Website of Ohana: there it is called O´Nino Mahagony Sopranissimo, the SK-21 is called Sopranino. I would be very interested in the difference between the two Ukes. For the O'Nino Sopranissimo the scale length is 11 in., the total Length 17 in. and the Body Height: 7 in. For the SK-21 I can not find informations about these items. With Kind regards.
Does it really matter what it's called?
The scale length of the SK-21 is 11.9".
Really like this one. If I didn't own an SK-21 already I'd be tempted. You're spot on about those geared tuners though...
It's odd isn't it. Buyers have been so put off by friction pegs because people just endlessly trot out the myth that they are 'bad', but there are some really good ones. It's like throwing the baby out with the bathwater! I like this uke, but I don't think I would actually buy it for that reason alone.
The friction tuners on my 2 Ohana sopranos are really good too. Perhaps they're a little awkward for beginners to use, but then a tiny uke like this isn't really the ideal uke for a beginner anyway.
I really like Ohana ukes, I have a PK-25G, but I would think a solid top is wasted on a such a small uke, I cant see it ever opening up like a bigger bodied uke, but probably sound good in A,D,F#,B but would it take that tuning for a long haul
Yes, I like Ohana too - never really played a bad one. I think though there is an awful lot of conjecture and subjective talk about woods 'opening up'. Much talk about it, but in nearly 40 years of playing strings, I've never yet seen anyone definitively prove it. For me - buy a ukulele based on how it sounds NOW, not how you hope it will sound in the future. As such, whether solid, or laminate, I don't think it's ever a 'waste'. For me, it either sounds good or it doesn't. Before the video I had it in D tuning, but didn't think it sounded as good to be honest. I think it may sound even snappier in F tuning.
Hope it's not too tough a question, but do you have an all time favourite sub soprano?
Sopranino / piccolo? Yes - the John Daniel Pixie or the DJ Morgan Mini Pineapple
@@GotAUkulele Ah, I saw your review of the Mini Pineapple, it looks amazing. Thanks for the fast reply! :)
@@BadCoverBen He only makes them occasionally - but honestly - if you see him announce them - DO get one - they are incredible!
@@GotAUkulele I would love to, but sadly it looks like he no longer ships to the EU. If that ever changes I will try my best to get hold of one!
A friend had one, and the bridge popped off, Really. Tuning to standard GCEA
Nice review👍🏻
Cómo va afinado el ukelele sopranino, y su escala en términos
Escala - 11 inches
Afinando para mi - C, F, A D
When he said not the smallest he'd seen! How small can they be :O
Andrew Edgar much - check out the Andy Miles Nano on this channel!
for a kid yes! Ukulele Atlanta Holly
I think for anyone really - I have large hands, and this is no trouble to play at all
I wouldn't be ashamed to give this to a kid.
I just found this review, sorry Barry.
No, it’s not a bad instrument. It’s just the aesthetics that put me off it