My local (Mpls) store is Groth Music and they have dozens of ukuleles on display. I share Mike’s enthusiasm for Oscar Schmidt ukuleles and unfortunately they are mostly available online where you can’t play them first. I have the Oscar Schmidt Mike Lynch Tenor ukulele which he doesn’t show here. Bought from Butler Music on eBay, it is spectacular. Great tone and action. Sure do miss Mike. He is still an inspiration. Thank whomever that keeps his videos up.
Hi Mike! I am from Singapore. And I just want to say, a big thank you for all your selfless sharing. You are my 1st Ukulele teacher. God bless your big heart for sharing! The ukulele really comes alive in your hands! Pls. continue to share as you have many online supporters like me! With lots of love from us in Singapore!
Michael LYNCH , Thanks for all your Revue . I'm falling in love to your Great Video and your Oscar Schmidt ou280swk , it's a nice instrument ho sounds great and sweetie in all the video you are playing with it . Thanks to you, to communicate me your passion , and i will practice this passion to , thank from FRANCE to you MONSIEUR LYNCH .
I bought ukulele to my father as a Christmas present (the cheap one for the beginners)! He is so happy! But funny thing is that I fell in love with this instrument very fast and I started to learn how to play faster than he is! I've arleady can play 2 songs and it's beacuse youtube! I can play a little bit of classic guitar. I've learned everything by myself. Mike my goal is to learn every song you learn here. I hope to keep my fascination. Thank you for online lessons! Basia from Poland
Thanks Mike. Top video as always and lovely instruments. I'm still enjoying my Brueko model 6 and always look forward to your new play along films. Kind regards. Steve. Shrewsbury UK
Thanks so much Mike for your recommendation, my new OU5 arrived today, It's beautiful, I didn't see any in the local music stores that compare. I'm very happy, and I am so thankful for your lessons.
Thanks Mike. I have learned most of my ukulele playing from your play-a-long videos. I also own the Oscar Schmidt OU5 and it is a great concert ukulele. I have moved up to both tenor and baritone ukuleles as my hands are very large also. The baritone is great for songs usually made for guitar and is much simpler to play. I have both high G and low G tenor ukuleles depending on my mood. Thanks for all your videos and helping make the ukulele a serious instrument.
Great advice especially if you don't live near a ukulele store. If you live in Southern California we have at least 3 stores devoted exclusively to Ukuleles so if you live here I encourage you to buy from the local store since you will be better able to see what fits your body, sound preferences, etc. by trying out different models. The local stores will also have looked it over and given it a set-up to make sure it plays properly. The 3 I know of are U-SPACE in Downtown LA, Anacapa Ukulele in Ventura County, And Island Bazaar in Orange county.
lanikai has great "tunability" and amazing "playability" they arent that expensive i have rly nice concert size uke...natural koa wood one with Gold Grover die-cast tuners its amazing it has a realy nice tone and a rly nice feel
I'm kinda partial to my Fender Koa Nohea tennor it too has the koa wood build and the abaloe inlay so very beautiful and it has a really beautiful sound to it too
The tuning on the uke is the same as a guitar, but up a fourth and the 4th string is tuned up an octave. The chord shapes are all the same, with different names. C becomes F and G becomes C and so on. The re-entrant tuning makes the instrument sound brighter and more cheerful and offers potential that straight tuning doesn't have. You can also buy a low G string if you need straight tuning for playing single notes, but check out Gaspar Sanz played on uke to see what re-entrant tuning can do.
You can buy a set of GCEA strings made expressly for the baritone from Aquila. String those up and you have basically a long necked tenor with additional oomph! That's what I did with mine. I also went with an Aquila Red low G. Sounds freakin' awesome! I bought them on eBay for not much through "atomicbich".
I agree with most of what you said in this video Mike. My wife has an OU5 and is quite happy with it. One thing I disagree with is the lineage of the Washburn Company. While the Washburn name has been around for a long time, the name is the only thing that the modern day Washburn Company has with the vintage Washburns. Unlike the Martin company which has been in the same family and has some continuity, the tradition of Washburn is name only.
Yeah, I bought a Lanikai CK-TEQ Solid Curly Koa. Great instrument, stays in tune and with Aquila strings has a really snappy percussive sound. I picked it up for $500 Aussie. Recently I also bought a Kanile'a K1 Tenor. It's much louder and has a great tone. The intonation is just perfect and it stays in tune really well. I bought my girlfriend a Cordoba Soprano solid Acacia (they say Koa). The intonation is terrible and hard to fix. I got her an 'a nue nue' concert, which is very good.
I have ordered an ou3 as I like the look of it and the price is right for me .Oscar Schmidt has a good reputation . I have ordered the Concert size for that richer tone .
I have a Mainland Solid Mahogany Soprano Uke, it plays fantastic. Probably a good one to step up to. I supose it suits me because I have small hands. I can see the attraction of the Tenor and may invest in an OS one. I also play guitar, so a Baritone wouldn't be too difficult.
Aloha, The OU5 Deluxe is now called the OU280SWK. I have an OU2 which is my first 'ukulele and it's a great beginner's uke. I'm considering the OU280 for my upgrade as well when I get more proficient. Mahalo
I want around looking for a reasonable ukulele. Tried out several types including some priceys ones until I came across a two sound hole Ukulele. I found the 2 sound hole tenor size to be the loudest and the brightest sounding compare to the same tenor size ukulele with a traditional single sound hole in the centre ...of a similar price range. I am now happy with my boulder creek ukulele.
Thank you Mike. I'm tossed up on my next uke, thinking about the OS, spalted mango, (tenor is my favorite size). So, will the mango hold up? I've seen some reviews that discuss a peeling up of the wood. Please let me know what you think. It's gorgeous, and I'm interested in the OS spalted mango playability, resonance??? Thanks for doing this video.
Faaitoito...chords for GCEA are same as chords for DGBE but 3 1/2 notes difference. An F chord for CGEA is the same chord as a C chord on DGBE. You can count on one hand from CGEA to DGBE- F-G-A-B-C.. F becomes C on DGBE same fingering. Same for all chords. Check out HonuPicks for best strumming pick.
i have an oscar schmidt ou2 concert ukulele and i love it!!! its amazing. in the future i wanna get an electric one but i need to get alot better first lol
hey mike i have a stagg soprano that i got for 60 dollars and it is really great, it tunes nicely and i think its agreat beginner uku, you should check it out
How does the fret spacing and neck width compare on a tenor, concert and soprano ukulele? I have a soprano and even with my small hands and short fingers find it impossible to play certain chords. I want a better and larger uke but as you stated local stores simply do not carry a selection to try.
Hi, Mike! First, let me say that i love your vids and how much i've learn from them. I love to play my soprano ukulele with you on the background playing and singing eheh But i'm thinking on buying a Lanikai's LU-21Baritone. But i wonder if I can do to this model the same thing that i did with my regular soprano ukulele - reverse the strings for left hand playing. Can you tell me if i can do this "trick" to the baritone? Thank you so much for your atention.(pardon my english)
Uke Mike- I have a baritone uke which is tuned DGBE...BUT before I realized that the other ukes were tuned to GCEA, I learned all the chords for the GCEA. Some of the songs written for GCEA sound alright, some not so great, with the baritone tuning....do I have to relearn all the guitar chords?? Need Advice! MJ I am just beginning...and love it. You are VERY helpful.
hey, im looking for the "deluxe ou5" model that you have, with the abalone on the fingerboard and pure koa wood. But i cant find it anywhere! not even on the oscar schmidt website! where did u get yours?
Lanikai ukes are good but not great unless you can find one of the older Hawaiian made ones. The ones made by Kanilea they were great ukes.. You can identify them by the bridge pins.
Hi Ukulele Mike, I was wondering if you know where I can get a nice, affordable ukulele neck. Just the neck though. I am trying to build an electric cigar box ukulele and all I am missing is the neck of a ukulele. If you know of a website or a contact that sells ukulele necks please message me back. Thanks!
@Fronts1000 I'm surprised that you didn't guess that your OU4 was an off shore instrument. I doubt that you are going to find a solid spruce top ukulele made in North America for under $200, like the OU4.
+Gert Lombard Hi Gert! I've been playing it for about 6 weeks and am really, REALLY happy with it. It plays much better than its $170 price tag and I'm thinking of restringing a low-G for more and deeper resonance. There's a really cool ukulele shop here in Los Angeles that has some $1000 and up ukes and I'm not so envious anymore. I'm just glad you didn't let anyone talk you into playing right-handed. Go lefties!
+Ian Denchasy cool, can't wait to try it! I've been watching loads of ukulele videos tonight. Yes I can't imagine holding a guitar or ukulele the right-handed way!
Hello and thank you for this review! One question, i want to begin to learn ukulele but don't know if I should go for a concert ou5 or tenor ou6 size. I want the easiest to play. What would you advise me? Also woukd you recommend the ou6 (koa) or is the ou7 has a better sound (mango)? Thanks!
hey! im just about to start learning and i wanna know if this is a good choice. Lanikai LU-21TE Tenor Acoustic Electric Ukulele . thats what im looking at right now. tell me what you think please :) thanks a ton
hi mike, i have played the ukulele for a year now. I own a mahalo u30 and i am looking for a upgrade that won't break the bank. do you own the ou2 if so is it any good? any info you could offer would help. thank you. wayne almy
Have to try one of those OS. ukes. Slightly disagree about sopranos - I've got a Brueko (Brüko) soprano and it's fab' - stays in tune; intonation great; solid wood; made in Germany, and only about 100 Euros.
Hi, thanks for the info. I am saving for a uke. I know that the baritone is tuned differently, but what I want to know is, are the chords the same for all the ukes, or are the chords you use different?
Marguerite Farrell If you tune them all the same, then the chords are the same. The baritone is typically tuned like the first 4 strings on a standard-tuned guitar, so the chords would follow the same fingering as a guitar. Though I'm sure you can tune the baritone ukulele to typical uke tuning.
I just got a Hamano (used to be Mahalo) soprano ukulele. are they good ukuleles? I've been learning on it for a few weeks and I enjoy it though my fingers are a little to big. what are your thoughts on these ukuleles?
MechaMaster20 Check out “got a Ukulele” here on RUclips. Barry has got the most comprehensive library of ukulele reviews out there. He also has a website by the same name.
great video mike! thank you... i am looking for an oscar schmidt, the ou 5 (is it worth it?) and we are lucky out here in california... we have an independent music store here and they have at least 50 ukes haha the only problem is a 50 dollar ukulele would be 150 at that store!!!!! haha
Thanks for sharing your teaching gift with the world, UM! You have a nice, easy going style.
Doug
San Francisco, California USA
"Ukulele Mike" Lynch passed away in January, 2018 in Seattle, where you can read his obit. He left a great legacy about learning the ukulele.
My favorite RUclips ukulele teacher.
I want to hug this guy, i dont know why
My local (Mpls) store is Groth Music and they have dozens of ukuleles on display. I share Mike’s enthusiasm for Oscar Schmidt ukuleles and unfortunately they are mostly available online where you can’t play them first. I have the Oscar Schmidt Mike Lynch Tenor ukulele which he doesn’t show here. Bought from Butler Music on eBay, it is spectacular. Great tone and action. Sure do miss Mike. He is still an inspiration. Thank whomever that keeps his videos up.
Hi Mike! I am from Singapore. And I just want to say, a big thank you for all your selfless sharing. You are my 1st Ukulele teacher. God bless your big heart for sharing!
The ukulele really comes alive in your hands! Pls. continue to share as you have many online supporters like me! With lots of love from us in Singapore!
Im so tired of people saying the ukulele is a toy because its not! Ukulele Mike really knows his ukes! Love your vids
Michael LYNCH , Thanks for all your Revue . I'm falling in love to your Great Video and your Oscar Schmidt ou280swk , it's a nice instrument ho sounds great and sweetie in all the video you are playing with it . Thanks to you, to communicate me your passion ,
and i will practice this passion to , thank from FRANCE to you MONSIEUR LYNCH .
Hi, I have watched many of Mikes lessons. Did you hear Mike passed away last January? I just found out a while ago. He was great teacher.
I have a Martin SO -- really like it. Thanks, Mike, for another great video.
I bought ukulele to my father as a Christmas present (the cheap one for the beginners)! He is so happy! But funny thing is that I fell in love with this instrument very fast and I started to learn how to play faster than he is! I've arleady can play 2 songs and it's beacuse youtube! I can play a little bit of classic guitar. I've learned everything by myself. Mike my goal is to learn every song you learn here. I hope to keep my fascination. Thank you for online lessons!
Basia from Poland
Thanks Mike. Top video as always and lovely instruments. I'm still enjoying my Brueko model 6 and always look forward to your new play along films. Kind regards. Steve. Shrewsbury UK
Thanks so much Mike for your recommendation, my new OU5 arrived today, It's beautiful, I didn't see any in the local music stores that compare. I'm very happy, and I am so thankful for your lessons.
Thanks Mike. I have learned most of my ukulele playing from your play-a-long videos. I also own the Oscar Schmidt OU5 and it is a great concert ukulele. I have moved up to both tenor and baritone ukuleles as my hands are very large also. The baritone is great for songs usually made for guitar and is much simpler to play. I have both high G and low G tenor ukuleles depending on my mood. Thanks for all your videos and helping make the ukulele a serious instrument.
1:39 to 2:29 Amen to that brotha amen to that
Great advice especially if you don't live near a ukulele store. If you live in Southern California we have at least 3 stores devoted exclusively to Ukuleles so if you live here I encourage you to buy from the local store since you will be better able to see what fits your body, sound preferences, etc. by trying out different models. The local stores will also have looked it over and given it a set-up to make sure it plays properly. The 3 I know of are U-SPACE in Downtown LA, Anacapa Ukulele in Ventura County, And Island Bazaar in Orange county.
GREAT advice. I'm looking at the OU5 Deluxe Concert right now. It looks great!
lanikai has great "tunability" and amazing "playability" they arent that expensive i have rly nice concert size uke...natural koa wood one with Gold Grover die-cast tuners its amazing it has a realy nice tone and a rly nice feel
I'm kinda partial to my Fender Koa Nohea tennor it too has the koa wood build and the abaloe inlay so very beautiful and it has a really beautiful sound to it too
ur the best mike u taut me how to play the uke and im so thankfull your the man
I recently acquired my first ukulele: a Luna tattoo concert with a built in pick-up it and it's bloody fantastic. Thanks for all the advice.
- Ian
The tuning on the uke is the same as a guitar, but up a fourth and the 4th string is tuned up an octave. The chord shapes are all the same, with different names. C becomes F and G becomes C and so on.
The re-entrant tuning makes the instrument sound brighter and more cheerful and offers potential that straight tuning doesn't have.
You can also buy a low G string if you need straight tuning for playing single notes, but check out Gaspar Sanz played on uke to see what re-entrant tuning can do.
Times are changing, Mike. I notice more and more stores are stocking - and selling - more and more ukuleles.
You can buy a set of GCEA strings made expressly for the baritone from Aquila. String those up and you have basically a long necked tenor with additional oomph! That's what I did with mine. I also went with an Aquila Red low G. Sounds freakin' awesome! I bought them on eBay for not much through "atomicbich".
Luna has great Ukes to, i own a tattoo concert. But that OU-5 looks really beautiful! i think i know what's my next uke is gunna be.
I do however also have a Hilo Soprano which is cute sounding and although it is on the lower end of the price spectrum I love the way it sounds
I agree with most of what you said in this video Mike. My wife has an OU5 and is quite happy with it. One thing I disagree with is the lineage of the Washburn Company. While the Washburn name has been around for a long time, the name is the only thing that the modern day Washburn Company has with the vintage Washburns. Unlike the Martin company which has been in the same family and has some continuity, the tradition of Washburn is name only.
That's a nice Koa uke for the money. Stylish looks too.
I have six guitars and everyone of them is a Washburn !!!
Yeah, I bought a Lanikai CK-TEQ Solid Curly Koa. Great instrument, stays in tune and with Aquila strings has a really snappy percussive sound. I picked it up for $500 Aussie. Recently I also bought a Kanile'a K1 Tenor. It's much louder and has a great tone. The intonation is just perfect and it stays in tune really well. I bought my girlfriend a Cordoba Soprano solid Acacia (they say Koa). The intonation is terrible and hard to fix. I got her an 'a nue nue' concert, which is very good.
I have ordered an ou3 as I like the look of it and the price is right for me .Oscar Schmidt has a good reputation . I have ordered the Concert size for that richer tone .
I have a Mainland Solid Mahogany Soprano Uke, it plays fantastic. Probably a good one to step up to. I supose it suits me because I have small hands. I can see the attraction of the Tenor and may invest in an OS one. I also play guitar, so a Baritone wouldn't be too difficult.
Hi Mike, after watching this video the first time, I ordered me the OU5. You should ask sponsoring....
Great videos!
thx!
Greatings from Belgium.
Aloha,
The OU5 Deluxe is now called the OU280SWK. I have an OU2 which is my first 'ukulele and it's a great beginner's uke. I'm considering the OU280 for my upgrade as well when I get more proficient.
Mahalo
i've goodled the ou5 deluxe and i can't find it! i've fallen in love with it though!
Just ordered the lanikai ck-c,thay do play well and sound sweet.
I have a Lanikai that curiously has the same filigree as your OS. I wonder if they're made in the same factory (at least the necks are)?
Great help. Do you sell lessons on DVD. Many Thanks
I want around looking for a reasonable ukulele. Tried out several types including some priceys ones until I came across a two sound hole Ukulele.
I found the 2 sound hole tenor size to be the loudest and the brightest sounding compare to the same tenor size ukulele with a traditional single sound hole in the centre ...of a similar price range. I am now happy with my boulder creek ukulele.
i have a really nice cordoba uke that tunes well and plays well. i was wondering if you've ever played a cordoba.
Hi Mike..So its 2018 now. What has changed in your brands and models of ukulele that you play? thanks for all you do.
Thank you Mike. I'm tossed up on my next uke, thinking about the OS, spalted mango, (tenor is my favorite size). So, will the mango hold up? I've seen some reviews that discuss a peeling up of the wood. Please let me know what you think. It's gorgeous, and I'm interested in the OS spalted mango playability, resonance??? Thanks for doing this video.
Kelly, he passed away on 1/02/2018. 😭
Thanks this really helped
Faaitoito...chords for GCEA are same as chords for DGBE but 3 1/2 notes difference. An F chord for CGEA is the same chord as a C chord on DGBE. You can count on one hand from CGEA to DGBE- F-G-A-B-C.. F becomes C on DGBE same fingering. Same for all chords. Check out HonuPicks for best strumming pick.
i have an oscar schmidt ou2 concert ukulele and i love it!!! its amazing. in the future i wanna get an electric one but i need to get alot better first lol
hey mike i have a stagg soprano that i got for 60 dollars and it is really great, it tunes nicely and i think its agreat beginner uku, you should check it out
How does the fret spacing and neck width compare on a tenor, concert and soprano ukulele? I have a soprano and even with my small hands and short fingers find it impossible to play certain chords. I want a better and larger uke but as you stated local stores simply do not carry a selection to try.
Hi, Mike! First, let me say that i love your vids and how much i've learn from them. I love to play my soprano ukulele with you on the background playing and singing eheh
But i'm thinking on buying a Lanikai's LU-21Baritone. But i wonder if I can do to this model the same thing that i did with my regular soprano ukulele - reverse the strings for left hand playing. Can you tell me if i can do this "trick" to the baritone? Thank you so much for your atention.(pardon my english)
Uke Mike- I have a baritone uke which is tuned DGBE...BUT before I realized that the other ukes were tuned to GCEA, I learned all the chords for the GCEA.
Some of the songs written for GCEA sound alright, some not so great, with the baritone tuning....do I have to relearn all the guitar chords?? Need Advice! MJ
I am just beginning...and love it. You are VERY helpful.
hey, im looking for the "deluxe ou5" model that you have, with the abalone on the fingerboard and pure koa wood. But i cant find it anywhere! not even on the oscar schmidt website! where did u get yours?
mike, many thanks for your videos. have you tried the oscar ou6w?----this has the neck by the nut one and and a half inches.
thanks, roger.
Lanikai ukes are good but not great unless you can find one of the older Hawaiian made ones. The ones made by Kanilea they were great ukes.. You can identify them by the bridge pins.
Hi Ukulele Mike,
I was wondering if you know where I can get a nice, affordable ukulele neck. Just the neck though. I am trying to build an electric cigar box ukulele and all I am missing is the neck of a ukulele. If you know of a website or a contact that sells ukulele necks please message me back. Thanks!
@Fronts1000
I'm surprised that you didn't guess that your OU4 was an off shore instrument. I doubt that you are going to find a solid spruce top ukulele made in North America for under $200, like the OU4.
I bought an Oscar Schmidt OU7TLH, the "LH" designating it as left handed. I found it on eBay for only 170 bucks and it plays beautifully.
+Ian Denchasy Coincidentally I just ordered the OU7TLH on ebay tonight! How do you like it now?
+Gert Lombard Hi Gert! I've been playing it for about 6 weeks and am really, REALLY happy with it. It plays much better than its $170 price tag and I'm thinking of restringing a low-G for more and deeper resonance. There's a really cool ukulele shop here in Los Angeles that has some $1000 and up ukes and I'm not so envious anymore. I'm just glad you didn't let anyone talk you into playing right-handed. Go lefties!
+Ian Denchasy cool, can't wait to try it! I've been watching loads of ukulele videos tonight. Yes I can't imagine holding a guitar or ukulele the right-handed way!
What are the chords you use for your intro in ever video? It's awesome!
What do you think about the Outdoor Uke Mike??
very pleased with my Oscar Scmidt ou5 got it off Ebay for £145
I have big hands and I don't have trouble playing my soprano uke... lol
Hey should i buy the kala ka-ce or the luna tattoo electric ukulele????!!!!!
What's the difference between the OU3 and the OU5? The OU5 is about 50 dollars more than the OU3.
Hello and thank you for this review! One question, i want to begin to learn ukulele but don't know if I should go for a concert ou5 or tenor ou6 size. I want the easiest to play. What would you advise me? Also woukd you recommend the ou6 (koa) or is the ou7 has a better sound (mango)?
Thanks!
Would it be possible for you to do a review on the ou300? I haven't been able to find any on it
hey! im just about to start learning and i wanna know if this is a good choice. Lanikai LU-21TE Tenor Acoustic Electric Ukulele . thats what im looking at right now. tell me what you think please :) thanks a ton
hi mike, i have played the ukulele for a year now. I own a mahalo u30 and i am looking for a upgrade that won't break the bank.
do you own the ou2 if so is it any good?
any info you could offer would help.
thank you.
wayne almy
Is spalted mango a warmer wood?
Could you please tell me where Oscar Schmidt ukuleles are manufactured? Thank you.
Far East.....china
What city do you teach in mike?
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whats the best strings for my uke its an oscar schmit 0u2
Have to try one of those OS. ukes.
Slightly disagree about sopranos - I've got a Brueko (Brüko) soprano and it's fab' - stays in tune; intonation great; solid wood; made in Germany, and only about 100 Euros.
what lanikai ukulele model do you have?
Hi, thanks for the info. I am saving for a uke. I know that the baritone is tuned differently, but what I want to know is, are the chords the same for all the ukes, or are the chords you use different?
Marguerite Farrell If you tune them all the same, then the chords are the same. The baritone is typically tuned like the first 4 strings on a standard-tuned guitar, so the chords would follow the same fingering as a guitar. Though I'm sure you can tune the baritone ukulele to typical uke tuning.
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Oscar Schmidt ukes are imported from Asia not made by Washburn. Washburn just imports them!
I just got a Hamano (used to be Mahalo) soprano ukulele. are they good ukuleles? I've been learning on it for a few weeks and I enjoy it though my fingers are a little to big. what are your thoughts on these ukuleles?
MechaMaster20 Check out “got a Ukulele” here on RUclips. Barry has got the most comprehensive library of ukulele reviews out there. He also has a website by the same name.
Hi is your DVD available for purchase on its own?
Elizabeth Bell Buy the DVD and agent a free Included Ukulele...
The OU5 Deluxe is beautiful and a huge bang for the buck....
And of course your OUUM200K Signature Uncle Mike!
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I have a 'Toy' ukulele:(
great video mike! thank you... i am looking for an oscar schmidt, the ou 5 (is it worth it?) and we are lucky out here in california... we have an independent music store here and they have at least 50 ukes haha the only problem is a 50 dollar ukulele would be 150 at that store!!!!! haha
Amahi is american out of Ohio it is 169.00 intemediate 220-c all wood american made a good interment
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You have a bunch......
i disagree with your views no the tenner ukuleles.
too bad it's a laminate