I went with the Flight Victoria Tenor EQ-A after watching severeal of your videos and I am very happy with my purchase. It's great value for money and it's such a step up from my entry level Makala Soprano Uke. I need the 38mm nut width for my big hands and it changed everything! I finally got the real instrument to progress! Also the sound and playability of the Victoria are very nice. I was afraid that a (solid) spruce top might be too bright - but the sound is really balanced. Anyone thinking about investing in a better Uke or not -> do it! :) You will not regret it.
I recently purchased an Islander AT-4 from SUS.I am extremely happy with it. The finish is flawless, with almost invisible joints in the neck. There are no glue marks. The tuners are perfectly aligned. SUS set the instrument up beautifully. No complaints are deserved from my experience. Well done Alex and all at SUS.
I'll also put in a vote for Islander. I have the Islander MT-4 (with rosewood binding!). I really like the wider nut, and sound is very nice for a laminate. Sounds great tuned Bb.
i have nothing against soprano ukes; playing one with my large hands is like Space X super-heavy trying to land in a driveway. with a tenor or baritone at least i have half a chance on sticking the landing on the right note
I purchased a Pono mc from Alex recently and cannot put it down. It’s beautiful to look at, feels silky smooth and for a female with slim hands it suits perfectly. I love it so much I am considering a Pono tenor to add to my collection. Service at Southern store is excellent also.
Thank you, Alex! Coming to you from Canby, Oregon, i am a 68-year YOUNG newbie here.February 2, i got a Kala MA-B Baritone to start my ukulele career on cuz I played guitar way back in the late ''90s; it has great sound & quality for an entry-level uke; but NOW -- training online under Bernadette & James Hill -- i'm ready for upgrade and i totally love your reviews. Who knew sooo much went into creating these magnificent little voices of beautiful music??? My 3 favorites today are the Kai KTI-90 for beginners, Kanile'a's MOT-4 for the bigger budget... & I WANT the Ohana PKT-70G Tenor Pineapple!!! Unique looking ++ renown quality ++ warm deep sound = winning combination for approx $375 US.... Great job! And I agree -- i'd LOVE to see Mr. Hill give a demo on your uke reviews -- that would be so kool but then I haven't seen ALL the greats play yet... Happy trails😸
This is my favourite type of comment! Your enthusiasm is infectious and it's an absolute pleasure to make videos that help newbies like yourself. I agree about the Pineapple Tenor, if you are digging the slightly smoother edge to the sound then maybe that is the one for you! James and Anne are lovely people and have visited us a few times for workshops. I also really rate Bernadettes online lessons and recommend her all the time. Take care and stay safe Alex
All I know is that I just started teaching myself how to play and my mom bless her heart got me a soprano and couldn't figure out how to do like others I've seen play so after watching Hotika and Azita I wanted a concert tenor figured it would be easier for me to learn and I got me a Populele and it saved me being able to have the chords show up where to place fingers when learning chords and getting the muscle memory while learning and I'm still using it now as to I'm still veryuch learning. I've started with basics and am working my way up to legit "learn" how to play!
Whoa that big island has some presence! Cavernous and fulsome. Had I not mid-ranged too close to that price bracket - it would be on my upgrade list for sure. Love your review. Informative and great to watch.
Saved the best for last, you sly fox ; ) Honoka & Azita got me started, James Hill added some whimsy, Jake Shimabukuro nailed it, so my flagship of my uke fleet is a Kanilea K2-T. It is joined by a Kanilea Islander, a gorgeous Kala KA-SKMT-TRI and some lesser-brands. Coming from a guitar background, of course I've low G strings in lieu of high G strings. GREAT, INFORMATIVE, WELL DONE VIDEO _ - you've earned a new subscriber.
Hi Alex.....I purchased the Snail S60T from you during this lockdown and it is beautiful. I am a person who does pay attention to detail and did not see anything abnormal, so yes you do a good job with checking them out. Also since I wanted a low G I took it to a tech here that I use and had the strings changed. Wow it has so much sound now it is amazing. The technician was really impressed and said he really enjoyed playing it. He teaches ukulele here at one of the music schools. By the way I'm in the states. Thanks and stay safe.
@@SouthernUkuleleStore tina, which strings did you replace them with? I find my Snail 60t is a bit too quiet tho with a nice sweet tone for picking. Alex; sring recommendations? I don't prefer thin ones like worth browns. and thanks for the many vids, I think I have watched them all and the strings 2 or 3 times. gratitude for making this fun, entertaining and informative.
That's a tough one. If you don't like Worth browns then I would try out something like D'addario Titanium's, Ko'olau Alohi or Pepe Romero UT1's just to experiment with something at the opposite end of the spectrum.
Hey! What a wonderfully insightful review that was! Your colorful and precise choice of descriptive wording for what makes each instrument sound different was spot on! Brilliant. You must be either a writer or a big reader. Your vocabulary's satchel is deep, making your review quite evocative. Thank you!
Wow, Alex, this is amazing and so helpful, thank you. My family want to get me a beginner/improver ukulele for my upcoming 60th birthday so I'm just doing my research now. Despite my son being an accomplished and published musician, unfortunately I can't say that apple fell from this tree! Still choosing but , I'm really looking forward to letting my partner know which one I'd like. Thanks again for the video, just brilliant.
I wish I had a store as well versed in ukuleles and with such an incredible range of options in my area. I’m tempted to hop a flight across the pond just to come visit! (I wish I actually could do that). Great information. Thank you for sharing.
Absolutely engaging video/tutorial on the Tenor Ukulele. Beautiful playing, outstanding sounds, but I still don’t know whether I should go for the Tenner or a Concert! I’ve played classical guitar in a fashion, most of my life, but just feel I’d like a different challenge, and the Ukulele sounds as if it’s the sound, which I’m looking for, higher pitch, beautiful tones, and I love the Hawaiian sound as well. I’m now going to delve through your videos on RUclips to look further :-) Much thanks, really really enjoyed listening to you play, thank you. Steve, Bristol.
Thanks Steve. I recommend pursuing the Tenor as it has a dramatically different vibe to a classical guitar but you can recycle many of your current guitar techniques in a fresh way.
Hi Simon, there is a B-stock one going on the site in the next day or two. Give Rob the Boss an email at alex@ukulele.co.uk if this is something that might interest you. (I'm going to have to delete this message after this is sorted or we will get dozens of emails... 😅)
Really ? It's a good new for me because i can't to move to buy teh ukulele. I like the mango sound. I hesitate with ANueNue T3 more substain perhaps ? I'm playing soft music and mélodie solo. Your advise please
Great video. Is Islander not using Grover open-back tuners for all the models in its line? I've seen two with open-back tuners but they didn't have the Grover stamp on them.
very interesting and I thank a lot. Do you know the KTI30 in manguier ? The sonority seems very good. Can you tell me your opinion please about this ukulele pour beginner player ? I like the Islander MOT4 in manguier but it is too cheap for me in the moment. Thanks for your answer. Sorry for my english is not very good !
Thanks you for your advise. In fact, It's interesting. Do you think MOT4 Islander is better in material and finition than Kai Kti30 ? I disco ver too ANueNue T3, your opinion please.
Thanks interesting and good reviews. I am an Islander Uku fan and recently bought the Islander Super Tenor and strung with Worth low G. I have a silk Kanilea and find I play the Islander more,I think. I like the tune you are playing. What is it? Cheers…🇺🇸
Really enjoyed your reviews ...I learnt a bit about yooks I didn't know. I want to start playing one ...rather than get a travelling guitar why not learn a new instrument...I think the mango ply stood out tone wise. Whats the second hand market like I wonder? risky? I liked the classical guitar headstock style for torque and I want to be able to plug in to my lovely little Yamaha acoustic amp with the cute orange glow pretending to be valves.. The criminally insane Locked up is killing me...lost all my gardening jobs...killing more than the mild virus...anyway so its busk or bust for me....from my own front door at this rate ! I'll be watching this vid a few times...can you come up with some busk hardy options for me ? thanks for your good work mate
Second hand musical instruments are always risky... My advise with that kind of purchase is to find out where it originally came from and you would quickly learn if it's been well set up and checked from new. No advice regarding which to go for except to dive deeper through the videos and make a short list... If you are digging the mango laminate uke in this video then that's obviously a great place to start. All the best
Thanks for the vid Alex. I don't know whether I'm being seduced by the looks of the ukes or the sound. I love the Big Island but thinking of investing in the Ohana pineapple; does it come with a decent gig bag? Stay safe.
Are the models you are playing lefties? Obviously there are very limited choices as a lefty, so I'm struggling to find my 2nd ukulele. Any recommendations? Jumped the gun, how much work does it take to flip a right to a lefty?
They are right handed. We don't convert them for our videos... conversion can be easy or hard, it depends on the current nut and whether the existing saddle is compensated.
which one would you buy? I'm a guitar player, own Martins, Gibson, Fender, National Resonators... Going to Maui tomorrow.. Want to buy my first Uku... looking to spend $250 or so.. Hopefully sodid wood top and sides, back.. but laminate ok too if need be.. Want chunky neck with good tuners? Any recommendation greatly appreciated! Thank you! Nice Video! : )
nice list. too bad most of the middle section ukes are seemingly out of stock. 2020 was great for Ukeleles i guess... also, in the quick links, this was forgotten: Ohana pkt-70G at 17:20 Thanks guys, a pleasure to see and listen to your posts.
Thanks Tom. It's a bad time for stock sadly with worldwide container shortages and the fallout from Christmas... It won't be long before the stock profile widens again. 🙂
I think the Laka VUT-40 or Kai KTI-30 are both similarly priced and better value for money. The Makala is fine but quite bland in my opinion. Hope that helps? Alex
Looking to get a new intermediate level Uke. Not been playing long... found a KAI that I really like the look of, Can You Tell Me Anything About Them. I can't find much....
Choosing to buy a uke with a low action is a bit like choosing to buy a car because you like where the manufacturer left the seat when you test drove it - it's adjustable and something we change for free as part of our outgoing quality check. When instruments leave us, we set the action at about 2.5mm at the 12th fret. When you decide which uke you like all you have to do is call or email us with any kind of set up requests and we will add those notes to.your order. Barre chord woes ars normally a result of the nut height being too high which is often something that people don't notice... Please feel assured this is something we can adjust on any Instrument and quite often do that kind of work to ukes as standard if the nut height is especially uncomfortable. 🤙🤙🤙🙂
I would give the world to learn how to play my ukulele like I sit down and play the piano - or similar to how people would play a classical guitar. Soooo many youtube channels on here that are great for chording and singing along, but I'd sure love to learn a finger picking style to simply sit down and enjoy just playing pretty songs on my ukulele. Do you offer that? (I'm looking for actual videos that teach how to play popular songs with finger picking...)
I've got 4-5 of these on my Ukes with Alex channel but otherwise I agree there isn't much of that on RUclips. I believe the james hill ukulele grades become increasingly technical. It may be worth looking into it.
I have heard lots of good thing about Big Island and I wouldn't hesitate to buy one. However, it's hard to find retailers in the US. I haven't seen anyone carrying them.
I am not surprised... Great brand with a smaller and smaller dealer bass in the west. We had 20 ukes arrive last year and half of them went to the USA.
I want a Kai KTI-90. But I cant find one in america. The only ones I saw were in the UK andcost 130$ and was 119$ for shipping. F that LOL. Can any one help me on getting one shipped to Chicago?
Our shipping to usa is £59.50 ($70) and the ex-vat price of the uke is £90.83 ($115) Still expensive shipping but a lot less than what you quote above.
I agree, it's worth it for High end but not when it's half the Ukes price. I had to reply though because I didn't want people to think our prices for the uke and particularly US shipping were double what they actually are. Hope you find something!🙂 All the best
@@SouthernUkuleleStore Thanks for the help i understand how shipping goes. I like the videos. Hey? if I'm careful and i do it right. ( I enjoy woodworking. ) could i put my own sound hole on the top like that one a regular concert ukulele? I also dont really care if it's perfect, I just play for fun. I enjoy painting my Ukes and I'm doing an octopus one and the 2 sound holes would work perfect for all the tentacles.
If there is no bracing or obvious reinforcement then you would be fine to make a side sound port... It's the same principal as when you see people install pickups with side mounted controls. It shouldn't negatively effect the instrument.
Shipping to America is possible and we do it often but it's expensive so doesn't make sense for you to buy a beginners instrument from us. We offer free left handed conversion- do not buy a left handed instrument as you will be charged over the odds. Any standard Tenor can be converted. I recommend contacting ukerepublic or Mims ukes who both offer this service and can offer better shipping rates for you. All the best Alex
I understand, but like I say - as long as you deal with a good dealer they can convert a right handed one no probs. That will open up your options too... I've only ever been disappointed with cheaper lefty Ukes. The quality control is awful because they assume a lefty will be grearful for what they can get.
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I went with the Flight Victoria Tenor EQ-A after watching severeal of your videos and I am very happy with my purchase. It's great value for money and it's such a step up from my entry level Makala Soprano Uke. I need the 38mm nut width for my big hands and it changed everything! I finally got the real instrument to progress! Also the sound and playability of the Victoria are very nice. I was afraid that a (solid) spruce top might be too bright - but the sound is really balanced.
Anyone thinking about investing in a better Uke or not -> do it! :) You will not regret it.
I recently purchased an Islander AT-4 from SUS.I am extremely happy with it. The finish is flawless, with almost invisible joints in the neck. There are no glue marks. The tuners are perfectly aligned. SUS set the instrument up beautifully. No complaints are deserved from my experience.
Well done Alex and all at SUS.
Thanks Grant 👍😁
I'll also put in a vote for Islander. I have the Islander MT-4 (with rosewood binding!). I really like the wider nut, and sound is very nice for a laminate. Sounds great tuned Bb.
i have nothing against soprano ukes;
playing one with my large hands is like
Space X super-heavy trying to land in a driveway.
with a tenor or baritone at least i
have half a chance on sticking the landing on the right note
The Ohana Pineapple Tenor sounds very bright yet rounded. Thanks for featuring it, Alex 😊🍍
I purchased a Pono mc from Alex recently and cannot put it down. It’s beautiful to look at, feels silky smooth and for a female with slim hands it suits perfectly. I love it so much I am considering a Pono tenor to add to my collection. Service at Southern store is excellent also.
Thank you, Alex! Coming to you from Canby, Oregon, i am a 68-year YOUNG newbie here.February 2, i got a Kala MA-B Baritone to start my ukulele career on cuz I played guitar way back in the late ''90s; it has great sound & quality for an entry-level uke; but NOW -- training online under Bernadette & James Hill -- i'm ready for upgrade and i totally love your reviews. Who knew sooo much went into creating these magnificent little voices of beautiful music??? My 3 favorites today are the Kai KTI-90 for beginners, Kanile'a's MOT-4 for the bigger budget... & I WANT the Ohana PKT-70G Tenor Pineapple!!! Unique looking ++ renown quality ++ warm deep sound = winning combination for approx $375 US.... Great job! And I agree -- i'd LOVE to see Mr. Hill give a demo on your uke reviews -- that would be so kool but then I haven't seen ALL the greats play yet... Happy trails😸
This is my favourite type of comment! Your enthusiasm is infectious and it's an absolute pleasure to make videos that help newbies like yourself.
I agree about the Pineapple Tenor, if you are digging the slightly smoother edge to the sound then maybe that is the one for you!
James and Anne are lovely people and have visited us a few times for workshops. I also really rate Bernadettes online lessons and recommend her all the time.
Take care and stay safe
Alex
All I know is that I just started teaching myself how to play and my mom bless her heart got me a soprano and couldn't figure out how to do like others I've seen play so after watching Hotika and Azita I wanted a concert tenor figured it would be easier for me to learn and I got me a Populele and it saved me being able to have the chords show up where to place fingers when learning chords and getting the muscle memory while learning and I'm still using it now as to I'm still veryuch learning. I've started with basics and am working my way up to legit "learn" how to play!
Whoa that big island has some presence! Cavernous and fulsome. Had I not mid-ranged too close to that price bracket - it would be on my upgrade list for sure. Love your review. Informative and great to watch.
Saved the best for last, you sly fox ; )
Honoka & Azita got me started, James Hill added some whimsy, Jake Shimabukuro nailed it, so my flagship of my uke fleet is a Kanilea K2-T.
It is joined by a Kanilea Islander, a gorgeous Kala KA-SKMT-TRI and some lesser-brands.
Coming from a guitar background, of course I've low G strings in lieu of high G strings.
GREAT, INFORMATIVE, WELL DONE VIDEO _ - you've earned a new subscriber.
Hi Alex.....I purchased the Snail S60T from you during this lockdown and it is beautiful. I am a person who does pay attention to detail and did not see anything abnormal, so yes you do a good job with checking them out. Also since I wanted a low G I took it to a tech here that I use and had the strings changed. Wow it has so much sound now it is amazing. The technician was really impressed and said he really enjoyed playing it. He teaches ukulele here at one of the music schools. By the way I'm in the states. Thanks and stay safe.
Thanks Tina! Lovely bit of positive feedback. Great uke too!
@@SouthernUkuleleStore tina, which strings did you replace them with? I find my Snail 60t is a bit too quiet tho with a nice sweet tone for picking. Alex; sring recommendations? I don't prefer thin ones like worth browns. and thanks for the many vids, I think I have watched them all and the strings 2 or 3 times. gratitude for making this fun, entertaining and informative.
That's a tough one. If you don't like Worth browns then I would try out something like D'addario Titanium's, Ko'olau Alohi or Pepe Romero UT1's just to experiment with something at the opposite end of the spectrum.
@@terryswartt7287 I think maybe you were asking me what strings also, I replaced them with Aquila Super Nylgut with low G(black label)
@@SouthernUkuleleStore I was wondering how these compare to the Aquila strings I tried...(Aquila Super Nylgut low G)
Hey! What a wonderfully insightful review that was! Your colorful and precise choice of descriptive wording for what makes each instrument sound different was spot on! Brilliant. You must be either a writer or a big reader. Your vocabulary's satchel is deep, making your review quite evocative. Thank you!
Thanks Akex great video and info..The Big Island was a stand out uke for sure.I will be visiting your website..best to you...
Liking the Ohana PKT 70G.... very lovely sound
Wow, Alex, this is amazing and so helpful, thank you. My family want to get me a beginner/improver ukulele for my upcoming 60th birthday so I'm just doing my research now. Despite my son being an accomplished and published musician, unfortunately I can't say that apple fell from this tree! Still choosing but , I'm really looking forward to letting my partner know which one I'd like. Thanks again for the video, just brilliant.
Good luck with it!
As always very nice! Thank you the Big Island was my choice just over the Pono ATD.
Nicely done bro, nicely done.
"It's worth investing in yourself if you can"
Big Island -- Love it!
Thanks Alex, another informative video! Really appreciate these comparative videos, I always learn something. :)
Another stellar video, Alex. Thank you. Cheers from the San Francisco Bay Area.
The Big Island at the end there outstanding.
Thank You 💖!!! This helped me so much! I loved the Flight Victoria & Big Islander ! Wow!!! Great Reviews on them all !!!!
Big Island, wow!
I wish I had a store as well versed in ukuleles and with such an incredible range of options in my area. I’m tempted to hop a flight across the pond just to come visit! (I wish I actually could do that). Great information. Thank you for sharing.
Absolutely engaging video/tutorial on the Tenor Ukulele. Beautiful playing, outstanding sounds, but I still don’t know whether I should go for the Tenner or a Concert!
I’ve played classical guitar in a fashion, most of my life, but just feel I’d like a different challenge, and the Ukulele sounds as if it’s the sound, which I’m looking for, higher pitch, beautiful tones, and I love the Hawaiian sound as well.
I’m now going to delve through your videos on RUclips to look further :-)
Much thanks, really really enjoyed listening to you play, thank you.
Steve, Bristol.
Thanks Steve. I recommend pursuing the Tenor as it has a dramatically different vibe to a classical guitar but you can recycle many of your current guitar techniques in a fresh way.
@@SouthernUkuleleStore Hi Alex, much thanks for your advice … much appreciated and am now considering a Tenor … Thanks 😊
You are great! So I subscribed.
Thanks!
So sad I missed out on the Flight Phantom. Great work guys.
Hi Simon, there is a B-stock one going on the site in the next day or two. Give Rob the Boss an email at alex@ukulele.co.uk if this is something that might interest you.
(I'm going to have to delete this message after this is sorted or we will get dozens of emails... 😅)
Southern Ukulele Store thanks. I have sent an email! Really appreciated.
I have an MOT-4. The sound sample doesn’t do it justice, they sound really good for the money.
Really ? It's a good new for me because i can't to move to buy teh ukulele. I like the mango sound. I hesitate with ANueNue T3 more substain perhaps ? I'm playing soft music and mélodie solo. Your advise please
round the corner - got an islander yesterday!
Great video. Is Islander not using Grover open-back tuners for all the models in its line? I've seen two with open-back tuners but they didn't have the Grover stamp on them.
Nothing appeared to have Grovsrs on. The open back tuners are very good though for what it's worth
very interesting and I thank a lot. Do you know the KTI30 in manguier ? The sonority seems very good. Can you tell me your opinion please about this ukulele pour beginner player ? I like the Islander MOT4 in manguier but it is too cheap for me in the moment. Thanks for your answer. Sorry for my english is not very good !
I prefer the Kai KTI30 to the Islander.
You should look at the Flight Carabao Lite too
Thanks you for your advise. In fact, It's interesting. Do you think MOT4 Islander is better in material and finition than Kai Kti30 ? I disco ver too ANueNue T3, your opinion please.
I already gave you my opinion.
Sorry. I keep quiet. Thanks
Don't keep quiet 😅 I'm just saying I already answered this question and had nothing to add
Thanks interesting and good reviews. I am an Islander Uku fan and recently bought the Islander Super Tenor and strung with Worth low G. I have a silk Kanilea and find I play the Islander more,I think.
I like the tune you are playing. What is it? Cheers…🇺🇸
It's 'Alex's SUS demo song #1' which you can find on RUclips 🙂
I think it’s great all your varieties of ukuleles how do I reach your store
Ukulele.co.uk 01202 430820 we ship nearly worldwide.
Boat, plane, car, bicycle... Just got to wait for the world to open up again.
Really enjoyed your reviews ...I learnt a bit about yooks I didn't know.
I want to start playing one ...rather than get a travelling guitar why not learn a new instrument...I think the mango ply stood out tone wise.
Whats the second hand market like I wonder?
risky?
I liked the classical guitar headstock style for torque and I want to be able to plug in to my lovely little Yamaha acoustic amp with the cute orange glow pretending to be valves..
The criminally insane Locked up is killing me...lost all my gardening jobs...killing more than the mild virus...anyway so its busk or bust for me....from my own front door at this rate !
I'll be watching this vid a few times...can you come up with some busk hardy options for me ?
thanks for your
good work mate
Second hand musical instruments are always risky... My advise with that kind of purchase is to find out where it originally came from and you would quickly learn if it's been well set up and checked from new.
No advice regarding which to go for except to dive deeper through the videos and make a short list... If you are digging the mango laminate uke in this video then that's obviously a great place to start.
All the best
like your reviews, one thing to add is how well do they hole their tuning?
Thanks for the vid Alex. I don't know whether I'm being seduced by the looks of the ukes or the sound. I love the Big Island but thinking of investing in the Ohana pineapple; does it come with a decent gig bag? Stay safe.
No it doesn't come with a bag but fits in the Boston and Kala gigbags on our site.
Are the models you are playing lefties? Obviously there are very limited choices as a lefty, so I'm struggling to find my 2nd ukulele. Any recommendations?
Jumped the gun, how much work does it take to flip a right to a lefty?
They are right handed. We don't convert them for our videos... conversion can be easy or hard, it depends on the current nut and whether the existing saddle is compensated.
@@SouthernUkuleleStore awsome, thanks!
which one would you buy? I'm a guitar player, own Martins, Gibson, Fender, National Resonators... Going to Maui tomorrow.. Want to buy my first Uku... looking to spend $250 or so.. Hopefully sodid wood top and sides, back.. but laminate ok too if need be.. Want chunky neck with good tuners? Any recommendation greatly appreciated! Thank you! Nice Video! : )
Just see what inspires you when you try them for yourself my friend...
nice list. too bad most of the middle section ukes are seemingly out of stock. 2020 was great for Ukeleles i guess...
also, in the quick links, this was forgotten: Ohana pkt-70G at 17:20
Thanks guys, a pleasure to see and listen to your posts.
Thanks Tom. It's a bad time for stock sadly with worldwide container shortages and the fallout from Christmas... It won't be long before the stock profile widens again. 🙂
@@SouthernUkuleleStore Hi, is Makala mk-t good choice?
I think the Laka VUT-40 or Kai KTI-30 are both similarly priced and better value for money. The Makala is fine but quite bland in my opinion.
Hope that helps?
Alex
@@SouthernUkuleleStore
How easy is it to convert these tenors for a left-hander such as myself?
It's easy... Only the Flight would be a strange choice.
If you search convert to left handed on our website it's a free option with any order.
Southern Ukulele Store Awesome. Thanks!
Looking to get a new intermediate level Uke. Not been playing long... found a KAI that I really like the look of, Can You Tell Me Anything About Them. I can't find much....
I feature several Kai's in other videos. If you find the listing for any Kai on our site there should be an accompanying video
Hi you mentioned "low action" for the Flight Victoria. Would that uke have the lowest action? Or are there others? I have a hard time with bar chords.
Choosing to buy a uke with a low action is a bit like choosing to buy a car because you like where the manufacturer left the seat when you test drove it - it's adjustable and something we change for free as part of our outgoing quality check.
When instruments leave us, we set the action at about 2.5mm at the 12th fret. When you decide which uke you like all you have to do is call or email us with any kind of set up requests and we will add those notes to.your order.
Barre chord woes ars normally a result of the nut height being too high which is often something that people don't notice... Please feel assured this is something we can adjust on any Instrument and quite often do that kind of work to ukes as standard if the nut height is especially uncomfortable. 🤙🤙🤙🙂
Where can you purchase the Kai kti-90 tenor ukulele in the USA?
I don't know, shipping a uke of that value to the USA wouldn't be cost effective to you... Sorry I can't help.
I would give the world to learn how to play my ukulele like I sit down and play the piano - or similar to how people would play a classical guitar. Soooo many youtube channels on here that are great for chording and singing along, but I'd sure love to learn a finger picking style to simply sit down and enjoy just playing pretty songs on my ukulele. Do you offer that? (I'm looking for actual videos that teach how to play popular songs with finger picking...)
I've got 4-5 of these on my Ukes with Alex channel but otherwise I agree there isn't much of that on RUclips.
I believe the james hill ukulele grades become increasingly technical. It may be worth looking into it.
I have heard lots of good thing about Big Island and I wouldn't hesitate to buy one. However, it's hard to find retailers in the US. I haven't seen anyone carrying them.
I am not surprised... Great brand with a smaller and smaller dealer bass in the west. We had 20 ukes arrive last year and half of them went to the USA.
I think if I was starting over as a beginner I would start with a baritone, for me much easier to play and I have small hands!
The baritone is the largest tho. Since you have small hands, wouldn't a soprano or concert be better
Can all tenor ooks switch between using a high or low G string?
Yes they can but you will find that varying amount of work on the nut and action may he required.
do most Flight tenors go with the 38mm nut?
No, I think it's just Victoria, Phantom and Mustang models.
I want a Kai KTI-90. But I cant find one in america. The only ones I saw were in the UK andcost 130$ and was 119$ for shipping. F that LOL. Can any one help me on getting one shipped to Chicago?
Our shipping to usa is £59.50 ($70) and the ex-vat price of the uke is £90.83 ($115)
Still expensive shipping but a lot less than what you quote above.
@@SouthernUkuleleStore Thanks for the reply. A bit out of my budget for just shipping. Thanks!
I agree, it's worth it for High end but not when it's half the Ukes price.
I had to reply though because I didn't want people to think our prices for the uke and particularly US shipping were double what they actually are.
Hope you find something!🙂
All the best
@@SouthernUkuleleStore Thanks for the help i understand how shipping goes. I like the videos. Hey? if I'm careful and i do it right. ( I enjoy woodworking. ) could i put my own sound hole on the top like that one a regular concert ukulele? I also dont really care if it's perfect, I just play for fun. I enjoy painting my Ukes and I'm doing an octopus one and the 2 sound holes would work perfect for all the tentacles.
If there is no bracing or obvious reinforcement then you would be fine to make a side sound port... It's the same principal as when you see people install pickups with side mounted controls. It shouldn't negatively effect the instrument.
big island ktr ,eb
Do you have a budget priced leftie tenor ukulele? And can u ship to America?
Shipping to America is possible and we do it often but it's expensive so doesn't make sense for you to buy a beginners instrument from us.
We offer free left handed conversion- do not buy a left handed instrument as you will be charged over the odds. Any standard Tenor can be converted. I recommend contacting ukerepublic or Mims ukes who both offer this service and can offer better shipping rates for you.
All the best
Alex
@@SouthernUkuleleStore Yes I agree it might not make sense. I have had a rough time trying to buy one in America, left handed that is.
I understand, but like I say - as long as you deal with a good dealer they can convert a right handed one no probs. That will open up your options too...
I've only ever been disappointed with cheaper lefty Ukes. The quality control is awful because they assume a lefty will be grearful for what they can get.
@@SouthernUkuleleStore Okay thanks I am sending an email to you.
Big Island and Pono. None of them available here 😂
Can i get one of your freebies
No lol but I respect that you asked 😂