Interesting comparison, thank you! They are both beautiful in their own way. I assume for the medieval century music the 2nd one would be good because of its special sonorious sound.
Hi, I'm Brazilian, I love musical instruments, the UMA Ukelele... has a drier sound, in my opinion. It looks like it's with steel strings like we use here in Brazil in the famous CAVACO, used in samba. The EPIPHONE has a more characteristic sound than the ukulele. Unfortunately I don't think that in stores to buy, the way will be to import. I liked the video. Thank you, Cheers.
I'm not sure about that. They both have pickups. I could make one sound great and one poor depending on amp choice / settings etc. So many variables. There's nothing bad or spectacular about either plugged in performance, they're both fine.
The Uma certainly sounds better. Shame you didn't test the Epiphone Hummingbird tenor which I think is a better Tenor Uke (I have one so maybe I'm a bit biased).
No doubt, the "true" uke sounds better acoustically, but come on, the "Les" isn't that bad at all and let's face it, it looks stunning. I'd have to go for the Epiphone, particularly if I was going to play through pedals and an amp.
It's not that it's bad. Just that there are SO many that are better. That includes many others with pickups (better quality pickups too), that sound better with amp/pedals. I want Epiphone to make a great uke. I love Epiphone. This uke, is not it.
Baby T wins all day in this battle. I think Epiphone would say they focussed more on the sound 'plugged in' but it's - to me - a muted instrument accoustically and average compared to - say - a Flight Diana Soundwave. This is to say that these 'replica' styles are clearly made by a company that's lost focus on customer demands for quality, price and performance. Epiphone and Fender in particular have a good degree of success and pedigree from their electric guitars which sadly they have ridden on for their ukuleles and accordingly signed some big names as 'brand ambassadors'. But you don't see Jake Shimabakuro rocking a guitar-replica styled Uke for a reason. Traditional sound, quality, and makers understanding a ukulele being some reasons I expect. As an owner of the Uma Baby T, it's a very lively example of a company making what sounds right, and honouring the fact their customers do not have £1000 to get that sound. It's pleasing to see companies such as Flight, Snail, Uma and Enya making big inroads by offering quality in a mass production with a customer in mind. They are, for me at least, dominating the 'best sound' segment between £150 and £500 hands down. I'd love to see a Fender or Epiphone models where they buck the 'fast fix' replica style and work with top Hawaiian (or Chinese, Taiwanese, Vietnamese, etc) craftsmen and craft ground up with everything from tone wood to tuners suited to ukulele players and made by luthiers / to their standards. But I doubt that's going to happen as long as they can sell 1,000 units at £150 off the back of a celeb endorsement...
The Uma sounds alot brighter and has more punch to its sound. It's time the big guitar brands took the building of Ukes more seriously instead of viewing them as novelty items.
Comparing apples with oranges… plywood Uke with great pickup and smaller sound hole specifically designed to be plugged to amp with solid mahogany Uke with much cheaper pickup for occasional use with amp… unfair comparison.
@@WorldofUkes I am on the market of ukulele with pickup and I almost bought Epiphone because of its’ amazing looks, quieter sound (so I can practice at night time), and pickup… however, in Canada it costs CAD$ 250, but solid mahogany top Aklot (with pickup) costs CAD$ 90, and absolutely sure solid mahogany top will sound amazing; I have few Enya. And, BTW, Enya Nova UE Pro Acousticplus (carbon tenor ukulele with pickup and even small amp with speaker inside) costs CAD$ 250 too ;)
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Interesting comparison, thank you! They are both beautiful in their own way. I assume for the medieval century music the 2nd one would be good because of its special sonorious sound.
Hi, I'm Brazilian, I love musical instruments, the UMA Ukelele... has a drier sound, in my opinion. It looks like it's with steel strings like we use here in Brazil in the famous CAVACO, used in samba. The EPIPHONE has a more characteristic sound than the ukulele. Unfortunately I don't think that in stores to buy, the way will be to import. I liked the video. Thank you, Cheers.
One would think that the long time maker of instruments, would come in with high standards!!! Wow 😳!!!
I think it shows contempt for the instrument.
Uma!! Streets ahead!!
Although I own an Epi uke, to me the Uma sounds much better but I'm unlikely to buy it. I have 4 ukes so I couldn't justify it 😢
Definitely the Uma acoustically. But would be good to hear a ‘plugged in’ comparison.
I'm not sure about that. They both have pickups. I could make one sound great and one poor depending on amp choice / settings etc. So many variables. There's nothing bad or spectacular about either plugged in performance, they're both fine.
@@WorldofUkes - Plugged in to same amp with same settings would be a fair comparison.
@@PalmdaleGal You've got an active pickup and a passive one, so I'd not use the same settings for those - so I am not sure it would be much use?
Now your message on Facebook to regarding your recommendation in Uma ukes makes total sense 🤣
The Uma certainly sounds better. Shame you didn't test the Epiphone Hummingbird tenor which I think is a better Tenor Uke (I have one so maybe I'm a bit biased).
I might do that in future. I've got a Fender Montecino to do next.
I agree with you 😊 i got one too
Uma is unique in sound like a guitar i say wow in highly recomended ukulele strumming or finger picking sound is balance
No doubt, the "true" uke sounds better acoustically, but come on, the "Les" isn't that bad at all and let's face it, it looks stunning. I'd have to go for the Epiphone, particularly if I was going to play through pedals and an amp.
It's not that it's bad. Just that there are SO many that are better. That includes many others with pickups (better quality pickups too), that sound better with amp/pedals.
I want Epiphone to make a great uke. I love Epiphone. This uke, is not it.
Baby T wins all day in this battle.
I think Epiphone would say they focussed more on the sound 'plugged in' but it's - to me - a muted instrument accoustically and average compared to - say - a Flight Diana Soundwave. This is to say that these 'replica' styles are clearly made by a company that's lost focus on customer demands for quality, price and performance. Epiphone and Fender in particular have a good degree of success and pedigree from their electric guitars which sadly they have ridden on for their ukuleles and accordingly signed some big names as 'brand ambassadors'. But you don't see Jake Shimabakuro rocking a guitar-replica styled Uke for a reason. Traditional sound, quality, and makers understanding a ukulele being some reasons I expect.
As an owner of the Uma Baby T, it's a very lively example of a company making what sounds right, and honouring the fact their customers do not have £1000 to get that sound. It's pleasing to see companies such as Flight, Snail, Uma and Enya making big inroads by offering quality in a mass production with a customer in mind. They are, for me at least, dominating the 'best sound' segment between £150 and £500 hands down.
I'd love to see a Fender or Epiphone models where they buck the 'fast fix' replica style and work with top Hawaiian (or Chinese, Taiwanese, Vietnamese, etc) craftsmen and craft ground up with everything from tone wood to tuners suited to ukulele players and made by luthiers / to their standards. But I doubt that's going to happen as long as they can sell 1,000 units at £150 off the back of a celeb endorsement...
All very valid points which I agree with. Epiphone could, easily, make something decent and then their name AND the product would clean up.
An Enya Moon E had the best sound I have heard recently.
The Uma sounds alot brighter and has more punch to its sound. It's time the big guitar brands took the building of Ukes more seriously instead of viewing them as novelty items.
True. It shows for the same money good ones can be made.
Uma brighter lovely sound
No contest. Uma!
Uma
Comparing apples with oranges… plywood Uke with great pickup and smaller sound hole specifically designed to be plugged to amp with solid mahogany Uke with much cheaper pickup for occasional use with amp… unfair comparison.
No reason Epiphone couldn't make a ukulele that sounds good acoustically too. I like Epiphone, but but they can do better.
@@WorldofUkes I am on the market of ukulele with pickup and I almost bought Epiphone because of its’ amazing looks, quieter sound (so I can practice at night time), and pickup… however, in Canada it costs CAD$ 250, but solid mahogany top Aklot (with pickup) costs CAD$ 90, and absolutely sure solid mahogany top will sound amazing; I have few Enya. And, BTW, Enya Nova UE Pro Acousticplus (carbon tenor ukulele with pickup and even small amp with speaker inside) costs CAD$ 250 too ;)
@@TPITEOTG I think that Nova U Pro tenor elextro sounds like the best choice.
So Epiphone still haven't upped their game in the uke market. Zero projection, zero sustain, sounds dead. What a shame.
i wouldnt buy either one
That wasn't really the question ;)