Electric Ukuleles & Electro Acoustic Ukes - The Basics and Sound Effects Demo

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  • Electric Ukulele & Electro Acoustic Ukuleles
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    An introduction and basic information about electric ukulele and electro acoustic ukuleles.
    +++ Warning & Apologies - there is some distortion in a few small parts of the video. I tried my best to minimise this! +++
    A guide to electric and electro acoustic ukuleles for beginners. I take a look at what they are, how they work, why they are useful, how to use and connect to an amp and a basic look at amplifiers. I also talk about using sound effects with your ukulele using a multi fx pedal and a pedal board with various pedals including Jam Pedals.
    Electro acoustic ukuleles (passive) - 0:59
    Electro acoustic with EQ and tuner - 2:13
    Solid body electric ukulele - 3:38
    Left Handed electric ukuleles - 5:30
    Why use an electric ukulele? - 6:42
    Useful gadgets for your electric ukes - 9:30
    Setting up your electro acoustic ukuleles - 11:05
    Setting up your electric ukuleles - 14:51
    Using multi fx pedals with demo - 17:49
    Using pedal boards and stomp box pedals - 19:20
    Pedal board Jam Pedals Demo - 20:45
    Video features the following ukuleles and equipment:
    Cordoba 15 CM-E concert ukulele
    Caramel CT 204 tenor ukulele
    Harley Benton DC-Ukulele CH solid body concert ukulele
    Caramel left handed zebrawood concert ukulele
    Snail SR-04CE concert ukulele
    Fishman Loudbox Mini 60w acoustic combo amplifier
    Marshall MG10G Gold 10w amplifier
    Warwick CCL 150w bass amp
    Digitech RP300A multi fx pedals
    Guitar Plug headphone amp
    iRig instrument connector
    Pedal board:
    Keeley Nocturner Reverb
    TC Electronic Ditto Looper
    Jam Pedals - Delay Llama Supreme, Retrovibe, Ripple, Tube Dreamer, Dyna-Ssor
    Easy Riff Tutorial - • Ukulele Tabs Tutorial ...
    Website: ukulele.wales/
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    Ukulaliens Play Along Channel: / ukulaliensukuleleclub

Комментарии • 224

  • @eggyem638
    @eggyem638 3 года назад +11

    Just bought a second uke online without realizing it's electro acoustic, I owe you my life for this video 😭

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  3 года назад

      Rocking it up before you know it. Glad to have helped, you might want to try effect oedals soon too. ;-)

  • @propinquity8074
    @propinquity8074 3 года назад +15

    Incredible video! I was waffling for months in confusion about acoustic-electric vs electric solid body and amps, and you laid out the differences with additional helpful info (I didn't realize that the amp could help me get that reverb sound, I thought it was the uke... haven't been playing for very long!!). I feel like I have the info to make the decision now. Thank you!!!

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  3 года назад

      Thanks for the great comment and I've also done quite a bit with pedals and steel strings ukes - all such brilliant fun. Please ask away if you have any questions.

  • @Carlosanimasgo
    @Carlosanimasgo 4 года назад +12

    This is the video I was looking for

  • @tonyatee3832
    @tonyatee3832 4 года назад +3

    I am so glad I found this channel! Thanks for all the info. ☺️

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  4 года назад +1

      Very glad you are enjying, I did enjoying making this video.

  • @db_illin
    @db_illin 10 месяцев назад

    Such a helpful video! Just what I was looking for. Thank you!

  • @youngchanram2671
    @youngchanram2671 Год назад +1

    Very helpful video! Thank you for making it :)

  • @suzeburtenshaw9581
    @suzeburtenshaw9581 3 года назад +7

    Thanks so much for this tutorial. You’ve explained the (for me) arcane wonders of the electric side of ukes!

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  3 года назад

      You're very welcome Suze, it's a lot of fun going electric.

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  3 года назад

      You're very welcome Suze, it's a lot of fun going electric.

  • @stephaniesimms7899
    @stephaniesimms7899 2 года назад +6

    I love your tutorials I’ve been playing ukulele for 2 years now and am keen to start using amps and pedals which is another language for me but you tutorials are a great help. Please keep them coming

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  2 года назад

      Very glad to be helping, I have to admit, I do have great fun with all the effects, more coming very soon!

  • @davidbliss5294
    @davidbliss5294 4 года назад +2

    Brilliant informative video, just a grateful thanks for your hard work.

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  4 года назад

      Thanks David, your fab comment and support is much appreciated.

  • @triadbass9752
    @triadbass9752 2 года назад +3

    I keep watching your video because it's really nice and relaxing how passionate you speak and teach about the ukelele..You really enjoy it and it shows in the video, very inspiring ! Thank you very much..

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  2 года назад

      Thank you so much, what a love comment to read. So glad you are enjoying!

  • @jmr3560
    @jmr3560 Год назад +1

    U r AMAZING!!!! Clear, articulate, knowledgeable,
    Professional, NEVER TALKS DOWN to new learners!! ❤️🎸

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  Год назад

      Thank You for such a lovely comment, and so glad to be helping. Please, if you ever have any questions, just ask.

  • @mohammedaftisse
    @mohammedaftisse 3 года назад +2

    After an hour of googling, I the first 5 seconds I knew I had found the right vid for electric ukulele’s.
    Work !

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  3 года назад

      Thanks. More electric stuff coming very soon too!

  • @BeverlyTilton
    @BeverlyTilton 11 месяцев назад

    Fantastic! I really needed this!

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  10 месяцев назад

      Glad it was helpful! 😊

  • @dng3408
    @dng3408 2 года назад +3

    Thank you so much. I am a 58 year old and have always wanted to learn the guitar and read music. Last month I decided to buy an electro acoustic Ortega baritone uke as I liked the idea of it being tuned to the strings of a guitar but only 4 of them lol. My family is buying me an amp and an effect pedal for Christmas. Your video has been so valuable to me. Thank you. Ihave been learning for 3 weeks off you tube and from a book. I have managed to learn about 6 chord shapes but still struggle switching from 3 finger chords. However I am a real rocker and can play an almost recognisable Mary had a little lamb tune. I am going to follow more of your teachings. You made this video so clear to understand. Thanks again. Dermott.

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  2 года назад

      Thank You for such a lovely comment Dermott. I'm very glad to be helping and you certainly sound like you are enjoying it all. Please feel free to ask if you ever have any questions. Rock on!

  • @MaaiMD
    @MaaiMD 2 года назад

    23 mins of my life well-spent! Thanks so much for this very helpful video!

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  2 года назад

      So glad to have helped and you enjoyed. Thank You for your lovely comment :-)

  • @fefe32661
    @fefe32661 4 года назад +3

    Fantastic Video, thank you for breaking everything down for the novice🙏🏻💖

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  4 года назад

      Thanks Fenella, glad it helped. I had fun doing it. :-)

  • @Journeyoflove13
    @Journeyoflove13 2 года назад +1

    Fantastic, thank you! 🤩

  • @ianjohnston4322
    @ianjohnston4322 3 года назад +3

    Greetings from Oz. I loved this video. I'm new to playing the uke but already looking to move up a size or two from my acoustic soprano. You've pointed me in the direction I'll be taking. Very entertaining and informative. Cheers

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  3 года назад +1

      So glad you enjoyed Ian, I'm hoping to do some more electric uke stuff very soon.

  • @edren8634
    @edren8634 2 года назад

    I discovered your channel yesterday 3.1.22. Very helpful and easy to understand. I bought my first very cheap ukulele 18 months ago and have decided to go up to the next league with a Flight Victoria CEQ Tenor and this is just what I need.

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  2 года назад

      Awesome to hear, Thanks Ed. Hope you are enjoying your Flight and the electric experience.

  • @wylancslass
    @wylancslass 4 года назад +4

    Thank you so much for this. I have been playing Ukulele about a year and have just recently bought Baritone and Tenor Uke's with passive pickups. I haven't plugged them in yet .. infact haven't got an Amp yet either so this was super, super helpful. Thank you so much! Appreciated.

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  4 года назад +1

      I am really pleased to have helped Wendy, ukes are fun and electric ukes are a different type of fun completely. Ask away if you need to know any more and Thanks for your fab comment.

    • @wylancslass
      @wylancslass 4 года назад +1

      @@UkuleleWales Thank you. That's very kind.

  • @aimeegoren6310
    @aimeegoren6310 4 года назад +1

    Girl !!! I love the way you teach! God bless you always. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  4 года назад

      Lovely comment to read, Thank You Aimee, much appreciated.

  • @don.richard8823
    @don.richard8823 11 месяцев назад +1

    Awesome setup! 🎸

  • @roshii2789
    @roshii2789 3 года назад

    This helped me _FINALLY_ decide to get the solid body uke! Super informative. Didn't deserve any dislikes... Thank you!

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  2 года назад +1

      So glad you enjoyed Rochelle, Thanks

  • @scottpetrie6179
    @scottpetrie6179 3 года назад

    Wonderful informative video again lass. You're always such a pleasure to learn from. And I just LOVE your Teeshirt. Keep up the great work and Stay Safe. Iechyd da!

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  3 года назад

      Thank You Scott for your lovely comment. One of my fav t-shirts too, not one of my designs - Ebay I think. Diolch

  • @joseesteves9696
    @joseesteves9696 4 года назад +2

    Excellent work

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  4 года назад

      Thanks, will have to work on the sound for future vids.

  • @adaln3561
    @adaln3561 3 года назад +2

    thank youu!!! this is very helpful ^^

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  3 года назад +1

      Glad it was helpful Ada, I do enjoy electric uke stuff.

  • @linamusicstudio9938
    @linamusicstudio9938 Год назад

    Thank you so much for your lovely video it's all clear now !!!!

  • @juderobinson751
    @juderobinson751 4 года назад +1

    You are super helpful! I have just brought a Kala KA SEME electro acoustic ukulele, and a Roland micro cube! I look forward to more videos!

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  4 года назад

      Glad I could help! Enjoy your new toys.

  • @nereti1303
    @nereti1303 3 года назад +2

    This has been a really useful intro - starting to research getting my first electric Uke :-)

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  3 года назад +1

      Glad it was helpful, electric ukes are great fun.

  • @padmasanabhattacharjya1483
    @padmasanabhattacharjya1483 4 года назад +1

    Thank you so much! This is so helpful!

  • @VinceAt69
    @VinceAt69 2 года назад

    Awesome video great teaching style.

  • @hershey5288
    @hershey5288 4 года назад +6

    I'm just planning to buy a ukulele and this helps a lot!

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  4 года назад

      Glad to have helped and have fun with your electric uke, they are great fun!

  • @phuongthaonguyen4435
    @phuongthaonguyen4435 3 года назад

    Thank to you, i decided to buy electro accoustic ukes. Will need a lot of helps from you soon. Thank you so much!!!

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  3 года назад

      Excellent to hear. Please feel free to ask any questions and have FUN!

  • @jybevox
    @jybevox 2 года назад

    Second time I look at this video. And it's still SO useful. Thank a lot!

  • @Vickiluv
    @Vickiluv 3 года назад

    Thank you so much! You are so great for doing this!!

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  3 года назад

      You are so welcome, electric uke is really so much fun.

  • @georgeandyrose
    @georgeandyrose 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for this! My Flight Pathfinder electric ukulele should be arriving next week, and your video is very helpful in giving me some basic education about amplifiers and effects.

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  2 года назад

      Thanks Andy. Hopefully your Pathfinder has arrived safely and you are rocking it!

    • @georgeandyrose
      @georgeandyrose 2 года назад +1

      @@UkuleleWales Yes!! I love the sound and friends who are experienced guitar players also think it's great. I'm working on Smoke On the Water - will do a video if I can ever get it "performance ready". It's been a learning experience for sure. Within minutes of unboxing, I managed to break the E string. So I quickly had to learn about string replacement and tuning. My only problem now is an intermittent grounding hum. It disappears if my fingers are touching the strings (i.e., most of the time) so it's not a huge distraction. But I'm wondering if you have any tips or tricks for fixing that hum.

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  2 года назад +1

      @@georgeandyrose It may be a dodgy cable, a hum caused by pedals, an earthing issue or even just the "normal" amp sound. Yes, the strings don't need myc turning or hard strumming to break. Normal guitar stings can be used though.

  • @penrich-alearningexperienc9067
    @penrich-alearningexperienc9067 4 года назад +1

    Great work, really helps to put the pieces together. I am a new (78) beginner, and this orientation, is the best that I have seen. Thanks for your help. (Penrich Aka).

  • @georgemedina9773
    @georgemedina9773 2 года назад

    Very useful video. Thanks a lot.

  • @ChrisGorman87
    @ChrisGorman87 2 года назад

    I just ordered a Risa soprano les Paul electric ukulele in black. I can’t wait to see it in person and play it! Thanks for the great videos!

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  2 года назад

      Ooooh, nice, you have been on a shopping spree Chris, good to hear! How are you finding the Risa, I've not played the Soprano.

    • @ChrisGorman87
      @ChrisGorman87 2 года назад

      It is amazing! It is really a concert size in every way shape and form. Highly recommend it. If you are interested in reviewing it let me know and you can review mine. Thank you for communicating with me!

  • @9Sheep
    @9Sheep 3 года назад

    Great video, thank you! The joy in your face when you played Deep Purple on that Marshall was priceless :) I've bought that Harley Benton DC uke as a little experiment, put electric guitar strings on it and tuned the G an octave down and now on my Vox AC30 it sounds like a baby devil. Anyway, I'm looking forward to more of your videos!

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  3 года назад

      Awesome! Thank you, very cool to hear your are rocking your ukes too. Interesting string swap, wuld be cool to hear that!

  • @tanyushmusic
    @tanyushmusic 2 года назад

    Fun video! 😍 love your channel, thank you! Your pedal board is cute!)

  • @Lala-bd1kv
    @Lala-bd1kv 4 года назад +1

    I just picked up a vorson electric uku. ( and broke the string 5 minutes into it.lol) Thank you again for all you are doing here!.

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  4 года назад

      Thanks for the support and glad you are enjoying. Gutted to hear about your string though.

  • @dsd-downshiftdave8056
    @dsd-downshiftdave8056 7 месяцев назад

    What an incredible video

  • @debhaax
    @debhaax 4 года назад

    Wow, you are such an informative and thorough resource. Love this video.
    I think that little Harley Benton is cute.
    I splurged on a Risa LP Tenor electric uke so excellently built and such quality. I’m in heaven. Purchased it from Musikhaus Thomann in Germany. They sent it to me in California within 2 days! Keep making those youtube videos. I always learn so much from you!
    Stay safe and healthy!
    Greetings from sunny California
    -Deb

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  4 года назад

      Thanks for the lovely comment! Yes, I do fancy a Risa at some point, glad to hear your arrived so quickly!

    • @debhaax
      @debhaax 4 года назад +1

      Ukulele Wales I’m afraid I’m a tad bit obsessive when it comes to ukes. I can guarantee you should you ever get a Risa you will be in heaven like I am. The best review of it is by Berry Maz
      ruclips.net/video/fP13D2lhUSo/видео.html
      Best wishes from your biggest fan 😊
      -Deb

  • @dongseoplee5618
    @dongseoplee5618 2 года назад

    You deserve my respect

  • @lindayorke8108
    @lindayorke8108 3 года назад

    I learn so much from your videos

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  3 года назад

      Thank you Linda, much appreciated.

  • @edlaro788
    @edlaro788 3 года назад

    Thanks this helps alot.. Planning to have an electro acoustic ukelele ❤️

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  3 года назад

      Glad I could help and hopeully you'll be electric soon.

    • @edlaro788
      @edlaro788 3 года назад

      @@UkuleleWales 🌹

  • @charlyfelling765
    @charlyfelling765 3 года назад +1

    Awesomeness thanks

  • @glynjones3376
    @glynjones3376 2 года назад +1

    Excellent video kept it understandable for the layman… 🪕👍

  • @ukuleleangela6153
    @ukuleleangela6153 4 года назад

    look forward to watching a video on how you strung the pedals together into your amp

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  4 года назад

      Effects pedals video now here! Have been planning to do this one for a while finally got there!

  • @antoniaiaquinta4221
    @antoniaiaquinta4221 4 года назад +9

    Hi! This was SO useful in helping me get started with the electric ukulele. If I wanted an overdrive pedal, to get that rock-guitar noise (novice language, I know, I'm learning) would I be able to just hook that up between my ukulele and my amp? or would I need additional equipment ?

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  4 года назад +2

      Hi, very glad to hear I'm helping :-) Yes, you could just put an overdrive pedal in but also a little delay helps get the rock sound. I'm hoping to do a video on pedals very soon.

  • @jaymeeortiz1650
    @jaymeeortiz1650 4 года назад +1

    Hello! Just saw your video and I really love your setup! I actually recently purchased a baritone ukulele and was thinking about adding a pickup and preamp. But I’m having problems deciding what’s better in regards to an active or passive pickup and if I should have a preamp installed inside the ukulele or as a pedal😅

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  4 года назад

      Hi, personally I prefer a passive pick up but your best thing would be to talk to a luthier or ukulele shop to see what would suit the instrument. If you are going to have a go yourself, there is an Electricfying Ukulele group on Facebook who may be able to offer advice.

  • @karabuccs7043
    @karabuccs7043 3 месяца назад

    Great video .thanks australia

  • @uknavynige
    @uknavynige 4 года назад +1

    I’ve found you to help me play bass, but it’s not arrived yet so enjoying your other videos as well, I also play uke sop-bari and a little guitar. But what’s the difference or advantage with pedals against effects in a amp?
    Your instructional methods and videos are awesome by the way.clear down to earth and you don’t talk to us like an idiot.

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  4 года назад +1

      Thanks for the lovely comment. I think it depends really what you want from your effects. Many players just like a bit of reverb and chorus for when they are performing. Others love to have more effects built into an amp as it's easy to use but you don't really get as many different effects and sounds just from an amp that you can get from pedals. For me personally, I love being able to mess about with all the different sounds you can get from either seperate pedals or indeed a multi fx pedal and so never really looked at amps that had lots of built ins. Fab to hear you have a bass on the way too, congrats!

  • @kenzuleisti2779
    @kenzuleisti2779 3 года назад

    Have to say that all Ukulele People except me on youtube has great looking t shirts.. Hehe. Its one connecting factor with ukulele youtubers.. its fun tshirts. I wish my wife would start to play ukulele. I think when your husband wanted a uke he said I think he meant that he wants to spend more time with you? But if he isnt musical then that FIRST instrument step is very very big to take.. So take it easy on him. Do not quench the small spark that turns into a big fire. Thank you for your lovely video!

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  3 года назад +1

      Thank You for your lovey comment. Yes, I love all the uke t-shirts too.

    • @kenzuleisti2779
      @kenzuleisti2779 3 года назад

      @@UkuleleWales I only bought one t shirt from ebay but I think your orange one is more fun and I keep thinking everyone elses t shirt is more funner xD What on earth have I gotten drawn into haha. its not just the instrument its the fashion too!

  • @jmendietazuha9610
    @jmendietazuha9610 3 года назад

    greetings from Spain, thanks

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  3 года назад +1

      Warm wishes from Wales - gracias

  • @martinwright1575
    @martinwright1575 4 года назад +1

    Great video! Thanks for sharing! So, you can't get an amp or pedal to mimic distortion/overdrive for an electroacoustic ukulele?

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  4 года назад +1

      Hi Martin, the amps often have overdrive or distortion (and other effects) built in and they work fine with an electro acoustic uke.

  • @henridederen7262
    @henridederen7262 3 года назад

    Thank you for your great videos. Can you tune the Harley Benton Electric Ukulele with an ordinary uke tuner?

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  3 года назад

      Yes you can, it will work in exactly the same way.

  • @dsd-downshiftdave8056
    @dsd-downshiftdave8056 7 месяцев назад

    If one were to want to convert an acoustic ukulele to electric acoustic- whats the best way to go about doing it? What components do you recommend? Do you have a video on doing the conversion
    Thanks so much, love your content!!!

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  7 месяцев назад

      I haven’t actually done this myself but I think you’ll need pick up / eq system of some kind. Some need to be fitted inside the uke, some can be just stuck on. Have a look to see what you would be happier with as some systems will need butting the ukulele body to fit. Sorry I can’t be of more help, maybe one day I will try it. 👍

  • @kittuniha
    @kittuniha Год назад

    Thanks for the video, your videos helped me a lot. My son is found of Uke's and he want to switch to electric UKE. Please suggest some affordable electric uke with AMP with links. The one you showed in the video, is there a link to buy it?

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  Год назад

      Glad to be helping and lovely to hear your son is interested too.
      Here is the cheap ukulele featured in the video - www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_dc_ukulele_ch.htm
      and you can use any guitar amp with this. Hope that helps.

  • @juanjosejaramillodelgado5481
    @juanjosejaramillodelgado5481 3 года назад

    Great video, one question, y have an acoustic ukelele, do you think that i can get the sound of distortion with the blue pedal, if i install a mic to make an electro acoustic ukelele, hope you understand my english is not good. Thanks for all your effort marina the videos. It sure inspire your subscribers

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  3 года назад +1

      Hi Juan, I think it would work yes. You can buy ukulele pic ups and then it would sound like any other electro acoustics and they sound great for blues with distortion. I hope this helps, good luck.

  • @chrismengos8379
    @chrismengos8379 Год назад

    Very nice video! What do you think of the Harley Benton electric uke?

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  Год назад +1

      Thanks Chris. I don’t play the Harley Benton uke much as it’s my husbands but it’s okay to play but very quiet. Nice looking uke but at such a cheap price point I think the overall sound suffers a little.

  • @nokiob2154
    @nokiob2154 4 года назад +6

    Very helpful indeed...I've just bought the same uke as ur Hubby's..😀

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  4 года назад

      Thanks. How are you liking the uke?, I have to admit, I like it a LOT more than I thought I was going to. Don't worry, I will give it back to him! ;-)

    • @nokiob2154
      @nokiob2154 4 года назад

      @@UkuleleWales I've only just bought it today after watching you play it..I'm learning the blues on uke so I thought that uke might give me a better sound...I got it for £49 Inc delivery...a little treat for myself...I might even invest in a pedal, now I know how they work, thanks to you..btw I think ur channel is brilliant...

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  4 года назад

      @@nokiob2154 That is so cool, I'm sure you will love it as it's fab, especially for the price! Pedals are fun, but should add, adictive LOL. Thanks for the kind words about the channel too. It's been a steep learning curve but I'm having great fun. Hope your uke arrives soon.

    • @nokiob2154
      @nokiob2154 4 года назад

      @@UkuleleWales got my ukulele delivered today, over the moon with it,just needs a few days for strings to stay in tune...I don't know if it's of any interest to ur hubby but ive also bought an 'Ammoon Pockrock'...only £25 off eBay...you plug it into ur ukulele and get lots of effects...there are lots of reviews on here for it....it looks like a great little piece of kit for the price....

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  4 года назад

      @@nokiob2154 Brilliant news. Firstly, so glad you like it and I'm sure you are going to have lots of fun! Thanks for the info about the Ammoon Pockrock, will definitely check it out and mention it to hubby. Have fun! :-)

  • @Louisa-ei2kw
    @Louisa-ei2kw 2 года назад

    Absolutely cracking video; really helps me out as I am trying to decide on what uke to buy to record into a DAW (from this video, I think I will choose a solid body electric). Do you have a recommendation for a budget friendly (preferably nothing more than £200) solid body electric?

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  2 года назад

      Hi Louisa, it is slight above your budget but I can definitely recommend the Flight Pathfinder and from what I've heard, much much better than other much cheaper solid body electric ukes.
      Out of stock at the moment but they will have them again so worth keeping an eye out. www.southernukulelestore.co.uk/flight-pathfinder-solidbody-electric-tenor-ukulele-trans-blue/
      BUT they do have them in black!! www.southernukulelestore.co.uk/shop-by-brand/flight/flight-pathfinder-solidbody-electric-tenor-ukulele-trans-black/

    • @Louisa-ei2kw
      @Louisa-ei2kw 2 года назад

      @@UkuleleWales Thanks so much for the advice!

  • @camilleandcarter
    @camilleandcarter 3 года назад

    Do you think the orange amps the small one would be a great fit for a ukulele? I’m kind of in a budget right now but I really wanted to try playing with an amp

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  3 года назад

      I have a small Orange bass amp and love it, they are a great little practice amp - I picked mine up 2nd hand.

  • @jonneet2126
    @jonneet2126 Месяц назад

    I was surprised at how well the Cordoba, with a passive pickup, worked through your amps.

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  26 дней назад

      Yes, the Cordoba are great basic ukuleles which just work without any issues.

  • @franklyn919
    @franklyn919 3 года назад

    i hear that solid-body sometimes comes with a wiring issue where the tone knob alters the volume. have you noticed that with yours?

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  3 года назад

      I haven't noticed that with my ukes but I have come across bass guitars with "odd" wiring" I have come across tone knobbs not working, it's normally a kink in the wire or a loos connection.

  • @janwright4534
    @janwright4534 10 месяцев назад

    Hi Rachel, I’m looking for a solid body ukulele and I’ve come across this video. I’m wondering did you have to tinker with the set up on the Harley Benton out of the box much? I’ve read varying reviews. My other option is the much more expensive Snail!

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  10 месяцев назад

      Hi Jan, the HB solid body uke really is VERY cheap, it’s okay but very quiet and quite limited with what you can do with it. Personally if you really want a solid body I would look at the Snail, more expensive yes but much, much better. SUS have a B-stock at the moment if that helps.

    • @janwright4534
      @janwright4534 10 месяцев назад

      @@UkuleleWales thanks Rachel. I was going to buy the Snail but someone in my group turned up with an Ammoon stick ukulele which he didn’t want. It’s does the job perfectly - it plugs in to an amp or plug in and listen through your headphones without the amp as it has a battery too. Bargain at £20!

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  10 месяцев назад

      @@janwright4534 Brilliant to hear!

  • @ninialintu
    @ninialintu 2 года назад

    Hi! Thanks for the video. I play guitar and use tons of effect pedals.. I wanted to try them with a ukulele, would you recommend an electric or an electric/acoustic?

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  2 года назад

      Really depends what sort of sounds you are after. Using a solid body with steel trings will sound much more like an electric guitar and you often get more sound range from a pedal but electro acoustics do work great with effects. If you already play guitar, a solid body is probably going to be easier to swap to.

  • @kristhalreyes9813
    @kristhalreyes9813 4 года назад

    I just got the electric ukulele! And the same amp! But I got trouble with the amp I really don’t know how to use it and can’t get it to sound good is sounds distorted I don’t know how to explain. Will you please make a video explaining in more debátalo how to use it

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  4 года назад +2

      Already done ;-) ruclips.net/video/i1PiJMXUivM/видео.html

  • @rocksugararthub6274
    @rocksugararthub6274 3 года назад

    Hi , can anyone help me by telling me what should i have to make sound like your ukulele? I only have ukulele, tuner, capo and pick. So should i buy guitar link and pedal? What assesories should i add up to sound like that? I am zero knowledge about music instruments.

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  3 года назад

      Hi, if your ukulele is electric (with pick up) you would need an amp, a cable to connect the uke to the amp and either an multi fx (effects) pedal, use a few seperate pedals or have an amp with effects built in. I hope this answers but if you still have questions, please ask.

  • @xdidi2233
    @xdidi2233 3 года назад +1

    Hi!
    amazing video!
    I just wanted to know if I buy electric ukelele what else do I need to buy to connect headphones to it?
    Thank you!

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  3 года назад

      Hi, you can either use an amplifier and plug headphones into that or you can buy headphone amps that plug directly into your uke as seen in this video. Thanks for your lovely comment and if I can help further, please ask.

  • @charlesgrey8651
    @charlesgrey8651 3 года назад

    Laughing my socks off on the AC/DCish / Bad Company intro 🤣🤣🤣❤🖖👌🤘

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  2 года назад +1

      Yeah, sorry I'm a wanna be, not a real rock chick! LOL

    • @charlesgrey8651
      @charlesgrey8651 2 года назад

      @@UkuleleWales No, no, no, ... it was great! 🎶👍✌

  • @lindayorke8108
    @lindayorke8108 3 года назад

    If you have a acoustic electric uke with the proper amp, could you play the solid body riffs you played?

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  3 года назад

      Yes, you can play the riffs on either. The pedals do sound different but you can definitely get some great sounds from an electro acoustic.

  • @fernandomorais347
    @fernandomorais347 4 года назад +1

    Hello,
    I bought a Risa Ukulele to learn to play. However, I don't know where to find specific tabs for this type of ukulele. I would like to ask you to refer me to a website where I can find tabs so I can start having fun with my new ukulele. Thank you!

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  4 года назад +1

      Hi, you can use "normal" ukulele tabs / chords if it is a tenor or concert size. Electric ukes are the same to play, check out my tabs tutorial.

    • @fernandomorais347
      @fernandomorais347 4 года назад +1

      @@UkuleleWales Ok, thanks very much!

  • @EmmapetshopstarMikuYaoi
    @EmmapetshopstarMikuYaoi 3 года назад

    Hi I actually have a simple ukulele since September . And I’m very curious about electric ukulele. Is it simple or not ? I’m a débutant so that I don’t know if I can buy a electric one or not. I know for instance that in the guitare, in order to play electric guitare, we need an experience with a classic one. It’s it the same with ukulele ? What type of electric guitare can you recommend to me ? Is there some electric ukulele which are not too expensive ?
    Thanks a lot

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  3 года назад +1

      Hi, to play an electro acoustic ukulele it is exactly the same as a normal uke. A solid body with steel strings use the same chords but is a little different in feel to play with some different techniques that can be used to. I would definitely say tru an electro acoustic and then have a play with amps and effcts, that way you will be used to the feel of the uke.

    • @EmmapetshopstarMikuYaoi
      @EmmapetshopstarMikuYaoi 3 года назад

      Ukulele Wales Hi thanks a lot for your answer ! So what kind of electric ukulele can you recommend to me ? I’m looking for an electric one which is not very expensive you know... I found this one :
      www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwj4rcqXhoftAhXFhNUKHURxDX8YABARGgJ3cw&ohost=www.google.fr&cid=CAESQeD2ZUFYEPFMbADxP_R0wPJizoa1Ujp4RlPlX_zmAdSIM3o5n_1pe-cPQ9V5zOmRhM4_w1BtHwSfBA1Tpu4Lfu_r&sig=AOD64_3Cshk3oI5__8FJjMDEFbGaj8hxNA&ctype=5&q=&ved=2ahUKEwiatMCXhoftAhWB5-AKHSL8BTQQwg96BAgCEGQ&adurl=
      But i don’t know how it is.. I’m looking a electric ukulele to try old rock music as Nirvana or other one and to try in the same time sweet songs... I’m kind of lost

  • @Lala-bd1kv
    @Lala-bd1kv 4 года назад +2

    I just wanna say, YOU ROCK! I would love to hang out with you. To bad your so far away!

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  4 года назад +1

      Thanks La la, it would be cool to jam!

    • @lindayorke8108
      @lindayorke8108 3 года назад

      I’m in too, but alas too far away. Very sad

  • @L20069
    @L20069 3 года назад

    Hey so I have an electro acoustic ukulele and I'm thinking of buying an amp, but does it only increase the volume ? Can it do rock music and stuff like that ?

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  3 года назад

      Hi Lea, some amps just increase volume but other amps have inbuilt effects such as reverb and chorus and often, gain and distortion too.

    • @L20069
      @L20069 3 года назад

      @@UkuleleWales thank you !

  • @SurfbumCocoaBeach
    @SurfbumCocoaBeach 4 года назад +1

    How do you like your CT204 Caramel Tenor?

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  4 года назад +1

      Hi Austin, sorry about the delay in my reply, it's been super busy with school work. For a cheap(er) uke I do think it's pretty nice. I had to smooth the frets out a bit and it sounded much better with new strings. The action was very high so I lowered the saddle and it is much nicer to play now. So, with a bit of setting up, not bad but it is a cheaper uke.

  • @billyaitken7461
    @billyaitken7461 9 месяцев назад

    🤔🤔 stuck at a crossroads Rachael, do I go for all electric Uke or do I jump to a Yamaha Silent (steel string)? I’m 5 yrs into Uke and never learned guitar (Got high G, low G, banjole & Pono’s Tahitian style 8 string Uke at home). Biggest thing is my age, at 52, am I wasting my time learning guitar? The Risa ‘les Paul’ Uke costs the same as the Yamaha silent guitar in Australia😬🤷‍♂️……

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  9 месяцев назад +1

      Hi Billy, I’m not a guitarist so probably not the best person to ask. If it was me (and of course I’ve done it) I’d get an electric uke as there is no need to go through the whole learning process again or possibly consider looking at a Baritone electric uke as I believe the tuning of these are more related to a guitar. 👍

    • @billyaitken7461
      @billyaitken7461 9 месяцев назад

      @@UkuleleWales Bariotne Uke has the same issue as me getting a banjo or guitar……it’s another set of chords to learn🤔…………

  • @KESTER1
    @KESTER1 3 года назад

    I got a question: Can I also Plug in an acoustic uculele in an Electric Guitar Amp. Into My Fender Twin?

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  3 года назад

      Yes, it will work great.

    • @KESTER1
      @KESTER1 3 года назад

      Thanks a lot! Also love your Pedalboard! I just watched your video again and saw your DigiTect Pedal ones again and recognized it was a guitar Pedal, is That the only guitarpedal you Can Play with an Ukulele or can you actually use every guitar pedal?

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  3 года назад

      @@KESTER1 Hi, all the pedals I use are just normal guitar pedals, in fact some are bass pedals which also work with ukulele. Glad you are having fun, I love electric uke too. :-)

  • @andsoonthespring
    @andsoonthespring 2 года назад

    May I ask if an electric uke has metal strings, or not?

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  2 года назад

      Hi, some are steel strings some are nylon. Generally the electro acoustic ukes are nylon strings and the solid body ones tend to be metal. Hope that helps but please feel free to ask any other questions.

  • @hopefulhyena3400
    @hopefulhyena3400 3 года назад

    Finally someone explaining it in plain english.

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  3 года назад

      Glad you enjoyed and found it useful.

  • @nelsonferrer8994
    @nelsonferrer8994 Месяц назад

    I think the orange pedal with a godzilla symbol the one for metal distortion.

  • @TheThisisThat
    @TheThisisThat 3 года назад

    I played keyboard already? And I decided to get into ukulele but I already had an amp so i got one with an active pickup/preamp built in. But for the life of me I can't get it to work plugged in. Will it not work because the amp is designed for a keyboard?? Sorry if that's obvious I've been fiddling for an embarrassing amount of time!

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  3 года назад +1

      Hi, does it have an inbuilt tuner in the ukulele? Make sure it is switched off as it won't work if the tuner is on. Also, check the batteries are connected and working. If it still doesn't work have a watch of this video as it might help. ruclips.net/video/DyWiYV9qcYE/видео.html

    • @TheThisisThat
      @TheThisisThat 3 года назад

      @@UkuleleWales I watched and followed the whole thing and it still isn’t working 😔. That video was amazing so thank you so much! I guess it’s time to take it into the store to get it checked!

  • @9-volt_fan142
    @9-volt_fan142 9 месяцев назад

    I've never heard of an electric ukulele; I wish I had a ukulele.

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  9 месяцев назад

      The electric ukuleles are great fun. Hopefully one day you will get a ukulele. 🤞

  • @lilbenni3912
    @lilbenni3912 3 года назад

    im from canada and i love the welsh accent

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  3 года назад +1

      Thank You Lil, that is fab to hear. Seasons greetings to Canada from Wales.

  • @markbriscoe6816
    @markbriscoe6816 4 года назад +1

    Where can I get one of those straps??

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  4 года назад

      Hi Mark, if you mean the purple strap with UFOs, I got that on Ebay here: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ukulele-1-Adjustable-Shoulder-Strap-Grosgrain-Novelty-Collection/133346977135?hash=item1f0c19656f:m:mr6fxMaisXu9EXVdyM7NWFw

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  4 года назад

      The other strap on the solid electric uke is from Southern Ukulele Store here: www.southernukulelestore.co.uk/accessories/straps/

    • @markbriscoe6816
      @markbriscoe6816 4 года назад +1

      Thanks 😊

    • @markbriscoe6816
      @markbriscoe6816 4 года назад

      I've just ordered one of those electric ukeleles. Can I put steel strings on it, or would the tension on the neck be too much??

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  4 года назад

      @@markbriscoe6816 Hi, to be honest, I don't really know. The two things that may cause issue is whether the neck could take the extra tension (I din't know if there is a truss rod but I can check that) but also I'm not sure how the pick would deal with steel strings. Worth asking in the Electrifying Ukulele Group if you are on Facebook.

  • @YanksandBritsProductions
    @YanksandBritsProductions 3 года назад

    Miss Wales thinks she’s Angus Young 🤣🤣
    I wonder what a Electric Uke sound like through a regular Amp, I’ll find out tomorrow .....having a Marshall delivered for my Electric guitar.
    I wonder where Phil Campbell comes from up your neck of the wood, he’s Welsh not sure what part he comes from .....Fantastic guitar player!
    He used to play with Motörhead.

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  3 года назад

      Hope your Marshall has arrived and you are rocking it up. Phil Campbell comes from Pontypridd which is about 40 miles from me. Done many gig there, not with Phil Campbell unfortunately.

    • @YanksandBritsProductions
      @YanksandBritsProductions 3 года назад

      @@UkuleleWales
      Hi miss Wales, hope you had a great weekend.
      I wondered where Phil came from, I’m guessing that is South Wales .....I’ll check it out on the map.
      Yes the Marshall came last week, Wednesday I think.
      Did not get to check it out until Saturday when the Gibson Les Paul arrived.
      The first Les Paul studio I bought was bought in Bangor, North Wales back in mid 90s
      Unfortunately this Les Paul looked very Peculiar with the paint work, I was concerned about it over the weekend so I emailed photos to the store today and 3 or 4 guys checked the photos out and they believe the finishing is not right.
      So it goes back tomorrow, it’s Walnut .....something just don’t look right in a large patch around the bridge.
      I chose an Ebony instead.
      They told me today that they have checked it out and everything is perfect with it.
      I’ve spoken to a few different stores over different products recently, and lots of these instruments don’t get checked when they come into the stores.
      I guess because it all time consuming stuff to do.
      You would think that ever time they receive an order they would check it before it goes out the door.
      But I guess realistically if it’s a large busy store with lots of online orders to deal with they just don’t have the time or staff to do it.
      I bought my Ukulele from a Store in Essex, that was the one with the batteries that did not work.
      That is a comparable small store I guess, but the manager told me the Gretsch concert was not checked.
      That was only a battery issue that cost me about £2.50 to replace, it’s not what you want after paying £169 but what can ya do.
      I was pleased they even had it in to order.
      I’ve been searching for different guitars nylon and steel strings, and ukuleles recently .....I’ve lost count of how many items are Out of Stock.
      All kinds of issues with staff and supplies because of Covid, and Brexit don’t help!
      I’m not ordering anything from Europe, especially after herring the story of the guy from the U.K. ordering an expensive amplifier then gets a Import Tax bill for £1000 😮😮

    • @YanksandBritsProductions
      @YanksandBritsProductions 3 года назад

      @@UkuleleWales
      Sorryyyyy I wrote a Book 🤣🤣
      I blame Lockdown 😂

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  3 года назад

      @@YanksandBritsProductions I enjoyed reading. So glad you got the battery sorted and gutted about the Les Paul for you. Yep, I'm trying not to buy too much stuuf at the moment woth prices and of course the very linited stock of some things.

    • @YanksandBritsProductions
      @YanksandBritsProductions 3 года назад

      @@UkuleleWales
      Your video helped Big time with the Batteries issues, Thanks for making it!
      5 Thumbs Up 👍👍👍👍👍 ..... LOL

  • @drooples1814
    @drooples1814 2 года назад +1

    EDIT: sorry typo

  • @MrRichardcrowe
    @MrRichardcrowe 3 года назад

    Judas! 😉

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  3 года назад

      I did laugh! A purist acoustic player?? LOL ;-)

  • @roncelano7861
    @roncelano7861 2 года назад +1

    Terrible hum in the amp or maybe video equipment you are using.

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  2 года назад

      Hi Ron, yes the audio wasn't great throughout the video but especially the little Marshall amp, as soon as you add any gain it starts to hum, very cheap and not great. I have just done an updated version of this video if it helps.

  • @mowmiproszepana2907
    @mowmiproszepana2907 3 года назад +1

    my ears hurt when I listen to this. Don't tug the strings like that.

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  3 года назад

      Hi, I don't remember there being much distortion but I have improved the quality of my audio since I made this. Sorry you didn't enjoy.

  • @VernalSplash
    @VernalSplash 2 года назад

    just play guitar like jeez

    • @UkuleleWales
      @UkuleleWales  2 года назад

      But I can't play the guitar, that's the point ;-)

  • @christineriley1176
    @christineriley1176 3 года назад +1

    I really loved your video, it was very informative and has helped me a lot. I have subscribed and i'm looking forward to watching your other vids. Thankyou!