Beginner - buying a ukulele

Taking into account everything we talked about in choosing your ukulele, we've now put together a list of ukuleles we would recommend for beginner players.

Recommended Ukuleles for Beginners

Lanikai Kohala Standard Ukulele - costs about $35

Kala Makala Soprano Pineapple Ukulele - costs about $40

Mahalo U-320P Deluxe Soprano Pineapple Ukulele - costs about $40

Mahalo U-50G - costs about $40

Ibanez UKS10 - costs about $50

Lanakai LU11 Standard (Soprano) Ukulele - costs about $50

Lanakai LU21/LU21P - costs about $60


Bad Ukuleles for Beginners

Mahalo U-30 - these ukuleles come in several colors, and cost about $20. They are terrible. The tuning pegs are very unstable, the fretboard may buzz, etc. Bad for beginners, bad for anyone.

Any ukulele over $100.