Comments on: Makala Ukuleles http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/brands/makala-ukuleles/ Advice, videos and reviews of ukuleles. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:58:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Evan http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/brands/makala-ukuleles/comment-page-1/#comment-1368 Evan Sun, 08 Jan 2012 18:04:55 +0000 http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/?p=117#comment-1368 I don't really see any problem with my plain wood one :) maybe the strings need an upgrade though. I don’t really see any problem with my plain wood one :) maybe the strings need an upgrade though.
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]]> By: Heather http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/brands/makala-ukuleles/comment-page-1/#comment-1062 Heather Sun, 10 Jul 2011 13:33:00 +0000 http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/?p=117#comment-1062 Honestly, I think I would cry if my makala ukulele ever got broken or stolen. It's looks so pretty and sounds great considering the price. I've had mine a year and only now that I think I'm a pretty advanced ukulele player am I thinking about an upgrade. It's perfect for a first ukulele or just any ukulele really. Honestly, I think I would cry if my makala ukulele ever got broken or stolen. It’s looks so pretty and sounds great considering the price. I’ve had mine a year and only now that I think I’m a pretty advanced ukulele player am I thinking about an upgrade. It’s perfect for a first ukulele or just any ukulele really.
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]]> By: ryan http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/brands/makala-ukuleles/comment-page-1/#comment-1030 ryan Thu, 16 Jun 2011 11:33:45 +0000 http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/?p=117#comment-1030 Sandi, I have played the makala MK-S before. It is an ok beginner ukulele but I recommend spending the extra 25-35 bucks and getting the Kala Ka-s. For just a few more bucks it is a much better ukulele. Sandi, I have played the makala MK-S before. It is an ok beginner ukulele but I recommend spending the extra 25-35 bucks and getting the Kala Ka-s. For just a few more bucks it is a much better ukulele.
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]]> By: Sandi http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/brands/makala-ukuleles/comment-page-1/#comment-1027 Sandi Wed, 15 Jun 2011 16:55:26 +0000 http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/?p=117#comment-1027 I'm interested in getting myself a beginner's ukulele. Having done some research, I've closed down my choices on the Makala MK-S Soprano and Makala Dolphin. Would anyone mind telling me which would be a better choice and why? If you have better suggestions for a beginner like me, do tell. Thank you in advance for the help. I’m interested in getting myself a beginner’s ukulele. Having done some research, I’ve closed down my choices on the Makala MK-S Soprano and Makala Dolphin. Would anyone mind telling me which would be a better choice and why? If you have better suggestions for a beginner like me, do tell. Thank you in advance for the help.
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]]> By: Mona http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/brands/makala-ukuleles/comment-page-1/#comment-722 Mona Sun, 16 Jan 2011 16:58:55 +0000 http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/?p=117#comment-722 I have the Makala MK-S Soprano and I would recommend it to any beginner. I decided I wanted to learn to play the ukulele (but never touched one in my life) and chose this one. It's perfect for me - inexpensive, decent quality, good sound. It's great for people who want to learn the ukulele and try it out before dropping big bucks on an instrument they might not like or commit to. Nothing like spending $400 on an instrument that just collects dust in the corner, right? Turns out, I love it, and this was the smartest move I've made to ensure I didn't spend a ton of money on a hobby that isn't for me. I'm going to upgrade soon, but this uke has been wonderful. I have the Makala MK-S Soprano and I would recommend it to any beginner. I decided I wanted to learn to play the ukulele (but never touched one in my life) and chose this one. It’s perfect for me – inexpensive, decent quality, good sound. It’s great for people who want to learn the ukulele and try it out before dropping big bucks on an instrument they might not like or commit to. Nothing like spending $400 on an instrument that just collects dust in the corner, right? Turns out, I love it, and this was the smartest move I’ve made to ensure I didn’t spend a ton of money on a hobby that isn’t for me. I’m going to upgrade soon, but this uke has been wonderful.
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]]> By: Scooterchick http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/brands/makala-ukuleles/comment-page-1/#comment-694 Scooterchick Sun, 02 Jan 2011 21:32:50 +0000 http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/?p=117#comment-694 I have the Dolphin model in red. Those black strings that came on it have to go, I can't see them against the fingerboard. No matter what I do, the C string always sounds out of tune. Also, the body is too slippery for me to hold onto while playing. It's great little uke for taking out to the beach, or a campsite, places where I won't take my other uke. I have the Dolphin model in red. Those black strings that came on it have to go, I can’t see them against the fingerboard. No matter what I do, the C string always sounds out of tune. Also, the body is too slippery for me to hold onto while playing.
It’s great little uke for taking out to the beach, or a campsite, places where I won’t take my other uke.
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]]> By: Paul http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/brands/makala-ukuleles/comment-page-1/#comment-674 Paul Sat, 25 Dec 2010 03:12:10 +0000 http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/?p=117#comment-674 I bought two Makala Dolphins and just got them today. I got my son a white one and I got myself a black one. I put Martin Fluorocarbon strings on both ukes and I found the white one sounds absolutely wonderful. I can see no real discernable difference between it and the black one but the black one is not as loud nor does it have the same beautiful resonance as the white one. I have no clue why this is. I bought both ukes from musiciselementary off amazon so I am emailing them to see if they might be willing to replace the black one. The white one is awesome. I bought two Makala Dolphins and just got them today. I got my son a white one and I got myself a black one. I put Martin Fluorocarbon strings on both ukes and I found the white one sounds absolutely wonderful. I can see no real discernable difference between it and the black one but the black one is not as loud nor does it have the same beautiful resonance as the white one. I have no clue why this is. I bought both ukes from musiciselementary off amazon so I am emailing them to see if they might be willing to replace the black one. The white one is awesome.
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]]> By: jake http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/brands/makala-ukuleles/comment-page-1/#comment-672 jake Thu, 23 Dec 2010 21:11:01 +0000 http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/?p=117#comment-672 i got my mk-c yesterday i love the little guy hes so easy to play the action is great especially for us beginners its a little trick tuning at first its a bit thin its not very loud i got my mk-c yesterday i love the little guy hes so easy to play the action is great especially for us beginners its a little trick tuning at first its a bit thin its not very loud
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]]> By: Deborah Van Kleef http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/brands/makala-ukuleles/comment-page-1/#comment-594 Deborah Van Kleef Wed, 10 Nov 2010 17:17:29 +0000 http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/?p=117#comment-594 I have 3 young students with fiberglass MK-S ukes. They're fine for beginners & charming in appearance when new. Unfortunately the paint chips easily, showing the putty-colored surface underneath. Uke guy at a local store tells me he displays them out of reach because they show every little ding. Also the gig bag they come with is really cheesy. I'll recommend the agathis laminate in the future. (For a cheap uke in an array of bright colors Mahalo U-30 sounds almost as good, holds up much better & comes with a nice matching gig bag.) I have 3 young students with fiberglass MK-S ukes. They’re fine for beginners & charming in appearance when new. Unfortunately the paint chips easily, showing the putty-colored surface underneath. Uke guy at a local store tells me he displays them out of reach because they show every little ding. Also the gig bag they come with is really cheesy. I’ll recommend the agathis laminate in the future. (For a cheap uke in an array of bright colors Mahalo U-30 sounds almost as good, holds up much better & comes with a nice matching gig bag.)
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]]> By: Aroma http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/brands/makala-ukuleles/comment-page-1/#comment-591 Aroma Tue, 09 Nov 2010 03:53:48 +0000 http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/?p=117#comment-591 Hi Stef I live in NZ too and am thinking of buying a Makala Tenor Ukelele. I was wondering where you bought yours from? I went to MusicWorks and they sell the Makalas for about NZ$50 and the MK-Ps for $75, do you think they are a reasonable price? I'm thinking of buying Akila strings that everyone seems to be talking about, where can you buy those from? Hi Stef

I live in NZ too and am thinking of buying a Makala Tenor Ukelele. I was wondering where you bought yours from? I went to MusicWorks and they sell the Makalas for about NZ$50 and the MK-Ps for $75, do you think they are a reasonable price? I’m thinking of buying Akila strings that everyone seems to be talking about, where can you buy those from?

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