Lanikai Kohala Standard Ukulele
RatingsLanikai are known for their cheap ukes, but they've chosen the name Kohala for these uber-cheap ukes. In the price range, they're definitely a good option. But if you can, getting a Lanikai LU-11 Ukulele or LU-21 would be worth it.
On eBay
US $120.00
On eBay UK
On Musician's Friend
Lanikai Kohala - $34.00
Specifications
Size: Soprano
Construction: Nato top, sides, and back
Fretboard: Nato
Frets: 12
Tuners: Chrome/Ivoroid Geared
Binding: White
7 Comments
It’s a great ukulele to “play” with as a toy, but I do recommend others for people who actually want to play a ukulele. It is something you would take on a trip to pass the time, but not present in front of an audience for example.
The chords do un pitch easily and need constant pitching, but it is a fun toy.
If you’re a serious uke player, this definitely isn’t the ukulele for you. If you’re a beginner, or just want to pass the time, then get this cheap thing.
My boyfriend really wants to learn ukelele. Our anniversary is next month, so, I went to 3 different music stores and spoke with people there and asked them which brand they would recommend for a beginner ukelele player, and all three of them said that Kohala is actually very good for a starter ukelele. However, two of the three of them also said that they would not recommend Kohala for someone who has already been playing the uke for a while.
I just ordered him one online last night. I hope I did okay. D:
I just bought this ukulele tonight and it does not sound anything like the ukes online I hear, like on youtube, and the top string is not playing correctly because the second and third frets are too high, making the note almost silent or really terrible sounding. I’m very disappointed in my purchase because I paid $57 for the uke + a warranty! I am definitely taking it back tomorrow and splurging on a better quality uke.
Hi
I just got this ukulele for christmas and I am getting on great with it. I am a beginner and I find it easy to play, it also sounds and looks Really good so I would recomend it to any beginner.
This ukulele is the first one I’ve owned and played, and it’s great for a starter. But I am looking forward to a higher-quality uke in the future. Not bad though.
I bought the Kohala soprano ukulele for my younger son the other day while in Florida. The one we opened in the box was not as nice as the display. It doesn’t stay in tune. I wish I had bought a different kind with the money I spent on the added warranty. I am glad my younger son doesn’t know any better. If he can learn to play it, it will be worth it.
Got something to say?