Buy a Ukulele

In this section of Uke Hunt, I'm putting together a guide to different brands, prices, sizes etc of ukuleles. It'll include the history of makers, their reputation, reviews from Uke Hunt readers, videos and general advice on uke purchases. It'll also include more general advice on buying a ukulele, particularly on the tricky task of buying the right ukulele over the internet and first time ukulele buyers.

When you are buying a ukulele, there are three main things you have to think about:

Which Brand?

- There's a huge range of makes of ukulele out there. This section gives you a quick history of each of the major brands, a discussion of the type of ukuleles they make and a video showcasing the uke (where available).

Which Size?

- A choice of four main sizes: soprano, concert, tenor and baritone.

How Much?

- Your budget is going to play a big part in your decision. This section has a discussion of what you can expect at each price range.

Which Strings?

- With the different sizes and tunings, buying ukulele strings is a bit of a minefield. Hopefully, this section will give you some guidance.

Ukulele Accessories

Capos, picks, straps, stands and a whole lot of other stuff to keep your ukulele company.


If you've got any advice or opinions to offer on any of your ukes (good, bad or indifferent), shoot me a message, let me know what you think and I'll add your opinions to the page.