HIGHLY RECOMMEND this soprano UKE!!!
I read recommendations about known-brand name uses on the various Facebook groups I belong to, but this little HOLA! soprano is the ukulele I use every day, the one I pick up to play, and it makes me smile. I've owned it for more than a year now. I bought it for travel, because this Soprano is smaller than my Concert uke to fit in a suitcase, but I find that this is the uke I play everyday.
I first bought this and the C-----ba U100SM Soprano to compare them, expecting to keep the C... but it was tinny and flimsy compared to the sound (tone & projection) and workmanship of this HOLA! I'd first seen a review of 10 best inexpensive ukuleles to buy on Amazon over at Youtube. This HOLA! was rated highest.... I also like the size of this Soprano fretboard for reaching the chords; don't find it too small at all. (I am a senior citizen female with medium size fingers...). I'm just about to tackle the E cord and find that my fingers can reach it.
PROS
- full, rich, complex tone with incredible projection
- low action makes it easy to get the chords clear
- stays in tune amazingly (after the first month of daily playing to stretch the strings)
- beautiful workmanship
- high quality padded case included
- a strap and built-in strap pins included!
- I haven't felt the need to change the strings (Premium Italian Aquila Nylgut strings)
Another PRO, customer service:
I have noticed here on Amazon reviews that the HOLA! company responds to problems and provides customer satisfaction. I think they are really proud of the workmanship and quality of these Ukes. I'm partly writing this review, a year after I bought it, because I don't see the HOLA! brand mentioned on Facebook groups for a terrific under $100 ukulele, and I HIGHLY recommend this instrument. I sometimes think about buying another soprano, but think, unless I'm interested in moving to the $300+ level of quality SOUND, there is nothing this HOLA! lacks...
CON
- I think the metal of the frets was a bit rough on the side towards me. I don't remember if I filed them down a bit, but they have never bothered me.
NOTE: you really do have to play it every day for the first month and stretch out the strings. I found the first 2 weeks, I had to re-tune it within a song, then the 2nd 2 weeks I had to tune it every session. But now I barely have to tune it ever, just a slight adjustment perhaps. I'm always amazed how it holds its tune.
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► The overall length of this Soprano Ukulele is 21 inches. ► We chose one of the most popular woods to build the body of your Ukulele - Mahogany! ► The Bridge of the ukulele is made out of Walnut! |
► The Fingerboard is made of Walnut as well & the neck of the ukulele is made of Nato ► Walnut is a popular wood used in many musical instruments, including guitars. |
► Aquila Strings. We installed Premium Italian Aquila Strings to make sure this ukulele produces the best sound it can. Aquila Strings are very popular and any experienced player would recommend it. ► Bone Nut - The Nut in this ukulele is made out of Ox bone. In most ukuleles out there, the nut is made out of plastic. The nut directly influences the tone and sound of the ukulele as it is in direct contact with the strings! |
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Bone Saddle - The saddle in this ukulele is made out of Ox bone. In most ukuleles out there, the saddle is made out of plastic. The Saddle directly influence the tone and sound of the ukulele as it is in direct contact with the strings! |
A tip for tuning your new Ukulele:Are you finding your new ukulele always needs tuning every time you want to play it? This is really common, particularly with new strings. Nylon strings take a certain amount of stretching before they settle down and hold their tune. How to solve:Tune it to the desired note, then pull up on the string over the sound hole to give it a bit of a stretch. That'll take it down about 2 whole notes, tune it back up and repeat until it stays in tune. A lot of folks who maybe aren't used to stringed instruments, especially nylon strings, get frustrated, but don't worry, these are decent strings, they just need a good stretch! |
About Hola! MusicWhat does a musician and an airplane technician have to do with Hola! Music? Well, It seems that writing “High Quality" in products' description lost its meaning now days, but with us you will find items that had many hours of thought and testing put into them. The founders of Hola! Music come from very different worlds, a musician and a technician Making sure the words ”High Quality“ actually have meaning. This is our promise to you. Go ahead and try us out. Hola! Music Say Hello To Music! |
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| Price | $61.99 | $62.99 | — | — | $66.99 |
| Color | Teal | Mahogany | Red | Black | Zebra |
| Body's Wood | Mahogany | Mahogany | Mahogany | Mahogany | Zebra Wood |
| Bone Nut & Saddle | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Size | Soprano 21" | Soprano 21" | Soprano 21" | Soprano 21" | Soprano 21" |
| Aquila Strings | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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| Delivery | Get it May 15 - 20 | Get it as soon as Friday, May 17 | Get it as soon as Friday, May 17 | — | Get it as soon as Friday, May 17 | Get it as soon as Friday, May 17 |
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| Sold By | KK Music Store | DonnerDirect | Amazon.com | Mix Wholesale | AileenMusic | GL0BAL INSTRUMENT |
| instrument | Ukulele | Ukulele | Ukulele, Soprano, Beginner, Intermediate | Ukulele | Ukulele, Guitar | Ukulele |
| size | Soprano 21 Inch | Rainbow | Includes 6 Love Songs & Chords for Uke, Instructions, Strap and Bag- | — | Soprano | Soprano |
| number of strings | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| operation mode | Manual | Manual | Manual | acoustic | Manual | Manual |
| top material | Zebrawood, Walnut, Mahogany | Maple | Rosewood | Basswood | Maple, Mahogany, Cedar, Spruce | Sapele |
| back material | Zebrawood, Walnut | Maple | Mahogany | Basswood | Maple, Mahogany, Wood, Spruce Wood | Wood |
| string material | — | Nylon | Nylon | Nylon | Nylon | Nylon |
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I purchased the Zebrawood, which is very pretty. Excellent value & quality
This is my very first ukulele to learn on.After playing it for almost 6 months, itsounds so much better than when I firsttried. Now it sounds good. I guess it wasmy lack of skill & strings needing to be stretched. Yes, it is a good soprano ukuleleThe Zebrawood one is quite pretty. Very good value & quality with the beautiful khaki color gig bag, tuner, strap & picks. Comes with two strap buttons installed.Note: Those little marks on the fretboard are not flaws. I put a few removable colored dots/stickers to aid in learning to play chords.Update: 10 months after I purchased this ukulele. I am pleasantly surprised that my ukulele is still in perfect condition & the value/price has increased.
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looks very cheap
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Beautiful! WELL WORTH THE MONEY$$$
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Nate
Vous devrez changer les cordes.
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