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Ashton UKE100BL Soprano Ukulele - Blue

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An instrument to inspire beginners of all ages. The Gear4music Ukulele is fun, portable and easy to play. With a quality build to stand the test of time, it will hold your interest throughout hours of play and practice. Designed in Australia by a highly qualified team of experts, Ashton’s range of musical instruments and sound equipment are built to strict quality standards. And when it comes to tone and sound, well there isn't a great deal I can say really. Almost zero sustain and about the most 'plinky' dull sound I think i've heard from a ukulele. There's just nothing about it for me that is likeable. Yes, the intonation is slightly off, but actually that isn't the worst of it. It just has no life to the sound whatsoever. The C strings is worst, but really none of them come together to give me anything. It has 'some' volume, but it's really not great (and to be honest, I am not sure I would want it any louder..) And yes, before you say it, new strings would help, but really, when the rest of it is so rough - why would you? I will tell you what it sounds like. It sounds exactly like people who have a deep rooted hatred for the ukulele think all ukuleles sound like. That assumption of the ukulele sounding like rubber bands on a tissue box, of being childlike and non serious. It sounds EXACTLY like that. And that is pretty damning. Scores in 6s - as per 7s, but even bigger issues leading me towards suggesting you avoid unless it floats your boat and you can deal with issues Just 20 minutes per day and you’ll be on your way. Full training will be given, along with a beginner’s book, which takes the learner from simple two chord melodies to the more complex in gentle, easy stages.

Sorry Ashton - none of those statements mean a single thing as long as you are selling instruments like this one. This blows your credibility.They say that one of the best ways to beat stress is to play a musical instrument , be it a keyboard, trumpet or drums. But if you are the kind that likes singing along, string instruments are one of the best choices for you. When you say string instruments, one of the very first images that would obviously pop into your mind is the guitar. However, were you aware of the fact that you also have a range of other choices that would perhaps be more suitable for you? One of them that you cannot afford to overlook is the ukulele. If you are the kind that plays music that involves a lot of chords, perhaps this is one instrument that you would like to introduce to your band or music group. And if you are not in one, a ukulele is great to play by yourself at home. All you have to do is buy ukuleles online to find them available in different prices and choose the one that’s the most suitable for you. This ukulele is stronger than concrete and can basically be dropped off a building and not be damaged too much. Mine has a fair few dents due to being dropped lots but still plays fine. It also stays in tune brilliantly and the paint even stays on. The only minus for this ukulele is that the screws can sometimes come undone. This is easily fixed as you can tighten them up again very easily. Durability gets a nine out of ten. That doesn’t mean that we’re not looking for new members, we most certainly are but as we meet only once a month, as well as enjoying the meetings, we ask new ukuleleists to practice at home too. At GAK, we supply a variety of ukulele types, including Soprano, concert, tenor, and baritone ukuleles, so you’re bound to find the one that’s perfect for you. Whether you’re just starting out or are looking for something more professional, our range will have you covered. Now, as you can probably tell there isn't actually much, if anything, about this ukulele that I have liked so far. But let's give it a chance and see how it plays. (Remember folks.. I do this so you don't have to...!)

All are welcome and all we ask is that you chip in a quid for admin and that you buy a drink from behind the bar to keep the Landlord happy.The Size - When you buy ukuleles online, you will notice that what makes this musical instrument different from the guitar is the size. Ukuleles are mainly available in four sizes. You have those that are especially small. These are called sopranos and are mainly for beginners. Then you have the slightly bigger ones called altos. These provide fuller tones and are good for people with large hands. The third type is called the tenor, which is ideal for concerts with its full sound. Finally, you have the largest type which is called the baritone. With its large size, the baritone is similar to the guitar and can even be tuned like one.

But my biggest revelation came when I decided to try some Martin strings to replace the originals. Suddenly it went from a rather “plunky” sound to a far nicer, almost mini-guitar, sound. Scores in 7s - reasonable, but some bigger issues you may need to be mindful of. Doesn't get a full recommendation but may suit you With an awesome selection of ukeleles, ranging from standard soprano through to a ukulele with preamp and premium solid top and solid koa woods, Ashton really is the ideal choice for ukeleles! In Hawaii, the name Ukulele translates to 'jumping flea', due to the energetic finger actions when one plays a ukulele. A fun, mood lifting instrument, the Ashton Ukulele is super portable due to its small size. Perfect when sitting around the campfire or hanging out with friends, jamming away on the Ashton Ukulele is sure to bring smiles to everyone faces! The popularity of the ukulele has grown to great proportions over the last twelve months or so and the ukulele is now being used by acts like Portishead to Van Morrison to Florence and The Machine. The Ashton This ukulele is designed to meet the demands of the market, by combining the elements of selection, quality and price. The UKE400S is a great concert ukulele for all types of players. The Number of Strings - If you are a guitar player, you would already be aware of the fact that a guitar comes with six strings. A ukulele, on the other hand, comes with four strings. The smaller number of strings makes this musical instrument easier to learn, especially for those who already know to play the guitar.

Ukuleles come in 5 main sizes - Soprano, Concert, Tenor, Baritone and Bass. Electric ukuleles are also

With an awesome selection of ukeleles, ranging from standard soprano through to a ukulele with preamp and premium solid top and solid koa woods, Ashton really is the ideal choice for ukeleles! In Hawaii, the name Ukulele translates to 'jumping flea', due to the energetic finger actions when one plays a ukulele. A fun, mood lifting instrument, the Ashton Ukulele is super portable due to its small size. Perfect when sitting around the campfire or hanging out with friends, jamming away on the Ashton Ukulele is sure to bring smiles to everyone faces! The popularity of the ukulele has grown to great proportions over the last twelve months or so and the ukulele is now being used by acts like Portishead to Van Morrison to Florence and The Machine. The Ashton This ukulele is designed to meet the demands of the market, by combining the elements of selection, quality and price. The UKE400SMH is a brilliant CONCERT ukulele that produces a warm, rich sound. Anyway, play it I must. And after days and days of tuning, re-tuning and re-tuning, those nylon strings eventually got to a point of holding.. Incidentally, talking of tuning. You know I said the tuners looked bad? Well they work pretty badly too. The usual issue of some grinding, some feeling loose and there being lots of play. Oh well, being gears, they won't slip I suppose.But before you go ahead, let’s have a brief look at what makes the ukulele different from the guitars so you have a better understanding of what this musical instrument is:

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