there’s no simple answer. Ukulele prices vary wildly depending on factors like materials, brand, building quality, and more. Let’s break the ukulele prices into different price ranges to know How much does a good ukulele cost?
To help you find the right ukulele, I collected an objective list of the best ukulele brands according to my opinion and user’s opinion.
Ukulele Price Range:
- Cheap ukulele: $19-30
- Cheap but decent: $35-55
- Beginner: $55 to $119
- Professional: $129 to $400
- Skilled: $400-2500$
The Cheapest Ukuleles on the market (Toy’s): $19-30
If your goal is to find the best cheap ukulele on the market, you’re in the right place.
here you’ll find a range of ukuleles that are often made from plastic…
most of these ukuleles can be very poorly built and many of them are nearly unplayable…
cons – Cheap strings, bad build quality, Poor fretwork, and weak tone.
People that buy these ukuleles can find them self’s frustrating because starting on a low-quality can pool you down from all the ambition of learning. In my opinion, it’s almost always worth spending a little more to get a better, decent instrument even if you are a beginner.
Remember even that in this category you can find cool ukuleles with all sorts of cool characters and paintings they can cost even more than really good ukuleles only because of the marketing and advertising…
My Recommendation to Cheap Ukuleles:
If you are planning to buy a cheap ukulele here is some of the best in this category.
Cheap bat decent: 35$-55$
You’re on a tight budget or you just want to buy a nice present for your love, There are some great ukuleles in this category, but there is a lot of junk as well… These ukuleles are fine to start with, but many players will eventually improve their playing and will want to upgrade themselves. my advice is if you have a bit more budget and you are serious and dedicated to learning you can go with something a little bit series.
Beginner GOOD Ukuleles: 55$-119$
- Most ukuleles for beginners offer an ideal combination of affordability and quality and offer improved tone and volume. They have Higher quality materials and hardware, better playability, Decent fit, better finish, Consistent construction, and extra unique cosmetic upgrades.
Recommended Beginner Ukuleles are:
Professional Ukuleles: $119 to $400
These are ukuleles made entirely out of solid wood- Solid wood resonates more freely than the laminated wood that found on most cheaper ukuleles. a solid wood ukulele will have more, volume and bass than an equivalent laminated wood ukulele. I think you should buy the best ukulele you can comfortably afford to yourself and don’t waste time on the cheapest. do not tempt to save money on your first ukulele, after all, you want to enjoy this hobbit. And Cheap ukuleles are sometimes so bad that they not fun to play.
skilled ukuleles: 400$-2500$
Ukulele Sizes and which size is Go to the shop
There are four ukulele sizes – soprano, concert, tenor, and baritone.
Most ukulele music is written for a soprano, concert, or tenor- they are all tuned the same way(G-C-E-A).so if for example, you learn to play on a soprano ukulele, you will also be able to play a concert or tenor. For this reason, I usually recommend beginners stick with one of these three sizes and avoid starting on a baritone that has a have a different tuning (D-G-B-E).
Ukulele was developed in Portugal in the late 19th Century. the ukulele has grown in popularity in the last 10 years, it’s perfect for everyone – from children and beginners to skilled experienced performers. there are lots of things you need to know when looking for the best ukulele – what is the right size for you, what should you look out for, which are the best brands and how much to spend?
When you’re an aspiring musician that’s trying to choose the right instrument, you just don’t have the experience to figure out how best to spend your money because there are so many choices available. Don’t worry, as you get more experienced, you’ll start to know what you’re looking for. But in the beginning, finding the right ukulele for your needs can be confusing.
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SANDONA Concert Ukulele 24 Inch Kit UKCB-MH | Sapele Solid Wood | Complete Concert Set with Strap, Premium Strings, Digital Tuner, and Gigbag | Accurate Tuning | Forest Green.
MUSIC FOR EVERYONE EARS – Crafted with Sapele solid wood and equipped with Aquila Ukulele strings, this concert ukulele produces stunning sound quality. You’ll make music that is accurate and pleasing for everyone.
SUPERIOR CRAFTSMANSHIP – This Sturdy Ukulele with an elegant finish is made from Sapele for the Face and Side Board, and Walnut for the Fingerboard. Its long-lasting design will make it your favorite instrument.
AN ALL-IN-ONE SET – Sandona Ukulele Set includes a 24″ Concert Ukulele, a Digital Tuner with battery, a Strap, an Extra set of Strings, a User Manual, and a Ukulele case to keep it all together.
HEAVEN ON YOUR FINGERTIPS – With 18 White Brass Frets with Fret position marks at 5th, 7th, 10th, 12th, and 15th frets on neck and top of the fingerboard, it offers you a smooth and fun playing experience full of rich sound.
STAY TUNED – With an easily adjustable tuner, you’ll be sure to always get the right notes all the time. Small of size and easy to use, it’s convenient to carry with your instrument anywhere.
Kala KA-S Soprano Mahogany Ukulele
- Soprano Mahogany ukulele in a rich, satin finish with bright, contrasting cream Binding Scale Length: 13.625 inches
- These are gorgeous instruments that sound and play like much more expensive, one-off, boutique-grade ukulele
- Soft, warm, full-bodied, balanced tone
- Comes with Graphtec NuBone nut and saddle & Aquila Super Nylgut strings from Italy
- Kala ukuleles are played by some of the most renowned players around the world including twenty-one pilots, Vance Joy, and Zac Brown
- As the industry leader, our focus is to provide you with a high-quality, great-sounding ukulele at an affordable price.
- The Kala KA-S is a classic Mahogany soprano ukulele with contrasting cream binding, making this ukulele look very high-end for the price. A beautiful little instrument with a warm, full tone that is great for anyone to begin on or add to a collection.
Kala Culture
Nestled between Northern California’s treasured Redwoods and its coastal waters, our hometown, Petaluma, is a harbor to an eclectic mix of creativity and culture. Since first planting our roots in 2005, Kala has grown to become the most recognizable ukulele brand in the world.
Kala Quality
Quality craftsmanship, amazing tone, and the largest selection of models anywhere make Kala one of the industry leader of the modern ukulele movement for more than a decade. We value our players and have earned their trust by providing them with affordable, easy-to-play instruments that help them grow as musicians.
Kala Resources
Simple and easy to use, our Kala App includes a tuner, play-a-long songs, and easy-to-follow lessons. Download the app to your iOS or Android device. Visit the Learn to Play section of our website to build your foundation and learn basics like tuning, beginner-friendly chords, strumming techniques, and songs.
MORE TIPS ABOUT HOW TO CHOOSE UKULELE.
Is your heart set on the bright-sounding ukulele? Well, now it’s time to buy one! Buying a ukulele is definitely not the same as buying a car, but there are a few things you should remember before buying one, so you don’t end up with a purchase you regret.
Determine your interest and skill level.
Are you just a casual hobbyist or a fanatic? For example, you should reconsider buying a ukulele for $1000 if you’re just playing the ukulele as a casual hobby, or if you have zero musical background. Remember, you could just upgrade to a higher quality ukulele (aka more expensive) once you’ve mastered the basics.
Understand the types of wooden ukuleles.
If you’ve set your mind on a solid wood ukulele, mind the various types of wood from which they’re made. Each wood has its special characteristics that affect the sound.
- Mahogany – one of the most common woods in ukulele making, it has a reasonable grain finish providing good looks, but provides a good balance between the bright treble sounds the ukulele is famous for, whilst beefing up the bass. Also projects sound well and with good volume. Often used for necks only.
- Koa – the best-known hardwood of the Hawaiian Islands. Acacia koa is a native forest tree, unique to Hawaii, and held in reverence. The wood is beautiful to look at with amazing grains (particularly the curly variety), very sweet sounding and warm. Loud, rich in sound, and used in the finest (and most expensive) ukuleles.
- Cedar – a common, reddish soft wood often used in acoustic guitars, has a plain finish and provides a very warm sound, evenly distributed amongst the strings.
- Spruce – very common, pale yellow wood used in guitar manufacture. Now seen on many cheaper ukuleles on the top only (usually with rosewood or mahogany backs and sides). It is a tough wood that makes for excellent strong soundboards and the Sitka variety is characterized by a very bright and rich tone, with less of the bass rounding that Mahogany provides.They are also very loud woods. Engelmann spruce is a slightly more mellow version which is often used in classical instruments.
- Maple – good density and resistant, very treble, comes in many types. A hard, resilient wood that is often chosen for its dramatic looks, particularly flamed or spalted woods that are stunning to look at. It provides a very bright tone on the ukulele.
- Mango – beautiful looking, orange wood with beautiful grain, that is used increasingly as a more sustainable wood choice (as Mango is a fruit tree, the wood is harvested after the tree is no longer efficiently producing fruit, and is then replanted). Mango provides a warm yet bright tone, similar to walnut.
Try the ukuleles.
Hear the difference between the uke sizes. Once you figured the desirable size, pick a couple of instruments of different brands and examine them. Is it too shrill for your preference? Are the frets too close together? Look at the distance between the strings and the neck. It shouldn’t be too big or too small. This distance affects the amount of pressure you’ll have to apply when fretting chords.
Strum a couple of basic chords and listen to the sound. Try Am, C, G, D, F. Choosing may be difficult, but your heart will tell you which one is right for you. Once you feel that the sound of the uke resonates with your inner sense of beauty, you found your instrument
Talk to other ukulele players.
Ask for brand recommendations, and learn from them, whether they’re experienced professionals or casual players. Find out which brands has the best sounding ukuleles, yet won’t drill a hole in your wallet.
- If you can’t find a group near your area, you can find plenty of articles and forum discussions on the web.
Research the various types of ukuleles.
There are four main types of ukuleles: soprano, concert (or alto), tenor, and baritone.
- Soprano is the original, most common and smallest type of ukuleles, perfect for traveling. They have the jangly, light sound commonly associated with ukuleles. People with larger hands or fingers might have difficulties playing the soprano ukulele, as the frets are closer together. The strings also have less tension, so you might find it easy to accidentally bend a string out of tune.
- Despite that, this type of ukulele is the best for the beginner uke player, as it’s the cheapest compared to other types, and you can carry it anywhere. There are certain sopranos that come with longer neck, which allows you to reach higher notes, but those are not so common.
- Concert (or alto) ukuleles are a bit bigger than the soprano, so they have a deeper and a fuller sound than the soprano ones. As all the next uke sizes, it has a longer neck, and more frets as a result. This type of ukulele is easier to play for people with larger hands.
- The Tenor ukulele is a little bigger than the concert, and the overall sound and tone is even fuller than its smaller siblings. It’s great for performers.
- Baritone ukuleles are the biggest of the ukes. They have the deepest sound, compared to the others, and while you can still strum a baritone ukulele like any other ukulele, you’re going to really lose that bright crisp sound that you’d get with soprano. It sounds more like a guitar. Great for blues players and anyone who prefers that deeper and fuller sound.