Makala 133487 "Purple Burst" Dolphin Soprano Ukulele Outfit

It's cheap, it's (mostly) plastic, it's horribly colourful and both 6 yr old daughter and I love it. After initial string stretch the geared machine heads keep things surprisingly well tuned and it has a very sweet little tone. Action & intonation a tiny bit clunky, but that's pretty churlish given the price. If you want a cheap n' cheerful stringed instrument that's easy to play, stays in tune, has a very pleasing tone, and can give a lot of pleasure - this is it...

I have played and owned many Ukes in many years of playing,some costing a lot of money.I purchased one of these to take on trips and just to knock about with.The tone,volume,and playability are superb.The first thing you need to do is change the strings,the strings it comes with are rubbish,i put a set of Worth browns and it sounds superb.It looks almost toy like but sounds so very uke like its unbelievable considering how its made,the main body is basically plastic with laminate top.Absolute ideal for a starter or a knockabout uke for a seasoned player.Its robust enough to take anywhere and even comes with a carry bag.You could spend a lot more on a uke and you would not get a sound as good as this,For the price I think they are the best pound for pound Ukulele out there.

I bought this ukulele based on the many glowing reviews I had read. It is a super instrument that plays really well. When learning how to play a musical instrument it is well worth spending an extra £10 in order to get a proper instrument. The fact that it's intonation and tone are great really keeps the new pupil engaged rather than frustrated that nothing sounds right. When I first bought a ukulele for myself it was cheap and always sounded out of tune. My daughter loves this and it's pleasant to listen to. It has a plastic body which I suppose enables the manufacturer to get a consistent result. The paint job is a little patchy, but it is a very inexpensive musical instrument, rather than the many "Ukulele-Shaped toys" that are widely available in the £15 - £25 price bracket. A superb buy, don't settle for anything less

I love my makala uke with my whole heart. This was actually an upgrade for me as a beginner, now thanks to this i'd say i'm at campfire player level. This is my second ukulele and the sound quality is definitely there. My first one was cheap so it had a plasticky sound (it was £20 from argos idk what i expected) but this one is so gorgeous, it's cute and i didn't think i'd ever find a pink ukulele with good sound quality that was as affordable as this! It literally has anything. If you love the colour pink or blue and are looking for a good quality ukulele with sound quality that's there I'd highly recommend this one.

I bought this Ukulele as a joint family Christmas present as, since I got my own mor expensive Kala Concert Ukulele back in November, it seems every time I get it out, it ends up in the hands of another family member. Makala is also Kala but its lower range of Ukuleles so you know that what you will be getting is a good solid Uke from a company who knows what it is doing as far as Ukuleles go. This is a great entry level Uke and will give you hours of musical pleasure. It comes with its own bag which I would describe as more like a dust cover if I'm honest and is the one poor point in this outfit for me. The strings it comes with are perfectly respectable but I chose to change mine for a set of Aquila soprano strings and what a difference that made. It's lovely to hold, has a nice wide neck to give beginners and little hands more space for some of those more complicated chords and has a lovely soundd. Even the people in the Uke group I play with commented on what a lovely instrument it is. When you first get it however, be awear that the strings will take a few weeks to settle so you might find that you have to tune it a lot. This is nothing to do with the quality of Ukulele but is something that happens to all stringed instruments so do not be disheartened. The more you play and tune initially the quicker this will stop. You may also wish to stretch your strings. If you don't know anything about this just google it. There's loads of free info on the net. So, in short, I definitely would recommend this and probably the only beginner Uke I would recommend as it's good quality, rugged, robust and comes from a Ukulele manufacturer who is renouned for quality. I know there are much cheaper Ukuleles out there but honestly, if you can't afford it right now just save for it. If you are wanting a better sound, simply change the strings for a set of Aquilas and spend a little extra on a proper Ukulele bag. It's certainly deserving of that.

Really impressed with the quality of the tone, the strings are soft on the fingers and it’s a super little instrument for this price, and a lovely colour too. I have had no problems with tuning.

What an amazing little ukulele this is. For the price, this ukulele sounds amazing. I bough this for my daughter because of the colour etc. However, I keep playing this myself even though I own a £600 premium hand made mahogany soprano. It’s just so spritely and great fun to play! Very pleased.

This is the second makala uke I've purchased. The first one I bought for my daughter who's taking lessons at school. A bit of research suggested that this brand were robust so it's the one I bought. Then I decided to learn and bought another for me. The paintwork and strings are really good quality, it also has a lovely sound. Until I tried another brand I had no idea they could differ, but this one has a nice tinkly ring to it. Well worth the money, I would recommend this ukulele to anyone (in fact I already have).

Después de mucho informar esta fue la opción recomendada por profesionales, lo compré para iniciación de una niña de 7años. Lo utiliza dos veces por semana. Es perfecto, sonido, materiales y el precio de acuerdo a su marca. Viene con una funda tipo quita polvo. Yo compré una acolchada aquí también

All in all it’s a good instrument... it’s just not as dark green as I thought it would be from the picture. It’s lime green not dark green

Ein vollwertiges Instrument. Hochwertig verarbeitet. Kommt super bei Kindern und auch bei Erwachsenen an! Schneller Versand. Ukulele ist ein leicht zu erlernendes Instrument.

This is a great, inexpensive instrument. Right out of the box it plays decently, lowering the action makes it really nice. It's not really fair to compare this with ukes costing 5 or 10 times as much, but this plays well, sounds good, and stays in tune. That's all I need from an instrument! I was going to order nice strings, but am glad I waited. My uke, which I think came from Primeexpress, already had Aquila Nylgut strings on it. Aquila Nylguts are probably the most popular gourmet strings you can buy, and they came free. I can't overstate how awesome this has worked out. BTW you may want to keep the box and packing material. They protect the uke much better than the gig bag!

I have owned this ukulele for 8 days now, and intend to update with any new information or as I think of it! I am entirely brand new to ukuleles. Prior to receiving and unboxing this Kala Makala Dolphin Ukulele, I had never so much as held a ukulele. After pouring hours of research into finding the perfect balance of affordability and instrument longevity, I landed on this one. First, least importantly, this uke is a beautiful metallic blue color. It is primarily made of a composite plastic material, however the top is made of phillipine mahogany. In the places I expect to find seams, there are none to be found. The fretboard is made of laurel, and the frets are not sharp at all, which is good for a beginner such as myself who isn't ready to modify their instrument. However, the finish of the body is glossy and attracts fingerprints and palm prints. The dolphin bridge is as adorable in person as it is in the photos. Second, the sound. This ukulele comes with Aquila Super Nylgut strings. They are considered one of the most popular strings in the world. I was shocked - and pleased - to find that between the high quality strings and the gear-type tuners, my uke held tune after two days. It is a soprano ukulele as well, which is important to note if you are looking for a concert ukulele. The sound is full and warm, much better than I hoped to expect from such an affordable instrument. Third, playability. I haven't tossed it away in frustration once, so I honestly believe it's a good choice for adult beginners like me, or even older children who may be looking to try their hand at music. Cradling this short of an instrument definitely takes getting used to, and playing chords takes a lot of practice, but I can foresee this baby being in my collection for years to come. All in all, do I recommend this instrument? Yes, definitely. Spring the few extra dollars for this ukulele from a good company rather than choosing a cheaper instrument that may not be playable, even if it's for a child who has never touched a string instrument. It even comes with a super cute string gig bag!