No Matter the Season! 5 Recommended Ukuleles at Low Prices - Soprano Ukuleles

The season is becoming pleasant with autumn skies. How are you all doing? Perhaps some of you may be thinking, “I wanted to start playing the ukulele this summer, but it's too late now!” Summer is the time of year when ukulele is most popular. I used to have that image of the ukulele, but it is not true! Ukulele has nothing to do with the season! I think it's fine to play the ukulele on the beach in the middle of winter.
So, I would like to show you five ukuleles that you can easily enjoy for around 5,000 yen to 20,000 yen.

What kind of ukulele is a soprano ukulele?

Before we start, what kind of ukulele is a soprano ukulele? Some of you may already know this, but here is a quick rundown!
Basically, there are four types of ukuleles. There are basically four types of ukuleles: soprano, concert, tenor and baritone. Soprano ukulele is the most compact ukulele with a scale of around 345mm. It is small enough for children to play and it’s sometimes called the standard type. Recommended for beginners!

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Five Recommended Ukuleles at Low Prices

Soprano ukuleles are such a popular choice thatSound House has a lot of good quality and reasonably priced ones. Here are some of the best-selling popular models and higher end soprano ukuleles that our staff recommends!

1. ARIA / AU-1 Soprano Ukulele

￥6,200(税込)

First off, here is a classic soprano ukulele, the AU-1! It has a mahogany top, sides and back for a very soft and warm tone. This ukulele is a popular seller at Sound House and is also recommended for its endpin so that you can hook on a shoulder strap to it. It is also perfect for playing standing up!

2. PLAYTECH / PUK200C Soprano Ukulele [w/Gig Bag]

￥6,980(税込)

Next is a soprano ukulele with a sapele top, and sides and back from PLAYTECH. Sapele is a kind of mahogany wood with a soft and bright tone. The matte finish makes this ukulele comfortable to the touch. This product has received a lot of high reviews and I recommend it for beginners!

3. OUTDOOR UKULELE / Soprano Blue Nickel Soprano Ukulele

￥22,800(税込)

This unusual looking ukulele is made of plastic! When you think of plastic, you probably think of a cheap plastic toy, but the tone is so satisfying that you will be amazed at how well the ukulele and plastic work together. It is also important to note that it is made in the U.S.A. Enjoy this environmentally friendly ukulele with a clear and crisp sound!

4. FAMOUS / FS-1 Soprano Ukulele

￥18,480(税込)

Next is a soprano ukulele made in Japan that was first manufactured in 1955. The body is made of mahogany plywood and has a very warm and gentle tone. This ukulele is recommended for any genre of music, from pops to Hawaiian tunes.

5. aNueNue / ANN-TM1E

￥22,800(税込)

Last but not least, here is the aNueNue. This is a soprano ukulele made by aNueNue, which means “rainbow” in Hawaiian. The top is made of solid mahogany and the sides and back are made of mahogany, which give the ukulele a clear and soft tone. aNueNue's original Mini U Pickup is built into the ukulele, which delivers the same warmth and low noise when connected to an amplifier. It is also recommended for those who are considering stage performance!

These are five low-priced soprano ukuleles that you can enjoy! How did you like them? Wouldn’t you like to listen to the soft and warm sound of a ukulele in the coming cold season? Let's take this opportunity to start your ukulele life!