tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post8806448058668052457..comments2024-03-26T17:50:42.904+00:00Comments on GOT A UKULELE - Ukulele reviews and beginners tips: Diamond Head DU-150 Soprano - REVIEWBarry Mazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15731777711884288947noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post-14675737300106350202020-11-29T19:04:53.428+00:002020-11-29T19:04:53.428+00:00I got one of these for nothing when it was abandon...I got one of these for nothing when it was abandoned where I work. The terrible gig bag was not present so I can't comment on that but the strings definitely leave much to be desired. It will be my work uke when we return to regular business, albeit with different strings.NorCal Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09614189205594135953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post-65269813513064182402018-01-03T13:13:15.290+00:002018-01-03T13:13:15.290+00:00I got one of these as a present a while back. The ...I got one of these as a present a while back. The factory strings are terrible as stated in the review. Very thick and somehow felt "edgy". I changed those to some GHS strings I happened to find in a general store and the sound improved a lot. Absolutely worth it! Prior the change it stopped ringing on at 5th fret, now it plays nicely up to 9th. I suppose investing more on the strings probably does not bring anymore out of this instrument.<br /><br />Other than that I have very little to add to the review. Cheap ukulele, but I've had lots of fun with it. In the end, I've seen worse. This one is actually playable :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post-73013426437084106492017-07-21T16:18:50.804+01:002017-07-21T16:18:50.804+01:00I just saw that you had posted this review and dec...I just saw that you had posted this review and decided to take a look since earlier this year I bought three of these for my kids. To answer your question of "why would you?" I say because my kids fell in love with their favorite colors from the rainbow of options available and begged to have them. Now I'm a hero, albeit a hero who now has the privilege of listening to kids playing cheap ukuleles. I did pick up some Aquila strings to try out on them, but haven't mounted them yet. Maybe I'll update you after we make the switch. Your review is spot on about the nylon strings and the plinky sound. The strings are slippery - which is actually why I've left them on. They are far more gentle on my kids' fingers while they are learning and improving their strumming technique, while the grippier Aquilas rub blisters quickly. I was fortunate enough to pick up each instrument for $30. I don't think I would have bought them at the price point you described. I bought them as toys for each kid to "earn" by learning to play C, G, and D7 chords with a promise to get them nicer instruments once they learn to play a song or two. Meanwhile they are content to play their hand selected treasures and don't hesitate to show off for family and friends. I suppose I could have started out with nicer instruments, but I take comfort in knowing that I won't feel bad if one of these gets smashed.R M Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14349294805946607072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post-28467830490184995332017-07-02T16:40:22.813+01:002017-07-02T16:40:22.813+01:00Timing's so important - follow behind a real s...Timing's so important - follow behind a real stinker and the reference point changes! Wonder if your score would have moved down a few points if you hadn't just reviewed the Ashton.<br /><br />I've seen this one advertised a lot, so I was mildly curious, but your review is pretty much what I expected.Glennnoreply@blogger.com