Ashton UKE100BL Soprano Ukulele - Blue

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We know how important a great sound is, which is why we put so much time and effort into the research and development of our products." Sorry Ashton - none of those statements mean a single thing as long as you are selling instruments like this one. This blows your credibility. I found it to have one major negative feature in that the nut is very pronounced, making the strings quite high in relation to the fretboard, meaning you really have to press a long way down to play anything on the first fret. As a beginner I dreaded any songs featuring Bb or F as they were both difficult and painful to play on this uke. I say Australian, and that is because Ashton are an Australian company, but this particular ukulele is made for them in China. Intriguingly though, the box and makers label both say proudly that it is 'designed in Australia'. I am not entirely sure what that means as from a first glance at it I can't see any particular design cues and it all looks rather generic, but there you go. As a company, Ashton make quite a range of musical instruments and gear, including drums, a range of guitars and a number of ukuleles. It must be said that the UKE 100 is their entry level ukulele, but as a brand with a number of stringed instrument products in their line up, perhaps they know what they are doing. We shall see. Barely a month in, I have upgraded to a Clearwater tenor uke, which I’m just getting the feel of as I write this. It wasn’t dissatisfaction with the Ashton, it’s just that I’m 6’2″, with rather large hands, so I fancied something with a bit more finger room.

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. It may be small, but the ukulele is a serious instrument in its own right. Originally from Hawaii, it gained popularity throughout the United States during the early 20th century, then eventually internationally. We offer a wide selection of ukuleles across a range of popular brands, including Fender and Epiphone, who incorporate their classic guitar designs into stylish takes on the compact folk instrument. Other brands like Cordoba specialise in building high-quality ukes, while some series like the Yellow Submarine Ukuleles have a bright, quirky appearance and are ideal for beginners wanting a groovy-looking uke. 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.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 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 UKE400SMH is a brilliant CONCERT ukulele that produces a warm, rich sound. The brand may say, "yes but we are just meeting a demand / filling a gap and there are people out there that only want to spend this much", and that, of course, is both true and fair enough. But there's the thing - several other brands such as Octopus, Tiger and Makala have shown that you CAN do cheap pretty well. It IS possible. This one however is cheap done very, very badly. Very roughly and without much of care about the end result. 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. Ashton ukuleles are similar to Mahalo ukuleles. They’re colourful and cheerful ukuleles and, above all, cheap. They’re one of those ukuleles that schools will buy by the dozen for classes. 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.All Ashton instruments, systems and accessories are the end result of countless hours of development, research and testing."

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. Overall, this ukulele is above average when you consider the price. It is fun to play and is best aimed at beginners. The uke is very good to learn how to play and if you want a durable ukulele for cheap, this is your best buy. Although Jake Shimabukuro or Eddie Vedder would probably spit on a uke like this, it suits most uke players’ needs perfectly. Overall gets a seven out of ten.

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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. Ukuleles come in 5 main sizes - Soprano, Concert, Tenor, Baritone and Bass. Electric ukuleles are also After two years together we’re pretty well settled and have moved on from teacher and student to group enjoyment where members suggest what to play next. 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.