Soprano Ukulele 21 Inch Solid Mahogany Ukelele beginner kit with Gig Bag Tuner Strap String Instruction Booklet

Exceptional value for money. Comfortable to play. Sounds good. Very generous amount of extras. Doesn't sound cheap.

I’ve been toying with the idea of getting a ukulele for some time so when lockdown was imposed for a second time decided then that time was now. After much research I opted for the Aklot tenor ukulele as it was sensibly priced and came with a selection of accessories including a tuner (essential), strap, plectrums, cleaning cloth, spare strings and carry bag. It also came with a little beginners booklet and a chord chart which was very useful for getting started as I was a complete beginner. The ukulele is a wonderful bit of craftsmanship, very well made with nice little touches such as the bird shaped bridge and engraved bird and makers name in the headstock, all the components such as the tuners and fretboard etc are top quality. Tuning the ukulele was very easy using the supplied tuner, simply clip it onto the headstock, select the Uc option and it indicates when each string is perfectly tuned. The ukulele sounds exceptionally good with a rich sound that surprised me a little, I was expecting it to sound a bit tinny, but it resonates superbly and holds the notes well, and unlike some ukuleles that I read reviews on this one doesn’t need tuning every 5 minutes, although I tend to check the tuning at the start of every practice session. Overall I am very pleased with my purchase and would certainly recommend anyone thinking of taking up the ukulele to consider an Aklot.

I purchased this Ukelele from reading the reviews and they mostly gave it high marks. I think they were absolutely right. Now, I am a total beginner at music, but I do know about woodwork, having made furniture for many years, and in my opinion, the woodwork is excellent and the finish really good. No marks or chips, no excess glue run out. the shape is lovely with a nicely rounded top edge to save your wrists from scraping, realy good. I'm told cheap ukeleles often go out of tune, well after a few practise sessions it did need re-tuning but after a further couple of weeks practicing every day for at least 20min, I have not had to do it again. The rest of the kit is fine considering the price, the carry bag is lightweight but seems sturdy enough. It has a carry handle and also strapping for use as a rucksack. It came with a small electronic tuner and battery. It worked but so small I could not see it easily with my less than perfect eyes. But all I can say is for the price I am very pleased, it beat my expectations and I have no hesitation in giving it 5 stars.

A lovely looking and well finished ukulele, and a very good sound.

I have some experience of playing the accoustic guitar but recently wanted to try playing the ukulele Read the reviews on the Aklot Tenor solid mahogany ukulele and although sceptical due to the price thought it was worth taking a risk. On unpacking my initial impression was it looks a really well finished instrument and as far as able to tell it is of all solid construction. The accessory kit is welcome. The tuner seems to agree with my other tuner and is very easy to use. The strap is nice quality and the rest of the accessory's will be useful. I tuned it and checked the intonation which according to the tuner is perfect. I am really impressed with the finish and cant fault it with no signs of excess glue. The biggest concern I had was the frets might be sharp but on my instrument they were very smooth. On starting to play in my opinion the tone is really nice and it has good sustain. The only criticism is that on my one the action is a little high 3.5mm at the twelfth fret but I will let the instrument settle for a week before adjusting. That said it is easy to play out of the box. This is my third ukulele, the first being a Flight concert round back which my wife has commandeered! I built a second from a kit which was not a straight forward as the advert implied and had to be modified in a number of ways to make it playable and I am still trying to dress the frets. The Aklot definitely sounds superior to this one. To summarise I am very happy with the Aklot and think for the price or even spending another £20 or £30 would have been lucky to find a better one. I was tempted to give it a 4 star rating due to the previously mentioned slightly high action but feel considering the price and the otherwise excellent quality and value that would have been harsh. UPDATE After removing 1mm from the base of the bone bridge to ( a common and easy adjustment to guitars and ukuleles) it has made the good ukulele into an excellent one. I can only highly recommend the Aklot Tenor to anyone looking to buy their first Ukulele or those who want to upgrade.

Well, first of all, I have taught Violin and Piano around schools for 23 years, the Uke has become popular of late and I am often called upon to teach whole class lessons with the Uke (Never thought I would be doing that after finishing music college). I have had a few Uke's, a nice old 30s Broadcaster etc but never really a reasonable traditional instrument. I am pleased to say now I have. Whoever put this package together did so with sensitivity, nothing included is really cheap and nasty and the instrument makes a good tone for this price bracket. So here is the lowdown. The Uke is slightly bigger (by a couple of cms) than the usual and is indeed made of solid wood. It has fixings for the included strap that are well placed and strong, I am six foot and the strap fits. The electronic tuner that comes in the package is Ace, the battery is included but not already inserted so no leaking. It's a good tuner and very easy to do. The tuner shows you the note and lights green when the note is bang on. The cleaning cloth that is also provided is novel but has a nice touch. Spare strings are labelled so no problems identifying the correct one should you have a breakage. Two picks were provided, a super soft and a hard guitar style. So in all, I can tell that however put this together was thinking of the player and not considering how to cut corners. This Uke would suit a child because you will avoid the disappointment caused by cheap stuff and at the same time get all the above. The case is OK and a little chord book with Uke info is included plus so tunes in the Uke tab. I really cannot rate this high enough. Well with it!!!!!! ******

Ok, so, in my life I bought dozens of instruments from beginner's cheap ones to professional items - that's over 25 years of my hobby. I'm not a musician, I just love playing on different instruments even if I am jumping from one to another without getting enough skill to actually perform anywhere. This Uki is possibly THE best deal I've ever had hands down. Simple as that. I was always afraid of instruments "made in China" due to quality issues, especially cheaper ones but this was just mind blowing. Now, I'm sure there are better Ukis out there, no question about it - but here you get EXCEPTIONAL instrument that is well made, materials are top notch, sound is amazing, no technical problems, SMOOTH neck (usually one of the most common issue with non-craftsman instruments), it looks very cool and reminds me more of my +£1000 guitars than it does the cheaper instruments. It has amazingly delicate and clear sound (and that is considering I am really bad at using it now). But wait, this is just the instrument itself. You get an absolute TON of things with it that contrary to the usual "throw-in" stuff is actually great. Tuner is very precise and easy to use. It is much better than the one I have that supposed to be a pro item. You get a strap that is very decent and easy to put on, you get a spare set of strings of good quality, 2 picks, both well made (one is a felt pick that is quite hard to find locally). You get a nice starter book and a cloth to keep your Uki polished. Oh yeah, and a bag! While not thick padded it is STILL a padded one that is instantly much better than other bags (they are usually just material with no padding). So, to sum it up - I tried to convince my wife for YEARS to get some instrument to play with me without success - but she actually wants this one for herself. That should tell you a lot if you know how it works with convincing spouses about something for years. My only regret is that I don't have money now for a second one, otherwise it would already be ordered. I recommend that Uki with all my heart.

Lovely Ukelele with a lovely tone. This is a great deal as you get spare strings, tuner, strap, cleaning cloth, etc. It stays fairly well tuned, though of course, these are new strings so I expect some movement. This is my first attempt at playing a Ukelele and it has been a real pleasure learning with this instrument. Learning a few chords enables you to play many songs. I had a problem with a split in the bag. This was quickly dealt with by customer services. I received a new bag quicker than the promised date. Great product, great service. Update. Have been playing for a year now. I bought a few other ukeleles in different sizes. This solid mahogany top is very unusual at this price. A lovely instrument. I have used it in a public concert. It stays in tune. Reliable. Good tone and resonance. For the quality and the gear you get at this price it's amazing. Would highly recommend.