• Reviews around string (2.33 of 5)

    Diamond Head DU-150 Soprano Ukulele - Mahogany Brown

    • The strings aren't bad
    • Terrible strings, shoddy finish, shoddy build and a painted fingerboard
    • Good ukulele, HORRIBLE strings
    • This uke looks nice for the price however the strings sound bad
    • I have read a review that said they upgraded the strings and it worked better, but still.
    • No strings even broke after rigorous use and loud play
    • The strings are smooth, nice when you are strumming and playing a lot
    • The strings are a bit flimsy and the ukulele itself isn't very sturdy
    • but, I haven't replaced the string like many people have recommended, but I do notice a little more vibration then on when I first got it
    • Also you may want to get new strings, the strings on there now are, obviously, cheap
    • Gotta stretch the strings like crazy to have a chance to keep in tune
    • It's OK, but the strings are junk, I think.
    • Some other reviews said the strings are bad too, but they seem to work fine for me
    • We'll be getting new strings but my daughter loves it.
    • It is vitally important to read the reviews that say you need to break in the nylon strings to keep them in tune.
    • Took a few days to break in and keep the strings nice and tight and tuned but that's ukes
    • With my pocket knife, I gradually filed the notch a little deeper and now that string plays like the others.
    • The first thing I'm going to do is order some better strings
    • The sound quality seems fine, the strings are not that great
    • I changed the strings myself watching a few you tube videos but it can be a little tricky handling the thicker strings because it is difficult to hold onto the tip while trying to twist the string.
    • Even after switching to aquila strings, the strings are loose and the sound is marginal
    • The strings tune well although they do not remain in tune for more than a few days out of the case, but that is to be expected
    • nice ukulele and good strings for strumming.
    • I did buy some nicer strings and do plan to have those installed but other than that, this is fun.
    • but you should have it in mind that if you enjoy playing you will need to invest in some better strings.
    • However I recommend this for a beginner, the strings are made of nylon and the quality of the ukulele it's not that good, but it serves it's purpose.
    • It has bad strings, bad sound quality, and it goes out of tune after every song
    • These strings were better but they kept falling out because the tuners are very cheap and poor quality
    • Every time I pick up the ukulele I have to tune it again because the strings dont hold their tension well
    • We put Aquila strings on it right away as the strings it came with seemed a bit cheap
    • They make it sound tinny, but if you replace them with some decent ones, it sounds good enough not be an embarrassment around better instruments (I love the mellow sound of the Worth brand brown strings that I got on-line)
    • Like many other reviewers, I bought Aquilla strings to replace the strings on this ukulele, but unlike other reviewers, I decided I didn't need them because the strings played and worked wonderfully
    • Like many other reviewers, I bought Aquilla strings to replace the strings on this ukulele, but unlike other reviewers, I decided I didn't need them because the strings played and worked wonderfully
    • I bought this as something to simply learn on as I'm a beginner, I purchased this on the 14th and received it on the 18th, standard shipping was fast, my only complaint is that the size of it almost makes it feel like a toy which I like and dislike, and I don't know if it just because the strings are cheap or not but the Nylon strings that come on this ukulele fall out of tune fast
    • I searched online and a lot of people say most new ukuleles need to take sometimes to stable the string
    • The strings are fine, contrary to some other reviews I see here.
    • The strings are cheap and it came out of tune very
    • are cheap plastic strings
    • beautiful and adorable - string suck.
    • The strings on it aren't terrible, but you'll hear it go out of tune if you don't stretch them out.
    • and it's missing two strings
    • The strings will need to be tightened significantly upon arrival and as they break in it will have to be frequently re-tuned
    • Can't get it to tune with these cheap strings.
    • Cheap strings, and does not stay in tune.
    • Good ukulele, HORRIBLE strings
    • I didn't like the strings they get out of tone easily
    • I bought this as something to simply learn on as I'm a beginner, I purchased this on the 14th and received it on the 18th, standard shipping was fast, my only complaint is that the size of it almost makes it feel like a toy which I like and dislike, and I don't know if it just because the strings are cheap or not but the Nylon strings that come on this ukulele fall out of tune fast
    • As many others have pointed out, the strings that come with this are lacking,
    • I'm starting to feel how light and small it is, and how cheap the strings and bolts are
    • The Uke itself is a decent starter, although the strings are kind of cheesy, being they're color coded and all plastic strings.
    • My daughter loves it, and the included strings are great for the abuse she doles out on it
    • Like any uke, strings take a long time to set --- sometimes feels as if they never will.
    • The strings are not the best ever, but could be replaced if you needed
    • The C-string (the lowest string) sounds a bit dull, but what do you expect for the price?
    • Definatly needs better strings
    • It may just be that I prefer Aquila strings though
    • This is normal and you simply have to break the strings in
    • It does play nicely though, and the original strings are quiet.
    • If that's the case can anyone recommend top quality plastic strings for it!
    • I got some inexpensive Aquila strings and it's very easy to restring.
    • This uke has really flimsy strings, but it is good for a beginner, I would recommend to family or friend
    • beautiful and adorable - string suck.
    • Difficult to tune, strings are plastic.
    • The strings are quite cheap but it still
    • strings are a little cheesy
    • The strings are strong and we still have all the originals on the instrument.
    • I understand that i will get what i pay for but this uke feels like plastic and the strings are straight up terrible, not very happy with how this product turned out..
    • It's a nice ukulele but the strings are horrible they stretch really easily, but i just went to a guitar store and bought new strings for $6 so in short, you get what you pay for!
    • The cheap plastic strings that come with it must be changed, though
    • Maybe they're not all like this, but on the one I got, the difference between the open G string and the first fret was closer to a whole step than a half step, but in between