• Reviews around sound (4.25 of 5)

    Hamano U-30PK Colorful Soprano Ukulele - Pink

    • Amazing quality and the sound
    • It has a beautiful, crisp, projecting sound.
    • if you aren't sure, restring this baby and enjoy until you are good enough at playing to worry that much about perfect sound.****UPDATE****It's been a year and the 4 year old (now 5) and her one year older rough and tumble brother, and their large dog have not managed to break it yet!
    • Good sound
    • You can smell it), but with this wood and string combination, it's a nice sounding instrument!
    • It goes out of tune all the time and the sound isn't very strong, probably due to the plastic strings, but for the price, it's a good deal and probably a good choice for me as a beginner just learning to play
    • I also suggest replacing the strings if you want a nicer sound
    • (The strings they come with sound terrible.
    • The blue color is perfect, and the sound is actually pretty decent
    • The sound is decent - especially for the $20 price tag.
    • The frets are well placed, the sound in wonderful.
    • The fit and finish isn't as nice as my Kala KA15, but the sound is sweeter and less brash.
    • (I need an instrument that can be destroyed but is playable enough to learn on.)With new strings, the instrument turned out to have a surprisingly good sound, bright and ringing.
    • Not the best sound but perfect for beginners
    • This ukulele from Mahalo, and all the painted ones are well built, sound great, and are very affordable
    • I have since moved up to an expensive solid wood tenor ukulele with a richer sound, but this little fella is still my go-to instrument whenever am in the mood to play
    • I found things that sounded good, and for an economy model it produces good sound
    • It has a nice sound, although it does need better strings (I restrung it with Aquila AQ-4 Soprano strings and it improved the sound tremendously)
    • away)This ukulele sounds really great!I love this sound, even my mom loves this sound
    • Very cute and has a good sound for the price
    • Great value, plus awesome and sweet sound
    • It has a nice sound and is good for beginners
    • Yep, this Ukulele has great sound.
    • It has good sound and so far, we have had it for a few weeks and it has help up just fine.
    • but still has good sound
    • Muddy sound, rubbish strings
    • I had this for a month and nothing ever went wrong, this little thing has a loud sound for such a small thing
    • It's light weight and has a delightful sound after adjusting the strings
    • The nylon strings have a good sound, and it holds the tuning very well
    • When you get the string adjusted to the correct sound, it sound pretty good
    • This uke is cute but the sound is terrible.
    • Stays in tune and has a pretty sound.
    • Great sound, great quality
    • This ukulele is great for the price, as it still has a nice sound to it while not sounding like a toy
    • Has fairly good sound, minimal fret buzz
    • Arrived sorely out of tune (expected) but I'm told that it makes sweet sounds once it was tuned up.
    • good sound
    • In conclusion, its low price and distinctive high pitch "Hawaiian" sound make up for its shortcomings
    • It's small, light, and produces a relatively nice sound, at least for when you're first learning how to play
    • This ukulele has a very nice sound for a good price
    • the sound is amazing
    • This should not be considered a ukulele, the strings are made from cheap plastic and does not produce a good sound
    • Great quality, lovely sound, excellent buy!
    • because it totally had not a very good sound
    • Tuning was a pain (but this is the first time I have ever tuned a string instrument, so it's prolly just me) but the sound is great for just $25
    • Even for a soprano ukulele, this one has a higher pitched sound with little sustain, which is actually quite authentic for those desiring a more "Hawaiian" sound, but the tiny sound and low sustain make playing along with other instruments problematic, unless using a microphone
    • I really like the ukulele, it's beautiful and has good sound
    • I love the sound and it can play surprisingly loud for it's tiny size
    • The paint job is bright and shiny, the sound is sweet, and I am enjoying playing with it, to stretch the strings
    • Nice gloss finish, I don't have any action issues, and sound is vibrant
    • I'm ukulele beginner, and I was looking for cheap price and great sound
    • and it still works perfectly, the sound could be better but for the price it's unbeatable
    • and it's still in perfect condition and has a very rich sound for the price.
    • Good sound, lightweight and seemsPrettyDurable, cute color
    • The "Economy" in the title is serious, its a sturdy body with an ok paint job and a good sounds, The strings on the other hand are a bit lacking
    • Sound is great, and it is sturdy for a Ukulele
    • I got this cheap ukulele not expecting it to be a great quality instrument, but based on other reviews I thought it would at least make a decent sound
    • The sound is lousy.
    • but Mahalo makes a nice sounding, easy to play and affordadle instrument.
    • With the few inexpensive modifications I performed, this sounds like a pretty decent uke, especially for a beginner who wants to dip their toes in the uke-water but doesn't want to spend a ton
    • , it has a brighter sound to it because of
    • bad sound
    • Great sound
    • But, on close inspection it had many small defects and sound problems(even to our untrained ears)
    • Mine came really fast in the mail and the sounds it awesome sounds really nice
    • Solid construction, an even coat of paint, geared tuners, and a nice warm sound
    • Yeah, the construction is simple (it's a $20 ukulele, that's no shocker) and the sound was crap, but after restringing the instrument with some Aquila Nylgut strings, it sounds great.
    • This is a great little instrument; it has a nice sound and stays in tune well
    • The Kala is nicer, has a nicer feel and sound, and great strings.
    • Good sound for such a cheap uke
    • Upon receiving this at home I've found that the sound is excellent along with the action of the neck
    • It was easy to learn on and after a couple of weeks the sound gets richer and richer as the strings stretch out.
    • I'm ukulele beginner, and I was looking for cheap price and great sound
    • I had such a terrible experience opening my package, but now I cant even enjoy its sound
    • This is playable (most important), mostly in tune, tuning head work well, not really cheapy sound and I like color too
    • Cheap and not good sound, I ran away from this unite.
    • Great sound.
    • so it makes a really whiny, bad sound when plucked
    • Has fairly good sound, minimal fret buzz
    • It produces a decent sound, and although it is not the best sounding ukulele available, it is a great start for beginners
    • Now I love the sound so much that I am learn to play
    • Open chords sound fine, barred chords sound fine, but playing a song that has both like an open G to a barred D7 does not sound good.
    • This has great sound and is very easy to play, very stylish as well.
    • but it makes a very clean sound the way it should
    • Its sound is not clear.
    • The sound is pretty good,and it's good for beginner to start to play
    • This ukulele has a good sound, for such a little thing
    • The sound is bright and it holds it's tune.
    • Its great for starting out on Ukulele, learning chords, fingering, strumming patterns etc, and delivers a nice, pretty sound
    • Great quality and decent sound.
    • This uke was wonderfully priced and still puts off great sound
    • This model doesn't have a GREAT sound, but you get what you pay for, and I'd say this is worth all of 30 bucks
    • And finally It is extremely transportable, and the sound is pretty loud and very
    • This model seems to have the best sound of all of them.
    • Beautiful sound.
    • Sound is good, been trying to learn stuff off YouTube videos and now I can play some Steven Universe songs
    • My only complaint is that the strings are plastic so it does not have an authentic sound.
    • The sound it produced was rich and loud
    • Make sure you buy the upgraded strings to get the best sound.
    • Changing the strings to a higher quality string would also enhance the sound.
    • Great sound
    • It is a bit frustrating to tune it so often but juststick with it and the uke sounds great
    • It's solid, had a good sound to it and works well
    • It's solid, had a good sound to it and works well
    • Has a clunky tinny sound, but what do we expect from a ukulele?
    • Nice sound and easy to play
    • Does not have good sound, but hey...if you're just wanting a toy, go for it.
    • The strings is not good, also the sound
    • This is a crappy toy, so don't expect good sound, durability, or even pitch out of it
    • I'm probably going to replace the strings to get a better sound at some point, but these actually work pretty well for what we need.
    • An ideal intro to music and creative sound
    • It has a fantastic sound and was worth it all in the end.
    • The Mahalo has the most "island" look to my eyes and the best sound.
    • Good quality, good sound
    • The sound is pretty clear and loud, and you can get a clean sounding chord if you practice enough (although I can never seem to get a clear G for some reason)
    • The sound is pretty clear and loud, and you can get a clean sounding chord if you practice enough (although I can never seem to get a clear G for some reason)
    • It has a nice little sound and the colors aren't bad
    • There's a hint of sustain after you strum, which makes the uke sound better
    • Great sound and exceeded our expectations.
    • I can hardly even get this to stay tuned and even then the sound is terrible and tinny
    • At least to my crappy, untrained ears the ones included sound decent enough (at least when it's in
    • The sound with the original strings (which are long-lasting) are fine, great for a beginner.
    • It is nice for a beginer like myself, fair sound, nice looks
    • Once this Ukulele is tuned it has great sound
    • The sound is much better than I expected from such an inexpensive uke.
    • Great sound
    • I like guitars and this guitar sounds amazing for the price
    • I highly recommend that everyone get a ukulele for their beautiful sound, and this specific kind is a great place to start!
    • The sound is great
    • This is holding up well and has a good sound
    • For a few more bucks, the Lanikai delivers a more authentic sound.
    • The sound of it is really awesome- especially for a beginner/non-serious player
    • You can get a pretty nice, loud sound from the instrument, and its very easy to play
    • After this uke is comfy and well-adjusted, it produces a great sound and its very sturdy
    • My daughter enjoys playing this ukulele and it has a nice sound.
    • The sound is good, and it came with a gig bag and a pick.
    • The frets are real, the tuning keys are not shaped like an animal - just a normal shape and the sound is very nice.
    • but she loves the color and the sound
    • It plays niceley, and creates a good sound.
    • good solid sound, cheap (in price, not quality), shiny, black, and holds down all the papers on my
    • The green color always attracts the interest of others and it's cheerful sound never ceases to entertain
    • The ukulele is sturdy and has a rich sound.
    • The sound is great, at a great price and its sturdy
    • A great starter or just all around good ukulele it's got a great sound to it (Like all other ukuleles)
    • But otherwise, the sound is still pretty nice, and it's kind of adorable.
    • But otherwise, the sound is still pretty nice, and it's kind of adorable.
    • Now I have a pretty durable uke that sounds great
    • I like the happy sound of the
    • Pros: Nice color, nice sound, good for beginners, inexpensive
    • good solid sound, cheap (in price, not quality), shiny, black, and holds down all the papers on my
    • The sound is loud and good.
    • the sound is good, and construction is durable
    • She loves the unique color and the sound is great.
    • It has a good sound and look for the low price.
    • The sound gets annoying sometimes, but that is just because it is high pitch soprano.
    • It stays in tune reasonably well, has decent sound, and its construction is just fine.
    • quite nice sound
    • You can get a pretty nice, loud sound from the instrument, and its very easy to play
    • It was inexpensive and has a nice sound, and surprisingly doesn't loose tune very fast, which is nice
    • It has a better sound than I expected for a painted Ukelele in this price range
    • The sound isn't the best, but not terrible and it sounds better than a toy uke
    • After she had played around with it for a bit we upgraded to the Aquila corde armoniche New Nylgut, Ukulele, Soprano Regular Ukulele Strings which greatly improved the sound and helped it maintain a tune longer
    • The original strings were hard to tune, but when I replaced them with the Martin M600 strings, tuning was a breeze and the sound was good to my untrained ear.
    • Great sound, good quality, and right price for beginners like myself.
    • The sound seemed to hum and glow
    • The sound is even great; a lot of people complain about the strings but to me they sound just like you would want a ukulele to
    • Just sturdy enough for that age group, and and yet has a decent sound and is lots of fun.
    • Nice sound.
    • i bought this for my song because he wanted to learn this was one of the worst sounding ukuleles ever
    • There's a hint of sustain after you strum, which makes the uke sound better
    • Cute, solid and decent enough sound to play at a beach party.
    • this was a good choice; not to expensive and has a beautiful sound
    • The sound on Mahalo also not great
    • It was my first ukulele and definitely recommended for a beginner to see if you really like playing in order to buy a newer nicer one with better sound