KalaMK-SS/BLU Makala Shark Soprano Ukulele, Blue, One Size

*Update 4.12.16*Well, it's nearly a year since I first started practicing (on and off! YIKES!) and I still love this Shark NKA "Bacon."It took a week or 2 for this uke to keep it's tune, but now, I can go several weeks without playing her and she'll still be - for the most part - in tune. At the most, a slight turn of a tuner or 2.I read a couple reviews here that say it's wood. IT IS NOT WOOD. The fretboard is... maybe the neck. but the body is a resin/plastic mold. Which would explain why the sound is so bright. Now that I have something to compare it to (my Lanikai named King) I've come across some distinguishing factors. For one - the sound.Like i said, it's very "Bright" sounding, if you will. It projects sound very well.The strings are awesome to me - then again, both my ukes have aquila strings and I'm happy with that.It comes in all kinds of colors. I love that they have fun colors and designsQuality, not just affordability - I did research on price points and quality before I chose this uke. Being that I was starting on a whim, I didn't want to fork over a whole lot of money on a ukulele that in a month or so may lose interest in. I am still pleasantly surprised at the quality of this uke. I'm sure a very seasoned ukeleleist (if there is such a word) may disagree, but as an adult beginner, this was the best purchase I believe I made. I've since moved on from this uke, but time and again, I come back to it. Especially when I'm learning a new song that's litter harder for me to work with. It just seems that I can play around a tune easier on Bacon.Anyhow, After almost a year later, I still highly recommend this and believe this is a great quality uke to start off with. You won't have to spring for new strings as it comes with Aquila ones. Just remember, as with any new instrument, it takes some time to break it in and mold to how you play it.UPDATE:I've been practicing the uke off and on now for about a month. I'd say within a few days of constantly tuning it, It pretty much has stayed in tune. I only have to make slight adjustments every so often. To me the sound is amazing, but I don't have a comparison for it. It doesn't feel cheap "plastic-y." Definitely a great starter uke for all.So far this is JUST based on first impressions. I can't actually try it out until I get home... BUT - it's got a beautiful sound - deep and wide - not toy, like. The strings are white Aquila strings so I didn't have to purchase any to swap out. :) The uke's green color is quite deeper than the "sea foam" green it appears as online. This particular item comes with a dust jacket (same material as a LV purse dust jacket) I think people are assuming it comes with an actual nylon/polyester case and it's not.So far so good. I'll update this as soon as I get home to try it out!

This ukulele sounds lovely, was very easy to tune, and is super cute. Works surprisingly well for playing thrash, heavy metal and hard rock, though the short fret board means it doesn't have quite enough range for some songs, mainly of the power metal genre, though I can't imagine that that's going to be a dealbreaker for most people shopping for a ukulele.Stays in tune well, has smooth edges on the fret board, and overall feels like a very nice quality instrument. Mine arrived with a small dent in the side, but I'm going to assume that was UPS's fault, since no one else seems to be having that issue. The shark looks very cool, and has already gotten a few compliments from people who've seen it hanging on my wall.Overall, I'd absolutely recommend this ukulele to anyone in the market for one, unless you ARE looking to start a ukulele-based Dragonforce cover band, in which case you're probably going to need one with more frets.

This is a fantastic ukulele for beginners. I started out playing around on a pink Mahalo ukulele I borrowed from my local library, which probably cost about $25-$30. Realizing how much fun it was to play around on, I knew I needed one of my own. I spent a lot of time looking for just the perfect ukulele, and as soon as I saw the shark bridge, I knew I had found the one.For the price, the quality of the instrument is great. It's a huge step up over the Mahalo ukulele I learned on, and more than makes up for the price difference. My ukulele came with Aquila strings installed, and (after about 2 weeks of constant tuning) the tone is fantastic. I ordered the "green" ukulele, and the color is very true to the photograph, and nice sort of tropical teal. The shark bridge really sets the ukulele apart, and makes the instrument so fun to play.Some things to note before you buy: part of the ukulele is plastic. It still has a great sound, but if you're expecting an all-wood instrument, you will be surprised. Also, the carrying case included is just a thin fabric case with a handle, so it won't protect your ukulele from much more than dust. If you intend to travel with the instrument, you may want to keep the box it ships in, or invest in a sturdier or padded case. In addition, if you're more familiar with the Mahalo ukulele I've mentioned, you'll remember that the Mahalo has squared edges around the entire body. The Makala shark has rounded edges on the back, which (combined with the plastic material) does make the instrument slippery.Overall, however, this is my favorite purchase of the year. I'm so excited that I tried out playing the ukulele, and choosing the Makala shark ukulele was 100% the right choice.

The media could not be loaded.  Comprato per mio figlio che sta imparando.Bellissimo il colore e il suono non è male.

Ho acquistato questo ukulele mesi fa, ho cambiato le corde con le LAVA series e l'effetto di contrasto tra le corde nere e il colore azzurro è bellissimo.Il suono è bello e lo strumento mantiene bene l'accordatura. Onestamente lo consiglio!

buen producto y de excelente calidad

Perfecto para principiantes y un poco avanzados, permite de todo ya que viene a ser un semi profesional por el precio de uno básico

Il manque une étoile juste pour l'emballage d'expédition trop juste par rapport à celui de l'instrument. Cet écrin a judicieusement été élaboré pour parfaire la présentation du petit bijou qui est à l'intérieur. Dommage qu'il n'ait pas été considéré à sa juste valeur. L'instrument est arrivé en parfait état et sonne merveilleusement.