Looking for a decent Uke for an adult to learn to play. Is this a toy, or would it be a decent beginner instrument for a 20-something adult?
651487
I think this is a reasonably priced decent Ukelele for beginers. I got one for my teenage son and he has learned a lot on it and seems to enjoy it. Of course like most things you can get a top of a line instrument with added features and all the bells but if you are just trying to learn it and see if you enjoy playing a Ukelele, this is a decent entry level instrument and i don't think you can go wrong with it.
651488
Not a toy! Definitely works well, and the strings can be changed to become a real instrument past the learning phase
651489
Old question but YES that is the point of this one, a beginner uke to see if you like it or not...and for a beginner uke it's certain of higher quality than many comparable ones. It's not meant to last you 10 years it's meant to give you an idea if you'd want to invest in a really nice one.
651490
Definitely not. I bought it for my 9-year-old and was very disappointed with its quality. Go to a music store.
651491
It's junk. Won't hold a tuning, so as an instrument on which to learn it would be particularly awful.
1168537
I would guess this would be just right for a beginner. My 13 year old daughter does just fine with it. I would suggest going to a local music store to purchase different reeds, however. The reeds that come with it are not great, and sometimes don't work well.
344887
The guitar sounds lovely and very easy to tune. I haven't done any slide, but I´m sure it will sound great. If you're learning this guitar is good choice. I've checked another one which is very nice and a lot more expensive (A Luna resonator electroacosutic)
1504172
When I purchased it for my grandson it came with GHS strings...not the best but OK. When he becomes more serious about playing I'll replace them with aquila strings. I ha v e played it a few times and it sounds surprisingly good for such an inexpensive instrument. A great choice for an entry level uke.
896810
I am a guitar player and recently got the Kala Soprano Ukulele as an early Christmas present. I like that it is small and so easy to play. The sound is "happy" and the chords are easier than the guitar. No hurting fingers on the Kala. I would buy the soprano and have fun and invite everyone to sing along. There are lots of great websites with the chords and words to most of the favorite songs. Try this site http://www.boatpaddleukuleles.com/top50/
13526
I am a beginner also. I would suggest going to YouTube and check out a video by fiddlerman. He reviews the black version of this violin. He gave a favorable review. What he plays in the video sounds good. Alot better than my playing. You will probably want to get higher quality strings. Hope this helps.
645914
Hey John, this is actually my first guitar and I have had it for almost a month and I love it. I am using it with the game rocksmith and it sounds amazing for a guitar that cost $80. I even had a buddy of mine check out the guitar and he loved it. This is a perfect guitar for a beginner. I don't think you will regret it.
1968997
Does it work with a ukelele? It kinda depends on what you are looking for in a capo and the type of player you are. I use this capo mostly on an acoustic guitar. I do have a concert uke that I use it with and it works fine as far as keeping tune. My cousin uses it on her uke and plays in the church band. However it's a tad large behind the neck making it prone to wrists bumping it. It will also extend far past the width of the neck. Aesthetically not too pleasing. If you are a beginner or casual player spend the few bucks and try it out. I've had several of these things and they do not break. If you are a serious uke player or just want something meant specifically for a uke I would recommend dropping down on a Shubb L-9 or a Kyser capo. They are specifically fit for smaller stringed instruments. But they cost about $20.
1344597
I'm an adult as well, with small hands. I can play this instrument very easily, but after an hour or so, my right hand starts hurting. I'm very sure you will be able to reach all the holes but it might hurt you after a while. I still recommend this instrument for you.
1192047
I had never played before when I bought my ukulele. I bought it as a birthday present for myself. The first time I played it was at an ukulele workshop on Maui. I told the instrutor this when I arrived. He tuned it for me, played a couple songs on it, and told me I got a great little ukulele for the price! I was super happy to hear I had made a good choice. Before I bought I went to the Cordoba website. There you can listen to one being played. Mine came ready to play.
977797
No, this guitar can be used by adults as well. I personally think it's about the size of an old parlor guitar. I keep it in my vehicle and practice with it, much nicer to have something smaller around. I've also used it as a 'camp fire' guitar but it honestly is pretty limited when playing with others just due to the size, it doesn't really get that loud but that's expected. It has a good sound and really good action, easy to play, stays in tune.
419207
It's a nice little guitar for someone starting out. It's been pretty reliable but needs constant running. It doesn't always sound as it should. I guess it's a good starter guitar for someone who has an ear to tune it.
943997
Although I have been playing on and off for several years, I am not a very accomplished guitar player. I have been to guitar centers and tried several other guitars. I think the S6 is relatively easy to play, sounds great, is a nice size and the price is hard to beat for the quality you get. I think it would be a great beginner's choice.
271638
hello! well i do recommend this for beginners in synthezizers, this one is of the simple ones`, but attention! this is not a toy, is a very powerfull machine, with wich you can do a lot of things. so if you are looking for a simple keyboard this is not for you. instead if you want to experiment with sounds and start to understand synthtezizers, this is a good start. this instrument will fit very well beginners but also experts who know how to train this little monster!
300041
This guitar is a nice first guitar. I bought it for my 12 yr old and it is nice and small, perfect for smaller fingers. Sounds great. Very good quality for the price. My son can also play it and he is 14 and has been playing for 5 yrs. when he plays it, it sounds AWESOME!! So basically, this guitar can work for any age:))
2012270
I would say this is mainly for kids. Although, I know nothing about guitar's....so it may be suitable for kids. But I just think it looks a little smaller than an adult guitar.
1335547
From the amazon description, "Our Ukulele kits feature mahogany parts and make a great instrument." That said, this isn't an instrument made out of fine wood. It's nice for a toy or for the experience of assembling an instrument. For that, it's a great value. It's certainly playable though.