Bought this uke from World Of Ukes after watching your review, what a great uke, and what a bargain. What I did ask for was for a low g to be fitted, and to my ears it evens out the brightness of the spruce top beautifully. Also a mention for World of Ukes, , uke was delivered very quickly, a great store.
I ordered my coral one also there - still waiting excitedly…!!! Good idea putting a low G! Which brand can you recommend? Greetings from Berlin! Thank you for these great reviews!
@@annieblu2048 Sorry - have a policy of never recommending individual string brands. We all hear and play differently so what I like you may disagree with. Try a few and experiment!
First coloured ukulele i have liked. I had a feeling I would after I saw the sneak preview. Anuenue could teach Kala a thing or two about how to make coloured instruments with class and taste. Thanks for the review Baz
Hey just want to say that right before I pulled the trigger on the kala archtop for my girlfriends birthday, I came across your review of it, and then your review of this, and I got her the uc10 instead. Thanks for your review she loves it.
I recently bought the soprano version in the color "Black Beauty", second hand, as my second ukulele. I really quite like it. I think the same features you're discussing here also apply to the soprano; it's really well made, responsive, bright, very nice instrument.
Loved the look of this range since the promo videos were released by aNueNue. Now I love the ‘real life’ sound too. This one goes on the wish list (although in cream with maple board, I think). Keep a hold of that one Barry. Real beaut. Enjoy!
Great review ! Got an 💛Anuenue Golden Glow UC 10 💛for almost a year now and the only complain I had was the chords that making a high pitched sound and hurted a little my fingers cos a bit too thin. Switched for Aquila's New Nylgut and its perfect ! Nothing moved, still in tune, still in great shape ! Even the pointy part of the rubber pick guard is still there (but can be removed for the ones annoyed with it)
I have just received my new Anuenue UC10 and I agree with you regarding the A string too thin. Will wait a bit before doing like you with Aquilas. So the sound was still good as expected with the new string? thanks por replying.
@@pedrosanchezpalma4443 Well, I bought a set of chords and changed them right after the original set of 4 chords snaped. (When only one or two chords snaps, it's advised to change the whole set) It is a little less high pitched from the original (almost the same) but overall, WAY MORE confortable while playing (fast chord positon changes don't hurt anymore). The sound still as lovely & unique as when i bought it. Mechanics makes the uke stay in tunes for very long period. (You need to stretch them a little after installed, just before any tune adjustement. You can also put some graphite pencil into each holes of the fret nut, it helps a lot for staying in tune) If you want a more round (traditional ?) sound for the uke, i suggest as others did in the comment, to put a Low G on it. Have great time with your AnueNue, its a damn fine instrument. :)
Yummy! It's what I call 'quirky'. I love quirky! The blue matches the blue in your lovely shirt! OMG!!! £150! WOW! Love that sound! I have just bought a Uke from Matt. Will keep an eye on his website. (Infact I have just messaged him to twist his arm a bit haha!) Thanks Baz! Loved this!
Again, a great review, thank you. I don't blame you for exalting the aNueNue brand and I'm glad you are enjoying the uke. I got the C3 Hawaiian Dream series solid mahogany top concert from World of Ukes and am really pleased with it. They are great instruments and very reasonably priced. Again thank you. Stay safe & well. Cheers. Trevor
Wow, wonderful! I was wondering to get one of these here in Brazil, i loved the white, the pink and the blue ones! Definitely will be in my possibilities list! Thanks for your reviews! Good job and hugs from Brazil ♡
@@GotAUkulele I have an Ohana Solid Mohagany CK60 and wanted to get one I can lug around without worrying about accidental damage on a $500+ uke. Would the Worth Brown Low G strings count as "darker sounding strings"?
@@samanthaolson253 Sorry - have a policy of never giving opinions on strings. We all hear differently, and, of course, play differently. I've seen pro uke players say the same string sounds both bright and dark - they just perceive them differently. Of course a low G will make the uke have a bigger range and add more bass, but I don't class that as 'darker' in musical terms
Nice instrument. I really like the bright picking sound. I have a Luna Sahara which is spruce concert etc. very similar price and sound at about $200 US. I like this Blue one .... thanks ....DOC
I have one of those in the yellow colour and love it, I replaced the high g with a low g and what a difference,! it was good but it's now better (well I think so) 😊 thanks for the review 👍🎼🎵🎶
@@GotAUkulele I have a couple of good tenor ukes and this wee concert is up there with them if I didn't know better I could be playing one of them it's so good and in fact lately it's the first one I go for highly recommended ps I will be sending you the price of a pint 🍺 👍 cheers John
Unlikely - I never do 'best' lists and in any case my top 5 would be very subjective. Also - what is 'entry level'? Budgets are different for all people. I prefer people look at my full review list which is already in price categories and look at the highest scores.
Thanks for your review!. I have bought one of this and it is really bright!. Mine is with mapple fretboard instead of rosewood. One question, in your review, are you using the original strings coming with the uke from manufacturer?
Hi Pedro - I only ever review with original strings (unless on a rare occasion I've had a string break in testing it). The reason being that strings are totally personal and subjective. What I think of what a uke comes with doesn't matter as buyers will likely switch to their preferred brand if they buy one, and it's not for me to tell them which they should pick.
I ordered one of these in the Quiet Shade color (gray). They are made in China and Anuenue here in the USA did not do a quality control check before sending it out. The first few frets near the headstock were so sharp that they cut my finger when I was checking for unfinished edges. The action was too high, and the vinyl pickguard was coming up all around the edges. HOWEVER, I will say that this ukulele has excellent intonation, incredible sustain, and the volume is loud! I think I just got one that slipped through QC.
I purchased directly from Anuenue USA in Hawaii. And I had even had quite a bit of correspondence with Kalei and Corey about set-up and checking over the ukulele, and they both reassured me about the QC inspection and set-up. So I was a bit surprised at what I received.
They have offered to replace it at no charge (after I sent an email listing my concerns), including returning the one I received. So they DO stand behind their products.
May I ask you, Mr. Maz, which fretboard do you prefer? The rosewood or the maple? Do we feel a difference when we play? But it's just the look. No fret sharp edges for the maple? Thank you very much!
Ooh - that's a tough one - and my comments are COMPLETELY subjective. First - I sense no difference in feel in playing on these so think it is just the look. Fret dressing is good on both. I like the look of maple as I adore my Fender guitars (with maple boards) but that is the subjective thing. These are not, however, like Fender guitar maple boards - Fender necks are glossy and slippy on the face - this is more matte. But I do still like the look. I couldn't put one above the other - which is why I bought both. I'm hopeless!!
Not that i've heard. When you think about who it's most likely aimed at (new players, younger players), I think they picked the scale perfectly. Halfway house scale!
@@GotAUkulele To be honest - I think I'd buy whichever was available (I've put "Blue" on the WoU questionnaire). Looking forward to them being available :-)
If someone can persuade them to send me one ( I have asked - no response). They are not for sale in the UK so no other way I can review one. Sometimes it helps if enough likely buyers contact the brands not in the UK and tell them that you want to see one featured on Got A Ukulele. If they send me one, I'd happily look at it.
Yada Yada... 🤔 OK you won me over, colour has won me over and I was shocked to discover the price, I have a nue nue travel guitar which I love. I'm in the spruce is boring to look at club, Alex did a gr8 video on tone woods a few days ago saying how it can look boring but there's a reason it's used so much, it sounds amazing. I do have spruce and cedar ukes and although not the lookers sound incredible. Aren't flukes n fleas mostly topped with spruce? Just shows a good tone wood on the sound board is so important. Thanks for the review Baz... Back to my new tank drum now 😁
It is apparently very easily removed; the one I bought second-hand had it already removed, and there is no hint of visible evidence where it had been attached, and the guy included the guard piece, in the case, fully intact. I’m not actually sure how it had been attached!
At long last, the recognition that the front of the uke gets scratched there! Most of my instruments I've had to stick on phone/tablet screen protectors cut to shape to protect them because I wear them there. But this leads me on to another gripe - most ukes larger than soprano extend the fretboard beyond the body joint - that's the bit I hit with my fingers when strumming (OW)! Considering that, even if you play up the fretboard, very few people go beyond fret 12 or 14, why not finish it there? At least, some uke makers could give us the option?
@@GotAUkulele Have you checked? I'm just going on uke-players that I have met or seen, including yt videoes. The vast majority seem to rarely go beyond the basic chords in their first position, so fret 5 is the furthest. Most uke-players aren't interested in the the fifth inversion of a chord, and many rarely use movable shapes, but even then, I could fit most things up to fret 9. I'm coming from it from the perspective of someone who doesn't play guitar - is it different for you because you came from that?
@@GotAUkulele I made a general observation, yes, that seemed true in my experience. You disagreed. I'm just asking whether your disagreement is any more based on fact than mine is. You could be right, which is why I asked.
Well I do see lots of people play higher than the 12th or 14th. Have done so myself. I have sheet music that requires notes higher. Also, never once in reviewing hundreds of instruments have I ever thought 'I wish this fretboard was shorter'.. Personal choice of course.
Painting ukuleles colors like that cheapens the instrument in my view. Such a thing points to plastic and cheapness regardless of what is underneath. It repeals the seriousness that the instrument deserves. Nothing beats the beauty of wood grain. My tastes. But as usual, you do a great job of reviewing it.
I'd agree that coloured ukes are not for everyone - but take a look at the aNueNue Lion - talk about colour - and that is a serious high end instrument!
I don’t know if there’s any difference in how the other colors are applied, but in the black case, the finish is almost like a wash, rather than a painted surface. It has very much the look and feel of the wood, except it’s black. You can still see and feel the texture, unlike on my glossy wood one. I quite like it. And I quite like my glossy one as well. And it works well for those times you don’t want to be so “serious!”
Great instrument! That bridge looks outstanding and my eyes keep getting drawn back to it.
Yes, I think it works really nicely with the colours
Just got mine today. It's amazing!!
They really are!
Bought this uke from World Of Ukes after watching your review, what a great uke, and what a bargain. What I did ask for was for a low g to be fitted, and to my ears it evens out the brightness of the spruce top beautifully.
Also a mention for World of Ukes, , uke was delivered very quickly, a great store.
Good choice!
I ordered my coral one also there - still waiting excitedly…!!! Good idea putting a low G! Which brand can you recommend? Greetings from Berlin! Thank you for these great reviews!
@@annieblu2048 Sorry - have a policy of never recommending individual string brands. We all hear and play differently so what I like you may disagree with. Try a few and experiment!
@@GotAUkulele Thanks for answering so quickly, and yes I really appreciate this clear and fair position of yours! All the best!
First coloured ukulele i have liked. I had a feeling I would after I saw the sneak preview. Anuenue could teach Kala a thing or two about how to make coloured instruments with class and taste. Thanks for the review Baz
I feel exactly the same. Really grew on me too!
Enya too Kelsey.
Doesn't disappoint, sounds great and excellent value
Yep - amazing value for the build.
Hey just want to say that right before I pulled the trigger on the kala archtop for my girlfriends birthday, I came across your review of it, and then your review of this, and I got her the uc10 instead. Thanks for your review she loves it.
Nice work!
Bright and clear without being harsh. Nice! Sustain sounded pretty good too. :)
Agreed!
Back to re-watch as I believe (from World of Ukes newsletter) these will be available soon... Still can't decide on the colour!
Yep - I believe so!
I’ve never heard a 150.00 ukulele sound like this! It’s a real charmer.
Yep!
I do so love quirky and different and this fits the bill. Great price and it sounds very nice. Another winner from aNueNue! Thanks for the review!
Certainly is that - and backs the looks up with quality build and great tone too!
Thanks!
Thank you!!
I recently bought the soprano version in the color "Black Beauty", second hand, as my second ukulele. I really quite like it. I think the same features you're discussing here also apply to the soprano; it's really well made, responsive, bright, very nice instrument.
Good choice!
I bought one of these months ago - got a great deal on eBay $140. It's my favorite concert uke.
Very nice!
Loved the look of this range since the promo videos were released by aNueNue. Now I love the ‘real life’ sound too. This one goes on the wish list (although in cream with maple board, I think). Keep a hold of that one Barry. Real beaut. Enjoy!
Totally agree!
Great review, so informative. Decided to buy this as my first uke, thanks!
I love mine - been playing uke for over 15 years and still play this almost daily!
Great review ! Got an 💛Anuenue Golden Glow UC 10 💛for almost a year now and the only complain I had was the chords that making a high pitched sound and hurted a little my fingers cos a bit too thin. Switched for Aquila's New Nylgut and its perfect ! Nothing moved, still in tune, still in great shape ! Even the pointy part of the rubber pick guard is still there (but can be removed for the ones annoyed with it)
I have just received my new Anuenue UC10 and I agree with you regarding the A string too thin. Will wait a bit before doing like you with Aquilas. So the sound was still good as expected with the new string? thanks por replying.
@@pedrosanchezpalma4443 Well, I bought a set of chords and changed them right after the original set of 4 chords snaped. (When only one or two chords snaps, it's advised to change the whole set)
It is a little less high pitched from the original (almost the same) but overall, WAY MORE confortable while playing (fast chord positon changes don't hurt anymore).
The sound still as lovely & unique as when i bought it. Mechanics makes the uke stay in tunes for very long period. (You need to stretch them a little after installed, just before any tune adjustement. You can also put some graphite pencil into each holes of the fret nut, it helps a lot for staying in tune)
If you want a more round (traditional ?) sound for the uke, i suggest as others did in the comment, to put a Low G on it.
Have great time with your AnueNue, its a damn fine instrument. :)
@@MrVilou Many many thanks for your kind reply. Did you put the low G on it? I love the instrument, bright and with lot of volume :)
@@pedrosanchezpalma4443 Not for now. I might buy a low G set later if i'm in a mood for change. It's just a question of subjective appreciation here.
@@MrVilou what strings did you installed on it ? Aquila new nylgut?
Yummy! It's what I call 'quirky'. I love quirky! The blue matches the blue in your lovely shirt! OMG!!! £150! WOW! Love that sound! I have just bought a Uke from Matt. Will keep an eye on his website. (Infact I have just messaged him to twist his arm a bit haha!) Thanks Baz! Loved this!
Thanks so much! 😊
Again, a great review, thank you.
I don't blame you for exalting the aNueNue brand and I'm glad you are enjoying the uke.
I got the C3 Hawaiian Dream series solid mahogany top concert from World of Ukes and am really pleased with it. They are great instruments and very reasonably priced. Again thank you. Stay safe & well. Cheers. Trevor
Thanks!
I'd have one in every colour if I could. Currently got Golden Glow! Love it!
I'm tempted myself!
Great review as always, very enticing instrument.
Glad you enjoyed it
Wow, wonderful! I was wondering to get one of these here in Brazil, i loved the white, the pink and the blue ones! Definitely will be in my possibilities list! Thanks for your reviews! Good job and hugs from Brazil ♡
Thank you!
Hi, Danilo! You will find it at www.ukeimportar.com.br (aNueNue authorized dealer in Brazil!
LOVE it. I'm sold.
They are great!
Bought one just on looks alone I love it, but I put a set of Martin m600 with Fremont low G it’s really works it handles the low G so well
That's good to hear - was thinking of sticking a low G on mine
Good to know. I would like a low g
I rather like the tone... music box quality. It’s bright for sure ... but not strident or unpleasant in any way. :)
Oh I agree!
I’m sold. Just placed an order and now I can’t wait for it to arrive :)
Good choice I think
I wonder if a low G would give it the bottom end it seems to be lacking and balance out the tone. Considering this one when they show up in the US
Most definitely would. Maybe even a darker sounding string would as well.
@@GotAUkulele Baz, that’s what I was thinking.
@@GotAUkulele I have an Ohana Solid Mohagany CK60 and wanted to get one I can lug around without worrying about accidental damage on a $500+ uke. Would the Worth Brown Low G strings count as "darker sounding strings"?
@@samanthaolson253 Sorry - have a policy of never giving opinions on strings. We all hear differently, and, of course, play differently. I've seen pro uke players say the same string sounds both bright and dark - they just perceive them differently. Of course a low G will make the uke have a bigger range and add more bass, but I don't class that as 'darker' in musical terms
Nice instrument. I really like the bright picking sound. I have a Luna Sahara which is spruce concert etc. very similar price and sound at about $200 US. I like this Blue one .... thanks ....DOC
I have one of those in the yellow colour and love it, I replaced the high g with a low g and what a difference,! it was good but it's now better (well I think so) 😊 thanks for the review 👍🎼🎵🎶
I think they are remarkable
@@GotAUkulele I have a couple of good tenor ukes and this wee concert is up there with them if I didn't know better I could be playing one of them it's so good and in fact lately it's the first one I go for highly recommended ps I will be sending you the price of a pint 🍺 👍 cheers John
@@johns4962 Thanks John!
Great review
Thank you!
would you make a top 5 entry level ukuleles please?
Unlikely - I never do 'best' lists and in any case my top 5 would be very subjective. Also - what is 'entry level'? Budgets are different for all people. I prefer people look at my full review list which is already in price categories and look at the highest scores.
Lovely instrument - seeing as the company is named after a hawaiian bird, that pick guard is a beak!
Ha ha!
Thanks for your review!. I have bought one of this and it is really bright!. Mine is with mapple fretboard instead of rosewood. One question, in your review, are you using the original strings coming with the uke from manufacturer?
Hi Pedro - I only ever review with original strings (unless on a rare occasion I've had a string break in testing it). The reason being that strings are totally personal and subjective. What I think of what a uke comes with doesn't matter as buyers will likely switch to their preferred brand if they buy one, and it's not for me to tell them which they should pick.
Very nice. I was amazed at the price. Usually get that sort of sound from higher end ones. Really enjoyed this bright sound. Do I get one? 🤔
You and me both!
Lovely ukulele, really surprised by the price too
Me too!
I want one now
Can be hard to find - bear in mind there is a tenor version in the pipeline!
I would be sorely tempted Barry I need to move away from flight
I ordered one of these in the Quiet Shade color (gray). They are made in China and Anuenue here in the USA did not do a quality control check before sending it out. The first few frets near the headstock were so sharp that they cut my finger when I was checking for unfinished edges. The action was too high, and the vinyl pickguard was coming up all around the edges. HOWEVER, I will say that this ukulele has excellent intonation, incredible sustain, and the volume is loud! I think I just got one that slipped through QC.
Did you buy from a specialist ukulele dealer? Doesn't sound like it.
I purchased directly from Anuenue USA in Hawaii. And I had even had quite a bit of correspondence with Kalei and Corey about set-up and checking over the ukulele, and they both reassured me about the QC inspection and set-up. So I was a bit surprised at what I received.
@@frazikat Yes, i would be. I'd have sent it back.
They have offered to replace it at no charge (after I sent an email listing my concerns), including returning the one I received. So they DO stand behind their products.
May I ask you, Mr. Maz, which fretboard do you prefer? The rosewood or the maple? Do we feel a difference when we play? But it's just the look. No fret sharp edges for the maple? Thank you very much!
Ooh - that's a tough one - and my comments are COMPLETELY subjective. First - I sense no difference in feel in playing on these so think it is just the look. Fret dressing is good on both. I like the look of maple as I adore my Fender guitars (with maple boards) but that is the subjective thing. These are not, however, like Fender guitar maple boards - Fender necks are glossy and slippy on the face - this is more matte. But I do still like the look. I couldn't put one above the other - which is why I bought both. I'm hopeless!!
@@GotAUkuleleThanks a lot, Mr. Maz. I love your enthusiasm! I have the impression that it will also be difficult for me to decide.
Honestly - they are both really good - neither would be a mistake
@@GotAUkulele Thanks again, Mr. Maz.
How about a passive pick up on that ???
Would be easy to fit
Do the different coloured ukes have different sounds? I think I heard something like this on SUS…?
No, they are all totally identical.
Any other sizes on the way?
Not that i've heard. When you think about who it's most likely aimed at (new players, younger players), I think they picked the scale perfectly. Halfway house scale!
Oh that is really nice - I really like it. But blue or coral?
I really like all of them!
@@GotAUkulele To be honest - I think I'd buy whichever was available (I've put "Blue" on the WoU questionnaire). Looking forward to them being available :-)
Will you ever do a review of the Mitchell MU40?
If someone can persuade them to send me one ( I have asked - no response). They are not for sale in the UK so no other way I can review one. Sometimes it helps if enough likely buyers contact the brands not in the UK and tell them that you want to see one featured on Got A Ukulele. If they send me one, I'd happily look at it.
@@GotAUkulele thank you!
Yada Yada... 🤔 OK you won me over, colour has won me over and I was shocked to discover the price, I have a nue nue travel guitar which I love. I'm in the spruce is boring to look at club, Alex did a gr8 video on tone woods a few days ago saying how it can look boring but there's a reason it's used so much, it sounds amazing. I do have spruce and cedar ukes and although not the lookers sound incredible. Aren't flukes n fleas mostly topped with spruce? Just shows a good tone wood on the sound board is so important. Thanks for the review Baz... Back to my new tank drum now 😁
Flukes and Fleas (in standard form) use laminate pine for the boards (or at least they used to). But they do offer a solid spruce and a koa too.
@@GotAUkulele I stand corrected 😂
Great review, thank you! I am sold… but I play left handed. Do you think the pick guard could be removed?
Yes - easily apparently - read several comments that it should come off with minimal mess
It is apparently very easily removed; the one I bought second-hand had it already removed, and there is no hint of visible evidence where it had been attached, and the guy included the guard piece, in the case, fully intact. I’m not actually sure how it had been attached!
Amazing price! Can you react to Anuenue SLSC？
Not played one - will try and get hold of one
Sounds like good balance.
I find it really pretty!
Love it! And the price? 😯
Amazing huh?
Oof, looks and sounds great! Don't need another ukulele though 🤣
You sure about that? ;-)
I’m not familiar with that expression, “Don’t need another ukulele.”
Did you block or delete my comment or where has ist gone? I just named a shop in Germany where these instruments can be bought.
Nope - but if you included a link UA-cam will auto not let it through.
@@GotAUkulele Thanks for your answer. Yes, I‘d included a link because the name of the German store is so special ( think it‘s Bavarian).
@@Teeum5 I am sorry - think YT removes them automatically
@@GotAUkulele No problem... I just didn't know that I was not allowed to add links to a comment.
At long last, the recognition that the front of the uke gets scratched there! Most of my instruments I've had to stick on phone/tablet screen protectors cut to shape to protect them because I wear them there. But this leads me on to another gripe - most ukes larger than soprano extend the fretboard beyond the body joint - that's the bit I hit with my fingers when strumming (OW)! Considering that, even if you play up the fretboard, very few people go beyond fret 12 or 14, why not finish it there? At least, some uke makers could give us the option?
"very few people go beyond fret 12 or 14" - I disagree!
@@GotAUkulele Have you checked? I'm just going on uke-players that I have met or seen, including yt videoes. The vast majority seem to rarely go beyond the basic chords in their first position, so fret 5 is the furthest. Most uke-players aren't interested in the the fifth inversion of a chord, and many rarely use movable shapes, but even then, I could fit most things up to fret 9. I'm coming from it from the perspective of someone who doesn't play guitar - is it different for you because you came from that?
@@ukeleleEric Check where? You've made a generalisation.
@@GotAUkulele I made a general observation, yes, that seemed true in my experience. You disagreed. I'm just asking whether your disagreement is any more based on fact than mine is. You could be right, which is why I asked.
Well I do see lots of people play higher than the 12th or 14th. Have done so myself. I have sheet music that requires notes higher. Also, never once in reviewing hundreds of instruments have I ever thought 'I wish this fretboard was shorter'..
Personal choice of course.
Now, you can imagine that kala watermelon costs the same :D
Crazy huh?
What? Really? Kala is gonna get blown out of the water!
I have a nice strap from aNueNue. But I don't like this uke as I really love wood-looking uke myself.
Very divisive looks for sure. It's really grown on me though.
Painting ukuleles colors like that cheapens the instrument in my view. Such a thing points to plastic and cheapness regardless of what is underneath. It repeals the seriousness that the instrument deserves. Nothing beats the beauty of wood grain. My tastes. But as usual, you do a great job of reviewing it.
I'd agree that coloured ukes are not for everyone - but take a look at the aNueNue Lion - talk about colour - and that is a serious high end instrument!
@@GotAUkulele Thank you. I will as I'm starting to figure out which one I'll buy that is mid-range tenor. Thanks for your input.
I don’t know if there’s any difference in how the other colors are applied, but in the black case, the finish is almost like a wash, rather than a painted surface. It has very much the look and feel of the wood, except it’s black. You can still see and feel the texture, unlike on my glossy wood one. I quite like it. And I quite like my glossy one as well. And it works well for those times you don’t want to be so “serious!”
Thought you were going to say £20.
Why?