Ukulele Warehouse » Review

Lanikai LU-21 Tenor Ukulele

ukewarehouse — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 09:50:43 +0000

The Lanikai LU-21 Tenor Ukulele is ideal for anyone wanting to start out with a tenor ukulele. There aren't too many choices for a first time tenor, but this is a great one. The uke is well made, sounds great and is reliable. Obviously, it is more expensive

So why would you want to start with a tenor ukulele? It does give you a fuller sound, more room to play, more range and is better adapted for solo type playing. It's particularly popular with guitar players who are moving onto the ukulele.

Currently for Sale on eBay

LANIKAI UKULELE LU 21T
US $36.50

NEW LANIKAI TENOR UKULELE LU 21T UKELELE CASEBOOK UKE
US $109.00

Hohner Lanikai LU 21T Tenor Uke Ukulele
US $109.00

On Video

Here's Narciso Lobo doing a great version of the Jackson 5's I Want You Back on his Lanikai Tenor ukulele. He really shows of the great sound that this instrument is capable of.

LU-21T Tenor Specifications

Construction: Top, back and sides - laminated mahogany/nato
Fretboard: Rosewood
Bridge: Rosewood. Tie-on configuration
Neck: 18 frets (hits body at 14th fret)
Binding: Top and back: white
Tuners: Geared, Chrome
Finish: Satin

Lanikai LU-21C Concert Ukulele

ukewarehouse — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 09:17:44 +0000

The Lanikai LU-21 Concert Ukulele is a great starter concert ukulele. It comes at a reasonable price (slightly more than the very cheapest) but offers a quality that is far above the very basic ukuleles. If you want an upgrade from one of those very basic, soprano ukes to something a little larger and better quality, then this is an excellent choice.

This ukulele is concert size. This gives you slightly more room for your fingers than the LU-21 standard ukulele. That does give you a bit of an advantage - particularly if you have larger fingers. And you don't lose the distinctive soprano sound as much as you do with the LU-21T ukulele. Personally, concert is my favourite size of ukulele. The only downside is that they tend to be a little more expensive.

Currently for Sale on eBay

Hohner Uke LU 21C Lanikai Concert Ukulele
US $89.00

GREAT NEW MODEL LANIKAI LU 21C CONCERT SIZE UKULELE
US $79.00

BRAND NEW Lanikai Concert Ukulele LU 21C
US $78.99

On Video

The guy in the frog hat is playing the Lanikai LU-21C. The other uke in the video is a Mitchell.

LU-21 Concert Specifications

Construction: Top, back and sides - laminated mahogany/nato
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Bridge: Rosewood. Tie-on configuration
Neck: 18 frets (hits body at 14th fret)
Binding: Top and back: white
Tuners: Geared
Finish: Satin

Lanikai LU-21 Standard Ukulele

ukewarehouse — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 09:00:15 +0000

The Lanikai LU-21 Standard Ukulele is the uke I recommend to anyone who is buying a ukulele for the first time and wants something fairly cheap but also wants a uke that is reasonably well made.

The uke is well put together has the essentials for an entry level uke (particularly the geared tuners which are essential at the low price end). As you would expect, it is a laminate ukulele so it's not going to sound as good as a more expensive solid wood ukulele. But having said that, they do make a very good sound.

This ukulele is soprano size. Which is the standard size of ukulele (hence the name) and probably the best size of ukulele to start on.

Currently for Sale on eBay

Lanikai LU 21 Soprano Ukulele
US $29.02

NEW IN BOX LANIKAI UKULELE LU 21 SOPRANO UKE LU21
US $52.99

GREAT NEW MODEL LANIKAI LU 21 SOPRANO SIZE UKULELE
US $59.00

Lanikai LU-21 Standard Ukulele Review

On Video

A bit of the Dropkick Murphys played on a Lanikai soprano.

LU-21 Standard Specifications

Construction: Top, back and sides - laminated mahogany/nato
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Bridge: Rosewood. Tie-on configuration
Neck: 12 frets
Binding: Top and back: white
Tuners: Geared
Finish: Satin

Lanikai Ukulele

ukewarehouse — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 08:46:59 +0000

Lanikai ukuleles are one of the most popular brands of ukulele around - particularly for beginners. Their LU-21 range is a step above the cheap, entry level ukuleles in terms of quality and price. This makes them great for people who are new to the uke but want a good quality ukulele to start on.

Lanikai Models

Lanikai LU-11 Ukulele
Lanikai LU-21 Standard Ukulele
Lanikai LU-21C Concert Ukulele
Lanikai LU-21T Tenor Ukulele
Lanikai LU-21P Pineapple Ukulele
Lanikai Kohala Starter Ukulele
Lanikai Koa Tenor
Lanikai CK-TEQ
Lanikai S-TEQ
Lanikai SM-C Spalted Mango
Spruce Lanikai
Lanikai CK-C
Lanikai LU-8
LSM Solid Mahogany
Lanikai SM-T

For Sale on Musicians Friend

Probably the most famous Lanikai player is, Beirut frontman, Zach Condon. He plays a Lanikai LU-21T - well within the price range of any uker. Another famous player is Jason Mraz who has been spotted with a baritone LU-21B.

Lanikai on Video

Here's a clip of Zach Condon playing the ukulele classic Postcards from Italy on a Lanikai LU-21T tenor.

Martin S-O

ukewarehouse — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 08:09:17 +0000

Martin more-or-less ceased making ukuleles in the 1960s when the uke went out of fashion. However, they have started full scale production again in recent years. The S-0 is the standard ukulele that they currently make.

It's a nice instrument but doesn't enjoy the same reputation as the vintage Martin ukuleles. Unlike those ukuleles, it is made in China and finished in the US.

Currently for Sale on eBay

Martin S O Ukulele
US $225.00

No items matching your keywords were found.

On Video

The most famous player of the S-O has to be Kate Micucci who you may know as Stephanie Gooch, the ukulele girl from Scrubs. Kate grew up in Nazareth, the home of Martin ukuleles.