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.

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Lanikai LU-21 Standard Ukulele Review

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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