Aklot Concert Ukulele Solid Mahogany Ukelele 23 Inch Ukele Professional Uke With Free Online Course 8 Packs Beginner Starter Kits(Gig Bag Picks Tuner Strap String Cleaning Cloth Instruction Book)

I have some experience of playing the accoustic guitar but recently wanted to try playing the ukuleleRead the reviews on the Aklot Tenor solid mahogany ukulele and although sceptical due to the price thought it was worth taking a risk.On unpacking my initial impression was it looks a really well finished instrument and as far as able to tell it is of all solid construction. The accessory kit is welcome. The tuner seems to agree with my other tuner and is very easy to use. The strap is nice quality and the rest of the accessory's will be useful.I tuned it and checked the intonation which according to the tuner is perfect.I am really impressed with the finish and cant fault it with no signs of excess glue.The biggest concern I had was the frets might be sharp but on my instrument they were very smooth.On starting to play in my opinion the tone is really nice and it has good sustain.The only criticism is that on my one the action is a little high 3.5mm at the twelfth fret but I will let the instrument settle for a week before adjusting. That said it is easy to play out of the box.This is my third ukulele, the first being a Flight concert round back which my wife has commandeered! I built a second from a kit which was not a straight forward as the advert implied and had to be modified in a number of ways to make it playable and I am still trying to dress the frets. The Aklot definitely sounds superior to this one.To summarise I am very happy with the Aklot and think for the price or even spending another £20 or £30 would have been lucky to find a better one. I was tempted to give it a 4 star rating due to the previously mentioned slightly high action but feel considering the price and the otherwise excellent quality and value that would have been harsh.UPDATEAfter removing 1mm from the base of the bone bridge to ( a common and easy adjustment to guitars and ukuleles) it has made the good ukulele into an excellent one. I can only highly recommend the Aklot Tenor to anyone looking to buy their first Ukulele or those who want to upgrade.

Like a lot of folk I have always harboured the ambition to play a musical instrument. I didn't have the confidence to take on an acoustic guitar (having tried and failed miserably when I attempted to learn to play one in my youth). In recent times though I have noticed the growing popularity of the ukulele as an accessible and not too expensive instrument. Having watched many YouTube videos of people of all ages playing the ukelele, I was inspired to purchase one for myself - and have a go!I was seeking a budget uke, one that would provide a respectable sound, look good and feel good. After much research, I came across this Aklot ukelele and was very taken by its appearance, and impressed by the many favourable reviews it has received on Amazon and other sites. I also viewed assessments of this instrument on YouTube as given by accomplished musicians - the following Aklot reviews are certainly worth checking out:UkeleleRocks!Make It In Music (where an American musician compares the Aklot to a $1300 ukulele!)Chuck WilsonPeteyMack64I was hesitant about purchasing an instrument like this through the post because of the potential damage in transit. I needn't have worried though because this came nicely protected and packaged. The ukulele itself was wrapped in a spongy gauze material, then placed in its carrying case which, in turn, was surrounded by scrunched up parcel paper and then nestled in a sturdy Aklot cardboard box - this box had then been placed in a further Amazon cardboard box!This instrument really is a joy to behold and has already provided me with many hours of enjoyment. It produces a lovely sound, and because it's made of solid mahogany, I'm told that this sound should improve even further as the wood matures. I've actually amazed myself by learning to play a few simple songs within a fortnight of it arriving on my doorstep! By the way, Aklot customers have access to some beginners tips and a handful of free lessons on their website. However, for a more thorough (and FREE) 30 day course, I can recommend a YouTube site (where would we be without them?) - look for 'Bernadette Teaches Music' - she's an inspiration, and makes you feel like you're getting your very own 24/7 private music teacher.If you are looking for a ukulele for yourself, or to give as a present, then you should seriously consider purchasing one of these Aklot's. Highly recommended.

Well, first of all, I have taught Violin and Piano around schools for 23 years, the Uke has become popular of late and I am often called upon to teach whole class lessons with the Uke (Never thought I would be doing that after finishing music college). I have had a few Uke's, a nice old 30s Broadcaster etc but never really a reasonable traditional instrument. I am pleased to say now I have. Whoever put this package together did so with sensitivity, nothing included is really cheap and nasty and the instrument makes a good tone for this price bracket. So here is the lowdown.The Uke is slightly bigger (by a couple of cms) than the usual and is indeed made of solid wood. It has fixings for the included strap that are well placed and strong, I am six foot and the strap fits.The electronic tuner that comes in the package is Ace, the battery is included but not already inserted so no leaking. It's a good tuner and very easy to do. The tuner shows you the note and lights green when the note is bang on.The cleaning cloth that is also provided is novel but has a nice touch.Spare strings are labelled so no problems identifying the correct one should you have a breakage.Two picks were provided, a super soft and a hard guitar style.So in all, I can tell that however put this together was thinking of the player and not considering how to cut corners.This Uke would suit a child because you will avoid the disappointment caused by cheap stuff and at the same time get all the above. The case is OK and a little chord book with Uke info is included plus so tunes in the Uke tab.I really cannot rate this high enough.Well with it!!!!!!******