Got A Ukulele Reviews - Mahalo 2500 Kahiko Soprano

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8 жыл бұрын

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Got A Ukulele Reviews and Buyers Guides looks at the new entry level 2500 Kakiko Soprano from Mahalo. Read the full review on the site here www.gotaukulele.com/2015/12/ma... #gotaukulele #ukulele #review

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@aliceg8043
@aliceg8043 7 жыл бұрын
I've just ordered one because my current one has broken , this was so helpful!! Thankyou!
@itsmepogchamp7068
@itsmepogchamp7068 4 жыл бұрын
I’ve just bought one of these as my first ukulele, it was reduced to £20. Personally even though i am obviously no expert it does the job and the sound isn’t awful, though you make a good point
@GotAUkulele
@GotAUkulele 4 жыл бұрын
i'm always happy when people get a ukulele they like (that's the most important thing!), but I stil can't recommend Mahalo I'm afraid.
@auffuke3913
@auffuke3913 8 жыл бұрын
I have one and It sound loud other than colored mahalos, you should try also the vibrato effect when you put it on/off your body while playing.
@drbekken
@drbekken 6 жыл бұрын
Yeah, well on a work trip to Budapest, I picked up one of these in an instrument store, just to have something to do in the hotel room. It cost me about 25 GBP now, in April 2018. You are right about everything in this review. Anyway, I like this uke...it's a total cheapo with some charm..I'll keep it as a take anywhere beater.
@aracelyduran860
@aracelyduran860 7 жыл бұрын
Love the video and I got one yesterday !
@GotAUkulele
@GotAUkulele 7 жыл бұрын
Enjoy!
@clawhammer704
@clawhammer704 6 жыл бұрын
What type of strings would you put on this uke to make it louder. I have one and it's quiet muted down.
@GotAUkulele
@GotAUkulele 6 жыл бұрын
I think it’s too subjective to say. Many will say Aquila but if find good light gauge fluorocarbon strings do it better
@RavenMadd9
@RavenMadd9 7 жыл бұрын
your honest ,,,,,you been playing for a long time ,,,,,I respect that ,,,,,,,,I played one a friend had ....it sucked badly
@GotAUkulele
@GotAUkulele 7 жыл бұрын
Well - since I started doing reviews (many years now) - my aim was always to tell it like it is. There is little point in doing glowing reviews just because I like the ukulele. If they are good, I will say so. If not - I wont!
@elliscooke3495
@elliscooke3495 7 жыл бұрын
Hi Barry, is it possible to review the Kmise Matt Laminated Mahogany Concert Ukulele 23 inch Hawaii Guitar. I have a mahalo and I'm considering getting a new ukulele
@GotAUkulele
@GotAUkulele 7 жыл бұрын
Hopefully have a Kmise ukulele coming soon PJ! Think it might be a slightly different one, but still the laminated mahogany (but with engraved top)
@elliscooke3495
@elliscooke3495 7 жыл бұрын
GotAUkulele thanks again
@AlanSturgess
@AlanSturgess 8 жыл бұрын
Another great review and demo. The new Mahalo MJ1TBR Soprano Ukulele looks interesting at around £35 and therefore still an entry-level instrument. Main specs are significantly up on the 2500 and include Aquila Super Nylgut strings - Indonesian Rosewood fretboard and bridge - Mahogany neck - Open geared tuners - NuBone saddle and comes with a lightly padded gig bag. Obviously not an instrument for experienced players but it's apparently rated by a lot of teachers, many of whom recommend it for folks starting out with a uke.
@GotAUkulele
@GotAUkulele 8 жыл бұрын
Strings do help, but sadly I've seen so many of these entry level Mahalos and they always seem to be worse than other offerings.
@ToWnHeAdAARON123
@ToWnHeAdAARON123 7 жыл бұрын
+GotAUkulele getting a mahalo soprano 2511 with nylgut Aquila strings for 21 quid. Just to learn on, plus they're not that bad for the money.
@AlanSturgess
@AlanSturgess 7 жыл бұрын
The Mahalo MJ1TBR I bought for our grandaughter has been quite a surprise. Once the tuning settled down, it's remained very stable indeed. Much better than I expected. The Aquila strings certainly help a lot but, as you'd expect, the overall sound is pretty thin. But it IS very playable.
@ToWnHeAdAARON123
@ToWnHeAdAARON123 7 жыл бұрын
***** probably gonna buy the makala dolphin. It's at least half decent for the price. If I don't like it I don't need to spend a bit more for nothing
@newchantest4383
@newchantest4383 8 жыл бұрын
Can you do a review of the Mahalo MR1 series? It's the redesigned Mahalo "bright colored" uke, it comes with Aquila strings and allegedly better construction and quality control. Thanks.
@GotAUkulele
@GotAUkulele 8 жыл бұрын
+newchantest Can add it to the list but to be honest it will be a while away - I already have two other Mahalos in the pipeline for review and don't like to focus on just one brand too much. I did play one of the MR1's recently though - I think this Kahiko is better!
@alicejirankova6165
@alicejirankova6165 6 жыл бұрын
I have this ukulele and you were totally right- I changed those strings to Aquila strings and it sound sooooo much better, it literally lights up the instrument and the volume improved alot too :)
@GotAUkulele
@GotAUkulele 6 жыл бұрын
Trouble is for me - I don't like Aquila strings
@alicejirankova6165
@alicejirankova6165 6 жыл бұрын
They work fine for me though and actually they are the only good string brand I know so far
@GotAUkulele
@GotAUkulele 6 жыл бұрын
That's all that matters of course - but it's not good if a ukulele only sounds better with a string brand that some people don't get on with. They should work with all strings. Aquila are a very good string, but a lot of people don't like the feel on the fingers. Myself included
@alicejirankova6165
@alicejirankova6165 6 жыл бұрын
I am kinda okay with how they feel, I used to play mandolin and now I play guitar and ukulele, my fingers have kinda harden over the time, the tops are basically numb :D
@GotAUkulele
@GotAUkulele 6 жыл бұрын
Alice Jiránková again that’s all that matters - but the feel I’m talking about is not hardness. It’s a kind of squeak some fingers make on them. They do that for me so I can’t use them
@marieandersson5730
@marieandersson5730 Жыл бұрын
I must ask about something. I have a Mahalo. Their so called "De lux" model. Up to now I still don't know what is "lux" about the ukulele. They say it's made of koa, but I doubt that. However; the soundhole is very small. 41 mm to be exact. I recon that must be bad for the wolume? It is a very quiet instrument. All my other ukes have a significant larger soundhole, and better volume. Thanks for a well done review!
@GotAUkulele
@GotAUkulele Жыл бұрын
There is nothing lux about Mahalo!! Soundhole size comes with a lot of myths - it actually has little to do with volume - the volume comes from the board, not the sound hole - the hole is just a vent to allow air to move in and out and allow the top to resonate
@lampelanleena
@lampelanleena Жыл бұрын
I bought one from Rome, in a small music shop. It has Aquila strings and it sounds very nice! It even has a proper sustain ☺️ And is red ♥️
@GotAUkulele
@GotAUkulele Жыл бұрын
Pleased you liked yours
@lampelanleena
@lampelanleena Жыл бұрын
@@GotAUkulele It maybe an exeption ☺️
@elliscooke3495
@elliscooke3495 7 жыл бұрын
What are the songs that you played called can i have the tabs
@GotAUkulele
@GotAUkulele 7 жыл бұрын
Wish I Could Shimmy Like My Sister Kate, and Creep by Radiohead. Sorry, don't have tabs - just noodling.
@elliscooke3495
@elliscooke3495 7 жыл бұрын
GotAUkulele thank you very much
@elliscooke3495
@elliscooke3495 7 жыл бұрын
Is there chord diagrams in order i could use
@GotAUkulele
@GotAUkulele 7 жыл бұрын
Sorry - don't have any typed out - they are just tunes I worked out
@BorisMikhaylov
@BorisMikhaylov 8 жыл бұрын
please 5:46 give me a chords :-)
@maddiralasaiharshith
@maddiralasaiharshith 2 жыл бұрын
Is action is low or high ?can beginner's will able to play ?
@GotAUkulele
@GotAUkulele 2 жыл бұрын
Action is not specific to individual models or even individual instruments - it's adjustable - this arrived high, but you could buy another that is low. It's not an indicator
@maddiralasaiharshith
@maddiralasaiharshith 2 жыл бұрын
@@GotAUkulele thank you !
@sarahglass3344
@sarahglass3344 8 жыл бұрын
Looking to buy a cheap ukulele, never played one before and as it's just to give it a go i'm not too fussed, trying to decide between this mahalo and either the makala dolphin or waterman (plastic one)
@GotAUkulele
@GotAUkulele 8 жыл бұрын
The warning I give to people about not being to fussed - is this - doesn't matter if the ukulele is cheap or expensive - if it is not set up to play properly - it will NEVER sound good, NEVER be easy to play and likely will put you off. A cheap ukulele that is set up well will encourage you! All of that said - I'd choose the Dolphin over Mahalo EVERY time. The Waterman is fun - but not a real serious instrument. I'd go Dolphin - and buy from a reputable dealer who will check the set up!
@sarahglass3344
@sarahglass3344 8 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@rafikakbar8363
@rafikakbar8363 3 жыл бұрын
I thought the brightly colored ones are more expensive than this kahiko series... I was practicing with a $5 uke for months, so I think this kahiko series is far better
@GotAUkulele
@GotAUkulele 3 жыл бұрын
Not really - the coloured ones are cheap non serious ukes too.
@drx3444
@drx3444 8 жыл бұрын
nice
@jakeishear8937
@jakeishear8937 7 жыл бұрын
i got a martin smith uke and its terrible i got it from argos :( all i want to do is lern ukelele
@GotAUkulele
@GotAUkulele 7 жыл бұрын
I have a review of a Martin Smith ukulele coming soon - it really is absolutely dreadful. One of the worst I have ever seen.
@jakeishear8937
@jakeishear8937 7 жыл бұрын
i know i hate it i think im going to bye a mhalo uke
@bangtang_girl3861
@bangtang_girl3861 6 жыл бұрын
This comment really helped me I was going to buy a Martin Smith ukulele but I definitely won't now
@becayebalde3820
@becayebalde3820 4 жыл бұрын
I've got one and it sound really great Not like in your video
@GotAUkulele
@GotAUkulele 4 жыл бұрын
Good to hear
@fergie9727
@fergie9727 6 жыл бұрын
I recently bought these ukulele and i kind of regret it. I have to tune it all the time. (And it doesnt sound so good..)
@GotAUkulele
@GotAUkulele 6 жыл бұрын
Yep - not a great ukulele
@gedekariana5870
@gedekariana5870 5 жыл бұрын
only for the first 1-2 weeks, after that it stays in tune, now still playing it from early 2015,
@sashazahra6810
@sashazahra6810 5 жыл бұрын
Same 😣
@sashazahra6810
@sashazahra6810 5 жыл бұрын
@@gedekariana5870 really?
@marieandersson6655
@marieandersson6655 Жыл бұрын
The lack of volume is a Mahalo trademark 🤣🤣🤣
@GotAUkulele
@GotAUkulele Жыл бұрын
So is the poor quality control! ;-)
@clawhammer704
@clawhammer704 8 жыл бұрын
More junk
@GotAUkulele
@GotAUkulele 8 жыл бұрын
Yeah, it's pretty junky - but actually far far better than many Mahalos I have seen - especially the ubiquitous brightly coloured ones.
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