Lava U Concert Ukulele Review - Watch Before You Buy

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Lava U Concert Ukulele Review - Watch Before You Buy

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Lava U Concert Ukulele Review - Please Watch Before You Buy!
LAVA MUSIC U 23 C Freeboost SP Ukulele
Review of the Lava U Ukulele in sparkling purple, featuring FreeBoost technology. Sound demos of the ukulele using amps and acoustically and my honest opinion as to whether this ukulele is worth buying and what it could be used for.
LAVA U Ukulele Review:
00:00 Intro of Lava U Concert Ukulele review
01:48 Main features of Lava U Ukulele
03:20 Lava Concert Ukulele specifications
06:08 Sound demo - no effects
07:09 Lava inbuilt effects: reverb, delay and chorus
13:35 My opinion on the Lava technology
16:20 Would I use the Lava U Ukulele outsdoors?
17:02 Is LAVA the Apple of the ukulele world?
17:55 The Lava Ukulele accessories
21:52 Lava U Ukulele through a H&K Nano Amp
25:26 Lava U Ukulele through a Fishman Loudbox Mini amp
27:25 LAVA U Concert Ukulele - overview and conclusions
Video features the following ukuleles and equipment:
LAVA MUSIC U 23 C Freeboost Concert Ukulele - Purple Sparkle
Hughes & Kettner "Spirit of Vintage" 50W Nano Guitar Amp Head
Barefaced One10 Bass Cabinet
Fishman Loudbox Mini 60w Acoustic Combo Amplifier
Website: ukulele.wales/
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Ukulalien Play Along Channel: / ukulaliensukuleleclub

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@clivehunte3026 2 жыл бұрын

A great honest review and not blinded by the gadget tech look. Keeping it real 💯

@UkuleleWales 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Clive, glad you enjoyed.

@cubedworldTM Ай бұрын

Beautiful demo

@ChrisGorman87 2 жыл бұрын

I was soooo curios about this uke! Great and honest review Rachel! I couldn’t buy one anyways because I’m broke but I might have considered this uke in my future. Now I don’t want one anymore. Just get a solid body electric ukulele with effects and I feel that would give better results.

@UkuleleWales 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely the way go with the solid body Chris, this is fine but as I mention, very underwhelming and just very glad I didn't pay full price. Glad I've got it though. Look out for some very cool comparisons coming up VERY soon.......

@michaeljanikowski3740 2 жыл бұрын

Hello again. Thanks for a fantastic review. This is the most comprehensive review of this ukulele available. Although I think it looks great In it’s coffin as a display, but I’m not sure if I would buy one at this time. I’m not a huge fan of built in effects. All my amps already have them. It’s a very interesting ukulele to be sure. Thanks again for your excellent review. All the best to you and your family.

@UkuleleWales 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael and very glad you liked the review. I'm still I glad I bought it as i can at least share my thoughts with others and completely agree, amp / pedal effects are far superior.

@nghila900 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate your honesty. Thanks.

@UkuleleWales 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I really try to be as honest as I can because I'd hate someone to be disappointed and also it might encourage makes to improve too.

@joeskill4663 2 жыл бұрын

I like my enya acoustic plus. It has the extra sound effects also. It gives it some extra volume and sound effects. Ya this lava does not impress me. Glad I got the Enya. Thank for an honest review. I don’t think you were too critical. I would rather have the truth. 👍🏽

@UkuleleWales 2 жыл бұрын

Very glad you enjoyed Joe, I haven't personally played the Enya but have heard similar from other uke players.

@AngelaADD 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I totally agree. I really wanted to love mine, as well. I traded it in towards a Yamaha digital piano. . I really should’ve stopped at the checkout counter with this one when they told me a strap wasn’t included in that one wasn’t yet available for it. Great review!

@UkuleleWales 2 жыл бұрын

The strap really is outragous! I did play it so was aware of the cons before I bought it so no regret but glad you managed to get a digital piano instead.

@brysonwest93 6 ай бұрын

Love your studio but the clock doing some sort of random numbers is a bit distracting. But love the cool blues and purples.

@UkuleleWales 5 ай бұрын

Thanks. The clock is a decibel reader for volume levels. I generally only use it these days when I am really testing how loud something is but Thanks for the feedback. 👍

@spinnersue17 2 жыл бұрын

Love the colour, love the case, but was just thinking of the very same word Rachel...bit underwhelming. Thanks for another great review. Happy New Year to you and yours. x

@UkuleleWales 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sue, I'm so glad I'm not the only one to think this. Happy New year to you too. :-)

@spinnersue17 2 жыл бұрын

@@UkuleleWales ❤

@AnnesreborndollsandfunW 2 жыл бұрын

Wow !!! You got a nice one . This time . It’s beautiful

@UkuleleWales 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I agree, very nice to look at and indeed play, just the tech side of things isn't as impressive as the price should suggest.

@loree3212 2 жыл бұрын

You are so correct Rachel when you said 14-15 year olds would say it is a must have. And the word gimmicky describes it perfectly. Not on my want list. Thanks for the review.

@UkuleleWales 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Loree and very glad you agree. Hope you are well.

@flavioserci6046 8 ай бұрын

I've got the tenor. Pro: amplification, acoustic sound. I don't like the strap attachment, the case, the shape because it is hard to fit it on my stomach. The tuning keys are a scandal. They are glued and one of it has gone out. Which the sense? They sell a space case and then they put glued tuning keys???

@UkuleleWales 7 ай бұрын

I haven’t had problems with the tuner but yes, totally agree, not a very well made instrument and you are right, get the instrument right before any fancy case!

@allynmccolley6561 2 жыл бұрын

Nice that you bought it at a discount. It’s pretty and cool-nice for your collection. It’s kind of like a Populele-unusual looking, and it works, but expensive, and never was a go-to uke.

@allynmccolley6561 2 жыл бұрын

Nicer with the amp.

@UkuleleWales 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Allyn, agree, I'm glad I bought it and at least it was in the sale, just not as impressive as it's price!

@superdrwholock Жыл бұрын

I'm watching all your videos before I decide whether to buy a new ukulele with my christmas money as all I have atm is a cheap amazon one and the tone kinda bugs me lol so thank you for making these really comprehensive reviews

@UkuleleWales Жыл бұрын

My pleasure and I hope you are happy with whichever uke you decide on, please feel free to ask though if yo have any further questions. 👍

@samcowen4909 2 жыл бұрын

Hi from Canada. I recently bought a blue Lava U. Perhaps I would have hesitated if I'd seen your video first but overall I do like it. I too found the action quite high both at the nut and at the 12th fret. So far I've removed the saddle and lowered the action to about 2.5mm from 3mm. It's quite a bit more playable at 2.5 though I may lower it closer to 2.0mm. I haven't done the nut yet but I want to do it before I lower the saddle any further. I'm also mostly a low G player so I put a wound low G on. I agree about the effects being underwhelming but since I mainly wanted a little reverb without plugging in, I'm reasonably happy. The strap is also a point of contention. Amazon Canada didn't have any although a 3rd party seller put some on at a ridiculous $350 or so. I have since ordered one from AliExpress for a much more reasonable $64. I usually buy leather straps for my Ukes at $35 - $55 so not outlandish. In the meantime, while I wait for the proper strap to be delivered, I was able to rig up a regular strap to work. It's fine around the house. All-in-all I'd say I'm happy with it but I'm glad I have experience adjusting action, etc. It makes a cool addition to my collection.

@UkuleleWales 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your opinion too sam. Yes a lovely instrument to play and look at but the strap......... yes, I saw the $300 odd as well. Glad to hear you've got a cheaper (but still silly price) strap on it's way.

@billmumbo2697 2 жыл бұрын

You were honest Rachel that's all anyone can ask I have one of those plastic Waterman uke's and I don't really play it much (I could play it in the bath but I have other toys for bathtime!)... stop sniggering may the back! (I'm referring to my plastic ducky!!) I don't like the Waterman I don't like the frets being plastic it is playable but I wouldn't recommend getting one I had a plastic "Beatle's" guitar in the sixties that played much better still sounded crap that I prefer. So keep being truthful and honest ..thanks👍👏🇫🇴☮️

@UkuleleWales 2 жыл бұрын

Laughing again at one of your comments, Thanks Bill!

@tobiasware 2 жыл бұрын

Great review, Rachel. As you say, it's underwhelming in its performance. Lovely to look at, lovely to hold, but lacking in utility. Happy New Year, from Australia.

@UkuleleWales 2 жыл бұрын

I totally agree Tobias, glad you think the same way. Hope you had a lovely Christmas and a happy new year to you as well.

@glenknight8859 Жыл бұрын

Totally agree - the internal pre amp is next to useless but an external amp is ok with it. Absolute rip-off without a strap, and the fact that they aren't readiily available makes it more of a rip off. However, I do like the shape and build of the ukulele. Excellent review and spot on in every thing she said. Glen (from Australia).

@UkuleleWales Жыл бұрын

Completely agree with you Glen, great looking and quality instrument BUT the strap issues makes it very difficult to recommend. 👍

@uknavynige 2 жыл бұрын

I bought the blue tenor lava u Barry maz reviewed, the effects are I agree are subtle but I can hear them and they're noticeable in group, I don't care for the delay but I like the sound of the reverb and chorus. I hate how hard the buttons are to press and that you can't tell what position they are in. It feels solid and very hard. Strap price is agreed a rip off, i prefer not to use a strap on this uke although a normal strap will go on the Button and stones music sell a stick on strap button to put on the lower bout, I bought one but not tried it yet. Mine has a"mic" sliding button that I've no clue what it does, do you? Case is unique agreed but I think a normal pod case for this space uke wouldn't look right 😂 Tuners are fantastic and is one of the few ukes I own that came with nice strings, they suit the uke well and make a change from generic aquilla nylgut strings,. It's an unusual looking fun uke,although maybe overpriced but I got mine on a good deal from Barry, I think the flight D I a n a uke is prettier and probably better effects but has more of a traditional look, where the lava looks more modern,

@UkuleleWales 2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree, there are some REALLY nice features with this ukes, just the strap is a ridiculous option for the price. Lovely to play too.

@julesV1223 2 жыл бұрын

The marketing hype somehow failed to mention that the U in "Lava U" stands for Underwhelming. Or maybe UDon'tGetaStrap. I bet they didn't mention in the documentation that your finger could get clipped by the case, either. 😆 Like you, I might be too cynical at my age to enjoy this one, even if they did offer a baritone version. And, to be brUtally honest, I think the space-age sound is yUcky.

@UkuleleWales 2 жыл бұрын

Spot on as always Jules! Glad I bought it but VERY glad I didn't pay full price! Don't get me started on the strap again! LOL

@cruisip9722 Жыл бұрын

Thanks your video, i am still checking the product. Do you think the rechargable battery can replace by user ?

@UkuleleWales Жыл бұрын

Great question. As far as I can see, the only way to recharge it is via a USB slot inside the uke. I don’t there are any batteries that can be changed. Hope this helps and if I ever discover more, I’ll let you know. 👍

@michaelstearns5598 Жыл бұрын

Question, what does "Scheamai" mean?

@UkuleleWales Жыл бұрын

Hi, it means - hello, how are you, in Welsh. Shw Mae

@dotdaly5247 2 жыл бұрын

I bought a tenor for a friend and she dropped it when the strap wasn’t attached properly. The neck broke clean off and Lava says it cannot be fixed. With the strap, almost $500 gone…..

@loree3212 2 жыл бұрын

That is awful

@UkuleleWales 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Dot, not loving the content but appreciating your comment. Totally agree with Loree, that sound awful and even worse that Lava didn't respond appropriately and look into the issue further. I am very sorry for you and your friend, dreadful!

@loree3212 2 жыл бұрын

That’s awful. Not impressed with this company.

@winstoncheng2399 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, Can I use the Marshall MG10g amp to this Lava u uke ?

@UkuleleWales 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, this will work just fine with the Marshall MG10g. Have fun playing :-)

@fernandogarajalde4066 2 жыл бұрын

Nearly all my combo amps have built-in reverb, some with chorus (the Boss CE-2 is the finest) and I can use an AI with an iPad to connect any instrument. If I were you I’d hang a picture of it on your wall and get your money back.

@UkuleleWales 2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree with you but I did know about it and tried it before buying so very glad I didn't pay full price. Underwhelming but still a very cool looking (and nice to play) uke.

@G..G.. 2 жыл бұрын

I couldn’t hear the differences with or without the effects. Can you send it back? It was pricey for what you get.

@UkuleleWales 2 жыл бұрын

Yep, underwhelming for sure. Agree it was pricey but I did play it before I bought and even though it's not what it's cracked up to be, glad I got it to show everyone.

@G..G.. 2 жыл бұрын

@@UkuleleWales That’s such a good point. Thank you

@judynpeterjones3307 2 жыл бұрын

Not for me Rachel, my little Roland battery amp does all that and better!! Happy New Year!

@kenzuleisti2779 2 жыл бұрын

the roland cube? XD yes its fantastic!

@UkuleleWales 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely fair comment and agree with you. Happy New Year to you guys too.

@ShannaraAK Жыл бұрын

Basically a 00/10 due to still missing left handed version.

@UkuleleWales Жыл бұрын

Great point being made! Good to see a few more ukulele makers lokking at LH models, nothing from Lava though!

@otm205 2 жыл бұрын

Looks good and the case is at least protecting the instrument properly. But the out of this world marketing mambo jambo of it is just a turnoff for me.

@UkuleleWales 2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree Olli, exactly my thoughts too.

@CateEales 2 жыл бұрын

Ultra Useful Review. Many Thanks!

@UkuleleWales 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Cate. Hope you are well, happy new year.

@xyo2434 Жыл бұрын

Just ordered one for £180, do you think it's worth it at this price? I can still return it 😁

@UkuleleWales Жыл бұрын

TBH, if you like it, keep it. £180 is a great price considering the original prices on these but it is of course up to you. Sorry it’s been a little while, did you make a decision?

@xyo2434 Жыл бұрын

@@UkuleleWales not yet! Still very tempted by its design, even though it's clearly gimmicky! Thank you for your advice and brill video!

@ataboiyo Жыл бұрын

How did you find a discount?

@mr.porkchop5146 7 ай бұрын

Should i buy for half the price?

@UkuleleWales 6 ай бұрын

Entirely up to you. I’m glad I got mine cheap and still happy I bought it but would not have wanted to pay full price. Definitely a different uke!

@clivewitcomb2839 Жыл бұрын

Awesome! and just saved me some cash too ;) X

@UkuleleWales Жыл бұрын

Glad to have helped Clive. ;-)

@atlassa9174 2 жыл бұрын

I can’t seem to hear a difference in the chorus effect

@UkuleleWales 2 жыл бұрын

There isn't a massive difference to be honest, hence the "undewhelming" conclusion. Still a nice uke to play though.

@MariUSukulele 2 жыл бұрын

Good speaker you are!

@UkuleleWales 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad you enjoyed.

@velosapien Жыл бұрын

Did they mention if its vegan friendly in the marketing😃

@UkuleleWales Жыл бұрын

😂 Mind you, I *think* their size some leather 😉

@ragetobe Жыл бұрын

I feel like Lava should have avoided the Uke, their guitars are phenomenal, just opens up guitar playing to another level but this Uke is not on the same page.

@UkuleleWales Жыл бұрын

Totally agree with you, I’ve heard great things about the Lava guitars. I think with the uke, the quality and look are great but the actual electronics and the strap issue are major problems, especially for the price! 👍