As a beginner ukulele player of 9 months, a petite mature female, I find the soprano size of ukulele is best for me. But to play comfortably without a strap, I must be sitting down.

I agree whole heartily with everything you say about the soprano Rick. For me they are The only ukulele, if anything I would go sopranino befor going bigger concert or tenor .

Always happy to see you playing a soprano. You really have to hug them, not just out of love but to properly position them for playing. Very different handling from a baritone 😃 I recall that you bought a Flight long neck travel soprano but did not like it. Just wondered why. Personally I find the Nova minis to be too bright. The Flight Tus and Ultra travel series have a more balanced sound. And if you think that a Nova mini is small try a Martin soprano. Tiny body but big sound.

I have this blue one also ! Great for traveling. I keep it in my car 😊

Necessity is the mother of invention. That Portuguese sailor that wanted a string musical instrument that would fit in his foot locker hence the ukulele was born..

If I could fit my fingers on the frets of a soprano I'd have kept one. Love the size, love the sound of a good one, just can't squeeze my fingers enough to make clear sounding chords. Still haven't bought a baritone yet.