Best Ukulele in India7 min read

While the ukulele has earned a high-class reputation on the silver screen, it also has a folky appeal. In the early 1900s, a Hawaiian man named Charles Kahane played the ukulele in the movie “Storm”. In the mid-20th century, it became a popular instrument in western films. Today, ukuleles are used in many of today’s most popular pop songs.

The first step in making a ukulele is to make the sides. Wood is cut and sanded to form the sides. The wood is then placed in a mold designed to bend the wood into a curved shape. The mold is then clamped down for a specified amount of time. The two ends of the wood are then joined together with glue at the neck region. Finally, the end block is fastened near the bottom of the ukulele.

Ukuleles are generally available in two main styles, semi-acoustic and fully electric. The semi-acoustic model is more affordable, while the fully electric version has more flexibility. The main drawbacks of a fully electric ukulele are price and flexibility. A good ukulele is an excellent choice for beginners or those who want to play acoustically for an entire night out.

The body of a ukulele is usually made of wood, although plastic versions have recently been made available. The most popular woods for ukuleles are Hawaiian koa, maple, walnut, rosewood, and Brazilian canary. Other common materials used in a ukulele include mahogany, maple, madrone, black limba, and cocobolo. Some ukes even have pickups to produce a more tingly sound.

A ukulele’s body is made of wood but some ukes have plastic bodies. However, it’s not uncommon for a tenor-sized ukulele to have eight strings. Some ukuleles may have as few as four or as many as eight. If you’re interested in learning to play the acoustic guitar, it’s a good idea to get a concert-sized ukulele and learn as much as you can about the instrument.

A ukulele can be classified as a soprano or a concert. The former has a shorter neck than the latter. The concert ukulele is usually tuned in G-C-E-A. It has a larger body and a larger neck. Its sound is more resonant, so it’s easier to play music on a larger ukulele.

Unlike the guitar, a ukulele has no neck. The stringed instrument is held together by a bridge on the top of the ukulele. The neck is the longest part of the instrument and is where the strings are attached. The head is at the top of the ukulele’s body and is the part where the tuning pegs are located. The acoustic ukulele is often made of wood. The soprano ukulele is small and easy to hold, suitable for beginners and children’s daily practice.

The Best ukuleles available in India are shortlisted below.

Vault UK-C100 Concert Ukulele With Gig Bag – Mahogany Finish

Features

•  Vault UK-100 Concert comes in an arched back body shape.
•  The neck, soundboard, and Ukulele’s back are crafted from Mahogany Laminate, which confers strength and hardness to the overall construction and provides a clean and even sound.
• The Fretboard is crafted from rosewood with a wide tonal range delivering rich sounds. The sound of rosewood is expressed by a throaty low end, bright treble notes, and a scooped mid-range.
• The OX-Bone Saddle and its self-lubricating properties keep the strings In-Tune for more extended playing. 
• Total Length: 24 inches
• Item weight – 1.15 Kilograms

Kadence Concert Ukulele 23″ Spring Summer Collection of Ukuleles

FEATURES

•  The body & neck, fingerboard & bridge is made of high-density artificial wood and finished with matt hand-rubbed varnish and deep core painting.
• The tuning is fast and standard due to 15 geared professional tuning machines. 
• The side fingerboard is smooth, and the anti-oxidized frets do not easily scratch the fingers.
• High-quality soft Fluorocarbon nylon strings.
• A deep core metallic paint thickness makes the Ukulele resonate better.
• It comes in various colour options and a bag.
• Total Length: 23 inches
• Item weight – 1.15 Kilograms

Kadence Wanderer Series ukulele Brown Mahogany wood With Bag

FEATURES

• An elegant ukulele featuring a soprano mahogany body. 
• Equipped with high-quality Fluorocarbon strings, which are soft and smooth.
• It comes with a smooth Rosewood Fretboard.
• The soprano ukulele is small and easy to hold.
• It does not have an equalizer.
• Total Length: 21 inches
• Item weight – .720 Kilograms

musoo Solid Top Mahogany 26 Inch Tenor Ukulele with Accessories

FEATURES

• It has a solid Mahogany top and non-toxic transparent lacquer, contributing to its warm tone.
• African laminated mahogany is used for the back and sideboard.
• Fine quality sealed tuning pegs makes it more stable and durable, so the tone lasts longer.
• Accessories included – gig bag, strap, nylon strings, guitar trigger capo, picks.
• Total Length: 26 inches
• Item weight – .953 Kilograms

Kadence Concert Sized Ukulele 24inch (Built in Equalizer) With Bag and Tuner (Mahagony Wood)

FEATURES

• The neck and body are made of solid Mahogany. 
• 18 Frets with no sharp edges.
• Perfect for beginners, a wider fret space lets you play a complicated chord when you are an advanced player.
• Total Length: 24 inches
• Item weight – .500 Kilograms

Kala KA-MK-C Makala Concert Ukulele

FEATURES

• The MK-C concert ukulele is built of Mahogany in a rich satin finish and offers a bright sound and is a fitting choice for playing a wide range of genres
• It is a mid-sized ukulele with a longer Scale and more Frets than a soprano, which also makes it louder – tuned G C E
• A concert ukulele of the Makah series.
• Total Length: 24 inches
• Item weight – .454 Kilograms

Kadence Concert Ukulele – Spruce Top Wooden Ukulele for Beginners (Acoustic, Beige) – Ukulele for Adults, Kids, Players or Professionals – Concert Ukuleles with Bag

FEATURES

• The build is neat and & clean: The headstock and soundboard are made of Spruce wood. The fingerboard and bridge are made of rosewood.
• The keys are arranged according to the standard GCEA format.
• It is easy to play: Brass gear tuners are well-tuned with good solid sound effects and a good distance between the frets give a clear and warm sound. 
• The ukulele is suitable for adults, kids, beginners, players or professionals starting practice.
• Total Length: 24 inches
• Item weight – 1 Kilogram

Batking Concert Ukulele Solid Top Mahogany 26 Inch With Ukulele Accessories

FEATURES

• The batking ukulele is made of high-quality Mahogany, great craftsmanship, and delicate design.
• The bridge is made of Rosewood.
• The back and sideboard are made of African laminated mahogany.
• The low space between strings and the fretboard, make it smooth and easy to play with.
• The pegs are finely tuned, making your ukulele more stable and durable and the tone lasting longer.
• Accessories included.
• Total Length: 26 inches
• Item weight – 1.340 Kilograms