Ukulele for my granddaughter?

[Mike J.]

My little 6 year old granddaughter really enjoys strumming on my guitar. She seems to enjoy it more and more. So that got me thinking about possibly getting her a ukulele for Christmas. An introduction to learning an instrument!

The thing is, I don't know the first thing about the instrument. Don't even know what the tuning is. Just looked online and while I see a good number of beginners ukulele kits I don't know of what quality they are or how playable they would be for a little 6 year old. (Little girl hands!).

Right now it's just a thought and I'll have to ask my son what he thinks of the idea. I don't want to get her some cheap, plastic toy or a cheap wooden toy that'll warp and fall apart either. But if I can get some suggestions from those who could guide me in the right direction I'd be very appreciative.

Thanks!

 

[AP515]

I picked one up in Hawaii. It's Koa. I don't suggest you fly there to get one, but you might try to find a Koa Uke as it has a terrific sound. She will love that it came from Grandpa. It was expensive there, but I enjoy it. It was $130.

 

[Mike J.]

I picked one up in Hawaii. It's Koa. I don't suggest you fly there to get one, but you might try to find a Koa Uke as it has a terrific sound. She will love that it came from Grandpa. It was expensive there, but I enjoy it. It was $130.

That's a nice looking litle uke! Thanks for the suggestion!

 

[Greywolf]

If she already enjoys playing get her one . If you really want to have fun , build one with her .. stew-mac has kits .. now that will give you some Awesome memories .. I've done it with my son and grandson

 

[Mike J.]

If she already enjoys playing get her one . If you really want to have fun , build one with her .. stew-mac has kits .. now that will give you some Awesome memories .. I've done it with my son and grandson

That's a good idea! I assume the kit you bought is of a good quality and could be played by a 6 year old?

 

[JasonE]

I had thought about buying one for myself several years ago. I didn't want a super cheap one for the reasons you mentioned. I was shocked at how expensive a decent to good one can cost. The ones I was looking at started around $700 - $800 and went well over 1k. Just like acoustic guitars, the more expensive ones sounded way better. I didn't think I would play it enough to make the purchase make sense so I stopped looking. If you can find one for a price you are willing to pay, I would do it. If I were looking I would probably spend 2 to 3 hundred to try to get something half way decent.

 

[Greywolf]

the kits are well done

 

[richardjoseph]

My little 6 year old granddaughter really enjoys strumming on my guitar. She seems to enjoy it more and more. So that got me thinking about possibly getting her a ukulele for Christmas. An introduction to learning an instrument!

The thing is, I don't know the first thing about the instrument. Don't even know what the tuning is. Just looked online and while I see a good number of beginners ukulele kits I don't know of what quality they are or how playable they would be for a little 6 year old. (Little girl hands!).

Right now it's just a thought and I'll have to ask my son what he thinks of the idea. I don't want to get her some cheap, plastic toy or a cheap wooden toy that'll warp and fall apart either. But if I can get some suggestions from those who could guide me in the right direction I'd be very appreciative.
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My granddaughter is 11 years old and has been playing a ukulele at school. With school not in session she’s built a ukulele out of a box. I was thinking if I could find her a starter all laminate ukulele that she did not have to humidify it would be a nice surprise for her. Any recommendations for a budget priced brand that’s decent quality and tone. What size would be best or any information that would help is appreciated. I know nothing about ukuleles.

 

[Greywolf]

Kala makes reasonably price ones , stew mac has kit's if you feel inclined.

Ukelele means jumping flea in Hawai'ian and is correctly pronounced OO Ka lay lay , not U as most off islanders say

 

[Teddy4]

Hey just seeing this post, but I have a decent amount of ukulele collection experience. I kinda go back and forth from that forum to this one. But you need help on price ranges, tone woods, reputable brands, happy to help.