Alaina’s Recommendations for Ukulele:

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“My kid is going to lose that in 10 seconds”

Slightly more costly than a latte, this tuner is the economic choice for a young learner. It is cheap and will likely break, but if you’re more worried about losing it, it’s a good choice.

Mid-Range Tuner

A non-name brand metronome mimicking the Fender, this has more durability and precision than the first option, but likely will not last as long as the Fender.
Tuning is not as fine as a higher grade product.

Fender Clip On Tuner

A sturdy, well-made and precise tuner. Worth the higher cost, these last for years. All tuners run on 2032 button cell batteries.

The Ultimate Tuner:
Peterson Strobo Clip HD

This is a fine-tuning device that can alter the frequency pitch of your instrument (best for players who are interested in changing 440hz to 432hz on their instruments).

Peterson was the pioneer of the electric tuner, and was popularized by Frank Zappa. Alaina has one and uses it quite often for more advanced tuning techniques.

Enya Concert Size Ukulele

Starter Pack

$90-$140, Multiple Colors available

Complete with case, strap, capo, and extra strings, this carbon fiber ukulele is pretty darn kid-proof and very affordable for the soudn quality.

It’s my number one recommendation for a beginning uke player, and the larger size is also much more useful in the long term.

The main reason I recommend is the strap and price; it’s hard to find uke’s with strap pegs, and helps new players immensely!

DO NOT buy the 21 inch - that size is too small to keep long term.
23” and 26” are lifelong instruments.

Mahogany Starter Bundle
Concert Size Ukulele

If you have your heart set on a more traditional ukulele, this is a great option from a trusted Hawaiian maker, built to last or resell.

Again, the larger size (concert) is a far more playable option than the usual Soprano size.

The Upgrade: Concert Luna
Acoustic/Electric

This is a great choice for anyone who has been playing a while and is looking for an electric option with great sound at a mid-range price.

Beautiful detail with more versatility than a starter uke, Luna makes great ukuleles and guitars and is a trusted brand name.