Your reviews are so addicting to watch. So very informative and helpful! I continue to thank you!

@GotAUkulele

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

Baz you reminded me of someone being forced to eat their veggies when you were playing. Sorry, but I had to chuckle. Thanks for taking one for those of us with UAS.

@GotAUkulele

4 жыл бұрын

Some of them are tough to get through...!

@markattardo

4 жыл бұрын

@@GotAUkulele After I watched the vid I grabbed my Stagg tenor....had pretty much the same experience.😂

Barry does a great job on these reviews.. Saving all of us time and money !!!

@GotAUkulele

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I really enjoy your thorough reviews. Very honest.

@GotAUkulele

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

🥰 Thanks for this review - exactly what I was looking for after seeing a recent promotion on Instagram. New Subscriber now! I look forward to checking out your existing reviews and ones yet to come 💜

@GotAUkulele

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Eileen - yep - Paisen along with some others do pretty major works on promos on Amazon and Insta - I try to check out as many such brands as I can, but can't do them all - it's like a tidal wave. This isn't a good one though!

I had a soprano Ovation about 17 years ago with the same sound hole decoration. It was Asian, but had a red, solid spruce top with their iconic plastic bowl and a pickup. It sounded good, a lot like a Flea. Someone else liked it too because it was actually stolen. Hope it went to a good home and ignited a passion for music.

@GotAUkulele

4 жыл бұрын

They were well regarded as I recall. What's sad now is... if they chose to push them, they wouldn't stand a chance as people would think they were copies of stuff like this one...

@PTRarch

2 жыл бұрын

I still have mine, must be what, 12 to 15 years - so soon I can call it vintage. I have the black one, and it's a looker and a player. Not as loud as my Flea (unless plugged in) but that might be because of the different strings I use (I won't go into that one, got 14 ukes, all set up different...). As for the thing in the review? Apalling blasphemy done poorly. As for Ovation: they still make uke's but with a plain round sounhole. There's a review here somewhere, but not that much praise unfortunately...

I have one and happen to quite like it. Out of the box it was pretty good, but I did make a couple minor modifications. I always do a setup on any instrument I get, so I actually enjoy that. Yes, the tuners weren't great, but I had a set of Grovers on hand that I had removed from a different uke. I added a pre-amp to mine. I almost always dress the fret ends and round the nut edges anyways. Since I was adding a pre-amp, I also changed the saddle to a compensated bone saddle and set the action to slightly low. The height at the nut was just right, but I gave the slots a slight treatment to ensure a smooth passage. I've had it for about two years now, and it gets played quite a lot. I like it.

@GotAUkulele

2 жыл бұрын

The thing about setup on any instrument I review is - I am reviewing for a wide audience - many of whom have never touched setup and many are getting their first instrument. I have to consider those people where a poor setup could be fatal to their choice. Personally, I found it sounded pretty basic too.

These reviews are so good and useful and AUTHORITATIVE. I ended up getting the ovation because I wanted it purely for recording.

@GotAUkulele

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Thanks for suffering through this for us, Baz. Amazon: when it comes to ukuleles, it's a jungle out there!

@GotAUkulele

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chuck!

@thomasamos4055

4 жыл бұрын

Or actually 'there's no jungle out there because it's all been converted into bad ukuleles'. FTFY

Another great review! It also looks a lot like one’s that Caramel makes. The rosewood and binding look great but it’s disappointing when a something pretty doesn’t sound good.

@GotAUkulele

4 жыл бұрын

How ubiquitous the design is, is part of my problem with it!

@tommorrisey3999

4 жыл бұрын

That was my reaction as well. Not sure why so many copy the Ovation design: it looks as if the ukulele was visited by a nauseated squirrel.

@jimporter

3 жыл бұрын

Tom Morrisey probably just made by one factory in China and just badged by a number of others who just badge engineer Ukes from many manufacturers.

I have a few Paisens that I like 🤷‍♀️ Fortunately there is something for everyone in the uke marketplace 😎. I’m a woman so have smaller hands, which makes me gravitate to a smaller nut width. The way you play it would make anything sound nice 😊

Btw, thanks for the review. I was really considering it but now I will make some more research around

@GotAUkulele

3 жыл бұрын

I'd recommend more research for sure. You can easily find better quality than this model.

@kmimiteh

3 жыл бұрын

@@GotAUkulele Finally Íve decided. I went for the Kala KA-C Mahogany Concert. I am waiting for the delivery :)

@GotAUkulele

3 жыл бұрын

@@kmimiteh Better choice - enjoy it!

@kmimiteh

3 жыл бұрын

@@GotAUkulele Thanks! :)

Irritating, too, that the Amazon listing reads “Hawaii Ukulele” on a shoddy instrument that was pieced together 5,000 miles from Hawaii.

@GotAUkulele

4 жыл бұрын

Oh, yes, missed that - another cardinal sin for me!

I think that a rosewood ukulele, even a rosewood laminate, would be a pretty addition to my collection but that 'fishy' figure really turns me off. Thanks for another well done review.

@GotAUkulele

4 жыл бұрын

It's an odd addition for sure!

Thanks for the good review. Btw, Is it possible to get a good/decent soprano ukulele for under £50?

@GotAUkulele

4 жыл бұрын

Depends on how you define 'good' - it's tough. Something like a Makala Dolphin (IF you get it set up on purchase) or the Flight Travel ukuleles would fit though.

Have you ever reviewed a cacha ukelele ? I have one to me it looks and sounds good.but im only a beginner would be nice to know what you think.

@GotAUkulele

4 жыл бұрын

Not yet!

Thanks for the review... it would seem there are better ukuleles for the money despite its relatively low cost already. Yeah... that ukulele was in dire need of a setup... which you don’t get if purchase through Amazon. Enjoy your day:)

@GotAUkulele

4 жыл бұрын

Totally agree!

I've got this uke. It's great. Sounds much better played with a plectrum.

@GotAUkulele

3 жыл бұрын

Hmmmm. Not sure I agree.. but .. different opinions of course..

I got the same ukulele for easter

Perhaps one of your 'sampling' tunes for these (purported) instruments could be, "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly"! ( oooo eeee oooooo eeee ooo, tah dah eeoh ). Thanks for giving us all the 'things' too look for, or consider when buying. Whilst I'd not buy any uke lacking a seller setup, those who do have benefited from your expertise AND opinions. The more of your reviews I watch, I get a good understanding of how your values support your opinions. Helps me decide whether I'd agree or not. Thanks again. s2

@GotAUkulele

4 жыл бұрын

Ha ha! And thanks so much!

Hey have you reviewed the Flight Phantom tenor yet?

@GotAUkulele

4 жыл бұрын

Not yet, sorry

I got gifted a tenor uke that looks almost the same as this one, but it is a Caramel...they are probably all from the same Chinese company...what do you think?

@GotAUkulele

Жыл бұрын

Oh, there's an awful lot of that going on. Putting it another way - there are far more Chinese ukulele brands than there are ukulele factories!

Luna or Paisen? Mahogany or rosewood? What do you think?

@GotAUkulele

3 жыл бұрын

I don’t recommend either brand I’m afraid. Countless other better options. Ps - the Paisen rosewood ukes are laminates, not full rosewood.

Great to hear a honest review I think I'll pass buying one

@GotAUkulele

2 жыл бұрын

Yes - worth avoiding!

What's the difference of Paison and Tiahyn please?

@GotAUkulele

3 жыл бұрын

No idea, sorry. Not heard of the second one.

Great review! That is one uke to avoid. Especially, when you can get much better ukes in the same price range.

@GotAUkulele

4 жыл бұрын

Very true!

"Some people think its a carp". Carp, is that an anagram perchance ?. But seriously I have seen these before and I thought it was a Newt 🤔🙂.

@GotAUkulele

4 жыл бұрын

ha!

Barry Mate, that thing belongs in the bin ... horrid .. on another note thankyou for supporting my patreon (along with thousands of others) i could not make my videos without your support! your grateful pal, slim

@GotAUkulele

4 жыл бұрын

Didn't know you had a Patreon?

I always thought that was a Beta Fish. 🤣🤣🤣 Thank you for the correct information!

@GotAUkulele

4 жыл бұрын

Fairly sure I'm right at least. The original Ovations were definitely leaves. Debate over whether they were oak or vine, but definitely not fish!

reminds me of that junk brand called caramel roll the dice on these risky thanks for the video barry

@GotAUkulele

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, they have one very similar

Don't like the ukulele but loved your review as always 👍👍👍👍👍👍

@GotAUkulele

4 жыл бұрын

Fair enough!

You just saved me some bucks

@GotAUkulele

3 жыл бұрын

Dodged a bullet - not a great uke!

How much philippines money

@GotAUkulele

3 жыл бұрын

Depends on the exchange rate

I still think it sounds better than the Epiphone you just reviewed. imo... 🤷🏻‍♂️

@GotAUkulele

4 жыл бұрын

You think? Not for me i'm afraid. Ho hum.

@brynenichols3144

4 жыл бұрын

GotAUkulele Just as you said, it sounds too boxy for my liking. 😒

All i had to hear was edges sharp = a pass. Thx for the review

@GotAUkulele

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah - they are my most annoying QC fail - sure, easily fixed, but so easily spotted at final stage. How does any brand pick one up and NOT notice them, then let them out the door? No excuse really

It looks pretty

@GotAUkulele

4 жыл бұрын

I'd possibly agree if the design idea wasn't so prevalent on other ukes

If you like to play Dire Straits, then this could take you half way.

The thing could be fabulous but that animal crawling up the front is a deal breaker.

@GotAUkulele

4 жыл бұрын

ha ha!

@Laurynn125

3 жыл бұрын

I agree! It kind of creeps me out.😆

@karenlynnkennedy6162

Жыл бұрын

I have a Caramel ebony tenor that was gifted to me. I did the set up myself, and changed the strings, and since it's electro-acoustic, it can be fiddled with enough to produce some interesting sounds. But the "whatever it is" on the front, I am painting to make it resemble autumn leaves instead of the debated idea of the Koi...with those changes, it is a little more unique. Overall, I am enjoying it, but my favorite uke will still be my Ortega archtop concert uke.

Doesn’t work for me either Thanks for the reviews

@GotAUkulele

4 жыл бұрын

Nope!

Do I need to shave?

@rephrase1

4 жыл бұрын

Only if you need to don a covid mask.

@rikardjohansson2544

4 жыл бұрын

We're waiting for a mid video shaving Ritchie Williams style👍

@GotAUkulele

4 жыл бұрын

@@rikardjohansson2544 Ha ha! That was pure class!

@Srcsqwrn

3 жыл бұрын

Looks only matter 3rd, in my opinion *scenes cuts and he's shaved, but continuing like nothing happened*

I don't like the sound. Its muted , short, and yeah, thin to me and I listened twice..ergh. I don't mind the overall appearance (like that it's dark too) and think people are attracted to this given ukuleles are pretty generic in appearance. Have no idea that it's a derivative of Ovation. The leaf design reminds me of autumn leaves. But true about the lack of originality. Glad there are reviews to save wasting time checking them out personally.

@GotAUkulele

2 жыл бұрын

No - agreed - not sure why some people like these - it's very much below average

Their motto should be better to look good than sound good. 😂 If I can get a great deal on it maybe, but not for 70 quid.

@GotAUkulele

2 жыл бұрын

Don't think I would recommend it even on a deal

Looks are subjective and some will like the appearance which makes it attractive for £70+, but sounds awful and that is being objective. Also intonation problems appeared when you were playing it? Good review, take care.

@GotAUkulele

4 жыл бұрын

Intonation wasn't perfect, but not the worst i've seen (of course, that can be dialled in). I like the look of the rosewood, even the binding. Just find the leaves derivative.

Good review, you picked it apart well. Buzzes are a deal breaker! Amazon only, they can keep it. I say shame on people who buy musical instruments off Amazon. (except for reviews). Now, I'll duck. I Hope you send it back.

@GotAUkulele

4 жыл бұрын

Of course - buzzes can 'usually' be fixed of course!

Caramel uke🤣🤣

@GotAUkulele

4 жыл бұрын

Similar..

@lifejourneytv1427

4 жыл бұрын

GotAUkulele review another caramel mr.barry

Caramel batking paisen

@GotAUkulele

2 жыл бұрын

Excuse me?

Yuck!

@GotAUkulele

4 жыл бұрын

I have to agree!