Luna Tattoo Mahogany Soprano Pineapple Ukulele Pack

I am brand new to playing the Ukulele, however I've played classical piano for 20 years so I'm not new to music. As soon as I got this ukulele in the mail, I have played and played and played it!! Straight out of the box it had a nice sound, however I ended up ditching the strings it came with for some D'addario uke strings and I found it had a much more mellow and "classic" uke sound once I did. With new strings it's just like any other instrument, it took a while to normalize and stretch out, but once it did it keeps it's tune fairly well. The only time I've heard the strings buzz has been due to my own error.I only have minor nitpicks, 1) the tuning gears could be a little nicer, I've noticed a bit of slippage in the tuning gear for the C string, 2) the action is a bit high in the first two frets (what guitar isn't, though). That said, I am 99% satisfied with this ukulele!! I knew it wasn't going to be a perfect instrument when I bought it because of its price range, but it has by far exceeded my expectations and is a wonderfully unique and fun uke to play. So if you're looking for a nicer starter uke, I definitely recommend this one!

Its hit and miss with low budget instruments. some are Junk and some are real gems.This one is a Gem !This Is a tremendous Uke for the price. it tunes nicely, and stays in tune well. no adjustments were needed at all. no fret buzz. it's craftsmanship is flawless, and astheticaly very pleasing to the eye. i can hardly put it down !it would be nice to have a Concert Uke in this very design though.The laser etched 'tattoo' is very nice, as well as the wood grains, stringing, and Gig Bag. i like the arrowhead fret inlays too. just a wonderful instrument all the way, and at a fantastic price.I was gonna get a Fluke Surf Uke ($600 + withcertain options), and i still might, but wow... this $65 Uke is awesome. i take it almost everywhere....a bike ride ? i take the Uke and play it while taking a break under a tree. Hiking ? a trip to the lake ? yep, the Uke is going !its a member of the family now ! loli highly recomend this one. lotza fun. uke on !

It is a top quality build, is gorgeous, and has great intonation at the octave and all frets in between. Also, it is a joy to hold.I restrung it with strings 2,3 and 4 of an EJ46 Classical string set so that I can tune it the same as my baritone (r/e required using 2 of the number 2 strings). This required a tiny bit of widening at the nut for the number 2 and 4 string positions so they could slide properly when tuning. The other strings all fit just fine. Wow! It sings nicely at that lower (DGBE) r/e tuning.Compared to my similarly-priced Luna Vintage Mahogany soprano, strung and tuned the same, the sound is a noticeably "rounder sounding", yet keeps its "pluckyness". It's a keeper - actually, they both are.It came with a thin (non-padded) Luna gig bag and a standard (GCEA) pitch-pipe tuner.Thanks again Luna for producing affordable instruments that make learning enjoyable!

It's my first uke so I can't break it down to compare with other brands or versions. But, I like the tone because it sounds 'full'. I like that it sounds clear even when playing softly. I would definitely purchase another Luna. Now that my strings have been played for several hours it has stayed in tune well enough that I need only make teeny corrections at the beginning of each practice. While I don't have a sound system through which I can listen to You Tube, I haven't made any disappointing comparisons to other ukes used for the lessons (of course it isn't a $500 stage performer so I can hear a difference compared to those) overall I am happy with my purchase and thrilled to add the uke to my repertoire.

The groove in the nut for the "C" string was too tight which made nearly impossible to tune properly. (the knob would turn but the string wouldn't tighten/loosen until it clicked and went sharp/flat.) I am not taking a pocket knife to a brand new instrument. If Luna has no better QA than this, I am not interested in their products. Why won't I ever learn? This is the third time I have ordered a stringed instrument online and all three times were returns. This is the first time I ordered an instrument through Amazon and it came on time and well packaged. This is all on Luna. The other two returns were through musiciansfriend and one was a Les Paul. It was faulty. Can you believe that? I've learned my lesson finally. NEVER buy an instrument online. I guess that's one storefront that's going to last. I'm taking my happy butt back to the music store to offer my apology. NEVER AGAIN!

This ukelele comes with things that would be great for a beginner player (except it doesn't come with picks or a tuner). The strings are Nylon which are good if you want to strum with your fingers. HOWEVER, I don't know if it's the way the Uke is made but I constantly find myself having to re-tune the strings to the proper pitch by tightening or untightening them, even if I last played for awhile .-. The design is pretty but the Uke is cheaply made. If you're looking to dedicate yourself to really learn how to play, buy another Uke that doesn't have nylon strings or bad pitch adjustment. It may be a bit more expensive, but you do get what you pay for.

I bought this as a gift for my mother to replace her ornamental/non-functional wall pieces. It plays well enough that she's using it rather than putting it on display.The included pitch pipe and carrying case are chintzy, but not unexpected at this price point. The uke itself has a pleasantly warm tone but isn't terribly loud. It feels solid, though it is a bit lighter than I expected for a "select mahogany" instrument. The tuning machines hold tension on the strings without any issues and are about the right quality for the price point. The laser etched design fits the feel of the instrument and looks as good as the pictures suggest.