Concert Ukulele Solid Bamboo Professional 23 inch Ukelele With Uke Beginner Bundle Kit (Gig Bag, Strap, Picks, Tuner)

AKLOT Concert Ukulele, Solid Bamboo 23 Inch UkuleleI ended up having to replace the first one that came because it had a weird tuning peg. The second one (the replacement) has no issues at all, but there are some design differences between it and the first one and you could receive either version when ordering. The first one with the wonky peg was completely smooth--like glass--everywhere. Body, sides, top, neck, fingerboard, bridge. The entire instrument was completely smooth. The replacement is almost completely smooth but has an unfinished fingerboard and bridge, as well as a very small number of "open pores" on the top, sides and body. The first one was prettier but honestly, the second finish is more practical and easier to hold onto. So just be aware that what you receive could have a shiny fingerboard and bridge or it could have a plain versions and the body/top/sides may not be glass-smooth. But they might be!The ukulele itself is impeccably made and quite striking to look at. Feels good and balanced when holding and playing it. Has a really interesting tone with harmonics and sustain that's mainly in the lower end. You may also notice differences in tone depending on how much of the back you have against your body, so I'd recommend you experiment with positioning. Came with a good set-up (both did) so it's easy to play. Frets are dressed well. White inlaid fret markers and side markers can be a little hard to see against the blonde bamboo if not in bright light. Compensated saddle helps with intonation. Absolutely amazing deal at $49.99 that only gets better with the accessories.The gig bag is very good and well-padded. Comes with a tuner, strap and humidifier. You will want to pay attention to humidification if you live in a dry area or an area that requires central heating because bamboo instruments can crack if they get dehydrated. Although it's a solid bamboo ukulele, the sheets of bamboo that comprise the top, back and sides are made by gluing strips of bamboo together side by side, left to right. As long as you treat the uke the way you'd treat any solid wood stringed instrument, it should be fine. Avoid rapid, severe temperature swings, temperature extremes and humidify it when conditions warrant.If you've considered this ukulele, you should get it!

I am a somewhat seasoned uke player, in that I have been playing for the past couple years. I started in 2018 with a Kmise zebra wood concert instrument that I purchased on a whim. I was pleasantly surprised at how nice the uke was, both in play ability and construction. Fast forward to today, and I now have six ukuleles, including a Ubass. UAS syndrome? Perhaps... :)I bought the Aklot Bamboo ukulele for a couple reasons. First off, it has a unique look to it, which I like. I also have a Enya Nova, and a Risa Stick uke, so I really like ukes that are unique. Second, Aklot is part of Kmise...or maybe Kimse is part of Aklot, not sure, but anyways, I really like the zebra wood concert Kimise, so I felt like I would not be disappointed.And, I was not! I did do some research, and by far the biggest complaint about this uke was the "Designed by Aklot" engraving on the body. I am very happy to say that it looks like Aklot have listened, and this one did not have any engraving! It's always nice when companies listen to their customers, and sadly a lot of them do not, so kudos to Aklot/Kmise! The other complaints that I do agree with are very minor. I feel that the strap buttons should be black or gold, so as to match the tuners, and the inlay dots should be black, as the white kinda gets lost in the paleness of the bamboo neck.Speaking of bamboo, everything here is made of it. The body, bridge, neck, fretboard, and headstock are all bamboo, and I have to say, it looks great. The finish is of the matte type and is pretty much flawless to my hands. I also cannot find any flaws with the construction. Everything fits well, and from what I can see, the internal bracing is very tidy, with no glue seepage. Speaking of internal, I really like the wood badge that would normally be paper. Very cool little addition! I want to say that the top is a sold piece of bamboo...which it is, but also isn't. It is one layer of bamboo, but is made of bamboo strips, like a cutting board. I believe the back and sides are of this "one layer" construction as well. Far as the neck goes, I cannot feel any sharp frets, and the action seems to be just about right. Tuners are a open geared type, are very smooth. Again, I just wish the strap buttons matched these, but that is an easy fix.How does it sound? Well, very good, although different from wood. I can't really explain it, but it is a different sound, which I think is a good thing. Being a plant, bamboo is certainly going to have different characteristics than wood, so I can see where the sound would be affected. Also, bamboo is supposedly much more resistant to shrinkage, so this might make for a good travel uke.Accessories it comes with include a tuner (which works well), strap, picks, and a very nice gig bag. The picks...are guitar picks, and not sure why they are included, but they are. Felt picks would be welcome, but no biggie. The strap is nice in that it is an actual ukulele strap, and not a wide guitar strap. I also love the gigbag, which is a nice grey color, and is very well padded. However, mine has "Kmise" on the front instead of Aklot.Overall, this is a very nice ukulele for your money. I'd recommend it for a beginner, as it is easy to play, or for anyone who wants to have something different in their ukulele collection. And also, I'm tired of all the "Made in China" bashing. Yes, some crap stuff comes out of China, but also some crap stuff comes out of the US, or anywhere for that matter. There is good and bad stuff everywhere, but from my experience, Kmise/Aklot ukes are squarely in the good category, if not great!Keep calm and play ukulele folks!

This is my 2nd Aklot uke. I began my adult uke journey with the AKLOT Solid Mahogany Concert Ukulele Starter Kit based on the recommendation of a local uke teacher. I was NOT disappointed. The quality was incredible and so was the sound and ease of play.Fast forward 7 months into my journey and after a few other uke purchases, I now have my 2nd Aklot uke... this AKLOT Concert Ukulele All Solid Bamboo Ukulele. This is day 3 of having this uke and I'm just now writing a review because I haven't put it down.First impressions...The CASE- probably the best quality and most padded case of all the ukes I've purchased so far, including my first Aklot. It features backpack style straps and a padded handle for carrying at your side. My favorite feature, other than the incredible padding, is the raised front pocket. Great for carrying your tuner, a strap and some folded music and maybe your phone or wallet. The pocket is almost 6" x 9.5" and 1.5" deepThe WOOD & FINISH- Truly stunning! Smooth edges. Beautiful presentation of bamboo grain.The NECK & FRETBOARD- clean, very smooth. There is not one rough fret on this uke. The fret dots on the neck are even with the wood, however, I notice they are a bit hard to see depending on the lighting because they blend into the neck, the bamboo being a light wood and the dots being white.The ACTION- the action on mine seems to be at 4mm, maybe a little high but I'm not noticing any difficulty with play...and I've played it a lot already.The SOUND- I'm very happy with the sound (bight) and projectionThe HEADSTOCK- I'm in love with the look of an open headstock so I was really excited that this uke has this design feature...again STUNNING. The AKLOT brand name is NOT a sticker or a paint job. It is intricately engraved into the headstock. It's incredibly clean work, no rough edges anywhere on the engraving. Well done!!!!The TUNERS- What can I say? I married a Steelers fan, therefore I'm a Steelers fan. What does this have to do with this uke, you ask? The tuners are black and gold!!! What's not to like? The turn is very smooth. From the beginning, this uke (and my first AKLOT uke) have done an incredible job of staying close to tune. I can't say that about the ukes I've purchased.Overall, I would highly recommend this and the solid mahogany uke based on my personal experience. I would recommend any of the other AKLOT products based on consistency of quality and attention to detail AND based on the customer service I have experienced any time I have communicated with them. They are highly responsive.AKLOT, thank you for the opportunity to review this stunning bamboo ukulele.

Aklot Bamboo Concert Ukulele with theBlisstime Ebony Saddle and Bridge Set available here on Amazon.The first one that arrived had a long crack in the fretboard/neck but the second one is very nice. Amazon Customer service made the process easy with this item. I find it helps to replace the nut and saddle with the black ebony wood ones for ukulele (blisstime) here on Amazon. They are very easy to change and most the nuts can be removed by hand if they (the nuts) don't just fall off when you loosen the strings. This one did. I am going to try darker sounding strings but the ukulele is very good for fingerpicking and note clarity. It's okay for strumming too but with the stock strings it can get a little noisy. There are minor issues like the 12th fret dots not being lined up on this one but for the price with the deal it is worth it. The nut slot is poorly cut and the neck tapers in a bit at the nut. It also has very minor gaps in the corner where the neck meets the body but it is otherwise solid. They stay in tune. Going to get some more and a Kala Bamboo now too.The accessories are annoying to me in a lot of cases but if you need a tuner, strap, and a bag they all usually work. The Bag is very high quality.It is beautiful. I just want to alert you to minor issues you may encounter so you can make an informed decision. It's worth the money and is very beautiful overall even if it had a few issues.... I have more ideas for cute little fixes like turning the fret dots into little x's at the 12th fret.. Maybe... Once it's in my hands and I'm strumming it's beautiful... Sounds great.Love it!

The price is hard to beat, but the ukulele I received had a visible blemish in the finish across the soundboard, and was apparently old stock without upgrades (in particular black fittings and fret markers) shown in recent reviews. It was also poorly set up with strings that were simply wound around the tuning pegs (without wrapping over themselves), so that 2 out of 4 popped loose before they were tight enough to be in tune. I opted to return in favor of a more expensive alternative, also made in China but with more attention to detail and quality control.