Ranch 21" Sapele Soprano Ukulele, Arched Back, Complete Starter Kit Set

I got this uke as a gift to my girlfriend for xmas and she loves it! She has some experience on guitar and is picking it up quite quick. I have also been playing around on it and coming up with some little ditties (while I should be working, lol). I have a background in guitar and bass (although very rusty:) so am picking it up pretty easy as well, but took a minute getting used to the gCEA tuning; getting chords transposed and figured out from what I'm used to. It really is a blast to play tho! The ukulele itself is beautiful and well built! Much more so than I was expecting for the price point. It plays really well, stays in tune and sounds excellent compared to some of the other cheaper ones I've heard. The case and tuner, extra strings and strap are all a great added bonus and all work as expected! I would definitely recommend this purchase, besides from the fact it is a quality product, it has gotten us both back into playing music and having another creative outlet, which is a win-win. We are both having fun learning new songs and techniques; I will most definitely be buying another at some point so we can jam it out together. I attached a video example to see it in action:)

This Ranch Concert Ukulele is amazing! It has a beautiful body and color. The sound is warm, full, and so clear—the arched back really makes a difference. I love the smooth Aquila strings, and it stays in tune thanks to the chrome pegs and included digital tuner. The kit comes with everything you need, including a gig bag, strap, extra strings, and online lessons, making it perfect for beginners or anyone wanting to play right away. Lightweight, stylish, and a joy to play—highly recommend!

I've bought more than 5 ukes - from the cheapest soprano to >$100 carbon fiber. This one is by far my favorite. Great sound. Low, gently, easy action. Moulded, rounded back. Nice bag. Tenor size. Add the D'Addario Tenor Low G Carbon string set & this is the best, fullest uke I've ever played. LOVE, love LOVE it. Had it for years & still my fav.

Box was a little beat but the instrument was in good shape. Sounded pretty good for the money. Nice carry bag. I wish it would have had an adjustable truss rod. Played ok. Nice looking!

This is a wonderful kit to buy as a beginner, intermediate or "beach/camping" ukulele player who wants to try a tenor size uke. I have been playing a concert-sized Cordoba 15CM for the past couple of years and I love the sound and quality of that instrument, but wanted to try the slightly larger size of a tenor ukulele. I did a lot of research and the Ranch product received enough rave reviews that I figured I'd try it. It has turned out to greatly exceed my expectations in all respects. Pros: - great quality construction - the wood and polish look very rich and don't look cheap at all - keeps in tune - fullyw enclosed all-metal tuning gears - includes Aquila nylgut strings (these make all the difference in sound and play) - frets are well placed, smooth, and the right height for fast chording - the slightly rounded back helps make the sound rich and quite loud without sounding tinny or cheap Cons: - the included tuner device is okay, but not great... I use my KLIQ Ubertuner instead (it's great!) - I don't usually use a strap when playing, but I found that the included strap is just okay for holding the instrument, if you want to use a strap at all. - This Ranch tenor uke weighs only about an ounce heavier than my concert sized Cordoba, even though it's 3 inches longer and the center of gravity is about an inch further up the neck than the Cordoba concert uke. It feels a little "neck heavy" to me because the body is so light, but I got adjusted pretty easily to this. All in all, I think this is a great sounding, high quality, easy to play ukulele that I'm happy to use for pretty much any purpose and proud to take to jam sessions.

A small story of how I found the Ranch Ukulele. I am a high school teacher of 30+ years and for the first time ever am facilitating several independent studies classes. One young man selected the music industry careers as his topic for the semester. I asked if he played an instrument and his response of "no, but I want to" started a group quest to find what might work for him. Fairly soon I was working with half a dozen students wanting to try the Ukulele. One of the young men said he know someone who could play and would ask him to come to teach some of the basics. He agreed and the quest for instruments began. After several days of research, begging family and friends to help, we finally received a couple of classroom instruments. One teacher, six students, and 2 ukuleles make learning next to impossible. One of the girls told me she found the ukulele she was going to get for class. Her eagerness to share the find caused me to slow down and take a look. She had actually found a ukulele that was not too expensive and looked a lot better than the "toy" ones she first wanted. I agreed to order it for her and she could pay me back in installments. Fast-forward to now, I also learned that the young man who was teaching us had a bumper sticker on the back of his ukulele that covered the rather large crack which happened when he either dropped it or his sister sat on it. He liked the Tenor size because of his "sausage fingers" and the sound, so I ordered THIS Ranch Tenor with him in mind. I wish I would have recorded his first reaction to this Ukulele. He was very surprised to find out how much I paid and kept reinforcing his Hawaiian ukulele was three times that amount. HE LOVED THE SATIN FINISH because he has sweaty hands and the high gloss varnish causes a slippery grip. His praise of the Ranch ukulele has not stopped since the first day I let him play it. Ukulele fever is spreading and I believe we have found one of the BEST Beginner Ukuleles Amazon has to offer. Hope the videos convey the quality in construction, the sound, and the fun of play.

I bought two of these. One for my son and one for me. My son's arrived in perfect order and it is such a joy to play. He was delighted. Mine arrived broken which I'm having replaced through Amazon so I'm only out a few weekend days of enjoyment and some inconvenience having to send the broken one back. The instrument looks great. It feels good in the hands and it plays wonderfully. I'm impressed by the intonation and projection. The strings are nylon. They take some work and use to get them seasoned so that they hold a tune. This is normal, natural and any musician knows this about stringed instruments so keep that in mind before complaining about it going "out of tune". The extra goodies including the case are a very nice touch. The clip on tuner works great but heed this advice:. If the needle response is a bit slow when tuning it (you'll know what I mean if it happens) just put in a fresh battery. It takes cr2032 watch batteries they are inexpensive and abundant on amazon. Buy a pack now and be ahead of the game. I love this little instrument. Seeing mine broken in it's shipping bag just broke my heart. Something so sad about seeing a broken instrument. Take heart though, even if yours arrives in the same state, Amazon has your back. I also don't blame Ranch for the condition it just looks like it got damaged once it was bagged up. The one I bought for my son is in perfect order and is dearly loved bed and appreciated.

I am a beginner on the Uke but have played guitar for ~25 years which made this transition an easy one. I didn’t actually expect as much but the common chord voicings are super easy to remember and play! I say this because if you’re a guitarist of (any genre) and you’ve thought about broadening/experimenting instrument-wise, I really think this would be a lot of fun at an extremely low learning curve for you! This particular ukulele (Ranch Concert size) is quite comfortable and easy to play and I have sausage-fingers! It’s quite easy to tune once you figure out the top-most string (where the “low E” would reside on a guitar) is tuned to a higher note (G) than the next string down (C) and then (E) and finally (A) which is just one step above the G string. If you’re not too familiar with nylon-type strings just keep in mind that it can take up to 3 days for them to stabilize and stop stretching, thus going out of tune. I recommend tuning them very high (+50 cents) and play on them for a few then retune them up high again and repeating this until you’re done playing for a while and tuning them +50 high again before you put the uke away. This should expedite the process pretty good. As far as sound goes it’s tone is very nice. But as I said I *am* a beginner when it comes to this instrument however, it does have a bright clear ring to it with warmer undertones and a great projection of audible goodness! The construction of this little dude doesn’t leave anything to be desired in my opinion either. Well made with properly cut fret-wires and no jagged edges. Intonation is spot-on as well as the string action (height) is perfect also. All in all this banana-handed guitar player recommends this little ukulele.

This ukelele is absolutely beautiful. I've never played, but had a friend recommend this brand of uke for beginners. It comes with a kit as well which is very helpful. It's a perfect size for larger hands, though like any stringed instrument if you've never played, it takes getting used to. I love the beginner tutorials from Ranch on YouTube. The instrument sound amazing and looks great too. I'm very excited to learn on this uke!

I bought this for my 5 year old niece, and it was perfect for her! It was the perfect size and great for her as a beginner.

Very happy with the quality ........ keeps in tune very well ......... a+

Sehr schönes Instrument, nach öfterem benutzen verstimmt sie sich immer weniger, das ist aber ja auch normal bei neuen Saiten. War überrascht das die zusätzlichen Sachen wie Stimmgerät, extra Saiten, Plektren, Poliertuch und Gurt doppelt im Paket waren, entweder ich habe die Beschreibung nicht richtig gelesen oder es sollte nicht so sein, ist mir aber auch recht egal. Alles im Ganzen ist sie sehr handlich und auch das Stimmgerät ist sehr einfach zu bedienen. Bin zufrieden.

The ukulele itself is genuinely very good, there is no doubt about its quality. However, being a concert type (23 inches), it is not ideal for absolute beginners. The fretboard is quite small, which makes it difficult to play if you are just starting out. For total beginners, a tenor size would be a much better option. Due to the small fretboard, I had to return it. More importantly, I feel cheated by the seller because they charged me double the actual price. While the instrument is great, please be aware of the size and check the pricing carefully before buying.