Harley Benton UK-12 Black

Soprano Ukulele

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Latest User Reviews

2 years ago

Simple Uke

This is a simple made ukelele, but it works fine. Recomended for begginers.

3 years ago

Great for kids

Kids simply love this one. As for me, cheap, plays and does the trick with kids being happy.

4 years ago

Good Beginners Instrument

This Uke is a great beginner instrument. I bought this when I was still deciding if I wanted to persue learning Ukulele. I would recommend this product for young kids and as a 1st Ukulele.

4 years ago

Good for beginners

Quality is good, looks good. If you play with a good strum, it sounds great.

5 years ago

The product is beautiful and of good quality

Very beautiful, but unfortunately small everything in it is beautiful except for its size

5 years ago

zabawka

Ale można sie uczyć akordów

5 years ago

Good option for an entry-level ukulele

I would recommend this ukulele to people learning to play, if they are not sure whether they would like to play ukulele in the future, I think this is a good option.

5 years ago

Good first ukulele

Bought it for my 3 y.o. daughter. String must be changed immediately, don't forget to order them.

Of course there are a few issues (e.g. dust under lacquer), but nothing crucial. This is very cheap instrument, so many things can be forgiven.

IMHO it sound better than you expect for this price.

Pros:

Price-quality ratio

Cons:

None (actually finish and strings but It might be a crime to expect something better for this price).

5 years ago

value for money, good enough sound

When you just need to have a ukulele, it's the best option. I used it not only for learning and playing, but also for recording purposes, for which it did the job perfectly.

Cons : It doesn't have a deep or resounding sound, as expected, and sometimes it may have tuning issues( it may be well tuned when you play open strings but when you play closed ones it seems not tuned), which could normally be resolved by putting new strings.

Overall, a value for money option for new players or musicians wanting to have a uke in their arsenal.

5 years ago

Looks ugly, sounds fine

Doesn't hold tune, the paint is damaged and blobby and the tuning pegs aren't properly attached. It sounds fine but it only sounds fine for 5 minutes before it needs retuning.

Had it for 2 years and it still won't hold tune.

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Technical Data

  • Manufactured by Harley Benton
  • Released in 2011
  • Average price : $22
  • Body & neck: Basswood
  • Fretboard: roseacer (thermally treated maple wood)
  • 12 Frets
  • Scale: 348 mm
  • Nut width: 35 mm
  • Retro-style machine heads
  • Scale: 53 cm
  • Colour: Black
  • Gig bag included
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