The ukulele, also called Uke, is a member of the lute family of instruments of Portuguese origin and is popularized in Hawaii.
It generally employs four nylon strings. The tone and volume of the instrument vary with size and construction. Ukuleles commonly come in four sizes: soprano, concert, tenor, and baritone.
Top Ukulele Shops In South Africa
Music Experience
Address: Unit 1 Northgate Business Park Gold Street Northgate Estate, Brooklyn, Cape Town, 7405
Areas served: Western Cape
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 6 PM
Phone: 021 510 4591
Mercury Music
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4 PM
Phone: 011 454 3113
KLEENS MUSIC Durban
Address: 107 Field St, Durban Central, Durban, 4001
Hours: Closes soon ⋅ 3:30 PM ⋅ Opens 9 AM Wed
Phone: 031 306 3786
TOMS Braamfontein
Address: 11 Melle St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2001
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 PM
Phone: 011 403 4105
Marshall Music
Address: B2, Woodmead Commercial Park Unit B1 &, 17 Waterval Cres S, Woodmead, Sandton, 1684
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 PM
Phone: 011 804 1362
MUSIEK WERELD / Music World
Address: 17 Maritz St, Kempenville, Cape Town, 7530
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5:30 PM
Phone: 021 949 4070
TOMS Rivonia
Address: 7, Rivonia Crossing 2, Witkoppen Rd &, Rivonia Rd, Paulshof, Johannesburg, 2056
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5:30 PM
Phone: 011 234 5255
TOMS Cape Town
Address: 65 Buitengracht St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5:30 PM
Phone: 021 426 6325
Bothners Claremont
Address: PO 01, Stadium on Main Central Road, South Rd, Claremont, Cape Town, 7890
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5:30 PM
Phone: 021 674 4030
Bothners Somerset West
Address: Shop 16, Checkers Centre Main Street, Cape Town, 7130
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5:30 PM
Phone: 021 852 2030
The Gear Junkie
Address: 3 Hopkins St Cnr Hopkins St &, Shannon St, Salt River, Cape Town, 7925
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5PM
Phone: 021 447 0269
Allmusic
Address: 36 Jeanette St, Brackenfell, Cape Town, 7560
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 PM
Phone: 021 981 5551
How much should you pay for a good ukulele?
In general, you should expect to spend between R823.81 and R2471.42 on your first ukulele, and take the time to look for a trusted brand. Brands like Lanikai and Cordoba are known for their relatively inexpensive instruments for those who are entering their first round of ukulele basics. Ukuleles come in many shapes and sizes
Do more expensive ukuleles sound better?
You’ll get a lot better overall quality, but the biggest difference will be the sound quality. Just like I talked about earlier, the wood tends to be of higher quality. It’s a premium cut, even if it’s the same species. That makes the ukuleles warmer and richer in tone.
How fast can I learn the ukulele?
In short, learning Ukulele requires a lot of practice, you can spend as much as a few hours a day and get better in just a few weeks or take it easier and practice just a bit every day, but see results in a longer timeframe.