Here’s another ukulele that’s pleasing to the eyes, thanks to its spalted maple top. It’s also easy on your right arm with its beveled armrest, which also adds to its aesthetic appeal.
The back and sides also feature spalted maple, with the back having an arched profile that adds a bit more resonance to the sound.
Other features include slotted headstock, rosewood fingerboard, and built-in strap buttons.
Specifications
- Top: Spalted Maple
- Body: Spalted Maple
- Neck: Spalted Maple
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Frets: 18
- Extras: Built-in Strap Buttons, Strap, Tuner, Case, 2 Plastic Picks, Paracord Hanger, Extra Set of Aquila Strings, One Leather Pick
Pros
Owners of the Lohanu Spalted Maple Ukulele are pleased with its overall quality, from its eye candy glossy finish to its playability and tone. Even those who have more expensive ukuleles find themselves impressed, many of whom go so far as recommending it over more expensive alternatives. Its plugged in tone is also well appreciated, both by beginners and experienced players.
Cons
Fret buzz is mentioned a few times, along with other qualms about fretwork. There are also a few who aren’t that happy with some of the accessories.
Overall
With its combination of high ratings and good value accessories, it’s hard to go wrong with the Lohanu Spalted Maple acoustic-electric ukulele.
Although this was previously on our recommended list, there are now more highly rated options available which you can see in our guide to The Best Acoustic-Electric Ukuleles.
About the Author
Alexander Briones
I have been writing about and researching music gear for many years, all while serving as a music director at my local church. I engage in guitar playing and singer-songwriter stints, in addition to mentoring young musicians and teaching guitar and bass.
