Detail 01
Soprano scale
Shortest standard uke scale. Frets sit close together, so barre chords crowd and adult fingertips can mute neighbors.
Product detailSKU #1303152053179
LunaGreat Wave Soprano Ukulele Mahogany with Satin Finish
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A $129 soprano ukulele in mahogany. The traditional small size and bright, short-sustain voice, for casual strumming and travel.
Strong match
Who this is for
- First ukulele for someone who wants the classic small size
- Travel and couch playing where a small body wins
- Strumming open chords and singing along
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Adult players with large hands who crowd the frets
- Fingerstyle and single-note melody work above the fifth fret
- Anyone needing plug-in output for a stage
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Mahogany
Warm midrange under the bright soprano attack. Takes the glassy edge off strummed chords.
Detail 03
Satin finish
Matte and thin. Less reflective than gloss, and the neck feels less grabby under a sweaty hand.
Detail 04
Small body
Less air moving means less volume and shorter sustain. Chords are snappy and decay fast, which suits rhythm playing.
Detail 05
$129 street price
Entry pricing, but past the novelty tier. Expect it to hold tune once the strings settle.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Plan on a week of daily retuning while the strings stretch out
- 02A clip-on tuner is close to mandatory at this scale
- 03Fret-end and nut checks are worth it at this price point
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit adult hands?
Many adults play soprano fine for open chords, but the frets are tight above the fifth. If you have large hands, a concert scale is easier.
02How is it tuned?
Standard soprano tuning is G-C-E-A with a high G, which gives the reentrant, chimey sound rather than a low bass string.
03Is it loud enough to play with a guitar?
A soprano is quiet next to a guitar. It cuts through by tone, not volume, and you will want it mic'd in a group.
04What is the difference from the concert model?
Scale length and body size. The concert is larger with wider fret spacing, more volume and longer sustain; the soprano is smaller and snappier.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color Finish
- Brown
