Detail 01
Metal body with resonator cone
The cone acts as a mechanical speaker. You get far more volume, sharper attack, and a metallic edge compared to a wood soprano.
Product detailSKU #1274115039617
Recording KingRU-998 Metal Body Resonator Ukulele Nickel-Plated Nickel/Silver
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Metal-body resonator ukulele in concert-scale territory. For uke players who want a loud, cutting, metallic voice for blues, roots, and slide work.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Cutting through a jam or porch session without amplification
- Blues and roots players who want a metallic, banjo-adjacent bark
- A second uke that sounds nothing like your wood one
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting a warm, mellow traditional ukulele voice
- Quiet apartment practice — this instrument is loud
- Anyone who needs a light instrument; metal bodies are heavy
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
15-inch scale length
Concert-scale spacing. More room between frets than a soprano, easier for larger hands and cleaner chord shapes up the neck.
Detail 03
1-inch nut width
Narrow nut, so strings sit close. Fine for chording, tighter for fingerpicking than a wider-necked concert uke.
Detail 04
7-5/8 inch lower bout, 2.5 inch depth
Small and shallow. Comfortable on the lap, but there is little air chamber — the cone does the work, not the box.
Detail 05
Nickel-plated nickel/silver body
Bright and hard-surfaced. Shows fingerprints and can tarnish, so wipe it down after playing.
Detail 06
23-inch total length
Compact enough for travel, but the metal construction makes it noticeably denser than a comparably sized wood uke.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No case or gig bag included; a metal body dents and scratches
- 02Cone and biscuit setup may need adjusting for buzz-free action
- 03Steel or specialty strings may be needed — confirm before restringing
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this louder than a regular ukulele?
Considerably. The resonator cone projects sound mechanically instead of relying on a wood soundboard, so it carries much further in a group setting.
02Can I play slide on it?
Yes. Metal-body resonators are a natural fit for slide. You may want the action raised slightly to avoid the slide hitting frets.
03What size ukulele is this?
The 15-inch scale puts it in concert range, with more fret spacing than a soprano and a 23-inch total length.
04Will it stay in tune?
Like any uke, it needs regular tuning at first while the strings settle. Check the tuners and nut slots if it drifts after that.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsPlayability
- Nut Width
- 1
- Scale Length
- 15
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Silver
3 detailsSize & weight
- Depth
- 2.5 inch
- Total Length
- 23 inch
- Body Length
- 10-5/8 inch
2 detailsOther
- Lower Bout
- 7-5/8 inch
- Upper Bout
- 5-7/8 inch
