$20 Ukulele vs $1000 Ukulele Comparison

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  • čas přidán 29. 01. 2015
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    Kiwaya Ukuleles: takumiukulele.com/kiwayaukulel...
    It's obviously a silly comparison so don't take it too seriously however it shows that a $20 uke can still be used as a proper instrument - provided it stays in tune!
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  • @Spiri7ualShi7
    @Spiri7ualShi7 Před 7 lety +8788

    Adam Sandler

    • @alexscaggs5608
      @alexscaggs5608 Před 7 lety +48

      also the quality and tune quality you also have to factor in

    • @juubes5557
      @juubes5557 Před 7 lety +212

      I'd pay like $80 for the $1000 one.

    • @kobeakizaki9783
      @kobeakizaki9783 Před 7 lety +38

      Spiri7ualShi7 that $1000 is pretty bad compared to a KoAloha, Kamaka, and Kanilea ukes. You could get much better ones for $1000.

    • @fakhri21
      @fakhri21 Před 7 lety

      lol totally agree

    • @katiechavez4225
      @katiechavez4225 Před 7 lety +10

      Spiri7ualShi7 ya I think he wasted his money to look good

  • @ZachiHD
    @ZachiHD Před 8 lety +1655

    my thought is.... who the fuck spends $1000 on a ukulele

    • @bmull81
      @bmull81 Před 8 lety +20

      +Zach AnthonyK - it's an addiction!
      ...called UAS - Ukulele Acquisition Syndrome.
      I'm a pretty bad case, though I mostly aim at low-price bargains that sound/work OK and then doctor them up to play well.
      In a few days work a $20 Mahalo won't sound just like a Kiwaya, but it'll sound much better and the neck/frets/action can be -almost- as good if one takes care.

    • @EMWUZX
      @EMWUZX Před 8 lety +167

      +Zach AnthonyK Who the fuck spends $1000 on a gaming rig+games?
      I don't know if you know, but there are these things called "hobbies".

    • @Frogglin
      @Frogglin Před 8 lety +2

      +Zach AnthonyK Guy in my class did! It sounds amazing, and was hand made to order just for him. When I get good, I'll be saving up for one from the same maker because it's a beautiful instrument.

    • @raygoodwin2303
      @raygoodwin2303 Před 8 lety +13

      +Zach AnthonyK same reason why someone would buy a multi thousand dollar Fender over a under a hundred dollar Encore guitar. Better build quaility, better playing and better sound. Simple.

    • @TheRealPapaChico
      @TheRealPapaChico Před 8 lety

      +Flatulent Frank Yeah..........but when the price is on the top of a flag pole for the quality and brand name you are buying, it's not worth buying the brand when the quality is good but does not meet the steep price tag halfway.

  • @ryakinbarton8151
    @ryakinbarton8151 Před 4 lety +1421

    Thx for not stretching the video to like 15 minutes.

  • @whatsaname6381
    @whatsaname6381 Před 5 lety +863

    It doesn’t matter how much it is, give a $1000 ukulele to a beginner player and it will sound like a $20 ukulele, give a professional player a $20 ukulele and it will sound a $1000 ukulele.

    • @buckhorncortez
      @buckhorncortez Před 5 lety +20

      Deep thought....I'm betting no one has made such a superficial analysis previously...arrow...Native American...etc......

    • @lolno6665
      @lolno6665 Před 5 lety +4

      Very true

    • @jessevazquezmagana7330
      @jessevazquezmagana7330 Před 3 lety +3

      Beautiful comment

    • @guitardzan5641
      @guitardzan5641 Před 3 lety +2

      Logic...
      $1000 Uke....
      $20 Uke....
      $10 Skill set....
      Plonkedy, plonkedy, plonkedy....Yep, I sound better on the $1000 Uke.

    • @vihashah5975
      @vihashah5975 Před 3 lety

      Well said!

  • @sagarroy
    @sagarroy Před 8 lety +7292

    the sound difference doesnt feel like $980 ... :p

    • @ArtG-xe5vk
      @ArtG-xe5vk Před 7 lety +12

      Get out of here Marc Maron!!

    • @heyitsmichael8923
      @heyitsmichael8923 Před 7 lety +54

      That's what I was thinking

    • @nemothepenguin174
      @nemothepenguin174 Před 7 lety +78

      They feel nicer to play and cheaper ukuleles go out of tune very quickly so you have to keep re-tuning them

    • @orbitalchiller
      @orbitalchiller Před 7 lety +43

      Right, but at least $300

    • @peace4111
      @peace4111 Před 7 lety +42

      For a soprano to get that kind of a rich tone, like a tenor? Yeah, definitely costs much more than a toy, which is what the other one is.

  • @angie539
    @angie539 Před 8 lety +2184

    why im i watching this
    it's 3:30 am
    i dont even own a uke

    • @ElectricShock67
      @ElectricShock67 Před 8 lety +4

      it is also 3:30am and i dont own a uke either ;-;

    • @maib6232
      @maib6232 Před 8 lety +1

      This is 100% relatable it's 3:30am and I don't own one

    • @EngineerPCDoctor
      @EngineerPCDoctor Před 8 lety

      generic much

    • @ecco777
      @ecco777 Před 8 lety +4

      I'm just watching this cuz I'm a cheapskate who wants an ukulele that will collect dust after a week

    • @11thirtynine
      @11thirtynine Před 8 lety +6

      3:40 am for me.
      Supposed to be studying for an exam.
      hi5.

  • @willis251
    @willis251 Před 4 lety +577

    Is no one gonna talk about his literally impeccable strumming technique like 🤯

    • @guiguijol
      @guiguijol Před 4 lety +9

      yeah man.
      At last someone who doesn't call it "just fast strummin"
      You know better.

    • @just_a_young_dude_6123
      @just_a_young_dude_6123 Před 4 lety +8

      Me trying to figure out if its a song or just some improve(idk how to spell it)

    • @nilen
      @nilen Před 3 lety

      just_a_young_dude _ not a song

    • @youcube2372
      @youcube2372 Před 3 lety +2

      @@just_a_young_dude_6123 It's some song by George Formby

  • @Caroline-sq6tr
    @Caroline-sq6tr Před 4 lety +119

    Why is no one talking about how good he is?? That shit was fire

  • @xXNiKoYTXx
    @xXNiKoYTXx Před 7 lety +1377

    1:43 that moment when you say "why the fuck did I spend $1000"

    • @TNDxXCrafteroXx
      @TNDxXCrafteroXx Před 7 lety +17

      lol, best comment in the world

    • @nilsconrad99
      @nilsconrad99 Před 7 lety +11

      LMFAO im dying man

    • @guibaixo
      @guibaixo Před 7 lety +6

      YES! I TOUGHT THE SAME THING! "WHY THE HELL, MAN???"

    • @rickym8230
      @rickym8230 Před 7 lety +6

      LMAO FUCKKKK😂😂😂😂

    • @Vampyreq
      @Vampyreq Před 7 lety +23

      What? The 1,000 one sounds better. Although I won't justify the 980 dollar increase for that amount of improvement...

  • @ditux26
    @ditux26 Před 8 lety +4171

    why am i here
    i have two essays due tomorrow
    i don't even own a ukulele

    • @memoryrinehart4452
      @memoryrinehart4452 Před 8 lety +6

      +Ane Visnevska Love thy neighbor as thyself. Therefore love yourself first, or how can you love your neighbor? In other words, the degree to which you love yourself is more than or equal to the degree to which you can love your neighbor. And concerning confidence, you must "fake it til you make it." --This is why you are here. Acts 2:38 Mark 16:16

    • @TokinMex
      @TokinMex Před 8 lety +3

      +Ane Visnevska This was literally my exact thoughts as i was scrolling through the comments lol

    • @sarahg8747
      @sarahg8747 Před 8 lety +1

      +Ane Visnevska I have 3 tests tomorrow and haven't studied at all

    • @TheCharudatta
      @TheCharudatta Před 8 lety +1

      +Sarah Goodwin I'm having Semester Break

    • @irmavlogz
      @irmavlogz Před 8 lety +1

      +Sarah Goodwin how yo did? XD

  • @foxo4992
    @foxo4992 Před 2 lety +42

    Clear difference - with the cheaper one, the sound has a muffledness to it, whereas the expensive one has real depth and richness. However, you make both instruments sing with your amazing playing.

  • @kobe757
    @kobe757 Před 4 lety +284

    In my 1000 dollar what can i buy
    2 ibanez guitar
    1 bass
    1 laney amp
    1 nux multi effects
    1 drum set

  • @lxjoe96
    @lxjoe96 Před 6 lety +5336

    why am I here
    I have four assignments due tomorrow
    i don't even own an ukulele

  • @maxzhao6581
    @maxzhao6581 Před 7 lety +3360

    why am I here
    I have three projects due tomorrow
    i don't even own an ukulele

  • @tigerbitegirl06
    @tigerbitegirl06 Před 4 lety +73

    From the thumbnail i thought that the yellow one was the $1000 one. xD

  • @wallychazman4103
    @wallychazman4103 Před 5 lety +357

    its weird to see such an angsty looking dude play a ukelele

    • @damianlong4171
      @damianlong4171 Před 4 lety +13

      The chap just wasted a grand on a second ukelele he didn’t need! I’d be angry too.

    • @HeatMyShorts
      @HeatMyShorts Před 4 lety +12

      I dunno..? I'm a long-haired, grey-bearded, thrash-vest-wearing metalhead and I play the Ukulele, 14-string bandurria and a full set of Harmonicas as well as six-string and four-string electric guitar.
      It's nice to have an open mind :)

    • @joseph2832
      @joseph2832 Před 3 lety +2

      @@HeatMyShorts amen bother

    • @michaelcantu6071
      @michaelcantu6071 Před 2 lety

      He looks like edward norton

  • @theskunk589
    @theskunk589 Před 7 lety +1738

    I bought a flamingo pink ukulele and I have 0 regrets.

  • @vivianwu4746
    @vivianwu4746 Před 7 lety +3331

    ITS 4 AM AND I HAVE MIDTERMS
    I DONT EVEN OWN A UKULELE
    I PLAY ELECTRIC GUITAR
    WHAT AM I DOING WITH MY LIFE
    SOMEBODY HELP ME

    • @vivianwu4746
      @vivianwu4746 Před 7 lety +18

      ***** lol I was freaking out because I don't even play the same instrument this guy is talking about and I had an exam in a few hours

    • @ellendeblauwe4026
      @ellendeblauwe4026 Před 7 lety +7

      ow heeej fren |-/

    • @Pineapple123Gaming
      @Pineapple123Gaming Před 7 lety +15

      Man Im a Drummer!! How the Hell did I get here!!! XD

    • @JustinRockhead07
      @JustinRockhead07 Před 7 lety +3

      same Here! im a Drummer . . . how the F% did i get here

    • @samueltersigni3088
      @samueltersigni3088 Před 7 lety +5

      I'm with you guys, its past 2 a.m. and I have a work to finish for tomorrow and in addition I'm a guitar player I don't know what the fuck I'm doing here

  • @tamirzolzaya1159
    @tamirzolzaya1159 Před 5 lety +35

    Accidentally watched this on 0.5 speed. I was freaked out.

  • @Doctor.T.46
    @Doctor.T.46 Před 5 lety +10

    What a great insight. Thank you. You might not realise it but you have given hope to those who want to play the uke but don't have much cash. Now they know that they can still sound good. We all owe you a debt of gratitude for that. Well done.

  • @OracleGrouse
    @OracleGrouse Před 8 lety +2392

    How did I end up here?

    • @PewDiePieFan-ot3zr
      @PewDiePieFan-ot3zr Před 8 lety +14

      +OracleGrouse I don't know how I got either, but I like the sound that instrument makes.

    • @drewboy116
      @drewboy116 Před 8 lety +3

      +Canno ‎‎ ‎ i respect you because of your profile photo.

    • @richierich_broski
      @richierich_broski Před 8 lety +3

      +OracleGrouse same with me. i was watching JKNEWS and then i somehow ended up here

    • @00Linares00
      @00Linares00 Před 8 lety +1

      +OracleGrouse I feel you

    • @raphaelbonobo
      @raphaelbonobo Před 8 lety +1

      +OracleGrouse My words exactly!

  • @feelgoodinc4896
    @feelgoodinc4896 Před 7 lety +1670

    wtf am i doing here? i have an exam tomorrow i don't even have an ukelele

    • @shazla_ziya
      @shazla_ziya Před 7 lety +3

      Hahaha, we've all been there. 😂#BeenThereDoneThat

    • @leahcrawford12345
      @leahcrawford12345 Před 7 lety +6

      How did your exam go?

    • @feelgoodinc4896
      @feelgoodinc4896 Před 7 lety +43

      +Leah Crawford i failed, but now i know the differences between a cheap and an expensive ukulele :)

    • @danielarias5434
      @danielarias5434 Před 7 lety +2

      lol I have physics test tomorrow as well xD

    • @leah1068
      @leah1068 Před 7 lety

      Feel Good Inc ALEX TURNER

  • @av8r007
    @av8r007 Před 4 lety +115

    Plot twist: He’s just cutting his nails off because he lost his nail-cutter.

  • @Plexiate
    @Plexiate Před 5 lety +208

    late for a meeting...

  • @aptionx9989
    @aptionx9989 Před 6 lety +2274

    All i see is a difference of the colors

  • @Biskwyy
    @Biskwyy Před 6 lety +4982

    The wooden one is definitely more distinct, fine and clear. The yellow on the other hand is blunt, but it isn't that bad.

    • @thane732
      @thane732 Před 6 lety +269

      The sound quality difference definitely isn't worth $980.

    • @lethean1757
      @lethean1757 Před 6 lety +11

      I think that bceausr of the strings not woods

    • @lethean1757
      @lethean1757 Před 6 lety +9

      Is worth propably but not the sound quality tje comfort and u cant realized diffrence bcs its bad record probanly its worth it

    • @hirokokueh3541
      @hirokokueh3541 Před 6 lety +7

      but some fret on yellow one is a little out of tune

    • @loumitch1
      @loumitch1 Před 6 lety

      I agree exactly.

  • @christastic100
    @christastic100 Před 5 lety +27

    This guy could make any ukulele sound amazing

  • @safir2241
    @safir2241 Před 5 lety +21

    If I had to decide between being gifted the Kawaya or Mahalo, I’d pick the Kawaya.
    Then sell it & buy a Uke for 100$

    • @ronaldgentry4777
      @ronaldgentry4777 Před 4 lety

      Ha ha

    • @bobacloud7039
      @bobacloud7039 Před 4 lety

      @@ronaldgentry4777 Hello Sir,
      I am doing Ukulele at school and I'm not very good at it. Do you have any tips?

  • @heydidyoutouchmydrumset7117
    @heydidyoutouchmydrumset7117 Před 8 lety +710

    I think my friend Tyler owns that $1000 dollar ukulele, please give it back

  • @aixaoviedo5707
    @aixaoviedo5707 Před 8 lety +711

    Why am I here? I don't even know how to play an ukelele,I don't even own an ukelele

  • @abhishekgururani6993
    @abhishekgururani6993 Před 5 lety +16

    I'm being dead true, when you played the music I was so mesmerised and lost.The music felt same throughout,when I came back to attention the video ended.

  • @MichauxKelley
    @MichauxKelley Před 6 lety +13

    The $1K uke sounds several orders of magnitude better, but a $20 uke will suffice to learn on and jam out on the beach. That being said, if a student is interested in seriously learning to play any instrument, the best advice I can give is to buy the best instrument you can afford. Your ear will develop better, learning will be easier due to the action, and over the life of the instrument you will hear it grow more beautifully sounding as the wood ages and adjusts to your playing style. It will also hold its value longer and even possibly increase in value. Plus, there’s nothing quite like holding a well-crafted instrument made of wood that feels so good in your hands. That being said, consider the maturity of the student and their ability to care for it. Also, make sure to get it adjusted and setup professionally after you buy it and study up on instructions for caring for the instrument as well as any special instructions for the climate it will be most often exposed to daily.

  • @kairene5747
    @kairene5747 Před 7 lety +758

    I don't even own a uke and I'm watching ukelele videos

    • @vankai6817
      @vankai6817 Před 7 lety +1

      I'm planning on buying a Kala KA-S Mahogany Ukulele off of Amazon. They're like $70 and I just didn't want to buy an ugly ukulele that feels like a toy for $20. I've never played Ukulele before but I heard good things about the little guy so look into that one.

    • @StephAnimations
      @StephAnimations Před 7 lety

      +Hashtag EV try cordoba ukes

    • @angelsoobin
      @angelsoobin Před 7 lety

      lol sme

    • @angelsoobin
      @angelsoobin Před 7 lety

      I JUST GOT ONE YESTERDAY!!!!!

    • @plumivy
      @plumivy Před 7 lety

      +twenty øne smøl beans congrats to you unkwown human

  • @willgibsonguitar
    @willgibsonguitar Před 8 lety +364

    1:42 "wow this thing plays great, why on earth did I waste 1000$ on that other one??"

    • @Thea-rc2fz
      @Thea-rc2fz Před 8 lety +24

      i laughed harder than i should

    • @JackOfHarts96
      @JackOfHarts96 Před 7 lety +1

      Provided it stays in tune

    • @justviv9961
      @justviv9961 Před 7 lety +2

      if you think that's bad you can get a Martin for around 2700$, basically.

    • @mavieee
      @mavieee Před 7 lety +2

      lmao xD

  • @heylinedgear3510
    @heylinedgear3510 Před 3 lety +16

    I feel like this man was such a good musician that he was able to bring both instruments to extremely high levels of sound to where the expensive one was only slightly better because of its woodworking.

  • @ejaseager2640
    @ejaseager2640 Před 5 lety

    Amazing playing! Very helpful video too. Thank you.

  • @MrMilarepa108
    @MrMilarepa108 Před 7 lety +237

    It would've been really cool it the yellow Ukulele had exploded at the end of the song.

  • @mickysauce1747
    @mickysauce1747 Před 7 lety +273

    the $20 one sounds a lot more like something you'd hear in an advert, i like it :)

  • @davenewland4675
    @davenewland4675 Před 2 lety +1

    The refined instrument in your hands was truly impressive. To see and hear what you can do with that yellow trooper filled me with delight !

  • @richarddeleon3558
    @richarddeleon3558 Před 2 lety

    What I like most is an unbiased trial specially on musical instruments,, very few do this,my friend here did super , same strum, dynamic and force, thanks.

  • @kaiortiz2905
    @kaiortiz2905 Před 7 lety +627

    This made me feel good about my cheap Uke

    • @strawberriemilq
      @strawberriemilq Před 6 lety +5

      Kaili No same

    • @emilysasmr6743
      @emilysasmr6743 Před 6 lety +4

      Me too

    • @benjimaster95
      @benjimaster95 Před 6 lety +6

      me too, i feel fine now

    • @bandaidjam
      @bandaidjam Před 6 lety +2

      Same, the only thing about mine is that it has plastic strings that hurt after a while, anyone else?

    • @Senacesn
      @Senacesn Před 6 lety

      Solo Potato Hey! I just got mine and i has plastic strings too, and mine doesn't even sound good. I want to change it. How did your process go?

  • @thesegment3594
    @thesegment3594 Před 8 lety +154

    C-Am7-C-Am7-G7-Am7-G7-Am7-F-Am7-F-Am7-C
    You're welcome

    • @Nevatis_
      @Nevatis_ Před 8 lety +12

      I wonder how many people don't understand that

    • @Funkroza
      @Funkroza Před 8 lety +28

      +Chad Kinsey
      Man, who's too young not to understand Cheat Codes?

    • @54321blader
      @54321blader Před 8 lety +2

      +Funkroza You're joking, yeah? I'm pretty sure those are the notes and chords to what he played.

    • @Funkroza
      @Funkroza Před 8 lety +31

      +54321blader
      Welcome to the internet

    • @54321blader
      @54321blader Před 8 lety +5

      Funkroza Believe me, I'm not a visitor. I'm just far too used to dealing with morons, I've just gotten to the point where I assume everyone is until they prove otherwise.

  • @axrye800
    @axrye800 Před 6 lety +37

    At first, I was like: "Lmao, what's this guy gonna play on that toy guitar?"
    Seconds later, his performance blew me the hell away.

    • @cica8954
      @cica8954 Před 4 lety +11

      Ukulele isn't a toy guitar, they have their own tunes and different tunes from guitar

    • @ssa_creator3016
      @ssa_creator3016 Před 3 lety +1

      @@cica8954 oof 2 years later reply

    • @cica8954
      @cica8954 Před 3 lety

      @@ssa_creator3016 oof

    • @spreadwuvokay
      @spreadwuvokay Před 3 lety

      @@cica8954 Damn everybody in this thread is either or retarded or in pain

  • @BondiUkuleles
    @BondiUkuleles Před 5 lety

    Cool video George! 😍

  • @dustinallenphoto
    @dustinallenphoto Před 7 lety +703

    no uke is worth a grand. definitely noticed a difference but not a $980 difference.

    • @SaitoGray
      @SaitoGray Před 7 lety +10

      You don't buy an instrument only for his sound. The feel of the instrument is a very important thing too.

    • @BrendanLyProductions
      @BrendanLyProductions Před 7 lety +4

      SaitoGray I still wouldn't get $1k uke. I have $275 uke and it's sounds just as good as the $1k uke

    • @SaitoGray
      @SaitoGray Před 7 lety +9

      Brendan D. Ly Just like i would never buy a 1k guitar. But hey if you have the money and you know that uke is your thing, why not ?

    • @fyuri2124
      @fyuri2124 Před 7 lety

      Rage thats obvious

    • @haileyk2236
      @haileyk2236 Před 7 lety +3

      you know, some people do play the ukulele seriously, right?

  • @dillontaylor5738
    @dillontaylor5738 Před 9 lety +454

    the 1000 doller one sounded a bit better. but not to big of a difference.

    • @wolfme4030
      @wolfme4030 Před 9 lety +7

      Maybe I've got cheaper tastes, but in some ways I preferred the Mahalo. That wouldn't stop me from purchasing a more expensive uke or accepting a gift of one, though ;p

    • @Audiodiver
      @Audiodiver Před 9 lety +2

      Dillon Taylor I think so too

    • @SargDunn
      @SargDunn Před 9 lety +8

      Dillon Taylor You're not necessarily paying more for better tone, instead you're paying for a different tone, a tone that is achieved by the wood used and stuff, on top of higher quality hardware. Only certain woods can get certain tones, and in some cases, those woods are much more expensive.

    • @TDhoedo
      @TDhoedo Před 9 lety +21

      Dillon Taylor Because he has a $20 mic instead of a $1000 one

    • @dillontaylor5738
      @dillontaylor5738 Před 9 lety +1

      dose it?

  • @janeirvine8391
    @janeirvine8391 Před 4 lety +4

    The $20.00 one seemed a little muffled to me, and still had a good tone. The more expensive one seemed to carry sound farther and a little clearer, but I don't know that it was worth $1,000.
    I'd like to learn this instrument. This video was helpful in finding/choosing an instrument to begin with, and what to look for when purchasing my next one.
    It would be great if you could do a comparison of some of the kits out there. Great video! Thank you for posting! Blessings on you and yours and all who read this!😎👍😇

  • @mindset2billions663
    @mindset2billions663 Před 6 lety

    Thank you for taking the time to upload this video

  • @wanairish5343
    @wanairish5343 Před 7 lety +480

    I love watching ukelele's video. I think its time to get my own uke.

  • @TheKingBJ
    @TheKingBJ Před 9 lety +126

    The Kiwaya had much richer tone, it sounded awesome.
    Mahalo also did incredibly good considering it's only $20, but it sounded like a toy compared to that awesome tone of Kiwaya.
    I'm looking forward to learn playing ukulele and I think I'm going to buy a Mahalo.

    • @yurigoddess1932
      @yurigoddess1932 Před 9 lety +11

      I might buy one buy yeah I heard a difference in the two but not 900+ dollars worth of difference lol

    • @Sjh1138
      @Sjh1138 Před 9 lety

      I also reccomend Hilo

    • @quethemusiq4203
      @quethemusiq4203 Před 9 lety

      AnotherGuyOnCZcams I think all ukuleles are toys

    • @yurigoddess1932
      @yurigoddess1932 Před 9 lety

      *****​
      that would be wrong ukuleles are actual instruments

    • @quethemusiq4203
      @quethemusiq4203 Před 9 lety

      Alice Alice I mean ya, but they're so small!

  • @jayinla228
    @jayinla228 Před 3 lety

    Where you been dude?! Love all your vids.

  • @luciomeyer2536
    @luciomeyer2536 Před rokem +1

    I didn´t look at the videolength and i minutes of ramblings. Thanks for the authentic conclusion and the comparison. Refreshingly different from the usual CZcams content and the usual self-portrayal.

  • @aceconfetti
    @aceconfetti Před 8 lety +438

    so its like wine

  • @UkulelePolskiePiosenki
    @UkulelePolskiePiosenki Před 6 lety +2308

    however yellow is stiil good, sounds good :D

    • @ElimY
      @ElimY Před 6 lety +18

      dodie should buy that yellow uke and paint it with "dodie yellow"!

    • @brokengenius9539
      @brokengenius9539 Před 6 lety +9

      The yellow one sounds more cheap, but it still sounds good

    • @aaarekkk91
      @aaarekkk91 Před 6 lety

      Sounds deffinetly more flat

    • @MVenk
      @MVenk Před 6 lety

      Ukulele Polskie Piosenki Yellow has a more toyish sound, but if you want to play just for fun it's good enough

  • @SkepyourOwn
    @SkepyourOwn Před 5 lety

    It’s been nearly 3 years since I started playing uke and guitar this is the video that got me motivated all the time

  • @tomdezoeten1386
    @tomdezoeten1386 Před 3 lety

    I know its 5 years ago but props to you for making a video like this and not stretching it out to 20 minutes ily man

  • @MrJoshyouare
    @MrJoshyouare Před 9 lety +513

    Dude banging lil video very cool tune too! However I do agree that cheap ones can still play a good tune but playing a more expensive one feels better and easier to play

    • @GeorgeUke
      @GeorgeUke  Před 9 lety +30

      Josh YouAre I agree, its definitely much easier to play and feels amazing and it was a little bit more difficult to play the tune on the yellow one. I just wanted to prove the $20 can do the job for beginners as I learned loads of skills on it for months before 'graduating' to the kiwaya. To me its definitely worth the money especially in terms of tuning stability, intonation and tone. Thanks for the compliments! G

    • @adrianflores6585
      @adrianflores6585 Před 9 lety +1

      George Elmes Have you heard about the "cuatro", our pride instrument in Venezuela? I would like you to see it! Look for Cheo Hurtado or Jorge Polanco Vids! It's a bigger version of your Uke, played all over the country in many differents kinds of folk music. You will love it! Great vid btw.

    • @louisdore-savard8429
      @louisdore-savard8429 Před 9 lety +8

      George Elmes I bought the exact same ukulele for my 5-yr old daughter for christmas (in purple and black with glitter :)) I love it, she loves it, it does the job. But now I'm tempted to buy a 100$ concert uke for me.... is it how the escalation to a 1000$ uke starts? Now I'm scared lol.

    • @GeorgeUke
      @GeorgeUke  Před 9 lety +1

      Adrian Flores I have, I also like the charango from Bolivia

    • @davedextermusic7129
      @davedextermusic7129 Před 9 lety +4

      George Elmes My mum got a Mahalo uke (I think everyone's first uke is a Mahalo) and I spent much of my last visit learning the Formby chords, playing inappropriate flamenco licks and doing blues bends. I mean . . . if there'd been a guitar there the uke wouldn't have got much action. But now I want a uke. God dammit. I want to get a uke and create a piece for uke and orchestra and have the world revile me. Great playing btw.

  • @bunbundabunni3843
    @bunbundabunni3843 Před 7 lety +151

    I can't tell the difference, but my earphones are cheaper than either ukes...

  • @niallpadden
    @niallpadden Před 6 lety

    Glad I stopped by and ran this video. Great point and congrats on your graduation. You truly earned that $1000 one - thanks to the Yellow Mahalo which... is undoubtedly a keeper and was a great investment? FYI: The Mahalo has gone up $9.95 (+Tax) at Gear Central since you bought yours. Positively a keeper. Sincere thanks.

  • @orlandoschaffer5318
    @orlandoschaffer5318 Před 6 lety +2

    Dude when I first heard you play the brown I’m like WOAH! He’s good!

  • @alysonswindler279
    @alysonswindler279 Před 7 lety +2030

    I don't own a ukulele.
    I have no idea how to play a ukulele.
    I can't play an instrument whatsoever.
    W H A T A M I D O I N G H E R E

    • @lizmartinez403
      @lizmartinez403 Před 7 lety

      Pizza Glitter same

    • @samaypatel293
      @samaypatel293 Před 7 lety +1

      me too

    • @calebemory2134
      @calebemory2134 Před 7 lety

      I can play just about any things with strings and a ukulele is a wonderful place to start I would also recommend the bass guitar also really easy and a lotta but but I prefer the ukulele but I'm know for my drumming

    • @victorbejenaru7577
      @victorbejenaru7577 Před 7 lety +1

      Because of the title

    • @fercrishart
      @fercrishart Před 7 lety +12

      Go buy one and start playing, no time like the present, seize the day.

  • @LittleCorns
    @LittleCorns Před 8 lety +73

    Obviously, when you start out, the price of an instrument doesn't matter. Building up skill is much more important and a functioning $20 Ukelele is enough for that. A better instrument doesn't make you a better player.

    • @alexmuscalu8439
      @alexmuscalu8439 Před 8 lety +2

      True !

    • @sebastianfernandez6146
      @sebastianfernandez6146 Před 8 lety +1

      Well said!

    • @matskuyper7492
      @matskuyper7492 Před 8 lety +8

      +ConWolf Sorry to disagree, though a better instrument does not make you a better player it does help. Cheap instruments tend to be harder to keep in tune, finishing of frets is not good, sound is less than motivational. This comparison of a 20 to 1000 is a bit funny but the difference is very audible. Any guitar player would agree with me to buy a reasonable priced guitar, and not some

    • @W0lfw00d178
      @W0lfw00d178 Před 8 lety +1

      +ConWolf I disagree though, in this case it can be good. I also have a mahalo and a luna. So i see where you are coming from. But your skill is based on how well you can read and play chords/tabs. But Playing on a cheap instrument can set a standard for bad habits, and hearing chords on a cheap instrument can be distorted from a expensive well built instrument, So when you actually go to play on a much better instrument it can throw you off because your not used to playing a instrument that has better sound quality. It happened to me when i first learned to play guitar. I suggest if anything picking up a cheap guitar/uke play for 3 months and if you really love it, and develop a passion, pay the extra for a much better quality instrument with a much more trusted name.

  • @TheEffence
    @TheEffence Před 4 lety +5

    I bought mine for $45 from aliexpress and I have to say I was very surprised by how good it is. It feels and sounds better than some ukuleles that I tried in a music store in my city that were twice or three times more expensive. Plus the one from ali came with a lot of equipment like a gig bag, a capo, tuner, a set of new strings and more.

    • @monkeytennis7477
      @monkeytennis7477 Před 3 lety +1

      There ya go, and I bet you like yours just as much more, because it did not cost you 1000 bucks. The most I ever paid for any uke was around $75, and it's one that doesn't even play, it's an antique that hangs on my wall.

    • @5skdm
      @5skdm Před rokem

      My music store sells mahalo ukes for 20 dollars but then a big price gap to 80+ dollars for all other ukes (im not willing to spend that much for an instrument i have no experience in), one of the workers there said that there is supposed to be like middle ground (30-40$) that sounds and just as good as the 80+ dollar group. Sadly those ukes are sold out, probably meant that it sold well, the worker said that it will restock in a few more weeks so thats cool def gonna check it out

    • @MrSekitori
      @MrSekitori Před rokem

      A decent set of Aquila's makes a world of difference, too - believe me.

  • @TownHouseFilms
    @TownHouseFilms Před 6 lety

    Gee thanks George . I have always lusted after the KTS-7 and now I will have to go out any buy one!

  • @Sagnak91
    @Sagnak91 Před 8 lety +221

    But does it Djent?

    • @Sybreeds
      @Sybreeds Před 8 lety +6

      Oh, it Djents alright!

    • @Preston_Rowe
      @Preston_Rowe Před 8 lety

      lol

    • @scott4170
      @scott4170 Před 8 lety +1

      Good, I was considering buying one, and now that I know it djents I'm sure to buy it.

    • @sebastianp.3268
      @sebastianp.3268 Před 7 lety

      Jared would be happy if it Djents

    • @emimihai14
      @emimihai14 Před 7 lety

      +Sebastian P. imagine djent with that

  • @allisond1119
    @allisond1119 Před 7 lety +90

    To everybody saying how the better Uke is to expensive for its sound: That one probably feels a lot better in your hands, stays tuned longer, easier to play, and it has a richer sound.

    • @GoldRaptor00
      @GoldRaptor00 Před 7 lety +94

      so would any $300 or $400 ukulele

    • @Petaurista13
      @Petaurista13 Před 7 lety +6

      Ukelele isn;t harmonica, you can tune it again.

    • @red-pz5ze
      @red-pz5ze Před 7 lety

      +NemoTheEight just curious, do you play any instruments?

    • @Petaurista13
      @Petaurista13 Před 7 lety

      red Harmonica, but I'm not too good. And I'm quite sure that somebody leared me how to tune guitar (and Ukulele looks quite similar) but harmonica? He said that it's impossible to tune it at home so you just keep it in good condition untill it break.

    • @JG124_
      @JG124_ Před 7 lety +2

      True, but is it worth 1000$ though?

  • @BronzeTheSling
    @BronzeTheSling Před 6 lety

    Perfect video! Thank you!

  • @shekke8085
    @shekke8085 Před 4 lety +6

    The 20$ one sounds really good too, there isn't all that difference

  • @evyta1236
    @evyta1236 Před 7 lety +2237

    I don't even play the ukulele, why am I here?
    I blame Tyler Joseph

  • @lesliea.5197
    @lesliea.5197 Před 7 lety +87

    The diffrence is not worth 980 dollars.

    • @InNeedOfGoodUsername
      @InNeedOfGoodUsername Před 7 lety +5

      Not to you. To the person playing it, or an Ukulele player listening, it could be a huge difference.

  • @ditchbeauty
    @ditchbeauty Před 4 měsíci

    Both sound amazing!!🎉

  • @NW-ir5ej
    @NW-ir5ej Před 3 lety +9

    lmao, feel like the yellow one is gonna break

  • @dearlittlefoxxx
    @dearlittlefoxxx Před 7 lety +239

    he said please leave a comment but i got no clue what to say i don't even know why i'm here

  • @CheyMxrie
    @CheyMxrie Před 6 lety +846

    Literally the only reason why they sound different is because the Mahalo uke is plastic with nylon strings, and the Kiwaya is wood with probably aquila strings. You can get a cheap uke that's wood and aquila strings that will sound just as good as the Kiwaya.

    • @BattytattyAj
      @BattytattyAj Před 5 lety +32

      My Mahalo is wooden I've never seen the plastic ones, but honestly I'd never spend $1000 for a ukulele if it's just nicer strings and *maybe* higher quality wood

    • @elijahdelosreyes7382
      @elijahdelosreyes7382 Před 5 lety +7

      Cheyanne Kelson actually the mahalo is wood, it just has really smooth paint on

    • @Ryan-lp5gm
      @Ryan-lp5gm Před 5 lety

      *Yup*

    • @syllypilled
      @syllypilled Před 5 lety +1

      Yeah I have a makala but its wooden so it sounds fine got it for $50

    • @lawshorizon
      @lawshorizon Před 5 lety +4

      Actually, a solid wood uke does sound significantly better then a plywood (so called laminate) uke. I can see paying up to a few hundred for a decent, well made, solid wood, properly set up, soprano uke -- but that price is ridiculous. The fret board and bridge is rosewood (not ebony which would be better). I'm not too impressed. On the company's web site they have George playing a KMS-K which goes for a ridiculous $1750.00.takumiukulele.com/product/kms-k/

  • @nataliewallace8250
    @nataliewallace8250 Před rokem +1

    You're strumming is amazing

  • @papyrus1834
    @papyrus1834 Před 4 lety +2

    For some reason I like the sound of the yellow one more than the wooden one for some reason. Probably because that’s what I’m more used to

  • @soumarcos00
    @soumarcos00 Před 8 lety +110

    That's it. Buy a $200 ukulele and be happy.

  • @punkcrown629
    @punkcrown629 Před 7 lety +1769

    he has them HAUNTED eyes

  • @user-ds1km
    @user-ds1km Před 4 lety

    Wow!!! You are talented sir🤯🤯

  • @biancaandthings5596
    @biancaandthings5596 Před 5 lety

    Im actually getting that exact ukulele for my birthday in 3 weeks!! The Exact Color, Brand and Everything! Cant wait

  • @lt.waffle3202
    @lt.waffle3202 Před 8 lety +26

    I love how he sounds real calm and all slow and stuff but all of this sudden he goes fucking ham.

  • @jlkoelker
    @jlkoelker Před 9 lety +130

    A cheap Uke with Aquila strings will fool even the most musically inclined ears.

    • @zakbrown01
      @zakbrown01 Před 9 lety +13

      So true I have a £54 uke with Aquila's and it sounds really good X3

    • @CamFanOf311
      @CamFanOf311 Před 9 lety

      Cool I'll get some then! Thanks!

    • @kimellis6285
      @kimellis6285 Před 9 lety +3

      Josh Koelker I totally agree. Putting on good strings transforms a toyish uke into an instrument!

    • @animo929
      @animo929 Před 9 lety +3

      Kim Ellis However don't ever string a nice uke with Aquilas, they are terrible and make you uke sound like crap. Better buy some Southcoast or Worth!
      Simple advice ;)

    • @kimellis6285
      @kimellis6285 Před 9 lety +1

      Ahh, yes totally true!

  • @Jason-kg4rs
    @Jason-kg4rs Před 5 lety +1

    We got a couple in the 200 dollar range but on sale for much less. They hold their tune very well and sound great.

  • @JumpdeArt
    @JumpdeArt Před rokem

    Great job!

  • @nyxdausen4552
    @nyxdausen4552 Před 7 lety +572

    His eyes, he looks like, he has gone through... some sh*t :'(

    • @EvilBunnyman1
      @EvilBunnyman1 Před 7 lety +8

      hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

    • @nyxdausen4552
      @nyxdausen4552 Před 7 lety +3

      cristian agüero Sarcasm? or Not, Lol

    • @EvilBunnyman1
      @EvilBunnyman1 Před 7 lety +8

      not at all, I`m argentinian, I have a weird sende of humor...

    • @zyroine2665
      @zyroine2665 Před 7 lety +64

      He probably just realized he payed $1,000 for something that almost sounds identical to something that's $20, i don't know just a guess

    • @heatherbaxter179
      @heatherbaxter179 Před 7 lety +7

      this had me dead idk why

  • @Hauntercry
    @Hauntercry Před 7 lety +95

    I should be in bed by now but somehow I ended up watching some random guy compare ukuleles

  • @SalilBahlthemanwithauke
    @SalilBahlthemanwithauke Před 3 lety +1

    If you ask me you played so well that even the mahalo sounded good 👏👏👏👏 great skill

  • @Al-gi3sl
    @Al-gi3sl Před 6 lety +2

    In the hands of a master player like you, I bet any ukulele would sound pretty good. Thanks for the video.

  • @IllRockYourSox1
    @IllRockYourSox1 Před 7 lety +97

    I wouldn't pay $1,000 for a uke with friction tuning pegs.

    • @hd-cb4df
      @hd-cb4df Před 7 lety +3

      Yeah that was odd to me

    • @hhhowle
      @hhhowle Před 7 lety

      Agree

    • @fretkillrlives
      @fretkillrlives Před 7 lety +1

      The most valuable Martin ukes have friction pegs. All violins including Stradivari and Guarneri worth millions of dollars have friction tuning pegs.

    • @panicattheblackveilcrybaby3415
      @panicattheblackveilcrybaby3415 Před 7 lety +24

      Oh shush. Violins and ukuleles are both lovely instruments. I love playing both. Violins are more beautiful but ukuleles are cheerful and tropical. No need to hate on uke's to make violins look better. You're just making them look worse. They are both lovely and special in their own ways.

    • @mistythegamer4556
      @mistythegamer4556 Před 7 lety

      Thanks mom, lol. No joke, you sound just like her, especially with the "oh shush."

  • @jeanbilal7981
    @jeanbilal7981 Před 7 lety +62

    I don't own a ukulele.
    I have no idea how to play a ukulele.
    I can't play an instrument whatsoever.
    But this video is so cool

    • @da_schnitzel
      @da_schnitzel Před 6 lety

      I encourage you to pick up a guitar or something, everyone can learn an instrument. It's just a matter of practice.

    • @yabitch6949
      @yabitch6949 Před 6 lety

      I own a ukulele.
      I know how to play ukulele
      I can play multiple other instruments
      Still a cool video.

    • @soobaroo8253
      @soobaroo8253 Před 6 lety

      Not even Marching Drums, Cymbals, or Tambourines?

  • @eddieburton4209
    @eddieburton4209 Před 5 lety

    Very helpful. Thanks

  • @gabrielleperez164
    @gabrielleperez164 Před 4 lety

    I could never play it that fast good job!

  • @lihkan
    @lihkan Před 8 lety +61

    The expensive one sounds better, but I dont think the difference is worth 980 dollars

    • @lihkan
      @lihkan Před 8 lety

      That the expensive one maybe a bit overpriced in my opinion

    • @daveski7
      @daveski7 Před 8 lety +2

      +lihkan Yes but you've heard a single song played through, which is probably, a camera mic. The quality in instruments isn't just for the audience but for the musicians themselves, like he said the action is better and it generally felt better to play not to mention the large sound quality difference, and it really is pretty big. I don't get how people are so amazed he spent that much, or even that Ukuleles can cost that much. In the world of musical equipment $1000 or even £1000 (I'm English) really isn't that much

    • @gibsonfan3
      @gibsonfan3 Před 8 lety

      +lihkan That difference could be worth a record deal, and it also saves a ton of trouble in the studio.

  • @aid17
    @aid17 Před 7 lety +219

    the $1000 ukulele sounds a lot better but not $980 better imo.

  • @rosemaryrdktown4851
    @rosemaryrdktown4851 Před 11 měsíci +1

    That's a killah strum you have there..mate! Wow!

  • @florence7287
    @florence7287 Před 6 lety

    I have the yelow one but mine is baby pink. It has a good sound. It's great to learn with ❤️

  • @zoeyjoziee8885
    @zoeyjoziee8885 Před 7 lety +438

    Ones clearer, the other is warmer.

    • @alfonzo6917
      @alfonzo6917 Před 6 lety +5

      I'dRatherKillJohnLennon ThanToChangeMyAvatar I need help with mines, it's not see threw and it's cold

    • @paisinifarsisancho
      @paisinifarsisancho Před 6 lety

      I fucking love your CZcams username

  • @fuju5081
    @fuju5081 Před 7 lety +95

    it's 4:20am and I'm watching an ukulele comparison video i should probably go to bed

    • @tamaraaugust2368
      @tamaraaugust2368 Před 7 lety +1

      Vrizzle honestly Same, it's 3:50 am what am I doing with my life

    • @gemfire400
      @gemfire400 Před 7 lety +1

      Vrizzle 7:37pm LIKE A RESPONSIBLE HUMAN BEAN

    • @mr.xasiklas6584
      @mr.xasiklas6584 Před 7 lety

      Vrizzle Its 4:20am and you aren't watching a MLG video?

    • @fuju5081
      @fuju5081 Před 7 lety +1

      Spongebob Saggypants uhh what

    • @mr.xasiklas6584
      @mr.xasiklas6584 Před 7 lety

      Vrizzle You don't get it Its ok Never mind

  • @micpep
    @micpep Před 4 lety +1

    More projection, clearer tone, but the intrument seems oriented more in line with camera and probably the microphone.

  • @jemappellemerci
    @jemappellemerci Před 5 lety

    I think this is like the 3rd or 4th time I’ve seen this video. Not once in a row, but it keeps getting recommended to me...