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Rogue Ukulele Starter Pack

Childrens Toy Shop > Musical Instruments > Stringed Instruments
from: Rogue


the "strings" are a cheap, very stretchy plastic, that can't be tuned properly and the tuning knobs don't stay in place so you can't tune it enough to make actual notes. It looks pretty, has the pitch pipe and mini manual. even as a toy it doesn't work because it comes with extremely loose strings that can't be tuned, even by an experience musician. the "strings" are not gauged or properly tied on either. We are going to try to replace the knobs and the strings, since it was a gift for my daughter and can't be returned. Grandma was very disappointed!

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First Act Discovery FG404 Soprano Ukulele

Childrens Toy Shop > Musical Instruments > Stringed Instruments
from: First Act Inc.


Great ukulele for beginners or if you want to see if you'll like playing the ukulele. If you keep playing the ukulele I strongly suggest getting a better ukulele because its kind of flimsy.

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Rogue RM-100A A-Style Mandolin, Sunburst

Childrens Toy Shop > Musical Instruments > Stringed Instruments
from: Rogue


I am new to the mandolin and haven't played any instrument for 30 years so I wouldn't comment on the musical aspects of this mandolin. There are a couple of manufacturing quality defect in the one I purchased. The plating on the tail piece peeled off in the first week. It seemed really thick which is probably what made it start cracking but the copper layer under the nickel is where it delaminated. The other item was that some of the tuning gears are not fully inserted into the headstock. So far neither of these defects has stopped it from functioning.

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Oscar Schmidt OU5 Concert Koa Ukulele

Childrens Toy Shop > Musical Instruments > Stringed Instruments
from: Oscar Schmidt


This was my first ukulele.. actually, it was my first instrument. It was very easy to learn and from there I learned how to play guitar. It is easy to tune and it has a beautiful sound. The aspect I like most about it is the looks of it though - it had a really nice finish and style. I recommend it to anyone who's looking into ukulele's on this site!

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Mel Bay Fun with the Ukulele

Childrens Toy Shop > Musical Instruments > Stringed Instruments
by: Mel Bay

1981-09
This is the book that I first used to learn chords when I was a kid. It is lean, to the point, and a great first book whether your goal is to learn the ukulele or to eventually move up to the guitar. There are many other books that are thicker, newer, and more modern. But few will kickstart the learning process like this one. Mel Bay was a master musician and a wonderful teacher. He still has much to offer.

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Rogue Baritone Ukulele

Childrens Toy Shop > Musical Instruments > Stringed Instruments
from: Rogue

1981-09
This was my frist ukelele I purchased and It goes out of tune quite often you would have to tune it ater about 3 songs Id recommend getting a geard tuning pegs to keep it in tune but a great beginning uke! MAHALO!

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Saga Appalachian Mandolin

Childrens Toy Shop > Musical Instruments > Stringed Instruments
from: Saga

1981-09
Seems like a good beginner mandolin. I had to put better strings on it first thing, but other than that i've been very happy with it.

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Folding Violin / Mandolin Stand

Childrens Toy Shop > Musical Instruments > Stringed Instruments
from: Laurel

1981-09
Seems like a good beginner mandolin. I had to put better strings on it first thing, but other than that i've been very happy with it.

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Hilo Baritone Uke Ukulele

Childrens Toy Shop > Musical Instruments > Stringed Instruments
from: Hilo

1981-09
What a great instrument, worth the price. Must remember that baritone Ukelele's don't tune to My Do Has Fleas. LOL

Just a wonderful instrument.

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Burswood Ukulele

Childrens Toy Shop > Musical Instruments > Stringed Instruments
from: Kansas

1981-09
Two of the strings were continuously running slack and could not be tuned. I had to finally figure out that the screw in the middle of the peg needed adjusting. Some instructions with the instrument would have helped. Otherwise, it seems to be well made, not with a lot of tone, and the frets are not really accurate as even when the strings are tuned the fingered chords sound a bit dissonant.