Soprano -Soprano is the smallest of the four ukulele body sizes and is the traditional ukulele size. The Honu Soprano is perfect for kids learning ukulele or for adults who prefer the brighter tone of a traditional ukulele.
Concert -Concert ukuleles are currently the most popular ukulele body size worldwide. Bigger than a soprano but smaller than a tenor, a concert uke is the perfect middle ground for most players. This size is suitable for all ages, though small children may be better suited to a soprano.
Tenor -Tenor ukuleles are exploding in popularity thanks to the full, deep sound produced by their larger body size. Bigger than the concert, the tenor is great for teenagers and adults that are looking for the most volume from their ukulele and extra space for their fingers on the fretboard.
Baritone -As the name suggests, a baritone ukulele is the largest and deepest sounding of all of the ukulele sizes. Usually tuned like the highest four strings of a guitar (DGBE), rather than the GCEA tuning found on most ukes, a baritone is great if you have a background in guitar because you won't have to learn any new chord shapes. They are also very fun if you are a ukulele player looking to experiment with a different tone.
Perfect for anyone wanting to dip their toe into the ukulele water, our Honu series was designed to provide as much instrument as we could at an entry level price. The all sapele construction provides a warm tone, similar to that of mahogany, but the Honu is more durable and less susceptible to humidity and temperature changes than our solid top models, the Mano and Kohala. As with all Honolua Ukuleles, it includes premium features designed to produce the best tone possible at an affordable price, including bone nut and saddle for better clarity and sustain, open back machine heads for tuning precision and eco-friendly wood selections.
Honu Series
Our Honu Series is perfect for the beginner ukulele player. The all-laminate sapele construction provides a full, bright tone and the laminate construction means it is durable and less susceptible to humidity changes. Aesthetically, it’s fairly simple, but it never compromises on sound quality.
For more information on our models and the differences between them, check out our Buyer's Guide section on models here.
After a surge in popularity in the last couple of years, the tenor is poised to become the biggest selling uke body size soon. At 26", it is another increase in size from the concert (at 24"). The benefits of that larger size: you get even more room on the fingerboard to shape the chords and the larger body provides even more resonance, volume and depth. The tenor ukulele will sound quite a bit deeper than the other options, so it strays a bit from traditional ukulele tone.
For help choosing the right size, click "Size Me Up" beside the price above, or check out our Buyer's Guide section on sizing here.
We are very proud that every one of our ukuleles includes an impressive list of included features:
We are very proud that every one of our ukuleles includes an impressive list of included features:
This concert ukulele is exactly what I wanted. Thank you for satisfying my needs.
I bought the Concert Ukulele and it has a very nice build.
# one quality, easy to play, travel’s better than a drum set. Everyone likes the look and sound. Thx
This Ukelele is the first instrument I picked and am excited to play. I’ve always wanted to play the guitar and 18 years ago, my husband gifted me one. I was always too busy to pick it up. When I did, it felt daunting. Then recently, I was inspired by my soon to be daughter in-law . I didn’t realize how nice the ukulele sounded. I’ve always equated the ukulele with a children’s plastic toy. I had no idea…
Dave was super helpful answering my questions which helped me decide to purchase from him rather than buy from a larger store here in Edmonton. I received my ukulele in the mail less than two weeks ago and haven’t stopped practicing since. I love the look, the sound, and that it is designed by an Albertan. I wouldn’t hesitate to buy another one from them in the future….perhaps a baritone?!
The Ukulele’s we ordered are beautiful! Our children love them and haven’t stopped playing them. I highly recommend purchasing one of the add-on accessory packs! The stands are high quality and a must have. And the free ebook is such an invaluable resource that has helped us to tune the ukuleles and learn how to use them.
