Ukulele, AKLOT Concert Ukelele Solid Mahogany 23 inch for Professional Beginners Adults Kit with Free Online Courses and Uke Accessories, AKC23

This ukulele arrived safely, although the box within a larger box had no packing. It was set up as it should be, an plays beautifully. I bought this to replace a concert uke, and this one plays ever so much easier. Intonation is spot on, up and down the neck. Nice Super Nylgut strings, too. Great bargain!

A "concert" low G Ukulele is often hard to find. This one is beautiful and it has everything you need to get started: a tuner, spare strings, picks, strap and a great carrying case. Plus a small book to help you get started. This is exactly what I was looking for.

My AKLOT 5-String Ukulele is a great sounding instrument with a unique, rich sound with added depth from the 2nd low G String. As someone who has played both traditional 4-string and 5-string ukuleles, I was impressed by the build quality, tone, and playability of this model. It’s great for finger-picking, strumming, and even bluesy or jazzy playing styles.The combination of durability, tone, and playability makes it a standout option for its price.It has excellent build quality with the solid mahogany body providing a warm, resonant tone. The craftsmanship is smooth, with no sharp frets or rough edges.The neck is well-shaped for easy chord transitions, and the Aquila strings contribute to a smooth playing experience.The geared tuners are sturdy and hold tuning well, reducing the need for constant adjustments.I really like natural wood finish and rosette detailing give it a premium look.It’s a bit heavier than a typical soprano or concert ukulele, but not uncomfortably so.Players new to 5-string ukes might need time to adapt to the low-G string’s presence. The 2nd low G string can be loosened and moved down below the neck if you want to only play with the high G string.My final take is the AKLOT 5-String Strong Ukulele is a superb choice for intermediate to advanced players who want a fuller, richer sound. It’s also great for beginners willing to explore beyond the traditional 4-string setup.

I’m not a ukulele expert but did teach classroom ukulele for a couple years. This is a good beginner instrument. We’ve only had ours for a few days so it’s not holding a tune well yet, but it should settle in in the next month or two and be more stable.The one thing I don’t like is the case. The zipper should go farther back so that you can leave the case fully open. As it is now, you have to hold the case apart to wedge the instrument in.Since this is mostly for my young child, that case detail bothers me because part of our protocol is that as soon as you are done, it goes in the case. But she can’t easily do that on her own.

I am a somewhat seasoned uke player, in that I have been playing for the past couple years. I started in 2018 with a Kmise zebra wood concert instrument that I purchased on a whim. I was pleasantly surprised at how nice the uke was, both in play ability and construction. Fast forward to today, and I now have six ukuleles, including a Ubass. UAS syndrome? Perhaps... :)I bought the Aklot Bamboo ukulele for a couple reasons. First off, it has a unique look to it, which I like. I also have a Enya Nova, and a Risa Stick uke, so I really like ukes that are unique. Second, Aklot is part of Kmise...or maybe Kimse is part of Aklot, not sure, but anyways, I really like the zebra wood concert Kimise, so I felt like I would not be disappointed.And, I was not! I did do some research, and by far the biggest complaint about this uke was the "Designed by Aklot" engraving on the body. I am very happy to say that it looks like Aklot have listened, and this one did not have any engraving! It's always nice when companies listen to their customers, and sadly a lot of them do not, so kudos to Aklot/Kmise! The other complaints that I do agree with are very minor. I feel that the strap buttons should be black or gold, so as to match the tuners, and the inlay dots should be black, as the white kinda gets lost in the paleness of the bamboo neck.Speaking of bamboo, everything here is made of it. The body, bridge, neck, fretboard, and headstock are all bamboo, and I have to say, it looks great. The finish is of the matte type and is pretty much flawless to my hands. I also cannot find any flaws with the construction. Everything fits well, and from what I can see, the internal bracing is very tidy, with no glue seepage. Speaking of internal, I really like the wood badge that would normally be paper. Very cool little addition! I want to say that the top is a sold piece of bamboo...which it is, but also isn't. It is one layer of bamboo, but is made of bamboo strips, like a cutting board. I believe the back and sides are of this "one layer" construction as well. Far as the neck goes, I cannot feel any sharp frets, and the action seems to be just about right. Tuners are a open geared type, are very smooth. Again, I just wish the strap buttons matched these, but that is an easy fix.How does it sound? Well, very good, although different from wood. I can't really explain it, but it is a different sound, which I think is a good thing. Being a plant, bamboo is certainly going to have different characteristics than wood, so I can see where the sound would be affected. Also, bamboo is supposedly much more resistant to shrinkage, so this might make for a good travel uke.Accessories it comes with include a tuner (which works well), strap, picks, and a very nice gig bag. The picks...are guitar picks, and not sure why they are included, but they are. Felt picks would be welcome, but no biggie. The strap is nice in that it is an actual ukulele strap, and not a wide guitar strap. I also love the gigbag, which is a nice grey color, and is very well padded. However, mine has "Kmise" on the front instead of Aklot.Overall, this is a very nice ukulele for your money. I'd recommend it for a beginner, as it is easy to play, or for anyone who wants to have something different in their ukulele collection. And also, I'm tired of all the "Made in China" bashing. Yes, some crap stuff comes out of China, but also some crap stuff comes out of the US, or anywhere for that matter. There is good and bad stuff everywhere, but from my experience, Kmise/Aklot ukes are squarely in the good category, if not great!Keep calm and play ukulele folks!