Lanikai LU-8E 8 String Tenor Acoustic Electric Ukulele
The LU-8E is a favorite offered by Lanikai. With the attention to detail and easy playability, it is easy to see why. This handcrafted ukulele is made with Nato wood (otherwise known as Eastern Mahogany) on its top, back and sides. When this wood choice is paired with the Rosewood fingerboard, it brings out a mellow tone with an enhanced midrange that is often missing in instruments in this price point. The 8 string ukulele comes with doubled strings. Much like a 12 string guitar or mandolin, this allows a much fuller tone. If you are just coming from a guitar and think that ukuleles sound thin, you haven’t heard an 8 string. The LU-8E comes equipped with professional-grade Belcat electronics, great for the studio or playing live.
If you have never played ukulele before, get ready for a world of fun. The ukulele is an addicting instrument that can and will be taken everywhere. The standard tuning on a Soprano, Concert and Tenor ukulele is GCEA, and on a Baritone DGBE. If you can play one ukulele you can play them all! With the easy playability and included instruction booklet written by Mary Lou Dempler, you will be playing in a matter of minutes.
