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Mitchell Ukulele (Natural): MU40C Concert Ukulele $30, MU40 Soprano Ukulele

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Guitar Center has select Mitchell Ukuleles (Natural) on sale listed below. Select store pick up where available, or shipping is free with orders $25 or more.

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Note, availability for store pickup may vary depending on location.Key Features:
  • Lindenwood top/back/sides
  • White ABS binding (top/back)
  • Bound fingerboard

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  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that the Mitchell MU40 Soprano Ukulele (Natural) is $5 lower (16.6% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $29.99.
    • Refer to the forum thread for additional details and discussion.
  • About this product:
    • Rated 4.4 stars overall based on 238 reviews.
  • About this store:
    • Guitar Center's return policy is here

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Guitar Center has select Mitchell Ukuleles (Natural) on sale listed below. Select store pick up where available, or shipping is free with orders $25 or more.

Thanks to Deal Editor Discombobulated for finding this deal.

Note, availability for store pickup may vary depending on location.Key Features:
  • Lindenwood top/back/sides
  • White ABS binding (top/back)
  • Bound fingerboard

Editor's Notes

Written by megakimcheelove | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that the Mitchell MU40 Soprano Ukulele (Natural) is $5 lower (16.6% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $29.99.
    • Refer to the forum thread for additional details and discussion.
  • About this product:
    • Rated 4.4 stars overall based on 238 reviews.
  • About this store:
    • Guitar Center's return policy is here

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fritzo
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For those not in the know:

- a Soprano uke is a standard size, the Concert uke is a little bigger. If you have big hands, go with the Concert (or even better Tenor/Tenor XL if you can find one). There are Baritone ukes too which are bigger still, but they're tuned differently so stay away from those until you know what you're doing
UkeDog
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The baritone uke is tuned exactly like the top four strings of a guitar (D-G-B-E).
So if you already know how to play guitar, you can just pick up a baritone uke and start playing.
UkeDog out.

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For those not in the know:

- a Soprano uke is a standard size, the Concert uke is a little bigger. If you have big hands, go with the Concert (or even better Tenor/Tenor XL if you can find one). There are Baritone ukes too which are bigger still, but they're tuned differently so stay away from those until you know what you're doing Smilie
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Quote from fritzo :
For those not in the know:

- a Soprano uke is a standard size, the Concert uke is a little bigger. If you have big hands, go with the Concert (or even better Tenor/Tenor XL if you can find one). There are Baritone ukes too which are bigger still, but they're tuned differently so stay away from those until you know what you're doing
The baritone uke is tuned exactly like the top four strings of a guitar (D-G-B-E).
So if you already know how to play guitar, you can just pick up a baritone uke and start playing.
UkeDog out.
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Quote from fritzo :
For those not in the know:

- a Soprano uke is a standard size, the Concert uke is a little bigger. If you have big hands, go with the Concert (or even better Tenor/Tenor XL if you can find one). There are Baritone ukes too which are bigger still, but they're tuned differently so stay away from those until you know what you're doing Smilie
Thanks for the info. My kid is interested in a Ukulele, and maybe taking lessons for it. Would the $25 Soprano be alright? I have no musical instrument experience, so I don't know what's worth while. Are these OK to learn on, and then maybe spring for something better if he really gets into it? Or does it not matter very much, because Ukuleles aren't like violins?
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Looking at some of the reviews, I think I'm going to pass. Some are saying that you have to tune it each time you play it. Since you got me looking for Ukelele's, I did find one on Monoprice that appears decent but is more costly: https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=610305
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Quote from slickcouponsman :
Thanks for the info. My kid is interested in a Ukulele, and maybe taking lessons for it. Would the $25 Soprano be alright? I have no musical instrument experience, so I don't know what's worth while. Are these OK to learn on, and then maybe spring for something better if he really gets into it? Or does it not matter very much, because Ukuleles aren't like violins?
Cordoba is probably the "go-to" working schmo brand to look at. $150-$200 is the price range where you'll start to see quality instruments. These Mitchells are probably fine to learn on and will get him where he needs to be. The reviews seem to be positive and this model usually sells around $50-$70.
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Quote from UkeDog :
The baritone uke is tuned exactly like the top four strings of a guitar (D-G-B-E).
So if you already know how to play guitar, you can just pick up a baritone uke and start playing.
UkeDog out.
I know, but for beginners they're going to be seeing things on YouTube and wondering why their instrument doesn't sound like the ones in the video laugh out loud
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I've messed around with a Soprano for years, but the kid-sized fretboard can be tricky. I think I might try the concert — I have two Mitchell guitars (a dreadnought and a 7/8-scale for kids) and they're amazing values. I'm happier with my $150 guitar than either of the sub-$500 Alvarez or Yamaha I've owned before.

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Quote from Debit2Cash :
Looking at some of the reviews, I think I'm going to pass. Some are saying that you have to tune it each time you play it. Since you got me looking for Ukelele's, I did find one on Monoprice that appears decent but is more costly: https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=610305
Tuning is probably just cheap strings. Often they hold their tune after a few days/weeks of use. Some people can be quick to judge.

It can also be a sign of cheap strings. Could replace if a big issue. But this is a pretty good deal for $30 and give it some time before replacing strings.
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My toddler (4yrs) is interested in guitar.. will this be a good thing to start with.. any suggestions? Thank You
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Quote from nomar116 :
Tuning is probably just cheap strings. Often they hold their tune after a few days/weeks of use. Some people can be quick to judge.

It can also be a sign of cheap strings. Could replace if a big issue. But this is a pretty good deal for $30 and give it some time before replacing strings.
You are probably right about the strings. The one I linked includes a case, tuner, strap (which based on the reviews doesn't attach? LOL) and extra strings. The Q&A says they are Aquila New Nylgut strings (Whatever those are). My daughter is learning this instrument this year and I have always wanted to learn, so I figured I would take the plunge and bought a couple of them.
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Quote from sandy_g :
My toddler (4yrs) is interested in guitar.. will this be a good thing to start with.. any suggestions? Thank You
I would suggest YES! My toddlers both are beginning to engage in our three Ukes. They hold them, strum them, listen to me play. Its great.

I have found lesser expensive Ukes like this can sound great. They also might take a beating from the toddler but now I'm not too stressed if it gets scratched or damaged. A more expensive Uke and I would have to be much more defensive.
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Site seems positively hosed. Are Ukes really that popular?
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The website is having issues right now. Called to place my order and everything went smoothly
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counterpoint
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For those starting out: a soprano is easier to play because it has less string tension than a concert. I figured this out from going from a soprano to a concert and noticing it's harder to play and requires more finger strength

Also for absolute beginners, if you're not tuning your ukulele or checking with a tuner that it's in tune before playing it you're gonna have an unpleasant musical experience

Also I know everyone is trying to get rock bottom prices for instruments but for not much more you can get an electric acoustic that you can plug into an amp which coupled with a mic also plugged that has reverb settings is infinitely more fun than playing an acoustic imo. To be clear these $30 ukuleles cannot be plugged into an amp without additional $ modifications
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Quote from Debit2Cash :
Looking at some of the reviews, I think I'm going to pass. Some are saying that you have to tune it each time you play it. Since you got me looking for Ukelele's, I did find one on Monoprice that appears decent but is more costly: https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=610305
Without knowing anything about Ukuleles, this seems like a great deal considering it comes with a bag, tuner, strap, and extra string.

Anyone have any experience with this?
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