Luna Tattoo Concert Mahogany Ukulele with Gig Bag, Satin Natural

I ordered this ukulele based on the positive reviews, I liked what the company, Luna is all about after checking them out, and because this uke is just plain cool looking and has that "Island" feel to it. I have played guitar for over 40 years, mostly finger-picking and classical style, so I was excited to see what kind of music I could make on this instrument. I had never played a ukulele before but decided that a tenor ukulele would probably be a good place to start in terms of size and to be more playable for public audiences. After tuning it up and googling a cord chart, I was playing songs the first day and have even wrote a couple of songs since then. I can't say enough good things about this instrument. It's fun to play, has a pretty nice sound, and is right around $100. You can buy less expensive ones out there and I considered them, but I'm glad I chose this one as it feels like a great entry level ukulele. Some reviews noted that it doesn't stay in tune very long and I have found this to be true, the only negative. And it could be that the strings are not quite stretched out yet. Regardless, if you're looking for uke that not only has great style but sounds good, I don't think you'll be disappointed.

First let me say that this uke looks great in person! As another reviewer noted it is pretty light so not sure of it's fragility. But the craftsmanship is top notch! Straight out of the box the action was way too high! But after removing the saddle and a quick sanding with 180 grit sandpaper and now this thing sounds amazing! Amazing! I have a martin concert uke also and this thing keeps up with it no problem. I highly recommend this uke but if you get it know that you will need to properly set it up by adjusting the height at the saddle. If you don't feel comfortable doing it any music shop will do it for you fairly cheaply. But ever uke should be adjusted properly like this anyway.great product here

It is a lovely ukulele. Be aware that the tattoo design color is really a mid brown and not black as it looks in the pictures. As other reviews have said, the wood seems a bit thin and light and so possibly a bit fragile. This concert size has a lovely sound and is big enough to show off the complexity of the design to advantage. The Aquila strings are fine and the tone is very good, no twanging or buzzing. I am not an expert on the sound, but this one is mellow and melodic. The tuning keys are white plastic "mother of pearl", which is a nice touch to match the "shark tooth" insets. I think this beauty will be a favorite for many years. All ukuleles can go out of tune easily until frequently retuned and used so the strings stretch, and then they still need tuning, so if you touch it, tune it! Very satisfied. I did order the Amazon cover box but it came without it in the Luna ukulele box! This could be a problem if it sat in lobbies or doorsteps... tempting.

Most important part of my review is that this is a beautiful, well made ukulele that has a rich and full sound. No string buzzing, and no "plinky" ukulele sound. Finish is beautifully crafted, and the tattoo design is a knockout. This looks so much better in person, as the photos don't show the warm mahogany tones well. My niece has several ukuleles, and this is her favorite. She loves it deeply, so after reading every review I bought mine. If considering this, or any breakable purchase from amazon, pay for the extra box!! When my mail carrier delivered it, there was a big tear in the Luna box they shipped in. Luckily there was no damage to the instrument. Also, several people in reviews complained about the free included gift bag. ( duh, it's free) The gig bag actually DOES have some padding in it on the front, back, and around sides. I am purchasing another case, but this one is way better than the one included with my first uke, and has an outside zipper pocket that is 7"x9", so big enough for a snack. I could go on and on about this beautiful instrument, but I would rather be playing it.

Out of the box, the action was too high, and at first it sounded tinny. I removed the bridge saddle and carved it down underneath until the crown of the saddle protruded 1/16" from the top of the surface of the bridge plate. This improved playability and intonation quite a bit. After the strings broke in and the uke got acclimated, the tone improved. I think the super nylgut strings have a break in period of a few days or so. After which tuning is very stable and the tone mellows out. This has been my experience with other ukuleles that shipped with aquila strings. The fingerboard was also quite dry, so I oiled it, looked better after that. I wouldn't recommend this uke to an absolute beginner, but if you know how to perform these modifications, it can be worthwhile, especially if you like the aesthetic that this uke has. The case is OK. Not the best I've seen, not the worst.

The quality of the ukulele is great. It is beautiful and sounds better than it looks. The bag is pretty good the zipper feels a little on the cheep side but I'm buying the ukulele and the bag is a bonus. I would also say the shipping method used is a little unconventional as they shipped it to me in the product box that has no cushioning and slides open. The instrument arrived in perfect condition but wow not even a Single packing peanut. The only thing between the ukulele and contact with everything during shipping is the thin box the instrument soft case and a very thin styrofoam bag. Thank you Amazon shipping for handling it with care.

Very nice, rich sound, esp. for a ukulele. This is an "upgrade" from a Mahalo soprano uke for my 11 year old son. The sound is rich and mellow, with a really neat reverb that sometimes sounds almost like an electric instrument. My son says he likes the Aquila strings - they are "softer" on his fingers than the stock strings on the Mahalo. The Luna uke is also a great looking instrument. The dark finish and engraving are very aesthetic. My son has been strumming and picking this instrument for two days. He's even gone on YouTube to learn fingerpicking technique, which he's never done before. I think the quality of the instrument has inspired him to learn more music....

Beautiful instrument in tone and appearance. It comes already set up well. The strings are good quality and with repeated tuning during playing sessions they stretch out within a few days. It has beautiful tone and can actually do a nice sober, but bright, tone (minor chords). It isn't too tinny and the strings aren't too close or too far away from the fretboard. The ukulele is the easiest instrument to learn the basics on that I know of. Though you can spend years and years getting good. But for just playing around the campfire, you can learn enough chords in a day or two to be the life of the party. I have used a couple different amps with this uke and the sound coming through an acoustic amp is quite good! It is very handy to have the amplified option when playing with groups or large vocal group.