Harley Benton UK-12 Black

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Harley Benton UK-12 Black

Harley Benton

UK-12 Black

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 257768
Model: UK-12 Black
Price: $21.89

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Seriously, for the price, this little ukulele is a steal. It's a great starter instrument, especially for kids or anyone wanting to dip their toes into the ukulele world without a huge investment. The tone is surprisingly pleasant, and it’s a fun, playable little instrument for basic strumming and simple melodies.

Product Description

  • Harley Benton UK-12 Black
  • Soprano Ukulele
  • Body & neck: Basswood
  • Fretboard: roseacer (thermally treated maple wood)
  • 12 Frets
  • Scale: 348 mm
  • Nut width: 35 mm
  • Retro-style machine heads
  • Scale: 53 cm
  • Colour: Black
  • Gig bag included
PROS
  • • Basswood body provides a surprisingly warm and resonant tone for the price.
  • • Roseacer fretboard offers a smooth playing experience, surprisingly consistent.
  • • Retro-style machine heads provide functional tuning stability, adding vintage charm.
  • • Gig bag included offers immediate playability and protection for transport.
CONS
  • • Basswood, while warm, lacks the projection of more premium tonewoods like mahogany.
  • • Thermally treated roseacer can feel slightly plasticky compared to traditional rosewood.
  • • Limited fret count (12) restricts higher range playing and soloing possibilities.

Product Video

Key Features

Top Wood Basswood
Back & Sides Basswood
Size Soprano
Frets 12
Electronics None
Weight Approximately 1.1 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's a budget-friendly alternative, but the feel is different – slightly harder and sometimes a bit plasticky, though it plays well enough.
The retro machine heads are functional, but don’t expect the rock-solid tuning of higher-end instruments; regular tuning is still needed.
While playable, the limited fret spacing and 12 frets make complex fingerstyle patterns more challenging, but still possible for dedicated learners.

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