Harley Benton UK-12 Black
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Harley Benton
UK-12 Black
Product Info
Article Number:
257768
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
UK-12 Black
Category:
Soprano Ukuleles
Price:
$21.89
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
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.
