What’s sad is a lot of stores here in the states will have these available but not a lot else. I was fortunate to buy a Enya nova concert for my first ukulele.
I think it's down to the Fender marketing - if you are a big store and carry Fender guitars (which are excellent of course) the sales rep at Fender will 'encourage' you to carry their ukes too.
@@GotAUkulele Yes. I think that is it. If you want to get a higher end ukulele you usually need to have them order one or order on line. I like to support the stores if I can. Thanks for your reviews. Always so helpful. I read them also. Not just watch them 🙂
I think your review says it all. I've never been keen on black guitars or ukuleles. Not an inspring ukulele for the reasons you gave. I wonder if Fender can take note of the shortcomings and make improvements. A good honest review.
Fender never engage - in fact they really are not part of the uke community - they don't get sold my uke specialists - that's part of the problem - they are not listening.
Couldn't even watch it to the end because of that tone. And I've played some rubbish cheap instruments in my time. Well, at least you could say that Fender are still not making decent ukes...
Fab review, obviously we appreciate your honesty and transparency despite how good/bad/indifferent instruments can be. It's always positive to find people like this on YT. Thank you ❤️🤘🏻
During finger picking I could hear some dead spots and strumming I could hear some fret buzz. More than likely it has a couple high frets and it constantly kept going out of tune. So I agree with you. Your $90.00 could be spent on many other ukuleles that would be better quality.
Strummed it sounded basically okay to me on the video, though a little dead. Fingerpicking it sounded dire. It’s possible to do *much* better around the £100 mark (£90 plus £10 or so for a new set of strings) isn’t it, even in tenor size? Knowing about those options is where your site’s really important, along with the specialist stores!
I nearly purchased that one .))(I have got a Kala Bariton and a Fender!!:)))) Redondo Guitar, well I dediced to order a Farley Tenor (Amazon 41 Euro:)))and ordered a set of Strings with low G, too , see what its like I am still waiting for it to arrive, Greetings from Spain
Wow, i'm not surprised at all, I had a feeling it's going to be a bit of a letdown when I saw the macro pics. People were all, ooooh, ahhhh black, great, ooo, and me, I saw a suspected crack between the top and fingerboard, very pale (possibly dry?) wood, and something horrifying, which turned out to be lint, luckily. The thick top was also visible. Sound's not great either... BUT IT'S BLAAAACK. 🙄
I hate the look on a small instrument. Electric guitar is fine, but not a uke. The inline tuners are great on an electric guitar, particularly with a tremolo arm (for stability) but no need on a uke
I bought my Fender Avalon today. Paid about 90 dollar. Not 90 pound. I figured a Fender tenor would fit because I have a soprano and a concerto from Fender before. And I'm a collector i must admit. Good to know: among the soprano, Fender Seaside is far more better than Fender Venice !!! Just sayin 😉
Fender does a specific thing very well. That specific thing involves no bracing. Given this reality, you’d think they’d go after the electric ukulele market. I wish musicians ran that company.
It's my first uke ever and I've been exactly like "oh it's allright", but now I'm a bit sad, cause I've never noticed any faults in it. Was really great to learn basics though, no complaints. I'm looking to buy something better now that I can actually play it :3
Well, at least Fender is living up to its established ukulele standards with this one.🤣 Which, tbh, I think is terrible. Thanks for another terrific review!
Ha ha, the headstock alone would stop me from ever buying a fender uke but it's good to know there are so many other reasons too! For just a few more quid you can get a gorgeous Snail (or any number of decent models I'm sure). Happy to have my baseless poor opinion of Fender justified, lol.
Thx for this review. I am looking in to getting a tenor uke, currently have a concert size. I have to say that I didn't like the tone of this Fender at all as you were playing so am so grateful for your review and demonstration.
Have you ever reviewed a Lohanu? It is a Canadian brand, though manufactured in China. I am Canadian, was happy to purchase via Amazon a gorgeous spalted maple Lohanu concert uke, electric. I feel it is excellently crafted with a few minor negatives. I love it, but don't have much to compare it to. Wondered if it's been on your radar. Excellent lifetime replacement warranty which they stand by. The built in tuner in mine malfunctioned. They sent me a new uke and I got to keep the original. Bloody amazing. As I'm still an advanced beginner, would love to know your feedback on the brand.
Hi again re: the Lohanu. Wish I could attach a pic of mine. It's a beauty, spalted maple, beveled edge, electric, was about $240 Cdn 4 years ago. Different than the model you reviewed, but I get what you're saying about the Made in China. It is a Canadian, I believe Vancouver, based company, BUT is made in China, which I discovered after my purchase and does not please me, but this one is beautifully crafted. I've been happy with the tone, it resonates nicely...this coming from an advanced beginner. You are experienced so have much more to compare it to. I don't regret buying this one at all.
Well, the "sad" opening credits music said it all really. 🤓 It's a shame big brands often do this with products outside of their core range, and it's not exclusive to musical instruments. I think it adds no value to the brands at all. I have no doubt it's all about creating brand awareness (but no loyalty with this example), and the bean counters will know that it'll sell ok because "it's a Fender" and make a tidy little extra for them. A shame they don't engage with the ukulele community, they should be crushing it! Oh well... At least you're attempting to keep them honest, Baz. Cheers mate.
Ugh. Just. Ugh. Now to be fair, one of my fave ukes is my Fender Tenor Montecito. It looks great and plays great. This is insulting to ukulele players, and to their own brand! Thanks, Baz!
@@GotAUkulele I Can agree. Certainly, the Montecito is not up to par with a lot of other brands, but if you are a Fender fanboy, it is the best they have made so far! I don't know why, with all their resources, they cannot make a great one!
I have just bought a brand new Kala Pacific Walnut tenor Uke. The C string does not sound good especially at the fifth fret where there is a definite thud rather than a nice ringing note. I have been back to the dealer who says there is nothing wrong. I am very disappointed.
I agree a company like Fender should make better cheaper instruments then others as well. I don’t like the head but it is fender. Not a real pick up sound almost tinny. Not the worst under $100 but have played better and better cheaper ukuleles. Not my choice either… thanks again for a nice review my friend…..DOC
Another honest review, share your pain as listening to this being picked through the headset is just not great. Fender quality control must not care about Ukes. Can’t work out why their good build in guitars has trouble disseminating through to the Uke’s. Have a great week.
Christ, are Fender ashamed of their ukes or something? Do they not care about their hard-earned reputation? I've a 50 quid Makala better than that & that's garbage (bought it out of desperation from Guitar Guitar. long story involving, needing in instrument within an hour stranded miles from home, way too much booze & a dodgy Uber driver). Great review, as usual Baz. Thank you.
My LAKA VUT40 Tenor is a far better quality than this thing and costs less. I'm guessing that some people may prefer the Fender just because it's a Fender and has a good reputation? Thanks for the honest review, I won't be buying one in the near future!
I really liked your review, as I always do, but I was certainly not impressed by the uke. Alright, it looked nice, but had a terrible sound. For 90 bucks one can get a nice VGS (Gewa) instead 😃
There's lot you can get for this price that sound better, in fact lots cheaper too - brands like Donner make ukes half this price that sound much better
I think those cheapest Fender ukes are the worst of their range. I'd avoid it. Look at brands like Kai, Uma, Enya, Flight, Octopus, Bumblebee - all better ukes
Baz, why on earth do Fender keep making these crap Ukuleles? I don't get it. Why not just make one great one and stop churning out utter rubbish like this. You would've thought being that they have such a great name in Guitars they could get one Ukulele right! Sorry rant over. Thanks for the review Baz. Always appreciate your hard work bringing them to us.
Ouch, I can hear the cheapness even through TH-cam. Fender probably just wanted to have it on the shelves in time for Christmas. (Footnote: Wasn't one of the tuners crooked?)
This seems to fall into the 'why does it exist' category. Given the price point and the alternatives, it doesn't seem to offer anything you can't get better elsewhere.
I think the only reason it exists is that some marketing person in Fender insists they are on the 'ukulele bandwagon' without understanding what makes a good uke
Disliked just about everything about this instrument. I think I may be guilty of relating my brief to the brand name, as much as the actual 'fail' of the instrument itself... As a former guitar player, I remember - from a young age - the respect, bordering on adoration, of the Fender (guitar) name. What young, aspiring, wannabe rockstar didn't dream of actually owning one? I just feel, that by lending their name to - and let's be honest here, a string of miserable excuses for an instrument, they're basically just using a revered name, to sell garbage. That irks me, probably more than it should. I think that's just conning potential customers, who know little or nothing about ukuleles BUT think, "Well, it must be good, it's a Fender!" 🤷♂️ It's cheap, nasty, reprehensible and more than a little bit sad. Anyway, rant over 😬 Thanks as always for a great review mate. I consider these reviews of 'dodgy' ukes, equally as important, as those of high-end 'K' brands. Hope a LOT more potential Christmas present buyers get to see them too. 👍 PS. Sorry for going on but as a dad and granddad, who'll be investing some hard earned dosh this Christmas, to treat the next two generations of wannabe superstars, it's something that bothers me...just a tad. 👀
What a shame. I was thinking of buying this line simply due the the name and reputation. Sounds like a step down from what I have. I will stick to my Aklot Tenor Mahogany uke which has a great sound and easy to play.
I was gifted the soprano version of this instrument, the Venice. Mine was in Black. I was okay with the sound but the build quality was horrendous! From the pooling on the soundboard to the feeling of having to hover over the fretboard to make sure that I wasn't, as you say, "getting tangled up" in the strings! My biggest criticism was that the saddle and nut were glued down! That is a big pet peeve of mine when it comes to ukulele builds! I personally have a tendency to swap out both the nut and the saddle so as to get the best tone or at least the tone that makes me happy. Usually I choose a buffalo bone saddle and nut. So I've recently Frankensteined this uke to see what I could get out of it! I've put a new bridge on and replaced the soprano neck with a mahogany concert neck and newbone saddle and nut. Now I'm just waiting for the strings to stretch. The cold weather here in Iowa makes that a slow process! 😉
@@GotAUkulele Oh hey! I forgot to tell you... The actual worst part of the build was not only that the saddle and nut were glued down but the bridge was glue down with NO screws holding it to the soundboard! While tuning it one day I nearly got hit in the face by the flying bridge that broke off!
You’d think Fender could do better. That’s disappointing. They’re really proud of some of their models, particularly the Fullerton and Montecito. They should stick to guitars 🤦♀️
I thought the Montecito was half decent (though I'd choose alternatives for that money) but thought the Fullertons were pretty lame myself. Never yet seen a Fender Acoustic I'd consider buying with my own money
You said Fender don't know what they're doing when it comes to Ukuleles, sadly I think they know all too well, stick that Fender logo on a Ukulele-shaped object, price them within reach of the masses and sit back & let the money roll in.
ok! This is getting utterly ridiculous! I mean, what is wrong w\ this company? I wish they would just 🛑 putting out ukuleles altogether! They are giving the instrument a bad name! Pisses me off! Just F it!
Why make a "fender bender" like this? Avalon, a lovely town on Catalina Island, deserves a better product image that truly qualifies as a instrument and not an overpriced toy. Their 'no-tie bridge' is a joke for any serious ukulele player who systematically replaces strings to achieve a quality sound. Are there any redeeming qualities to this thing? I doubt it.
I do not understand putting pale colored wood saddles and fingerboards with a black body! Fender is disgusting me, they put forth that they believe the uke is a toy. They have no business putting out ukuleles. And in this entry level category, it’s gonna get its lower bout kicked. It sure is tinny sounding for a tenor. It should be stronger in the mids and lows. Maybe new strings??? I don’t think the intonation is quite on the money…. Only a true diehard Fender fan would buy this.
What’s sad is a lot of stores here in the states will have these available but not a lot else. I was fortunate to buy a Enya nova concert for my first ukulele.
I think it's down to the Fender marketing - if you are a big store and carry Fender guitars (which are excellent of course) the sales rep at Fender will 'encourage' you to carry their ukes too.
@@GotAUkulele Yes. I think that is it. If you want to get a higher end ukulele you usually need to have them order one or order on line. I like to support the stores if I can. Thanks for your reviews. Always so helpful. I read them also. Not just watch them 🙂
Enjoy your reviews and natural humor. I trust your insights. Well done.
Glad you like them!
Fender shouldn't put out trash. It tarnishes their brand.
Agreed!
Exactly! Why would anyone want one of their guitars, after playing this?
even worse, it gives the ukulele as an instrument a bad name!
I think your review says it all. I've never been keen on black guitars or ukuleles. Not an inspring ukulele for the reasons you gave. I wonder if Fender can take note of the shortcomings and make improvements. A good honest review.
Fender never engage - in fact they really are not part of the uke community - they don't get sold my uke specialists - that's part of the problem - they are not listening.
Couldn't even watch it to the end because of that tone. And I've played some rubbish cheap instruments in my time. Well, at least you could say that Fender are still not making decent ukes...
One dimensional. If I give it credit for one thing - it sounds better than the soprano version.. But that's not saying much!
Spot on review. My local shop had some of these and he struggled to sell them for £30 each in the end.
I can imagine!
Thanks for another great review!
Thank you Steve
Thanks again!
Fab review, obviously we appreciate your honesty and transparency despite how good/bad/indifferent instruments can be. It's always positive to find people like this on YT.
Thank you ❤️🤘🏻
Thanks so much!
During finger picking I could hear some dead spots and strumming I could hear some fret buzz. More than likely it has a couple high frets and it constantly kept going out of tune. So I agree with you. Your $90.00 could be spent on many other ukuleles that would be better quality.
Thanks for a great review as ever. I quite like the headstock but that's it.
Thanks for watching!
And may you have another fantastic 13 years ahead of reviews Barry
Strummed it sounded basically okay to me on the video, though a little dead. Fingerpicking it sounded dire. It’s possible to do *much* better around the £100 mark (£90 plus £10 or so for a new set of strings) isn’t it, even in tenor size?
Knowing about those options is where your site’s really important, along with the specialist stores!
Easy to do better than this for half the money to be honest
I nearly purchased that one .))(I have got a Kala Bariton and a Fender!!:)))) Redondo Guitar, well I dediced to order a Farley Tenor (Amazon 41 Euro:)))and ordered a set of Strings with low G, too , see what its like I am still waiting for it to arrive, Greetings from Spain
Thanks!
Thanks Mark!
Wow, i'm not surprised at all, I had a feeling it's going to be a bit of a letdown when I saw the macro pics. People were all, ooooh, ahhhh black, great, ooo, and me, I saw a suspected crack between the top and fingerboard, very pale (possibly dry?) wood, and something horrifying, which turned out to be lint, luckily. The thick top was also visible. Sound's not great either... BUT IT'S BLAAAACK. 🙄
Ha ha - yes I was thinking the same with the comments!
I do like the fender head stock. All the tuners on one side is great.
I hate the look on a small instrument. Electric guitar is fine, but not a uke. The inline tuners are great on an electric guitar, particularly with a tremolo arm (for stability) but no need on a uke
Very helpful review!
Glad it was helpful!
Great review👍
Thank you! Cheers!
I bought my Fender Avalon today. Paid about 90 dollar. Not 90 pound. I figured a Fender tenor would fit because I have a soprano and a concerto from Fender before. And I'm a collector i must admit.
Good to know: among the soprano, Fender Seaside is far more better than Fender Venice !!! Just sayin 😉
Fender does a specific thing very well. That specific thing involves no bracing. Given this reality, you’d think they’d go after the electric ukulele market. I wish musicians ran that company.
They'd clean up if they did
It's my first uke ever and I've been exactly like "oh it's allright", but now I'm a bit sad, cause I've never noticed any faults in it. Was really great to learn basics though, no complaints. I'm looking to buy something better now that I can actually play it :3
Well, at least Fender is living up to its established ukulele standards with this one.🤣
Which, tbh, I think is terrible.
Thanks for another terrific review!
Ha ha!
Ha ha, the headstock alone would stop me from ever buying a fender uke but it's good to know there are so many other reasons too! For just a few more quid you can get a gorgeous Snail (or any number of decent models I'm sure). Happy to have my baseless poor opinion of Fender justified, lol.
Thx for this review. I am looking in to getting a tenor uke, currently have a concert size. I have to say that I didn't like the tone of this Fender at all as you were playing so am so grateful for your review and demonstration.
I love the Fender brand and think their electric guitars are excellent. Sadly, I think their ukuleles are poor!
Have you ever reviewed a Lohanu? It is a Canadian brand, though manufactured in China. I am Canadian, was happy to purchase via Amazon a gorgeous spalted maple Lohanu concert uke, electric. I feel it is excellently crafted with a few minor negatives. I love it, but don't have much to compare it to. Wondered if it's been on your radar. Excellent lifetime replacement warranty which they stand by. The built in tuner in mine malfunctioned. They sent me a new uke and I got to keep the original. Bloody amazing. As I'm still an advanced beginner, would love to know your feedback on the brand.
I have, but i'm afraid I wasn't totally taken with it to be honest.
www.gotaukulele.com/2020/05/lohanu-lu-c-concert-ukulele-review.html
Hi again re: the Lohanu. Wish I could attach a pic of mine. It's a beauty, spalted maple, beveled edge, electric, was about $240 Cdn 4 years ago. Different than the model you reviewed, but I get what you're saying about the Made in China. It is a Canadian, I believe Vancouver, based company, BUT is made in China, which I discovered after my purchase and does not please me, but this one is beautifully crafted. I've been happy with the tone, it resonates nicely...this coming from an advanced beginner. You are experienced so have much more to compare it to. I don't regret buying this one at all.
I have that ukulele, but the neck is a little bit shorter
Must be a different model - the Avalon is just in tenor scale
Well, the "sad" opening credits music said it all really. 🤓
It's a shame big brands often do this with products outside of their core range, and it's not exclusive to musical instruments. I think it adds no value to the brands at all. I have no doubt it's all about creating brand awareness (but no loyalty with this example), and the bean counters will know that it'll sell ok because "it's a Fender" and make a tidy little extra for them. A shame they don't engage with the ukulele community, they should be crushing it! Oh well... At least you're attempting to keep them honest, Baz. Cheers mate.
Thanks Jim
Ugh. Just. Ugh. Now to be fair, one of my fave ukes is my Fender Tenor Montecito. It looks great and plays great. This is insulting to ukulele players, and to their own brand! Thanks, Baz!
You see - I thought the Montecito was the best i've seen from Fender - but still - it didn't wow me THAT much - far better than this though
@@GotAUkulele I Can agree. Certainly, the Montecito is not up to par with a lot of other brands, but if you are a Fender fanboy, it is the best they have made so far! I don't know why, with all their resources, they cannot make a great one!
@@chuckvt5196 I don’t think they care to, because they believe it’s just a toy. They want kids to tire of it and take up one of their guitars.
@@nickiemcnichols5397 Very good point, Nickie!
I have just bought a brand new Kala Pacific Walnut tenor Uke. The C string does not sound good especially at the fifth fret where there is a definite thud rather than a nice ringing note. I have been back to the dealer who says there is nothing wrong. I am very disappointed.
Oh no!
I saw the headline and thought, “Yep. That’s going to be a piece of cr*p.” Sadly, I was right.
It's an endless procession of them from Fender sadly
I hard to turn my volume down because of the sharp brittle sound
Hey man thanks for the review....i think it sounds cheap....thanks again 🤟
It does indeed!
thanks
I agree a company like Fender should make better cheaper instruments then others as well. I don’t like the head but it is fender. Not a real pick up sound almost tinny. Not the worst under $100 but have played better and better cheaper ukuleles. Not my choice either… thanks again for a nice review my friend…..DOC
Another honest review, share your pain as listening to this being picked through the headset is just not great. Fender quality control must not care about Ukes. Can’t work out why their good build in guitars has trouble disseminating through to the Uke’s. Have a great week.
Small division seen as a distraction would be my guess - it's clearly not run by people who understand the ukulele
I wonder why anyone would want one of their guitars, after playing this? Terrible marketing.
Christ, are Fender ashamed of their ukes or something? Do they not care about their hard-earned reputation? I've a 50 quid Makala better than that & that's garbage (bought it out of desperation from Guitar Guitar. long story involving, needing in instrument within an hour stranded miles from home, way too much booze & a dodgy Uber driver). Great review, as usual Baz. Thank you.
My LAKA VUT40 Tenor is a far better quality than this thing and costs less. I'm guessing that some people may prefer the Fender just because it's a Fender and has a good reputation? Thanks for the honest review, I won't be buying one in the near future!
Thing is - they don't have a good reputation in the uke world!
I really liked your review, as I always do, but I was certainly not impressed by the uke. Alright, it looked nice, but had a terrible sound. For 90 bucks one can get a nice VGS (Gewa) instead 😃
There's lot you can get for this price that sound better, in fact lots cheaper too - brands like Donner make ukes half this price that sound much better
It's a shame. Maybe one day they will get it right. 😞
I'm grateful for the brands that already do (get it right). 😁
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Exactly!
I am looking for seaside soprano model, what do u think about that? If not what is substitute for same price?
I think those cheapest Fender ukes are the worst of their range. I'd avoid it. Look at brands like Kai, Uma, Enya, Flight, Octopus, Bumblebee - all better ukes
@@GotAUkulele thanks 👍
Baz, why on earth do Fender keep making these crap Ukuleles? I don't get it. Why not just make one great one and stop churning out utter rubbish like this. You would've thought being that they have such a great name in Guitars they could get one Ukulele right! Sorry rant over. Thanks for the review Baz. Always appreciate your hard work bringing them to us.
Agreed!
Why? $$$$$££££££€€€€. It seems like they do not care about their reputation as long as they make money.
Ouch, I can hear the cheapness even through TH-cam. Fender probably just wanted to have it on the shelves in time for Christmas. (Footnote: Wasn't one of the tuners crooked?)
The tuners are largely ok - still awful tuners though!
This seems to fall into the 'why does it exist' category. Given the price point and the alternatives, it doesn't seem to offer anything you can't get better elsewhere.
I think the only reason it exists is that some marketing person in Fender insists they are on the 'ukulele bandwagon' without understanding what makes a good uke
With a pickup and the price decreased by 50%, it would be a nice gigging uke :D
Hmmm. Not so sure
If you're playing for farm animals.
@@mcconlogue1898 I wouldn’t dare play it for our horses!
Might cause a stampede.
Disliked just about everything about this instrument. I think I may be guilty of relating my brief to the brand name, as much as the actual 'fail' of the instrument itself...
As a former guitar player, I remember - from a young age - the respect, bordering on adoration, of the Fender (guitar) name. What young, aspiring, wannabe rockstar didn't dream of actually owning one?
I just feel, that by lending their name to - and let's be honest here, a string of miserable excuses for an instrument, they're basically just using a revered name, to sell garbage.
That irks me, probably more than it should. I think that's just conning potential customers, who know little or nothing about ukuleles BUT think, "Well, it must be good, it's a Fender!" 🤷♂️
It's cheap, nasty, reprehensible and more than a little bit sad.
Anyway, rant over 😬
Thanks as always for a great review mate. I consider these reviews of 'dodgy' ukes, equally as important, as those of high-end 'K' brands. Hope a LOT more potential Christmas present buyers get to see them too. 👍
PS. Sorry for going on but as a dad and granddad, who'll be investing some hard earned dosh this Christmas, to treat the next two generations of wannabe superstars, it's something that bothers me...just a tad. 👀
Agreed - totally - they are just on the bandwagon as they feel they have to be - but they don't understand ukes at all.
What a shame. I was thinking of buying this line simply due the the name and reputation. Sounds like a step down from what I have. I will stick to my Aklot Tenor Mahogany uke which has a great sound and easy to play.
Never (yet) found a Fender uke I’ve truly liked
I was gifted the soprano version of this instrument, the Venice. Mine was in Black. I was okay with the sound but the build quality was horrendous! From the pooling on the soundboard to the feeling of having to hover over the fretboard to make sure that I wasn't, as you say, "getting tangled up" in the strings! My biggest criticism was that the saddle and nut were glued down! That is a big pet peeve of mine when it comes to ukulele builds! I personally have a tendency to swap out both the nut and the saddle so as to get the best tone or at least the tone that makes me happy. Usually I choose a buffalo bone saddle and nut. So I've recently Frankensteined this uke to see what I could get out of it! I've put a new bridge on and replaced the soprano neck with a mahogany concert neck and newbone saddle and nut. Now I'm just waiting for the strings to stretch. The cold weather here in Iowa makes that a slow process! 😉
I did review the soprano - very shoddy build quality too!
@@GotAUkulele Oh hey! I forgot to tell you... The actual worst part of the build was not only that the saddle and nut were glued down but the bridge was glue down with NO screws holding it to the soundboard! While tuning it one day I nearly got hit in the face by the flying bridge that broke off!
OUCH!
Very poor ukulele, so many better ukes for 90 quid.
Yes, lots
Fender is such a disappointment as a ukulele manufacturer. Great review!
Agreed!
You’d think Fender could do better. That’s disappointing. They’re really proud of some of their models, particularly the Fullerton and Montecito. They should stick to guitars 🤦♀️
I thought the Montecito was half decent (though I'd choose alternatives for that money) but thought the Fullertons were pretty lame myself. Never yet seen a Fender Acoustic I'd consider buying with my own money
Came in to give a thumbs up but an early exit from this one. Catch you on the next one Baz
Oof. You're right, they're bad at those. Thing sounds like a toy
You said Fender don't know what they're doing when it comes to Ukuleles, sadly I think they know all too well, stick that Fender logo on a Ukulele-shaped object, price them within reach of the masses and sit back & let the money roll in.
Well, yes - they know THAT bit very well!
That was painful
got one for free with a purchase
I did hear that they were giving them away!
ok! This is getting utterly ridiculous!
I mean, what is wrong w\ this company?
I wish they would just 🛑 putting out ukuleles altogether! They are giving the instrument a bad name! Pisses me off! Just F it!
"Fender should stick to making guitars"....said everyone.
Yep!!
Why make a "fender bender" like this? Avalon, a lovely town on Catalina Island, deserves a better product image that truly qualifies as a instrument and not an overpriced toy. Their 'no-tie bridge' is a joke for any serious ukulele player who systematically replaces strings to achieve a quality sound. Are there any redeeming qualities to this thing? I doubt it.
Nope - none!
The extremely ugly headstock alone is enough to make this a complete turnoff.
And for me!
I do not understand putting pale colored wood saddles and fingerboards with a black body!
Fender is disgusting me, they put forth that they believe the uke is a toy. They have no business putting out ukuleles. And in this entry level category, it’s gonna get its lower bout kicked.
It sure is tinny sounding for a tenor. It should be stronger in the mids and lows. Maybe new strings??? I don’t think the intonation is quite on the money….
Only a true diehard Fender fan would buy this.
Only a madman would buy this!
@@GotAUkulele and why would anyone want a Fender guitar, after playing this? It’s horrible marketing. Fender is headed for disaster.
That sounds awful finger picked. Actually hurt my ears.
Yep - nothing to it other than piercing brightness - no balance, no range, no depth
disappointing but you get what you pay for..!!! **( ͡~ ͜ʖ ͡° )** thank you...
Well true - but I don't think the price is the problem here - you can actually get a better uke and spend less!
Thanks!
thank you sir.
Much appreciated Steve!