Famous FS-5 Soprano

Romero Creations XS SOPRANO All Solid Mahogany PARTICULAR SIGNS  Soprano   Solid mahogany body  Mahogany neck   Ebony bridge & fingerboard  Pepe Romero US2 Strings with Low-G   Daniel Ho logo on the headstock  Compensated bone nut & saddle  High quality 16:1 tuners  Abalone rosette  Nut width : 35mm  High gloss finish   14 frets  Handcrafted  Deluxe gig bag included  Made in Vietnam CASA OPINION  A miniature version of the Tiny Tenor, the XS Soprano is a ukulele with a soprano scale length and the dimensions of a 47 cm mini ukulele! it's ideal for taking everywhere, but not only! Low-G soprano ukuleles are rare, and the XS is probably the best in this category. The Low-G adds wonderful depth to the sound, and the mahogany adds a surprisingly rich, perfectly balanced tone with great clarity. The thin, flat neck is incredibly easy to play, and despite its 35mm width at the nut, the strings are well spaced out, playing comfort is addictive, and intonation is remarkably good right up to the highest positions.  Exceptional workmanship and top-quality materials make this instrument excellent value for money.

Magic Fluke Soprano Designer Ukulele - Flea - Batik PARTICULAR SIGNS   Soprano size  Injection Molded Thermoplastic Body  Pine hoop Top  Polycarbonate Fretboard   Nut width : 35 mm  Friction machine heads    D'addario Nyltech Strings  Made in USA CASA OPINION The combination of a wood soundboard and a molded thermoplastic body, gives this Flea series a beautiful acoustic resonance, with a lot of substain. The square neck offers a good grip, the Polycarbonate fingerboard and frets allow for a low action, playing is easy. Quality and durable American construction, and the little extra... it stands up! Available in Soprano or Concert format, with different designs. 

Ohana SK-390 All Solid Hawaiian Koa Soprano ukulele - Vintage Line Séries PARTICULAR SIGNS   Soprano size  Solid Hawaiian koa top  Solid Hawaiian koa back & sides  Mahogany neck  Maple bindings  Hardwood bridge and fretboard   Gotoh friction tuners  Bone nuts  Scale length : 350 mm  17 frets  Nut Width : 35 mm  Aquila strings   Vintage satin finish  Hard case included CASA OPINION The Vintage line 390 series is made from ethically sourced solid koa, and is inspired by the Martin Style 3 ukuleles of the 1920s. It features remarkable sound projection, a clean attack and scintillating highs. Despite its light weight, the depth of sound and resonance are pleasantly surprising. With its vintage satin finish, meticulous inlays and masterful maple binding, Ohana demonstrates the quality of its craftsmanship, where every detail bears witness to the attention paid to aesthetics and build quality.

All Solid Hawaiien Koa Soprano ukulele aNueNue BIRD US1K  PARTICULAR SIGNS  Soprano  All solid Hawaïen koa  Mahogany neck  Ebony bridge & fingerboard  Hawaiian koa headplate Buffalo bone nuts  Rosewood binding  High gloss finish   18 frets  aNueNue Black Water Fluorocarbon strings  Blue hardcase CASA OPINION  We have rarely heard a soprano ukulele with so much depth and expressiveness! This manufacturer surprises us every day a little more, all the ukuleles that it proposes to us, are of a smoothness and an exemplary manufacture, and an incredibly precise and beautiful sound

Famous FS-5G Soprano Ukulele  PARTICULAR SIGNS   Format soprano  Layered Hawaiian koa body  Mahogany neck  Walnut fingerboard  Tuner : Gotoh geared  ABS resin nut & saddle  Scale length : 350 mm  15  frets  Famous Aranjuez nylon strings  Weight : 384g  gloss finish  Made in Japan CASA OPINION  The "Eco" series, known as "Famous" (in Japan), is KIWAYA's oldest brand since 1955, and also the best-selling series in Japan. Previously reserved for the Japanese market, we received these models in Europe under the name Kiwaya and the designation “eco series.” In order to harmonize their offering, they have now decided to distribute the “eco series” in France and Europe under the name “Famous.”  Apart from the label, nothing has changed—it's still a Kiwaya made in Japan!  The instrument is made from laminated Hawaiian Koa, and offers exceptional acoustic performance with an impressive, extremely well-balanced volume. Its light weight and extremely precise tuning make this ukulele an addictive instrument to play. The KS-5G is the brand's best-selling ukulele in Japan! Kiwaya has a long history as a ukulele manufacturer, which makes this Eco series different from and above other ukuleles in the same price range.

Gewa KT-CO Mexico Concert ukulele with Gig-bag PARTICULAR SIGNS  Concert size  Sapele body  Sapele neck African walnut bridge & fingerboard  Aquila Super Nylgut© strings  NuBone© nuts  Nut width : 35mm / 18 frets Open Pore finish  Tatoo designs engraved  Gig-bag included CASA OPINION Carpe Coï or Polynesian designs, the engravings on these ukuleles are worthy of the best tattoo studios! It's a nice instrument with well made finishes, the sound is quite correct and similar to what we are used to hear in this price range. 

Pono MC-K Solid Mahogany Soprano Ukulele PARTICULAR SIGNS   Soprano   Solid mahogany top  Solid mahogany back & side   Mahogany neck   Merbau bridge & fingerboard  Ko'olau Alohi soprano All Plain strings   Bone nut & saddle  Geared tuners   Nut width : 35mm  Satin finish   Scale length : 343mm / 17 frets  Made in Indonesia CASA OPINION  This solid mahogany series could have as its advertising slogan "Nous...c'est le son!" (We...it's the sound!), so simple and uncluttered are the construction and design that focus on the essentials: a rich, deep and balanced sound. Mahogany has been used to make ukuleles for over a century. It offers warm, mellow tones, and may not be suitable when you want a bright, sharp sound, but so beautiful in "jazzy" tones. These ukuleles are made in Java, Indonesia, and benefit from the expertise of the Ko'olau/Pono workshops, true pioneers of the ukulele in Hawaii. We've had the pleasure of talking to these enthusiasts and are delighted to offer you their instruments in our shop.

The Rebel Ukulele Double Creme Soprano with Gig Bag  (the model photographed will be the one shipped) PARTICULAR SIGNS  Soprano   All solid mango   Mahogany neck  Ebony fretboard bridge and faceplate  Maple fretboard marker and wood marquetry logo  Gotoh UPT tuners  The Rebel Excella® fluorocarbon strings  TUSQ® nut and saddle   Nut width : 37,8 mm   Scale length : 385mm  17 frets  High gloss finish  Deluxe gig bag included  Made in Thailand CASA OPINION This ukulele has a strong personality: eccentric solid mango wood, geometric and cubic shapes on the fingerboard and the bird logo inlaid on the headstock. Once in hand, the sound is smooth and creamy, and is easy to tame thanks to exceptional playability. The Rebel Ukulele takes particular care with each model, and all those we've received are always extremely well finished. Between modernity and tradition, The Rebel Ukulele never ceases to seduce us. 

APC Soprano Azulejo HP NAT hand painted  PARTICULAR SIGNS  Soprano Solid acacia top  Solid acacia back & sides   Mahogany neck  Scale length : 342mm  Aquila Nylgut® strings  16 frets  Open pore finish  Nut width : 35mm   Bone nut & saddle  Hand engraving and painting   Made in Portugal CASA OPINION The Azulejo collection is a range of instruments with patterns and colours inspired by Portuguese art. Initially intended for the Portuguese cavaquinho, APC responded favourably to the request of La Casa de Ukulele™ to decline these designs, on concert and soprano ukuleles. This is a vivid and beautifully imperfect handmade paint and engraving job, which has nothing to do with a sanitized and standardized industrial decoration. The solid acacia wood delivers a harmonious sound, with beautiful, full and true notes all along the neck. Made by APC in Portugal.

Martin OXK Ukulele Concert PARTICULAR SIGNS   Soprano  Top: High pressure laminate (HPL)   Back and sides: High pressure laminate (HPL)  Neck: Brown birch laminate  Fingerboard: Sipo  Open gear tuners  Tusq nut & saddle  Scale length: 34 mm  17 frets  Nut width: 36 mm  Martin Fluorocarbon M600 strings  Satin finish  Includes gig bag CASA OPINION Made from high-pressure laminate (HPL) wood, this ukulele is a great travelling companion, as the material makes it more resistant to climatic variations. The sound is rich, round and clear - this ukulele is simply excellent! 

Makala Soprano Ukulele, Mahogany Classic Line, Electro-acoustic MK-SE PARTICULAR SIGNS  Soprano size  Electro-acoustic  Laminated Mahogany body & neck  Plastic nuts  Aquila Super Nylgut® Strings  KALA PS-900 Passive Electronics  1 Strap Button  Satin finish CASA OPINION  The Makala Classic series is simply the best offer on the entry-level market. The sound, the look and the playability make this series a sure bet. Electro version of Makala MK-S

Kala KA-15S Black Satin Mahogany Soprano Ukulele PARTICULAR SIGNS  Soprano  Body & neck : mahogany  Graphtec NuBone© nuts  Walnut fingerboard 12 frets  Aquila Super Nylgut strings  Scale lenght : 346mm  Satin finish  1 X strap button  CASA OPINION Here is the black version of their best-selling KA-15S model.

Flight MUS-2 All Solid Mahogany Soprano ukulele with Gig Bag PARTICULAR SIGNS  Soprano   Solid mahogany top  Solid mahogany back & sides  Mahogany neck  Walnut bridge & fingerboard Bone nuts  Made in Japan Gotoh friction machine heads  12 frets   Maple binding  Aquila Nylgut strings   Satin finish   Gig Bag included CASA OPINION  Back to the future! This model is a heritage of the high end ukuleles of the last century! To complete the vintage look, the MUS2 is equipped with traditional Gotoh friction tuners of the highest quality made in Japan. Many players believe that friction tuners are best for soprano sized ukuleles. It has a thin, resonant solid mahogany top for a powerful, punchy sound, perfect for strumming.  

Famous FS-4PG Soprano Ukulele PARTICULAR SIGNS   Format soprano  Layered Hawaiian koa body  Mahogany neck  Walnut fingerboard  Tuner : Gotoh geared  ABS resin nut & saddle  Scale length : 350 mm  15 frets  Famous Aranjuez nylon strings  Weight : 394g  gloss finish  Made in Japan CASA OPINION  The “Eco” series, known in Japan as “Famous”, is KIWAYA's oldest brand since 1955, and also the best-selling series in Japan. Previously reserved for the Japanese market, we received these models in Europe under the name Kiwaya and the designation “eco series.” In order to harmonize their offering, they have now decided to distribute the “eco series” in France and Europe under the name “Famous.”  Apart from the label, nothing has changed—it's still a Kiwaya made in Japan!  The instrument is made from laminated Hawaiian Koa, and offers exceptional acoustic performance with impressive, extremely well-balanced volume. Its light weight and extremely precise tuning make this ukulele an instrument with addictive playability. This FS-4PG model, with its Hawaiian look and sound, is one of the brand's bestsellers!  Kiwaya has a long history as a ukulele manufacturer, which makes this Eco series different from and above other ukuleles in the same price range.

APC ST Soprano Traditional  PARTICULAR SIGNS  Soprano   Solid acacia top   Solid acacia back & sides   Blackwood bridge & fingerboard   Aquila nylgut strings  16 frets   Traditional APC binding   Open pore finish   Nut width : 35mm  Scale length : 343 mm  Made in Portugal  Gig-bag not included CASA OPINION  This "Traditional" series offers the same sound as the "Classico" series, they are very pleasant to hear, they do not have a big projection, but the tone is extremely melodious. The sound balance between each string is perfect, the melodies sing well and the chords, even the most complicated ones, are precise and defined. Available in soprano, concert and tenor. 

Kiwaya Artist série MV-3SF Solid Mahogany ukelele soprano PARTICULAR SIGNS  Soprano  Solid Fijian mahogany  Mahogany neck  Rosewood bridge & fingerboard  Gotoh UPT tuning heads  Bone nuts  Scale length : 343 mm  12 frets  Nut width : 36mm  Weight : 334g  Matt finish   Made in Japan CASA OPINION The Artist series now features item numbers that are unified with the Japanese domestic market. The specifications remain the same; only the item numbers have changed. This ukulele is a beautiful tribute to vintage Martin ukuleles! The wood grain of the Fidji mahogany is splendid, the whiskers on the bottom of the body and the double purfling on the fingerboard contribute to the natural elegance of this model. In rhythmic and nervous playing the chords will keep their clarity and in fingerpicking each note will sound like crystal. This is an instrument that approaches perfection, and one that you want to keep for a long time.