A small, light ukulele with a bright, classic sound and art you will want to show off. The Bamboo U-23 Summer Soprano is a soprano ukulele from Bamboo’s New Generation series, Mandala Line: mandala artwork – the circle pattern that stands for unity, harmony and balance. It is the smallest standard ukulele size, easy for children, beginners and travellers to hold and carry.
Why customers choose it
- Classic soprano size: 13.54 in (about 34 cm) scale and 15 frets – the traditional bright ukulele voice in a compact body.
- Wood body: Linden top, back and sides, with a walnut fingerboard.
- Bone nut and saddle: both are ox bone, not plastic.
- Good strings and tuners: Aquila nylon strings fitted from the maker; open-gear tuners to keep it in tune.
- Ready to carry: a bag is included, as stated by Bamboo.
Who it is for
Children and first-time players, students in school music classes, travellers who want a small instrument, and anyone looking for a colourful gift for a music lover.
Specifications
| Size | Soprano |
|---|---|
| Series | New Generation – Mandala Line |
| Top | Linden |
| Back and sides | Linden |
| Fingerboard | Walnut |
| Nut and saddle | Ox bone |
| Strings | Aquila (nylon) |
| Tuners | Open-gear tuners |
| Scale length | 13.54 in (about 34 cm) |
| Number of frets | 15 |
| Overall length | 21 in (about 53 cm) |
| Body length | 9.25 in |
| Lower bout width | 7 in |
| Bag | Included |
Good to know
- New nylon strings stretch for the first few days – retune often until they settle.
- Standard ukulele tuning is G-C-E-A; a clip-on tuner makes it quick.
- This is an acoustic model: it has no pickup or EQ, so to play through a speaker you need a microphone.
FAQ
Is a soprano ukulele good for a child?
Yes. Soprano is the smallest standard size and the easiest for small hands to hold.
Does it come with a bag?
Yes, Bamboo lists a bag as included.
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