DIY Ukulele Kit - Build Your Own Guitar with 21-Inch Soprano Ukelele Kit, Includes 33 Pieces Make Your Own Ukulele Acoustic Guitar DIY Projects

I bought one of these as a test to see if it might be a good family craft idea to share with my two pre-teen grandkids. It definitely passes the "let's do this" test. The kit includes everything you will need except for sandpaper and whatever finishing coat you desire. I'll be using a good-quality wood stain on my prototype, but if the kids prefer paint I'll support their wishes. I like the fact that much of the construction is already complete. I only gave the "for beginners" category three stars because the best results will require some understanding of woodworking and/or the basic functioning of stringed instruments. I'm sure my grandkids will do fine with on this with some helpful supervision. One critical observation: the strings that come with the kit are of low quality. For another $5 or so, you can order top quality ukulele strings from Amazon. I look forward to some quality time, creating instruments and music with the grands this summer!

It's a great kit but the directions should be refined to the particular instrument! We had to search for instruments that pertained to it but the results are great!

I purchased two of these to make for my Grandsons last year for Christmas. when I received them, the box was damaged, and the bases were creaked. I contacted Amazon and they shipped two new units out asap. the kits are very good quality, and the instruction are easy to fallow. I would purchase again.

I am experienced with hand tools, wood working and finishing, and as a guitar player am familiar with the design principles of plucked instruments. I expected this kit, with the most challenging part of the build (body assembly) already done, to be relatively simple to complete. Well, it was and it wasn't. Here are a few things that led to issues with the assembly, and a disappointing finished product: (1) the supplied glue was partially cured and so was worthless, but in any event, PVA isn't good for gluing plastic to wood; (2) The peg holes in the head thru which the tuning machines are inserted are oversized, so the machines fit poorly; (3) the quality and appearance (grain) of the wood is not suited to being clear varnished; (4) the precision of the drilled holes for the mating, via the included dowel, as well as the machining of the neck surface to be joined to the body, are poor resulting in a problematic neck angle, leading to an excessively high action; (5) the supplied nut is molded plastic with string grooves that are much too high given the very shallow profile of the frets; (6) some, but not all, of the frets were tarnished, giving the fretboard an unattractive "used" appearance. The 4-year old to whom I gave the finished instrument doesn't care about any of this. But I'm convinced that if more care had been taken in the creation of the parts going into the kit, that it would have been easier to put together, and the final result would have been more functional and better looking. Given that already finished, decent quality instruments can be had for an additional $50 to $60, I rather wish I'd saved my labor time and effort for other, more satisfying projects.

These ukulele kits are fun to decorate and easy to assemble. Strings are not labeled, so that was my biggest challenge. Once I brought my other uke and tuner into the workshop, it was a bit easier to figure out. I used both Sharpie markers and stains to finish them.

Unless you already know how to assemble Ukulele, or have one as reference, it’s impossible to do it. The instruction is very unclear. There’s little to no graphical illustrations. I had to use my other Ukulele as reference. Even then, the restring method of this is different from anything I could find at home or online.

Easy to assemble, instructions were reasonable. Won blue ribbon

I bought this kit for my younger son who is just starting to gain interest in ukulele’s and guitars. I wanted to get a diy kit so he could learn how to build his own. The package delivered was intact but was not sealed/taped and was missing the hardware for strings. Luckily, my older son has a plethora of replacement parts for all types of Ukulele’s. I would return this item but my younger son wanted to build it and since we have spare parts, we’re going to try and build it.

I bought these as Christmas presents and receivers really liked them. It’s a fun and different present. Good quality and value for money. I didn’t put them together myself so don’t know how easy it was.

My partner loves to create and build anything with wood. Currently we live in a small apartment, no garden, so I wanted to buy something that could be done at home. It’s ok, but at the end the quality of the materials could be better. Instructors were easy to follow, but due to the quality unfortunately we cannot play too much. It is ok if you’d like for your kids but for your adult partner I don’t think there’s value for money here. It is a bit difficult to tune as well. Looks ok! My partner also wants to do an especial drawing and get creative.

I guess I shouldn't have been surprised given the price. The parts supplied are of low quality. For example the 'strings' are basic nylon with very little difference in thickness or indication of intended tuning. Think toy not instrument, give it to the kids to paint, build, and play with but don't expect anyone to rival Israel Kamakawieo'ole with it.

For such a cheap price you can't complain, the fretboard was plastic so I ordered a rosewood one to fit instead, that's my choice tho and they are cheap to buy. It's nice to have a 'blank canvas' to custom to how you want it, and in that regard I would recommend

Don't expect too much for £20. It's a very lightweight, thin wood flat pack. It's relatively easy to assemble but glued parts take 24hrs to set and some of the pre drilled holes are out by a few millimeters, which makes a huge difference on a string instrument. Don't take this instrument too seriously, it's fine as a kids toy or starter instrument. Musicians looking for a solid ukulele should look elsewhere. You get what you pay for here