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Mahalo Ukuleles MR1YW Rainbow Series Soprano Ukulele

4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 2,627 ratings
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Ukulele
Brand Mahalo
Color Yellow
Item dimensions L x W x H 4 x 8 x 21 inches
Finish Type Vibrant
Instrument Ukulele
Item Weight 0.75 Pounds
Operation Mode Manual
Number of Strings 4
Manufacturer Mahalo Ukuleles
Global Trade Identification Number 08997032890148

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  • Now Shipping With Aquila Strings
  • Graph Tech NUBONE XB Bridge Saddle
  • Gold Plated Dolphon Machine Heads
  • Includes Carrying Bag
  • NOTE: Kindly refer the Instructional Video from the Image Section before use which is highly recommended.
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Customers find the ukulele has a decent tone for a beginner's instrument. They find it to be a good value for the money, with vibrant and beautiful colors. Many consider it fun to play, though opinions differ on quality, tunability, and string quality.

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185 customers mention "Sound quality"133 positive52 negative

Customers like the sound quality of the ukulele. They say it has a decent voice and nice tone for a low-end beginner's ukulele. Some say it holds a tune and plays pretty nicely.

"...All in all, this is a great ukulele, and I highly recommend it for first-time or long-time players!" Read more

"...The instrument was easy to tune and has a good sound. My other daughter has a much more expensive one and this one compares equally...." Read more

"...It sounds richer and deeper (and louder) due to the slightly larger size, and not that much more expensive, although it may not come in the range of..." Read more

"...It's not super high quality sound and finish , but it still looks good and sounds really well. Recommend to anyone! Great ukulele" Read more

113 customers mention "Value for money"96 positive17 negative

Customers appreciate the ukulele's value for money. They find it good quality for the price, with a good tone for an entry-level ukulele. However, some customers mention the action is too high for children to press.

"I love it!!! This ukulele is a bargain...." Read more

"...deeper (and louder) due to the slightly larger size, and not that much more expensive, although it may not come in the range of colors you can get..." Read more

"...For such a cheap price , this ukulele is amazing for those starting out or practicing...." Read more

"...cost/quality 2) color For a first yuke, this instrument fits the bill...." Read more

96 customers mention "Color"96 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the ukulele's vibrant and beautiful colors. They find the paint job nice and the shape good. The sound is described as sweet and authentic for a soprano ukulele.

"...'s wonderfully constructed, and the colors of the Rainbow Series are so vibrant and beautiful! My ukulele was packaged very securely, too...." Read more

"...Even with that much use, it still looks great and is holding up without any issues. Initially it needed to be tuned frequently...." Read more

"The paint job is very nice. It sounds good for a soprano uke. I have bought 2 of these in different colors, blue and green...." Read more

"...It's not super high quality sound and finish , but it still looks good and sounds really well. Recommend to anyone! Great ukulele" Read more

81 customers mention "Beginners"81 positive0 negative

Customers find the ukulele suitable for beginners. They say it's a good basic instrument and easy to learn to play with YouTube videos. The size is suitable for casual to intermediate players.

"...So great customer service! It's a soprano uke, and perfect for beginners and people with small enough fingers...." Read more

"...For such a cheap price , this ukulele is amazing for those starting out or practicing...." Read more

"...This is great for learners and casual ukulele players alike...." Read more

"...I'll at least hang onto it and maybe gift it to a noob. It's a good starter uke...." Read more

29 customers mention "Fun to play"29 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the fun and easy playability of the ukulele. They find it stays in tune, is suitable for young hands, and provides hours of enjoyment for learning songs and playing around. The ukulele is sturdy and has a nice, plunky tone.

"...And the uke is so much fun to play! No discount was received for this review. Paid full price." Read more

"...to agree with some other reviewers that this probably best for a child to just play around...." Read more

"...Now the action is easy, there is no buzzing, and the instrument is fun to play and looks great!..." Read more

"...Great for the price, quality, and hours of enjoyment it provides! :)" Read more

143 customers mention "Quality"85 positive58 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the quality of the ukulele. Some find it sturdy and well-built, with nice finish. Others mention issues like broken strings and tuning pegs.

"I love it!!! This ukulele is a bargain. It's Mahalo, so it's wonderfully constructed, and the colors of the Rainbow Series are so vibrant and..." Read more

"...Keeps off dust but no serious protection...." Read more

"...Even with that much use, it still looks great and is holding up without any issues. Initially it needed to be tuned frequently...." Read more

"...The quality is good, and the price is great. This isn't a toy instrument like you'll find in Walmart or Target...." Read more

126 customers mention "Tuneability"49 positive77 negative

Customers have different views on the ukulele's tuning. Some say it stays in tune well, especially when playing open strings. Others mention the strings don't tune well and go out of tune quickly.

"...So it sounded slightly out of tune when playing certain chords, even though it was perfectly in tune when playing open strings...." Read more

"...I received it last night, and tonight it's already holding its tuning more consistently. I know it'll be even better as the days go on...." Read more

"...Tuning is not optional. When uke arrives, all strings are tuned to "G." *Keep in mind, ALL ukulele strings need time to break in...." Read more

"...The instrument was easy to tune and has a good sound. My other daughter has a much more expensive one and this one compares equally...." Read more

38 customers mention "String quality"14 positive24 negative

Customers have different views on the string quality. Some find the strings good and fun to play, while others mention issues like the strings being too high above the frets, no holes, or plastic strings that take some time to hold a tune.

"...Had to return the green one because the strings were too high above the frets, compared to the other uke...." Read more

"...The strings are Aquila Super Nyglut and they are amazing as have a good feel/sound , I wasn't disappointed...." Read more

"...in the image, and it had groves, no holes, meaning you can not string the instrument properly...." Read more

"...Cons: Nut at the head is a little high, so notes on the first fret play a little bit sharp...." Read more

Just okay -- depends on your needs
3 out of 5 stars
Just okay -- depends on your needs
I am an adult beginner ukulele player with less than a year's experience. I currently own a beginner concert uke (a little bigger) of a different brand and wanted to try a soprano uke without breaking the bank.I'm going to agree with some other reviewers that this probably best for a child to just play around. It DOES play but doesn't sound great and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone who is seriously trying to learn the ukulele. Some the edges were a little rough and caught my fingers a couple times. If this had been the first one I ever tried, I would've been frustrated. Actually I WAS frustrated anyway and decided to return it. It doesn't sound or play that great but you get what you pay for. Some additional observations....*Looks nice. No scratches. I purchased directly from Amazon.*It does play chords and tunes like a "real" ukulele but sounds like a toy. It does not come with a tuner so you will need to purchase one or use your phone app. Tuning is not optional. When uke arrives, all strings are tuned to "G."*Keep in mind, ALL ukulele strings need time to break in. No uke will stay in tune for long at first. Depending on how often you play it, it can take several weeks for it to stay in tune for a reasonable length of time. Be patient.*Case is made from material similar to reusable grocery store bags. Keeps off dust but no serious protection.Bottom line: I don't recommend this purchase for someone who is serious about learning ukulele. If you just want something cheap for a kid to play around with, then it might be okay.
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  • Foxxy 🦊
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2016
    Color: OrangeConfiguration: UkuleleVerified Purchase
    I love it!!! This ukulele is a bargain. It's Mahalo, so it's wonderfully constructed, and the colors of the Rainbow Series are so vibrant and beautiful! My ukulele was packaged very securely, too.

    The reviews about these ukuleles being *waaay* out of tune make me giggle. Of course they are! No guitar-like instrument ever comes tuned right out of the box. Be happy it was pre-strung!

    Having said that, yes. It is very out of tune out of the box. However, it hasn't taken too long for the detuning to be less often and dramatic for my ukulele. I received it last night, and tonight it's already holding its tuning more consistently. I know it'll be even better as the days go on. You just have to keep tuning and playing, and eventually the nylgut strings will stretch and will start to hold their tuning.

    All in all, this is a great ukulele, and I highly recommend it for first-time or long-time players!
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    Foxxy 🦊
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2016
    I love it!!! This ukulele is a bargain. It's Mahalo, so it's wonderfully constructed, and the colors of the Rainbow Series are so vibrant and beautiful! My ukulele was packaged very securely, too.

    The reviews about these ukuleles being *waaay* out of tune make me giggle. Of course they are! No guitar-like instrument ever comes tuned right out of the box. Be happy it was pre-strung!

    Having said that, yes. It is very out of tune out of the box. However, it hasn't taken too long for the detuning to be less often and dramatic for my ukulele. I received it last night, and tonight it's already holding its tuning more consistently. I know it'll be even better as the days go on. You just have to keep tuning and playing, and eventually the nylgut strings will stretch and will start to hold their tuning.

    All in all, this is a great ukulele, and I highly recommend it for first-time or long-time players!
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  • Pyt497
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Quality Ukulele!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2016
    Color: BlackConfiguration: UkuleleVerified Purchase
    I bought this ukulele for my daughter because she has been begging for one for months and she finally saved up some money. I figured I would purchase one that was not too expensive because it is her first one and who knows how long she will use it. Well, that was two months ago and she plays it almost everyday! Even with that much use, it still looks great and is holding up without any issues. Initially it needed to be tuned frequently. Not it keeps its tune longer.

    It is shiny and looks beautiful. We got the black one and we are not disappointed. It came with a carry bag wth a short strap. The bag does not provide much protection and is thin. It is nice to store the ukulele in and keep off the dust. The instrument was easy to tune and has a good sound. My other daughter has a much more expensive one and this one compares equally. A nice place to start!
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    Pyt497
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Quality Ukulele!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2016
    I bought this ukulele for my daughter because she has been begging for one for months and she finally saved up some money. I figured I would purchase one that was not too expensive because it is her first one and who knows how long she will use it. Well, that was two months ago and she plays it almost everyday! Even with that much use, it still looks great and is holding up without any issues. Initially it needed to be tuned frequently. Not it keeps its tune longer.

    It is shiny and looks beautiful. We got the black one and we are not disappointed. It came with a carry bag wth a short strap. The bag does not provide much protection and is thin. It is nice to store the ukulele in and keep off the dust. The instrument was easy to tune and has a good sound. My other daughter has a much more expensive one and this one compares equally. A nice place to start!
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  • HankSolo
    4.0 out of 5 stars The paint job is very nice. It sounds good for a soprano uke
    Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2016
    Color: Light BlueConfiguration: UkuleleVerified Purchase
    The paint job is very nice. It sounds good for a soprano uke. I have bought 2 of these in different colors, blue and green. Had to return the green one because the strings were too high above the frets, compared to the other uke. So it sounded slightly out of tune when playing certain chords, even though it was perfectly in tune when playing open strings. The bridges were exactly the same. The difference was that the saddle wasn't cut deep enough for the bridge on that 2nd uke, raising the strings. Rather than fix it myself by cutting the slot deeper or filing down the bridge, I submitted a return request and got the replacement in 2 days! So great customer service!

    It's a soprano uke, and perfect for beginners and people with small enough fingers. I fell in love with it while getting it in tune for my daughters (be ready to tune for days before it starts to hold a tune, at first every few seconds... but that is normal), and had to get one for myself. I opted for a concert-size uke because it is a little bit bigger and the frets are slightly further apart, allowing my bigger fingers to play chords I found hard on the soprano, like a simple G7.

    The quality is good, and the price is great. This isn't a toy instrument like you'll find in Walmart or Target. It is perfect to learn on and sounds reasonably good. But once the person is ready to move up, get a concert-sized uke. It sounds richer and deeper (and louder) due to the slightly larger size, and not that much more expensive, although it may not come in the range of colors you can get with this one. But as a starter (esp for someone you're not sure will stick with the instrument), I highly recommend it due to the low price and good quality. And the uke is so much fun to play!

    No discount was received for this review. Paid full price.
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  • crazyguy121
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent beginner ukulele!!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2016
    Color: BlackConfiguration: UkuleleVerified Purchase
    I was very surprised when u received this ukulele. The carrying case it came with isn't one for protecting it but is useful. The ukulele itself has a nice finish to it, doesn't look like a toy. The strings are Aquila Super Nyglut and they are amazing as have a good feel/sound , I wasn't disappointed. For such a cheap price , this ukulele is amazing for those starting out or practicing. It's not super high quality sound and finish , but it still looks good and sounds really well. Recommend to anyone! Great ukulele
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    crazyguy121
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent beginner ukulele!!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2016
    I was very surprised when u received this ukulele. The carrying case it came with isn't one for protecting it but is useful. The ukulele itself has a nice finish to it, doesn't look like a toy. The strings are Aquila Super Nyglut and they are amazing as have a good feel/sound , I wasn't disappointed. For such a cheap price , this ukulele is amazing for those starting out or practicing. It's not super high quality sound and finish , but it still looks good and sounds really well. Recommend to anyone! Great ukulele
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  • M. A Bolton
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely little instrument that is so much fun
    Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2018
    Color: PinkConfiguration: UkuleleVerified Purchase
    This is exactly what I wanted. It's a great little instrument to get me started with the uke. After about a week of playing, I have to tune all the [factory-supplied] strings, with the exception of the C string, before I play it, but it stays in tune well enough during a practice session. I don't notice any manufacturing defects - it all looks pretty good. I'm really enjoying learning on this instrument. I may upgrade to something nicer and possibly a bit bigger (concert-size uke) at some point, but I anticipate having a lot of fun with this one. I highly recommend this ukulele for kids or beginners who want to learn more about ukulele before plunking down a bigger wad of cash or for someone that wants an easy instrument to travel around with. Just wish I'd bought it sooner.
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  • José Antonio del alamo
    5.0 out of 5 stars La buena presentación
    Reviewed in Spain on September 30, 2024
    Color: BlueConfiguration: UkuleleVerified Purchase
    Me ha gustado mucho la terminación del material es un material muy bueno y no hay nada en lo que esté desconforme
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  • Palash
    2.0 out of 5 stars Looking good but sounding not good....
    Reviewed in India on February 16, 2024
    Color: BlackConfiguration: UkuleleVerified Purchase
    I give three star only for good looking ukulele. It is only for kids Ukulele. But if you want for good parforming ukulele then you will be disappointed. Very small, low sound, have needed frequently turned...
    I thought Mahalo ukulele would be good but itz truly disappointed me. I have no option here to back this product and go for another. I really spoil my Money here....
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  • Conchi
    5.0 out of 5 stars Muy bonito y buena calidad
    Reviewed in Spain on January 6, 2024
    Color: PurpleConfiguration: UkuleleVerified Purchase
    Buena calidad y buen precio
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  • 30_something_dad
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Value, lots of fun!
    Reviewed in Canada on May 6, 2021
    Color: Light BlueConfiguration: UkuleleVerified Purchase
    I bought this ukulele for my toddler and I to learn on because the price was right and he loves the colour blue. We have had it for nearly 4 months now and have been having a blast.

    Pros:
    The nylon strings are great for beginners as they are easy on the fingers. If you have never played an instrument in the string family, have no fear! Chords are quite easy to play, and you’ll be learning songs in no time. You also won’t have to worry to much about it breaking with young kids, it won’t break the bank and has already taken a couple drops and still looks and sounds great.

    Cons:
    Have to tune it very often but this is made easy with a free app on your smart phone. Maybe will take you a minute once you get the hang of it.

    All in all I would recommend
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  • C. Gibson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Parfait pour jeunes débutants
    Reviewed in France on December 28, 2022
    Color: YellowConfiguration: UkuleleVerified Purchase
    Prix bas, jolie couleur, etc. ma fille de 5ans l’adore !
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