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2025 Ukulele Brand Rankings

【2025 Ukulele Brand Ranking】Based on the big data of the whole network, ukulele brands are selected according to the brand awareness, brand strength, word-of-mouth evaluation and sales popularity (in no particular order): Kamaka, Ko'olau, KoALOHa, Kanile'a, GString, KIWAYA, Fish, Martin, aNueNue Rainbow Man, REFRIGERANT, TOM, Realsun, Enya, Nices, ONE, if you are looking up what brand of ukulele is good? This ukulele brand ranking list is for your reference only.

TOP.1

Kamaka United States

Recommended models: HF-1, HF-1P, HF-3 Kamaka is the oldest ukulele brand, and its founder, Samuel kaialiilii Kamaka, has been making ukuleles since 1916 and has been exploring luthier making techniques for 100 years, even when the market is at its lowest. Hawaiian acacia wood is the most traditional material used to make ukuleles, with a unique texture and tone. However, the tree is rare and strictly controlled by the government, and the ukulele made from it naturally sells for the highest price, and high-end ukuleles will use this wood, and Kamaka is no exception. Similarly, the aging of the wood affects the timbre of the instrument. Kamaka will naturally age the wood for four years to make the wood the best before rebuilding, and most factories do not have the time and money to process the wood so finely, and the sound effect is naturally not as good as Kamaka. Kamaka currently has a total of nine mass-produced instruments, all of which have a simple appearance, no frills, a thin lacquer finish, and prefer to show the texture of wood, with prices starting at $995 on the official website. Kamaka production pianos start with HF, followed by 1, 2, 3, and 4 for the four models S, C, T, and B, and the models represent the different sizes of the ukulele,...

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Score

88

popularity

19916
TOP.2

Ko'olau United States

Recommended models: Pono ATD, Pono MTD Koolau, known as the old K by piano friends, relied on his previous experience in making and repairing the luin, and directly entered the high-end ukulele market in 1990 when the ukulele market recovered, taking the limited edition customized route, and the price was expensive. Jake Shimabukuro's younger brother, Bruce Shimabukuro, used Koolau custom pianos. Koolau currently focuses on making custom instruments, from the basic to the collection of four series: 100, Deluxe, Permium and CS. Kamaka's custom pianos have high requirements for the customizer's skills, while Koolau custom does not value these, and prefers to provide customized services for those who need it. The customization process is simple, the price is clear, and you can choose from many series, even if you don't know how to play the piano, you can also customize it according to your preferences. Starting at $1,795, the glossy side is $500 more expensive than the matte side; Details such as headstock, fretboard, knobs, etc., can be added to choose the preferred material, and the production cycle can be as long as a year, but for this meticulousness, it is worth the wait. Designed and produced by Noa Bonk and Ryan Condon, the ARCHTOP, as Koolau's first recessed instrument, has a slimmer body and a sound hole open...

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Score

87

popularity

12898
TOP.3

KoALOHa United States

Recommended models: KSNP-00, KoAlohaD-VI, PINEAPPLE SUNDAY KoAloha was founded in 1981 by Alvin Okami, an instrumentalist who used his own ukulele at the 1995 ukulele carnival, which received excellent reviews, and KoAloha expanded the market. Unlike the Kamaka's rich and rich traditional tone, the KoAloha has a modern tone, with good resonance, a large sound, and the body material is not limited to Hawaiian acacia wood. The KoAloha headstock is the classic KoAloha crown design, with the S, C, and T models available as the Ukule, and the S and C models as extended necks. Daniel Ho, winner of the 6th Grammy Award for Best Hawaiian Album, co-developed the six-string Ukulele KoAloha D-VI with KoAloha, a special T-shaped instrument with a spacing similar to a classical guitar and a tuned string to ADGECA, while the ukulele ukulele is arranged as a GCEA, which is recommended for those with a certain level of knowledge to buy as a high-end instrument, selling for $1400. The expensive PINEAPPLE SUNDA in KoAloha uses a unique cross design on the piano surface to imitate the texture of pineapple.

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Score

86

popularity

6515
TOP.4

Kanile‘a United States

Recommended model: K1 Deluxe Concert Gloss Kanilea was founded in 1998 by Joseph and Kristen Souza, the youngest brand in the 4k 1G, and the quality is no less compromised. In order to pursue precision, the panels and bridges are cut by machine, which is the most willing to use high-tech brands. Kanilea puts a lot of effort into the ukulele making process. The internal sound beam has a few more beams than the ordinary one, and the installation and painting methods are also different, and the topcoat is very thin, which can bring out the texture of the wood while bringing a more transparent and clear tone. Because of the style of the headstock LOGO, it is called the circle K in China, and it is a ukulele brand that is popular with many girls. Kanilea is divided into premidum, deluxe, and classic models, with the lowest production models costing more than $1,000, and the most popular models being the C and T models. Kanilea naturally also provides a custom service, you can choose from more materials, will be Hawaiian acacia wood material subdivision price, starting from $1350, usually horizontal grain wood board surface is more expensive, the appearance is naturally better. The K1 Deluxe Concert Gloss is the most cost-effective, and the K-1 model itself is the basic model of the Kanilea ukulele...

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Score

85

popularity

17033
TOP.5

GString United States

Recommended model: sun concert There are five brands that embody high quality and high craftsmanship in the ukulele world, collectively known as 4K 1G, namely Kamaka, Koolau, KoAloha, Kanilea and GString. The fact that the small and young GString is one of them is a testament to its excellence, and ukulele player James Hill also uses GString in his performances. Each of GString's instruments is designed to be staffed by a luthier who puts the initials on the body of the luthier to make it easy to find a luthier to solve any problems. However, this way of making the violin has led to the production of GString has been very small, and in 2009, it also experienced the closure of the store, because of the insistence of the founder, GString has not disappeared, and still guarantees a lifetime warranty on the ukulele sold within a limited range. Compared to other 4k brands, GString is priced higher and produces less. There are three types available on the website, the Concert Honu Tattoo is a ukulele with a turtle or cherry blossom carved on the surface, and is available in both S and C models, with the S adding a 14th fret to the neck to achieve the same range as the C-shape. Tenor is predominantly lacquered, offering 4, 6, and 8 string ukuleles. ...

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Score

85

popularity

18370
TOP.6

KIWAYA Japan

Recommended models: KTT-2S, FS-5G The first ukulele is located in Hawaii, USA, and the second is in Japan. Founded in 1919, KIWAYA is the largest ukulele brand in Japan, second only to Kamaka in 1916. The KIWAYA brand is divided into export and domestic sales, and ukuleles with the KIWAYA logo are mostly sold abroad, while there are more types and choices sold in Japan, and they will be branded in series. The oldest Famous brand, which determines the standard of Japanese ukulele, and has the best sales, uses triple glue technology to create an ultra-thin surface, but does not lose the characteristics and hardness of the wood, and is highly recommended for novices to try. Developed by Famous, a new brand representing high-end Japanese manufacturing, the all-single f brand is created for high-end players. The main Martin replica of the retro brand Luna, the lightest and most convenient to carry, lovers of traditional ukuleles, may wish to try Luna. The rest of the k brand, K.WAVE brand, Peerless brand, Zephyr brand and the above brands are not prominent, low-end, do not recommend. There is no purchase channel in the country, the same ...

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Score

83

popularity

6147
TOP.7

Fish United States

Recommended models: KA-15C, TRAVEL-C Founded in 2005, Fish is a young American ukulele brand with a wide audience in the United States, and is the most cost-effective choice for American ukuleles. There are many well-known users of the Fish ukulele, including Joe Brown and Fish's signature models. The KA-15 is Fish's flagship line, made entirely of mahogany, fitted with Aquila strings, matte lacquered, and an industry-standard ukulele, with an extended neck available for $78.99-$119.99. Another Fish touring model is on the pricier side, costing $279.99 to $484.99, and is more suitable for those who like to carry the ukulele with them at all times, with a thin body and an arched back that keeps the tone intact. Fish is very good in terms of appearance and workmanship, and is the choice of piano lovers who pursue quality workmanship. Fish also has a sub-brand called MaFish, which is aimed at the low-end market, and it is not recommended to buy this sub-brand. In China, the Fish ukulele is not well-known to the public, and the price is between 78-500 US dollars, and it is not convenient to buy.

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Score

80

popularity

14509
TOP.8

Martin United States

Recommended models: T1K, S1 Founded in 1836, Martin Guitar Company is famous for making guitars, and when the ukulele was popular in the early 20th century, Martin's ukulele was considered to be the most well-made and best-sounding ukulele ever made. Later, due to the rise of rock music, the Martin brand ukulele disappeared, but with the resurgence of the ukulele, Martin's ukulele returned to the public eye, even after many years, Martin's ukulele making process has not changed. Martin is considered a top brand in the guitar, and its ukulele is naturally not bad in pitch and timbre, with good workmanship and good cabinet materials to bring a good resonance experience. Martin's ukulele can come out with a flick, the timbre is bright, very recognizable, and it is good for novice ear training. The origin also affects the quality of the ukulele, and the same model will be finer and more comfortable to the hand of the ukulele produced in the United States. S1 is a Martin entry-level ukulele, made of mahogany, bright and cheerful sound is easy to carry, there is a simple edging at the piano hole S, its...

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Score

80

popularity

11364
TOP.9

aNueNue Rainbow Man Taiwan

Recommended models: aNN-PAS2, AMM3, AQUA-CC1 Founded in 2008, the brand in Taiwan has one of the best materials and craftsmanship among the Taiwanese ukulele brands. It is also well-known internationally and is loved by many celebrities, such as Thai super cute little Lori Gail and Korean prodigy Jung Sung-ha, and in 2018, he also launched a joint LION series with the Lion Choir. The matte paint finish of the whole brand is more than glossy. Papa is the main series of aNueNue mahogany full single, the newly revised Papa series is upgraded to full veneer, the barrel body of the C and T-shaped pianos has been improved, the resonance of the board surface has been increased, the bass part is more vigorous, the classic rainbow man pattern on the piano surface, lively and cute, the price of the C type is 1580 yuan. Most of the aNueNue pianos can choose the electric box model, which is 500 yuan more expensive than the original model, and if there is no performance demand, you don't have to buy the electric box model. Mahogany is a wood that is very close to acacia, AMM3 is made of mahogany, the mid-frequency is very sufficient, the timbre is softer, the price is 2980 yuan, compared with other domestic ukuleles, the price is not high, but aNueNue's face list and full single do not take the cost-effective route, as an advanced player, it is worth pushing...

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Score

79

popularity

12247
TOP.10

REFRIGERANT United States

Recommended Model: LHS-MM Shell REFRIGERANT wanted to convey the sound of nature, so he put great effort into the selection of wood and the production process. Only tested wood is used, and the processing workshop is strictly controlled, and the craftsmen have more than ten years of experience in making the violin, and the quality of the piano is also guaranteed. The biggest feature of REFRIGERANT is the convex back process, which heats and shapes the wood of the ukulele back plate and arches it to make its resonance box larger, so that the resonance of the piano is better, and the bass is handled more intimately, and the sound is fuller and louder. REFRIGERANT's ukulele is divided into types according to wood, in addition to the common acacia and mahogany, maple and ebony, two woods that are not commonly used on ukulele panels, may wish to give it a try. REFRIGERANT brand craftsmanship is exquisite, even if it is plywood, the tone and quality are good enough, and it also uses convex back technology, REFRIGERANT uses mahogany plywood to create the MM series, which is recommended for piano friends who value the quality of craftsmanship and do not have high requirements for the material of the panel. Although the price can not be compared with the domestic 1000 yuan full single phase...

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Score

78

popularity

9372
TOP.11

TOM Guangdong

Recommended models: TUC200, TUC-230, TUC700 Founded in 2011, Tom is one of the earliest independent ukulele brands in China. signed He Jingxin and Internet celebrity Xiao sa God to endorse TOM, and also co-produced a series with artists, which is a Chinese brand recognized by everyone, and its sales are very impressive. There are many Tom series, the beginner series is well done, and there are more wood options, including mahogany, Congo Sapele, and spruce wood. It is recommended that the entry series and the secondary line NALU are priced below 500 yuan, which is very suitable for the student party to practice. In addition to the Starter series, there are also Fingerstyle, Classic, Collector's, SR, R, AND ARTIST series to choose from. The price of the classic TUC200 mahogany plywood is 468 yuan, which is the best sales in the TOM entry-level model. At a price of 630 yuan, you can buy the TUC-230 with mahogany noodles, which is another good choice for entry. In the past two years, TOM has begun to be recognized by more and more artists, and Tom has established the ARTIST series to co-produce collaborative series. Among them, Jiang Yiyan's cooperation model is very popular, there are only two models of C and T, using common mahogany as panel materials, and the price of C-type noodles is 750 yuan, which is moderate. ...

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Score

77

popularity

13472
TOP.12

Realsun Guangdong

Recommended models: AC100, AC200 AAC was also born in Huizhou, Guangdong, China's ukulele home, and was OEM for domestic and foreign brands in the early days, with stable production and superior quality. AAC's plywood, face sheet, and full sheet are named with P, S, and A. Compared with the price of face sheets and plywood, AAC full orders are more recommended. A200 uses acacia wood veneer, Daddario strings, softer and more comfortable than A100 strings, and the price is naturally more expensive, selling 1488-1688 yuan, as an advanced piano A200 is a good choice. Mahogany full single A100, with Nissan carbon strings, comfortable feel, mahogany texture makes the tone softer, the plywood on the market is about 500 yuan, Ruisheng 1000 yuan below the mahogany single is completely cost-effective, the entry budget is below 1000 yuan, the full single AC100 is very suitable. The economical and practical AAC is absolutely cost-effective in terms of materials, and it is very recommended for both mahogany and acacia wood. ...

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Score

76

popularity

9447
TOP.13

Enya United States

Recommended Model: EUC-X1C Located in Huizhou City, Guangdong Province, China, Enya International Musical Instruments has a violin factory and extremely rich wood resources, and is always innovating on musical instruments. It has three independent brands: enya, kaka and Amari, and the enya brand ukulele is the most famous, and its strings, handles, etc. have its own design patents and invention patents. Enya X1 ukulele, there is an innovation in technology, the use of acacia wood HPL material, can adapt to temperature and humidity changes, simple maintenance, is a breakthrough in the traditional ukulele material, the thickness is reduced, the piano can be spliced with the handle and body, size and electrical box can be selected at will. After the missing angle version X1C is launched, it is more convenient to play in a high position, EUC-X1C sells for 999 yuan, as a stage performance piano, with a brilliant appearance and good timbre. Enya often tries new technologies, whether it is material or smart ukulele, which is a subversion of tradition, but it is not yet a mainstream product, and the overall price of Enya is expensive, so it is recommended to piano friends who are not too sensitive to price. ...

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Score

76

popularity

7076
TOP.14

Nices Fujian

Recommended models: adela Meow C, Meow C, NC200, NC100 Naisch is a ukulele brand founded by Rising Sun Musical Instruments in 2009, the brand has not been established for a long time, but Rising Sun Musical Instruments has very deep experience in instrument selection and wood treatment, and the violin-making process is also relatively mature in China, and has a good reputation among domestic ukulele friends. Naish's products are currently composed of 100 series, 200 series, 300 series, only C and T type full single, with mahogany, acacia, spruce wood as a board, there are two options of original sound and electric box, the electric box is 300 yuan more expensive than the original sound, you can buy it on demand. The lowest price NC100 is only 798 yuan, made of mahogany, matte lacquer, 60 yuan cheaper than AAC's AC100, like soft feel, choose Naisch's NC100, AAC's AC100 is better in volume, sustain effect, durability. Naisch also further divided the acacia wood grade, the ukulele made of 3A acacia wood costs about 3,000 yuan, which is too high for brand positioning and has a small audience. After entering the ukulele market at a low-to-mid-end price, the second brand Adela Adela was added, which is more diverse and younger than Naish. ...

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Score

74

popularity

6931
TOP.15

ONE Taiwan

Recommended models: UK03S, UK05C, UK06T, UK30SC ONE UKULELE was well received in Taiwan in the early days of its establishment, and quickly seized a part of the market with high cost performance, becoming one of the best-selling ukulele brands in China. New series are launched every year, such as the Little Flower series, Uncle Ma co-branded models, Sun series, etc. UK03, UK05, UK06 are ONE's main three models, at the beginning of practice, it is also a good choice to choose a plywood that does not require special maintenance, UK03 is enough to beat most of the miscellaneous toy pianos on the market in terms of tone and workmanship, but don't get too much hope, after all, it sells for less than 400 yuan. UK05 and UK06 are only different in material, 05 uses A-grade mahogany, 06 uses spruce wood, mahogany is more mid and high-frequency, and spruce wood is more like a guitar, just choose your preferred sound. Maple edging, glossy treatment UK30 made of Taiwan acacia, the panel has a unique texture, UK30SC sells for 1600 yuan, like unique friends worth buying. ...

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Score

72

popularity

13244

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Kamaka

Recommended models: HF-1, HF-1P, HF-3 Kamaka is the oldest ukulele brand, and its founder, Samuel kaialiilii Kamaka, has been making ukuleles since 1916 and has been exploring luthier making techniques for 100 years, even when the market is at its lowest. Charvey
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GString

Recommended model: sun concert There are five brands that embody high quality and high craftsmanship in the ukulele world, collectively known as 4K 1G, namely Kamaka, Koolau, KoAloha, Kanilea and GString. The small and young GString can be one of them, which is enough to show that it is excellent, especially
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Kanile‘a

Recommended model: K1 Deluxe Concert Gloss Kanilea was founded in 1998 by Joseph and Kristen Souza, the youngest brand in the 4k 1G, and the quality is no less compromised. In order to pursue precision, the panels, bridges, etc. are cut by machine, which is the most willing to use high-tech
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Fish

Recommended models: KA-15C, TRAVEL-C Founded in 2005, Fish is a young American ukulele brand with a wide audience in the United States, and is the most cost-effective choice for American ukuleles. There are many well-known users of Fish's ukulele, among which Joe Brown has signed a contract with Fish
5 13472
TOM

Recommended models: TUC200, TUC-230, TUC700 Founded in 2011, Tom is one of the earliest independent ukulele brands in China. signed He Jingxin and Internet celebrity Xiao sa God to endorse TOM, and also co-produced a series with artists, which is a Chinese brand recognized by everyone, and its sales are very impressive
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ONE

Recommended models: UK03S, UK05C, UK06T, UK30SC ONE UKULELE was well received in Taiwan in the early days of its establishment, and quickly seized a part of the market with high cost performance, becoming one of the best-selling ukulele brands in China. New series are launched every year, such as the small flower series,
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Ko'olau

Recommended models: Pono ATD, Pono MTD Koolau, known as the old K by piano friends, relied on his previous experience in making and repairing the luin, and directly entered the high-end ukulele market in 1990 when the ukulele market recovered, taking the limited edition customized route, and the price was expensive. Jake
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aNueNue Rainbow Man

Recommended models: aNN-PAS2, AMM3, AQUA-CC1 Founded in 2008, the brand in Taiwan has one of the best materials and craftsmanship among the Taiwanese ukulele brands. It is also well-known internationally and is loved by many celebrities, such as Thai super cute little Lori Gail and Han
9 11364
Martin

Recommended models: T1K, S1 Founded in 1836, Martin Guitar Company is famous for making guitars, and when the ukulele was popular in the early 20th century, Martin's ukulele was considered to be the most well-made and best-sounding ukulele ever made. After that due to the shake
10 9447
Realsun

Recommended models: AC100, AC200 AAC was also born in Huizhou, Guangdong, China's ukulele home, and was OEM for domestic and foreign brands in the early days, with stable production and superior quality. AAC
11 9372
REFRIGERANT

Recommended Model: LHS-MM Shell REFRIGERANT wanted to convey the sound of nature, so he put great effort into the selection of wood and the production process. The quality of the piano is also improved by the use of only tested wood, a strictly controlled processing workshop, and more than ten years of experience in making violins
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Enya

Recommended Model: EUC-X1C Located in Huizhou City, Guangdong Province, China, Enya International Musical Instruments has a violin factory and extremely rich wood resources, and is always innovating on musical instruments. It has three independent brands: enya, kaka and Amari, and the enya brand ukulele is the most famous
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Nices

Recommended models: adela Meow C, Meow C, NC200, NC100 Naisch is a ukulele brand founded by Sunrise Instruments in 2009, the brand has not been established for a long time, but Sunrise Instruments has a very deep experience in instrument selection and wood treatment, and the violin-making process is also relatively mature in China
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KoALOHa

Recommended models: KSNP-00, KoAlohaD-VI, PINEAPPLE SUNDAY The KoAloha brand was founded in 1981 by Alvin Okami, an instrumentalist, and used his own ukulele at the 1995 ukulele carnival, which was highly acclaimed
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KIWAYA

Recommended models: KTT-2S, FS-5G The first ukulele is located in Hawaii, USA, and the second is in Japan. Founded in 1919, KIWAYA is the largest ukulele brand in Japan, second only to Kamaka in 1916. The KIWAYA brand is divided into export and domestic sales.

2025 Ukulele Brand Rankings

Kamaka United States

Ko'olau United States

KoALOHa United States

Kanile‘a United States

GString United States

KIWAYA Japan

Fish United States

Martin United States

aNueNue Rainbow Man Taiwan

REFRIGERANT United States

TOM Guangdong

Realsun Guangdong

Enya United States

Nices Fujian

ONE Taiwan

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