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Lanikai LU-21T Tenor Ukulele

3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 128 ratings
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Brand LANIKAI
Size Tenor
Item dimensions L x W x H 66.7 x 23.8 x 8.3 centimetres
Instrument Ukulele
Item weight 1.35 Pounds
Number of strings 4

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  • Is discontinued by manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 66.68 x 23.81 x 8.26 cm; 612.35 g
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B001L5U0Y4
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ LU-21T
  • Customer reviews:
    3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 128 ratings

Customer reviews

3.8 out of 5 stars
3.8 out of 5
128 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, value, appearance and ease of playing of the stringed instruments. For example, they mention it's well worth the price, the white trim compliments the dark wood and the strings stay in tune well. That said, they appreciate the playable action and the bright tone.

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17 customers mention17 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the ukulele. They mention that it has a lovely sound, excellent tone, and action. Some say that it holds its tune very well. Overall, most are happy with the product's quality and sound.

"...I good bit larger than the Soprano Ukulele's with a fuller sound. Once I got it out of the box I was hooked...." Read more

"...First off there are no issues with build quality, no rough edges etc and the fact it comes with Aquila Nylgut strings is a real bonus...." Read more

"...Well, it's a very nice instrument; beautifully made with a lovely rich mellow sound. I would recommend it to anyone...." Read more

"...My new Lu-21t has no flaws, and sounds amazing with it's Aquila nylgut strings!..." Read more

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Customers appreciate the value of the stringed instrument. They say it's well-finished, sounds like a much more expensive instrument, and has a good premise between quality and value.

"...It looks great and plays great...well worth it" Read more

"...research and, for the money I wanted to spend, this looked to be good value. It arrived quickly and, once it was tuned I was up and running...." Read more

"...There's not much to say really, other than; Don't even hesitate, it's worth it. It sounds good and it looks good. What more could you ask for?" Read more

"...The instrument is very well finished & well worth the price. I'm a fairly new player but full of enthusiasm...." Read more

8 customers mention8 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the stringed instrument. They mention that it looks good, plays good, and is a beautiful instrument. The white trim compliments the dark wood and the geared tuning pegs. It is nicely balanced with a warm rich tone and a bright tone.

"...It looks great and plays great...well worth it" Read more

"...It sounds good and it looks good. What more could you ask for?" Read more

"...completely normal and the ukulele looks & sounds really nice with a bright tone. The instrument is very well finished & well worth the price...." Read more

"...finish is very good with no rough edges or flaws, the white trim compliments the dark wood and the geared tuning pegs work smoothly, it comes with..." Read more

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Customers are satisfied with the strings. They mention that the strings stay in tune very well, and are a nice bonus. Some customers also say that the supplied strings are good and hold tune well.

"...It has a rich clean sound and is a pleasure to play. It comes with Aquila strings and unlike the previous Uke they stay in tune very well...." Read more

"...with build quality, no rough edges etc and the fact it comes with Aquila Nylgut strings is a real bonus...." Read more

"...The supplied strings are good and hold tune well." Read more

"...dark wood and the geared tuning pegs work smoothly, it comes with Aquila strings fitted and tunes easily...." Read more

3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

Customers find the stringed instruments easy to play. They mention it has good, playable action and a sweet sound.

"...It has a rich clean sound and is a pleasure to play. It comes with Aquila strings and unlike the previous Uke they stay in tune very well...." Read more

"...The sound is lovely and it's so much fun to play - my daughter who plays guitar is already nicking it...." Read more

"Great Uke .. . . .good, playable action and sweet sound." Read more

3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the protection of the stringed instruments. They mention that it was delivered promptly and well protected.

"...I plumbed for the Lanikai and it was delivered promptly and well protected. I've been playing it just over a week and loving it...." Read more

"This ukulele arrived extremely quickly and was very well wrapped with plenty of protection round the instrument...." Read more

"This is a very well made and the sound is absolutely fantastic, I would definately recommend this ukelele to anyone wanting to take an interest in..." Read more

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Richard Walsh
5.0 out of 5 stars A pleasure to play!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 September 2013
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I ventured into the world of Ukulele playing earlier this year with a rather cheap Tiger Ukulele. At £17 i didn't expect much but to be honest once I changed the strings, it did the trick. Once I had the Uke fever I thought it about time to buy something with an actual fretboard :P The Lanikai LU-21T is just perfect. I good bit larger than the Soprano Ukulele's with a fuller sound. Once I got it out of the box I was hooked. It has a rich clean sound and is a pleasure to play. It comes with Aquila strings and unlike the previous Uke they stay in tune very well. The A string is still finding if it's left unused for a while but a wee tuning before use is perfect. It looks great and plays great...well worth it
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FrequentlyLost
5.0 out of 5 stars Solid ukulele for a beginner like me.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 January 2013
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I did some investigations and for my budget it came dome to this or the equivalent Kala ukulele. I plumbed for the Lanikai and it was delivered promptly and well protected. I've been playing it just over a week and loving it. First off there are no issues with build quality, no rough edges etc and the fact it comes with Aquila Nylgut strings is a real bonus. The sound is lovely and it's so much fun to play - my daughter who plays guitar is already nicking it. At first you are constantly having to tune it but that's just the stings settling and after a week it's holding it's tune a lot better and need little adjustment before playing. So in summary I guess the best I can say is that I love it and if I dropped it and broke it I'd buy the same one again.
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Olddiverman
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely Tenor Uke
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 January 2015
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I bought my first ukulele, a Brunswick Soprano, here at the beginning of January having never played a note of music in my life, and I was so thrilled with my progress on it that I decided to buy a Tenor. I did the usual online research and, for the money I wanted to spend, this looked to be good value. It arrived quickly and, once it was tuned I was up and running.
Well, it's a very nice instrument; beautifully made with a lovely rich mellow sound. I would recommend it to anyone.
Incidentally, I have replaced the high "g" string with an Aquila Red low G, which, I think, sounds better on the Tenor uke, and I recommend that as well.
2 people found this helpful
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Mads Holm
5.0 out of 5 stars Worth every single pound!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 July 2013
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To start this of, let me compliment Omega Music for delivering the product in such a fine shape and 2 days before the estimated arrival!
The ukulele came in a small cardboard box, surrounded by paper to keep in tight in an even bigger box. My new Lu-21t has no flaws, and sounds amazing with it's Aquila nylgut strings!
There's not much to say really, other than; Don't even hesitate, it's worth it. It sounds good and it looks good. What more could you ask for?
3 people found this helpful
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A. J. Jordan
4.0 out of 5 stars Good starter or intermediate instrument.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 July 2015
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This has an excellent tone and action but a rather disappointing finish. The supplied strings are good and hold tune well.
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Joyce
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely Tenor Ukulele for very little cost.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 June 2014
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This ukulele arrived extremely quickly and was very well wrapped with plenty of protection round the instrument. It is my first time playing on a tenor as I also have a Lanikai Concert model which I just love. The Aquila strings took a short while to settle which is completely normal and the ukulele looks & sounds really nice with a bright tone. The instrument is very well finished & well worth the price. I'm a fairly new player but full of enthusiasm. I wish I has discovered the pleasure of playing these years ago!
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Terry B.
4.0 out of 5 stars I find the size better to handle against the soprano and very happy with ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 June 2015
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I find the size better to handle against the soprano and very happy with it. Has i am only a novice i would not pay too much but i think this uke is a very good compremise between quility and value.
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Mr R.
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful instrument and sound
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 July 2015
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A beautifully made instrument with a beautiful sound.
Like all Ukuleles the strings need constant tuning for a week or two but once settled in it holds its tune very well.
Would definitely recommend this instrument.
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FrugalTechie
5.0 out of 5 stars Clearly budget version, but awesome for beginners and veteran players alike
Reviewed in the United States on 24 July 2013
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After 6 weeks of nearly daily playing, I am convinced this is an awesome Tenor to just have. You cannot go wrong for a sub $100 Tenor teukulele.

Pros:
Beautiful tone for a Nato uke.
Stays in tune
Perfect intonation - true up past 14th fret
Good construction and feel
Good voice
Comes with Aquila strings
Nato construction makes it maintenance free
Even finish

Cons:
All Nato construction= not as loud as my Mitchell mu-70 with laminated spruce top / rosewood back and sides
Sounds thinner than Mitchell mu-70
Very thin finish

All in all a winner. You can see Utube to see how some have added pickups and varnished the top.
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Fabio Runello
5.0 out of 5 stars Non rimarrete delusi
Reviewed in Italy on 22 November 2014
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Ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo. Strumento ideale per chi inizia a suonare l'ukulele. Intonato è corredato di un utile accordatore. CONSIGLIATISSIMO
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747
5.0 out of 5 stars A good ukulele for learning (and beyond)
Reviewed in the United States on 27 March 2011
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I got my first ukulele three months ago just before Christmas. It's a Lanikai Spruce Tenor and I like the thing quite a bit. I'm a school teacher and a lot of my students now want to learn to play the ukulele too so I recently purchased this one (LU-21T). I'm happy with it. It's not quite as crisp sounding (or appearing) as the Lanikai Spruce Tenor, but it still has a good sound and stays in tune. If I had had both ukes to compare next to one another when I made my first purchase three months ago -being uncertain as to whether or not I was going to take up this instrument- I would have gone with the LU-21T: it's significantly less expensive, and it still has a good sound. With that being stated I'm quite happy that I did get the Spruce Tenor model. I plan to be playing this thing for years to come...and I've already started to teach a few chords to some of my students. If you're looking for a good introductory ukulele that will more than likely serve you well for years to come, the LU-21T will probably do.
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An Amateur Renaissance Man
2.0 out of 5 stars and it is a wonderful instrument. I bought this Tenor based on that ...
Reviewed in the United States on 4 November 2016
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I have a Lanikai Concert, and it is a wonderful instrument. I bought this Tenor based on that experience. You would have thought it was a different manufacturer. It would neve stay in tune. Each five minutes, it slipped out. I returned it and bought another brand.
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CLvP
4.0 out of 5 stars Great starter instrument
Reviewed in the United States on 28 August 2013
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I started playing the Ukulele in April after borrowing one from a friend. I spent some time shopping for one of my own and was trying to decide between a Lanikai and Kala brand instrument. I read other reviews online and finally decided on this Lanikai Tenor.

So far I have been pleased. It took about a week for the instrument to stay in tune for more than 10 minutes at a time, and I was worried it was a faulty instrument. After some reading I discovered it's a natural part of the string stretching process. Since that time, it has done much better.

The instrument itself is good quality and has a decent sound. I sometimes get fret buzz, but that's largely due to my inexperience and improper technique. I would recommend this instrument for any beginner and have had tons of fun learning to play the Ukulele.
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