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aNueNue ukuleles take a long time to make. This is not only the result of painstaking craftmanship on behalf of the luthier team involved. aNueNue woods are air dried and aged for up to 5 years prior to use. They are graded and the best of the best cuts go towards the Bird Series ukuleles. So, when you pick up a UT200 ukulele, you are picking the better half a decades' worth of preparation and attention to detail. You are picking up unparalleled professionalism.
aNueNue Moonbirds are completely solid instruments. The top is solid Swiss Moon Spruce, a tree native to high altitudes of Switzerland and historically felled in accordance to the lunar cycle and its relationship to sap flow. I won't go into the science because, well, it's above my pay grade. Long story short, this selection of Spruce is incredibly rich and opens into complex tonal variety as it the wood matures. It is a highly sought after top for guitars and ukuleles. The grain is extraordinarily thin and can just be made out upon close inspection. Its milky almond hue pairs excellently with the Spalted Maple rosette.
Next stop is the back and sides, made from solid Indian Rosewood. The finish is gloss, but satin Mahogany is used for the back of the neck and headstock. A good choice as I find a satin finish particularly on the neck provides the smoothest movement up and down the fretboard. The UT200 also has a depressed neck, opposed to the classic half circle, which gives a little more wiggle room.
The sound is crisp, strong, and well balanced, toward the mellower side for Spruce. The highs do not dominate but perfectly compliment the instrument's range. It feels fun to play, yet at the same time delicate and contemplative, which I think was aNueNue's intention. The Moonbird is an instrument that will last a lifetime and see you through the ups and downs and all the moments between.
Joel Carr
Owner, UkuleleMate
Your choice of ukulele bag between 10 options
A complete set of spare strings to back you up
Tuner with LCD display to always give you that sweet sweet sound
Adjustable soft cotton ukulele strap for perfect balance and comfort
68 page ukulele book to guide you through your practice
6-pack of custom designed ukulele felt picks for the classic mellow tone
Foldable A3 chart with 156+ chords to give you quick reminders
A set of fretboard "learn to play" stickers to guide you in your first days
Self-inking ukulele chord stamp
Gold plated ukulele bookmark so your uke’s always on your mind
Ultra-soft microfiber cleaning cloth so your uke is always stunning
Organic cotton bag for your accessories to take them all with you
30-min lesson over skype with a pro to point you in the right direction
Plus 16 tips & tricks emails to keep you motivated and learning with over the shoulders video tutorials.
All ukuleles under $1000 are made in China. There are a handful of instruments made in the USA/Australia but they come with a hefty price tag and aren't always worth the price. Often the more affordable instruments are just as good, if not better. At ukulelemate, we have tested thousands of instruments and found the sweetspot where quality meets value.
Yes you can! We have the best returns policy in the Australian music industry. No matter what you buy from us, we will take it back within 60 days and give you a full refund for the original purchase. What's even better - we pay for the return shipping. It's simple and easy.
We offer a lifetime warranty on all products. You won't find this anywhere else in the world, most music stores offer 12 months, maybe 24 months if you are lucky. We sell products that are high quality and will last. We stand behind them with a lifetime warranty.
Each ukulele that leaves our warehouse will undergo a strict QC and setup process by our experienced staff. The setup process if fairly similar for all instruments but we will spend more time on the more expensive models. The budget models will receive all of the crucial checks but we won't spends as much time on things such as fretboard lemon oil.
We package the ukes extremely well with our own thick custom made boxes. Each year we ship thousands of ukuleles all across Australia and the world. We guarantee you will receive your uke in 100% perfect condition.
All orders before 4pm are dispatched same day. We choose the fastest courier based on your postcode. Over 80% of our orders arrive in 1-2 days. If you live in a rural area, it will take a couple of extra days, but we will make sure it's dispatched fast and with the best courier possible.
