I fell in love with the looks of this all-bamboo tenor 'ukulele, and it seemed to be a very good value - the 'uku, a gig bag, a tuner, a strap, and some picks - so I bought it as a present for myself. I've been having fun playing it, but the main drawback is that the tone is not the greatest.Craftsmanship: The 'uku is put together very well, except for two issues. There is a rough spot in the finish (on the narrow waist portion at the "bottom" as you play it) that will not affect usability, and some of the metal fret dividers are rough on the A-string side, where, unfortunately, one is more likely to come into contact with them while playing. The latter should definitely be addressed by the manufacturer. No one wants to get cut playing their 'ukulele.Looks: Totally awesome, with the cut-away, the very modern open headstock, and the monotonicity (all same color). As others have mentioned, darker fret markers, at least on the edge, would improve playability, since it's hard to see ivory/white against the light bamboo. Also, I would prefer that the strap buttons match the tuner pegs (although it is a plus to have the 'uku come with those already in place) - they are silver-tone, while the tuners are gold-tone and black.Sound: While pleasant, the sound is dull; it does not resonate much. I may try fluorocarbon strings to see if that brightens it up. This is the only real drawback to this 'uku, but at this price, as an intro or novelty instrument, not a deal breaker.Scent: For the first few weeks, the 'uku gave off a very pleasant grassy smell. I've been leaving the gig bag open and thinking that, as this dissipates, the tone may improve. The scent has decreased. I'm not sure about the tone.The gig bag is indeed a very nice one with a big pocket in front, so that's a plus. I haven't used the tuner (yet) or the picks. The strap is 1" and I'd prefer 1.5", but hey, it was free!I'm not sure what "thickness" is supposed to address in the ratings, so I gave it 3 stars. The thickness of the neck seems fine to me. I think the thickness of the bamboo in the body may be causing/contributing to the dull tone.

This uke punches way above it's price point. This is my 2nd tenor ukulele. The other being a Kala Walnut Tenor with a laminate top. The Aklot has much better sound than the Kala. The Kala produces a hollow dull sound, I think due to the laminate top. I wasn't sure what to expect with bamboo but I've been happily surprised with it. It has a bright, clear sound that I'm loving. The back has a slight curve that makes it more comfortable to hold and I think it helps project the sound. The tuners are nice and I love the slotted headstock. Cons: I don't love the the "Designed by Aklot" laser engraving on the soundboard. Also, it's kinda cool that it's solid bamboo but visually it looks pretty plain. I wish it had more contrast to make it visually appealing. Overall, I'm really happy I bought this uke. This is my 5th uke and I think it's my new favorite.

This is my 2nd Aklot uke. I began my adult uke journey with the AKLOT Solid Mahogany Concert Ukulele Starter Kit based on the recommendation of a local uke teacher. I was NOT disappointed. The quality was incredible and so was the sound and ease of play.Fast forward 7 months into my journey and after a few other uke purchases, I now have my 2nd Aklot uke... this AKLOT Concert Ukulele All Solid Bamboo Ukulele. This is day 3 of having this uke and I'm just now writing a review because I haven't put it down.First impressions...The CASE- probably the best quality and most padded case of all the ukes I've purchased so far, including my first Aklot. It features backpack style straps and a padded handle for carrying at your side. My favorite feature, other than the incredible padding, is the raised front pocket. Great for carrying your tuner, a strap and some folded music and maybe your phone or wallet. The pocket is almost 6" x 9.5" and 1.5" deepThe WOOD & FINISH- Truly stunning! Smooth edges. Beautiful presentation of bamboo grain.The NECK & FRETBOARD- clean, very smooth. There is not one rough fret on this uke. The fret dots on the neck are even with the wood, however, I notice they are a bit hard to see depending on the lighting because they blend into the neck, the bamboo being a light wood and the dots being white.The ACTION- the action on mine seems to be at 4mm, maybe a little high but I'm not noticing any difficulty with play...and I've played it a lot already.The SOUND- I'm very happy with the sound (bight) and projectionThe HEADSTOCK- I'm in love with the look of an open headstock so I was really excited that this uke has this design feature...again STUNNING. The AKLOT brand name is NOT a sticker or a paint job. It is intricately engraved into the headstock. It's incredibly clean work, no rough edges anywhere on the engraving. Well done!!!!The TUNERS- What can I say? I married a Steelers fan, therefore I'm a Steelers fan. What does this have to do with this uke, you ask? The tuners are black and gold!!! What's not to like? The turn is very smooth. From the beginning, this uke (and my first AKLOT uke) have done an incredible job of staying close to tune. I can't say that about the ukes I've purchased.Overall, I would highly recommend this and the solid mahogany uke based on my personal experience. I would recommend any of the other AKLOT products based on consistency of quality and attention to detail AND based on the customer service I have experienced any time I have communicated with them. They are highly responsive.AKLOT, thank you for the opportunity to review this stunning bamboo ukulele.

First off, this ukulele is made of solid ecologically-friendly bamboo, including the neck. Bamboo is a very durable, flexible, resilient plant that handles stress beautifully. This Aklot tenor ukulele has great low action, smooth frets and produces a clean, crisp sound with plenty of volume. It has Aguila Nylgut strings, open geared tuners, white side fret markers and a compensated saddle. This all bamboo ukulele is 26 inches of playing pleasure that comes with a sturdy padded gig bag, strap, attached strap buttons, picks and a tuner. Of my many ukuleles, this has become my "go to" instrument. Great value for the money.

I am a somewhat seasoned uke player, in that I have been playing for the past couple years. I started in 2018 with a Kmise zebra wood concert instrument that I purchased on a whim. I was pleasantly surprised at how nice the uke was, both in play ability and construction. Fast forward to today, and I now have six ukuleles, including a Ubass. UAS syndrome? Perhaps... :)I bought the Aklot Bamboo ukulele for a couple reasons. First off, it has a unique look to it, which I like. I also have a Enya Nova, and a Risa Stick uke, so I really like ukes that are unique. Second, Aklot is part of Kmise...or maybe Kimse is part of Aklot, not sure, but anyways, I really like the zebra wood concert Kimise, so I felt like I would not be disappointed.And, I was not! I did do some research, and by far the biggest complaint about this uke was the "Designed by Aklot" engraving on the body. I am very happy to say that it looks like Aklot have listened, and this one did not have any engraving! It's always nice when companies listen to their customers, and sadly a lot of them do not, so kudos to Aklot/Kmise! The other complaints that I do agree with are very minor. I feel that the strap buttons should be black or gold, so as to match the tuners, and the inlay dots should be black, as the white kinda gets lost in the paleness of the bamboo neck.Speaking of bamboo, everything here is made of it. The body, bridge, neck, fretboard, and headstock are all bamboo, and I have to say, it looks great. The finish is of the matte type and is pretty much flawless to my hands. I also cannot find any flaws with the construction. Everything fits well, and from what I can see, the internal bracing is very tidy, with no glue seepage. Speaking of internal, I really like the wood badge that would normally be paper. Very cool little addition! I want to say that the top is a sold piece of bamboo...which it is, but also isn't. It is one layer of bamboo, but is made of bamboo strips, like a cutting board. I believe the back and sides are of this "one layer" construction as well. Far as the neck goes, I cannot feel any sharp frets, and the action seems to be just about right. Tuners are a open geared type, are very smooth. Again, I just wish the strap buttons matched these, but that is an easy fix.How does it sound? Well, very good, although different from wood. I can't really explain it, but it is a different sound, which I think is a good thing. Being a plant, bamboo is certainly going to have different characteristics than wood, so I can see where the sound would be affected. Also, bamboo is supposedly much more resistant to shrinkage, so this might make for a good travel uke.Accessories it comes with include a tuner (which works well), strap, picks, and a very nice gig bag. The picks...are guitar picks, and not sure why they are included, but they are. Felt picks would be welcome, but no biggie. The strap is nice in that it is an actual ukulele strap, and not a wide guitar strap. I also love the gigbag, which is a nice grey color, and is very well padded. However, mine has "Kmise" on the front instead of Aklot.Overall, this is a very nice ukulele for your money. I'd recommend it for a beginner, as it is easy to play, or for anyone who wants to have something different in their ukulele collection. And also, I'm tired of all the "Made in China" bashing. Yes, some crap stuff comes out of China, but also some crap stuff comes out of the US, or anywhere for that matter. There is good and bad stuff everywhere, but from my experience, Kmise/Aklot ukes are squarely in the good category, if not great!Keep calm and play ukulele folks!