OQAN QUK-C(BO) BOCOTE - Soprano Ukulele with Bocote Top
The OQAN QUK-C(BO) is a soprano ukulele designed specifically for students and developing musicians seeking a reliable instrument with great sound and stunning aesthetics. This ukulele combines high-quality, traditional materials with innovative modern composites, creating an exceptional learning tool that will withstand the test of time and climatic variations. Its most distinctive feature is its bocote wood top, which not only gives it an exotic and unique appearance thanks to its pronounced grain, but also contributes a rich and warm tonal quality.
The body and neck are made from an advanced composite material, a blend of carbon fiber and ABS plastic. This innovative construction offers superior durability and strength compared to traditional wooden ukuleles. It is virtually immune to changes in humidity and temperature, ensuring stable tuning and preventing warping or cracking. This makes it the perfect travel companion and an ideal low-maintenance instrument for beginners.
Main Features
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Bocote Wood Top: The satin-finished bocote wood top is not only visually appealing due to its unique patterns, but it is also a dense wood that contributes to a powerful, warm sound with great projection.
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Composite Body and Neck: The combination of carbon fiber and ABS in the body and neck provides exceptional robustness, great resonance, and structural stability that protects the instrument from environmental conditions.
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Bone Nut: Equipped with a bone nut, a feature typically found on higher-end instruments. This material improves the transfer of vibrations from the strings to the neck, resulting in a clearer, brighter sound with greater sustain.
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Aquila Strings: It comes factory-strung with Aquila strings, the leading brand in the ukulele world. These Nylgut strings are famous for their bright tone, tuning stability, and comfortable feel.
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Open Mechanism Tuning Machines: The exposed gear tuning machines with pearloid tuning pegs not only add a vintage aesthetic touch, but also ensure accurate and reliable tuning, allowing for effortless fine adjustments.
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21-inch scale: Although categorized as a soprano ukulele for its accessibility, its 21-inch scale is more akin to that of a concert ukulele. This provides greater spacing between the frets, making fingering and learning chords easier, especially for people with larger hands.
Benefits for the Beginner Musician
The OQAN QUK-C(BO) is designed to eliminate common barriers to learning to play. Its composite construction makes it resistant to impacts and weather changes, so you won't have to worry about maintenance. Aquila strings and a bone nut ensure the instrument sounds great from the start, holding its tuning longer and motivating the student to keep practicing. The slightly longer scale length provides comfortable finger space, making chord formation easier and less frustrating.
Use Cases
This ukulele is the perfect choice for a wide variety of situations. It's ideal as a first instrument for children and adults starting out in music. Its robust construction makes it perfect for taking to lessons, workshops, trips, camps, or gatherings with friends without fear of damage. Furthermore, its quality sound and professional appearance also make it suitable for intermediate players looking for a durable and reliable second ukulele for practicing anywhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this ukulele suitable for a child?
Yes, its soprano size and durability make it ideal for children. The 21-inch scale, similar to a concert guitar, also provides more space for them to learn to position their fingers comfortably.
What advantages does a composite body have over a wooden one?
The composite body (carbon fiber and ABS) is much more resistant to changes in temperature and humidity, preventing tuning problems and warping. It is also more durable against bumps and scratches, requiring less maintenance than a completely wooden instrument.
Do I need to change the strings when I receive it?
No need to. The ukulele comes equipped with high-quality Aquila strings, renowned for their excellent sound and durability. It will be ready to tune and play as soon as you take it out of the box.
Is the 21" scale for a soprano or a concert?
A 21-inch scale is technically that of a concert-sized ukulele. Although the model is called a "soprano," this extended scale is an advantage for beginners, as it offers more space on the fretboard to learn chords more easily.
Project description
Soprano ukulele with a 21-inch scale. Bocote wood top with a satin finish. Body and neck constructed from carbon fiber and ABS composite. Features a bone nut for optimal sound transmission. Equipped with Aquila strings and open-gear tuning machines with pearloid tuning pegs.
