Lanikai LU21-S Soprano Ukulele
- Soprano size, 4 nylon strings
- Okoume top, back and sides
- Open-back tuners, 8-hole quick-tie bridge
- Two strap buttons
- Gig bag included
- 1.5 pounds, 22.85 x 8.55 x 3.45 inches
- Limited lifetime warranty
Updated 20 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A light soprano ukulele with an easy-stringing bridge and gig bag, made for classrooms and first-time players. Its small body gives a bright, soft sound with less volume and bass than a concert or tenor uke.
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ASIN: B09W673DD5Model: LU21Category: Ukuleles
Overview
Not a toy, the Lanikai soprano is a full okoume-bodied ukulele with a wide neck for new fingers. Open-back tuners and a quick-tie bridge make restringing easy, and it travels in the included gig bag.
Classroom teachers and beginners get a light, bright uke that restrings quickly and comes ready to carry. The wide neck helps early chord shapes. Soprano size limits volume and fret spacing for larger hands.
Who it's for
Kids, music classes and adults trying the instrument get a simple, carry-ready uke. Players wanting a fuller sound or more room between frets should step up to a concert or tenor size.
Pros and cons
- Gig bag in the box
- Quick-tie bridge eases restringing
- Wide neck for beginners
- Light okoume body
- Soprano size is cramped for big hands
- No pickup for amplification
- Laminate status not listed
Performance notes
Sound comes from the short soprano scale and small okoume body, which produce a bright, tight tone. Low string tension makes chords easy to press. The quick-tie bridge and open-back tuners speed string changes but nylon strings stretch at first, so tuning drifts early on.
Specifications
| Brand | Lanikai |
|---|---|
| Model | LU21 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Instrument Size | Soprano |
| Item weight | 1.5 pounds |
| Item dimensions | 22.85 x 8.55 x 3.45 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| String Material Type | Nylon |
| Top Material Type | Okoume |
| Back Material Type | Okoume |
| Body Material Type | Okoume |
| Color | Natural |
| Finish Type | Satin |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Gig bag |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | Limited lifetime |
| Other details | |
| Number of Strings | 4 |
| Sound Profile | Bright yet soft |
| Tuners | Open-back |
| Guitar Bridge System | 8-hole quick-tie bridge |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Lanikai LU21-S good for small kids?
Lanikai designs the LU series for beginners and classroom students, and the soprano is the smallest standard uke size.
Can the Lanikai LU21-S plug into an amp?
No pickup is listed, so it is an acoustic ukulele only.
How do I restring the Lanikai LU21-S?
It uses an 8-hole quick-tie bridge and open-back tuners, designed to make stringing simple.