This is the ‘black forest’ edition of the aNueNue UC10 concert series from aNueNue, a solid spruce top uke with laminate mahogany back and sides, and an excellent, stylish gig bag. Black Forest, is dark green, basically, but it sounds better!

This instrument has aNueNue Clear Water fluorocarbon strings, geared tuners and a rosewood fingerboard and bridge. It also features a raised, textured scratch guard to prevent damage to the coloured top.

It could be tempting to think that this is yet another colourful ukulele that’s all about the looks and not so much about the instrument and the sound it can make, but that would be a mistake here. There’s lots of volume from the solid spruce top, good sustain and a bright, chiming nature that’s strong when strummed and nice and clear when picked. When set up, it plays well (I’ll do that), and has a 36mm nut which feels comfortable and unchallenging.

If you think of this as a solid top concert ukulele, as opposed to an unusual and different looking instrument, it’s very good value. The fact that it’s unusual and different looking is a bonus (if you like the looks!) as it would match up well with a lot of competition at the same price if it was plain. If that makes sense!

For a selection of added extras, like strap buttons and low G fitting, scroll to the bottom of the page. You’ll aslo find a video demo of the UC10 from aNueNue if you click additional info.