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Applause UAE148 Acoustic-Electric Tenor Ukulele  

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Applause

A ukulele that will reach a wider audience.

With built-in electronics, the UAE148 can perform onstage with other amplified instruments. It is a traditional tenor-size, 16-7/8"-scale instrument with a cutaway shape for easier access to the upper fretboard. A solid spruce top gives it a sweet, rich tone. Finely crafted and worthy of the professional player.

Features

  • Tenor ukulele
  • Acoustic-electric
  • Body type: cutaway
  • Spruce top

Order your UAE140 and give your music a great new sound.

UAE148 Acoustic-Electric Tenor Ukulele Specifications:

  • 16-7/8" scale
  • 1-3/8" nut width
  • 18 frets
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Quality Uke

| Review By: Parrott Pacific | 3 months, 2 weeks ago

0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

Features:

Its in the sound. 

Quality:

Top of the line and the craftmanship is awesome.

Value:

I would recommend this Uke to everyone. I challenge you to find one comparable to the sound this creates with any other even close to this price range. I began purchasing Uke's about six years ago, and this one hit the target for me.

Overall:

I have owned this now for about three months, and this is my fifth Ukulele. I love my Fender Koa Nohea Tenor, and my Lanikai Baritone, and my Pele Tenor, but I wanted an awesome Tenor Uke that I could plug in and play. This Applause UAE148 Acoustic-Electric Tenor Ukulele ROCKS. I played it without plugging it in for the first month or so, but then I hooked it into my Fender Passport 250 and my Fostex VF 160EX 16 Track Recorder system and it was amazing. I have been a keyboard player since I was 6 years old, played guitar, (not very well), but always wanted to learn to play the Uke. This new Applause, in black, is just beautiful, and the inners with the built in sound is actually amazing. It is so hard to put this thing down when I start playing it, that I can hardly believe it. It actually helps me to practice more, as the sound it creates when amplified is truly a work of art. I do not have one complaint about this instrument, but you do have to purchase a Baritone sized case in order to fit it in. Just so you know, if you are older like me (I am 62+), and you really want an Uke that will change your life, this is it. The black finish is just georgous. I highly recommend to anyone, pro or beginner. This beauty will keep you rehearsing. 

Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
Yes
Musical Experience:
Multiple instruments 50 years
Style of music you play:
Hawaiian, Pop, Classics, Country/ Western
Where you live:
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Did you find this review helpful? yes no1110841

A great performance ukulele!

| Review By: Grant Jackson | 4 months, 3 weeks ago

1 people out of 1 found this review helpful

Features:

Great electronics.

Stable tuners.

Attractive design.

Quality:

High quality finish.

Fretwork is smooth.

I would like to see the decorative wood inlaid.

Value:

A great performance ukulele!

Overall:

I've been playing ukulele casualy for many years.  I've had my Applause for about 5 years.  I have it tuned to a low G which gives it a nice rich sound.  I play it through an Ampeg BA108 bass amp. 

 

The reason I use a bass amp is because most guitar amps are not designed for active piezo pickups.  There are dedicated accoustic amps but the Ampeg BA108 is less expensive, has an input for active pickups, plays well with my Kala Ubass, and reproduces the accoustic sound of my Applause ukulele very accurately.  It also has a line out feature to plug it into my PA when I need more volume. 

 

The round back of this ukulele takes some getting used to.  Once you do, it is very comfortable to play seated or standing.  This one is a keeper!

Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
Yes
Musical Experience:
Amatuer
Style of music you play:
Various
Where you live:
Illinois

Did you find this review helpful? yes no1104774

Just perfect!

| Review By: Clay Potts | 1 year, 9 months ago

2 people out of 3 found this review helpful

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Due to a severe injury to my shoulder, I had to sell my big Ovation Celebrity. I just could not get my strumming back due to the injury. When I saw this Ukulele I knew it would take the place of my guitar. I was not disappointed. It has the same feel as the Ovation, the electronics are fab, and the acoustic sound dynamite. I highly recommend this baby! Musicians Friend as always came through.
Do you own the product?:
No
Have you used the product?:
No
Musical Experience:
Active Musician
Style of music you play:
Country, Blues, rock
Where you live:
Tarpon Springs, Florida

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Great uke!

| Review By: Ramon Perdigao | 1 year, 9 months ago

5 people out of 5 found this review helpful

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Very nice uke! The action came a little high for me but not a big deal. The sound is awesome, acoustic or plugged. The electronics are also very good. The instrument as a whole looks and feels very solid, great quality. This is a great option if you are looking for a reliable uke to play in live gigs.
Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
No
Musical Experience:
Active Musician
Style of music you play:
Bossa Nova; Brazilian Popular Music
Where you live:
Canada

Did you find this review helpful? yes no1070672

UAE148-Tenor Uke

| Review By: Joe Basebase | 4 years, 3 weeks ago

4 people out of 4 found this review helpful

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Overall:
I have one of the earlier model tenors with OP14 preamp. I have the mahogany top which I think has a mellower tone than the spruce. Unplugged, it has a very nice quiet tone good for private practice. Plugged in, it has a big monster tone much like a classical guitar. I play it loud on the Las Vegas stage and it is excellent. My only advice is to play it smoothly and lighten up on your attack. It is an electric so you don't have to play hard to be heard. I highly recommend this Tenor ukulele which is better than those overpriced Kamakas. I know I have 5 old Kamakas in the closet. The AE148 is for those who play onstage and it is so reasonably priced.
Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
No
Musical Experience:
Pro Vegas Player
Style of music you play:
Hwn swing, pop tunes
Where you live:
Las Vegas, NV

Did you find this review helpful? yes no908532

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