3 - 5 Knighton Heath Estate, Ringwood Road, BH11 8NE, Bournemouth, GB
We are passionate about ukuleles and our mission is to spread the joy far and wide. Be you a starter or an expert, we'll have what's best for you, but if you're not sure what you want then please contact us for friendly advice. Alex, Romeo, Guns or Phil will be delighted to help you. And with hundreds and hundreds of ukuleles in stock at any one time, from under £100 to £7000, we'll have something to tickle your fancy.
I came across the store by chance (I live in Milan, Italy). I asked a number of questions about a number of different ukuleles and Alex and Rob (who I communicate with via e-mail) were always very clear and honest. They work with you and give all the suggestions and help you need regarding woods, sound, and, of course, the available budget! I am extremely pleased with my Kiwaya mahogany concert, which is absolutely gorgeous and very playable. I also bought a very nice hard case for it to live in. As I said, I live in Italy. Shipping was super-fast! It got to me in TWO DAYS! Incredible! Packaging was perfect! I will definitely be back for more and will pay you a visit the next time I get down your way. Brilliant!
I could easily wax lyrical about the folks at Southern Ukulele Store, but will try to keep it short and sweet. It was a bit of a revelation when I came across them for the first time. Now I'm a multiple purchaser, and without hesitation will buy from them again. Their knowledge and passion, is matched by their warmth and approachability. Not to mention all the extra stuff they do promoting ukuleles and ukulele playing. They're amazing. Can't recommend them enough!
This store deserves high praise. As a fairly new beginner and wanting to progress I emailed for advice about upgrading my ukulele. I mentioned my budget and a couple of instruments from the website that appealed to me. By return I was given advice with no pressure to buy something more expensive. I ordered in the late afternoon and the ukulele was with me in Scotland less than two days later. And so, a great service and a very satisfied customer. I should add that this took place in the difficult circumstances of the Covid constraints.
Fantastic service in the midst of the pandemic. Ordered a Kala soprano ukulele for my wife's birthday on Friday and it arrived on Saturday! Can't say fairer than that.
Ordered from the 🇳🇱 Netherlands! I got the exact ukulele I wanted because of excellent customer service. Photos were sent to me so I knew exactly what my uke looked like. It was perfectly set up and arrived in 2 days in perfect condition! Hats off to SUS!
Alex was excellent throughout and provided great advice by email and phone. Although lockdown prevented me visiting Southern Ukelele, I am delighted with my Concert Pono and know I have made the right decision. These guys are specialists, really know their stuff and are a pleasure to deal with. If you haven't done so already check out their YouTube channel for more Uke info. ( I am Al not Susan, that is my wife!)
Superb customer service from the first email to receiving the stunning ukulele. If you are looking for a quality ukulele then the Southern Ukulele Store is the place. The ukulele was very well packed and thanks for the felt picks! 5* service.
I bought a brilliant Flight Uke from these guys during lockdown in April. From start to finish they were amazing. From on-line advice from their videos and sound files, thru chatting on the phone about string, strap and other options. These are truly great people, know tons about music in general and ukes in particular. Service was fast and hassle free. My new uke had to be retuned. They organised everything, fixed it and had it back to me in a few days Couldn’t recommend them highly enough. I just wish they had a “northern” uke store. Bournemouth to manchester is along long way 😀 Alex Rob Phil - thanks again. You and ur store are amazing. I’ll be back - in person one day I promise 👍🏻
I've bought from SUS before so had no qualms about ordering from them again and it seems as if they have risen to the challenge again. I ordered a concert ukulele with different strings to standard and with a strap button fitted. It arrived just 36 hours after ordering -amazing! The uke looks good, sounds good and is fun to play (it makes a change from my usual baritones). The setup seems pretty good, the packaging was fine and the delivery was good too. All in all, a fantastic experience - so, many thanks to all at SUS
Excellent advice and service. Knowledgable, happy to spend time answering a lot of questions, and they know their product very well.
Fantastic service provided to a Ukulele novice. Used the excellent videos to help me select my first Snail Tenor. Arrived safely and promptly. I now just need to practice- a lot. Thanks guys.
Thank you very much for advice, kindness and shipping me this uke to Southern of France in a few days inspite of that pandemia. Take care in music.
Great service from the team at Southern Ukulele Store, even in these difficult times. And the ukulele sounds great too!
Wow guys, Amazing service, Thank you! “Barry the Baritone” arrived safely this morning beautifully re-strung and sounds amazeballs; less than 48 hours after ordering. Now I only need to improve my skills to make him sound even better!!! Keep up the good work and maybe one day when this is all over I’ll come and visit but may have to leave credit cards at home!! Stay safe, stay sane to keep us all strumming
The guys at SuS are so helpful, they really know their stuff, they give solid advice and their videos are really helpful too. Service is really speedy and prices are super reasonable.
A specialist ukulele store with a large selection of brands rather than a dusty niche hidden behind isles of other instruments. Highly knowledgeable, always provided me with sound advice and never just pushing a particular product. Will buy from here again....and probably again, and again.
After a year or so of playing with a plastic ukelele, I wanted to get an upgrade. I browsed the web for a couple of weeks and bumped into the YouTube channel of the Southern Ukelele Store. They were showcasing pretty much every instrument they have in store. Went to NAMM and made a report about that. Offer delivery to Hungary - where I live. I sent them a mail asking what would be a good instrument for me. Within a day I got a reply with some suggestions. Due to my lack of knowledge about proper care for a wooden instrument (remember, mine was plastic), I had a few more questions which all were promptly answered. I ordered the ukelele they suggested. They sent me a track number. The uke arrived within a week. It was well packed, using plenty of bubble wrap. All in all, a good purchase. I'm happy to buy from SUS again.
Brilliant service especially at this time. Easy to use Website. Will be using them again for help and advice.
For the first time of dealing with the store, at about 1 pm on Friday last, I ordered a new Ukulele from the Southern Ukulele Store. I was promised delivery on Monday (today) At 10am. On Saturday the uke arrived, less than 24 hours after ordering. It was tuned and set up as requested. I will definitely be purchasing more items from them in the future. They have got another happy customer
I've got an exzellent service and help by shipping and all 👍👍