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.
Southern ukes have sold me a variety of tenor, baritone ukuleles and, just recently, a guitalele. They have also bought quite a few back at extremely fair prices. More professional, passionately enthusiastic people would be hard to find. I salute and thank them with all my heart.
“Hi Guys, My Cedarbird has arrived home safe and sound. Just wanted to say thank you all (Rob/Alex/Phil) for your support and patience. Rob’s very kind gesture is much appreciated. Customer service is at the heart of any business and you lot have definitely got it right. Kind regards Chris”
I was impressed by the efficiency of this musical instrument store's delivery service; my order arrived promptly, enabling me to start playing and exploring my new instrument without delay.
Great value Ukulele [Flight Iris], set up beautifully, which makes a big difference to my playing. Very helpful staff who keep you in the loop. Very Happy all round Cannot recommend Southern Ukulele Store highly enough.
Big Thank you to Romeo @ the Southern Ukulele Store for your time, help, and advice in choosing and setting up my first proper instrument ❤ This was a surprise birthday visit and gift. The store is laid out in a clear yet comfortable, casual-rustic style. Having knowledgeable friendly assistance took the pressure off (a beginner new-to-playing person) in selecting the right instrument for me. This could have been a daunting and overwhelming experience, (because of the number of Uke's on offer and the fact I've only been playing for 6 months) but it wasn't. Romeo showed me a couple of suitable options and helped me make a decision based on important practical details, as well as giving me time to practice + play, to get a feel for each one. This guidance was essential and very much appreciated. He explained upkeep and maintenance, and offered future support as and when I need it. I'm delighted with my new Ukulele and the whole experience was really amazing. 10/10 If you're looking for a Uke - this is THE place, because you get first class customer service and musical expertise thrown in for free. I cant recommend highly enough.
I bought one the best gig bags on the market, TGI Extreme Baritone. Wow it’s just amazing, so much padding. My Pono MBD only just fits the super snug gig bag. Best on the market, thank you SUS 🎶🥰 no worries in the gig van. 🤩
Excellent unbiased advice, with ample opportunity to try out several ukuleles both acoustically and through an amplifier, in the shop. Easy on line ordering, prompt dispatch, and useful post sale communication by telephone.
The best store in my opinion for any purchase or advice I recently emailed them because I could not get my Flight Pathfinder which is a wonderful piece of kit to sound very nice and was initially disappointed one email later Alex gave me advice on how to set up my Amp and Ukulele correctly and now every time I play I have a big grin on my face. Any purchase you buy maybe a bit more expensive then other stores but as the saying goes you get what you pay for in my case my Ukulele was set up and played right out of the box.
Just bought a Flight Fireball Soprano that was exclusively made for Southern Ukulele store and it is amazing! Mango back and side with a spruce top gave this Uke such a balanced punchy tone. As for the buying experience. Packaging was well protected and their communication throughout the process was on point. Which made for a professional and a confident inspiring purchasing experience.
Just spent an hour or so with Romeo and Rob in the store, very nice, helpful people, nothing was too much trouble, played a couple of wonderful ukuleles, then got a taxi back to the hotel. Great experience and a wonderful store and staff, thank you!
Recommended by a member of my ukulele group. Traveled 80 miles each way and well worth the effort. Bought two great ukuleles, and superb workshop attention to my existing Tenor. The two Robs were great with good advice and attention. I will travel here again in future.
After traveling from South Wales went to the Southern ukulele store. Good service and great advice from Alex. On asking about a ukulele I was thinking of purchasing he advised me it would not be a step up from one I already had. After showing me a number of ukuleles that he felt would suit my needs and trying them and dismissing a couple (one of which I would probably have purchased online!) I found a Kai KTI 700 which would not have been my first choice had I not heard it! Unhurried service with no pressure. Highly recommend a visit.
This is the kind of place you can buy a uke without a doubt. You'll get advices with quick mail answer, a well prepared instrument and a nice package protected for the transport. You won't get any of that services in a big store like Thomann or Amazon. Just perfect. Just go for it!
I am elderly with slightly arthritic hands and never played a ukulele. Alex and Rob were patient and kind and advised me which ukulele would suit me best. They gave excellent personal service and I’m very grateful. I love the ukulele they suggested for me. It arrived when I asked for it to as well. Thank you Alex and Rob.
What a fantastic shop this is with such a friendly, helpful group working there. Investors just bought a Kanile’a ukulele which is stunning and beautifully set up. This is not the first time I’ve visited the shop and it won’t be the last! 10 out of 10!!
I’ve now purchased 4 Ukuleles from southern Ukulele, the first a Kala Suprano, then a beautiful walnut concert for my ex, then a stunning flight nighthawk and now a Baton Rouge Bass, always a fantastic service, cannot recommend them highly enough 10/10
Simply the best way to buy an ukulele. I came there especially from Spain and it was definitely worth the trip! They have such a variety of choice and the SUS staff is so helpful. To have a choice to try and compare different models and ask for advice is precious. If I visit a regular musical shop, they usually have maybe one instrument that I may be potentially interested about (and they don't know much about ukuleles). But here there is plenty, and they also offer models that cannot be found anywhere else. Great shop!
After a year of learning, I decided to buy a new Ukulele. But then I needed a hard well built padded case. The communication from SUS was accurate and honest so after our holiday I ordered what was recommended. It arrived within 24 hours by DPD, and proved to be perfect. Thank you Rob
There are nothing but rave reviews for the new Flight Fireball Baritone. But try to find one! I sat on waiting lists in Canada for months, and on a whim tried the SUS and was astounded to see they had them in stock. I ordered, they packed it like a baby, and FedEx delivered in a few days. Alex's unbiased reviews, prompt attention to queries, and the world's best inventory of instruments make the SUS a gem in the ukulele world.
Great service! Speedy delivery to Chicago. Love the Le Luthier La Rose!