LanikaiSolid Top Cedar Tenor A/E Ukulele, Satin Finish, Bag, CDST-CET

This was a gift for my girlfriend who has been playing about a year and had learned on a very basic Kala. I bought this one for her as she was ready for a more serious instrument. It sounds better... more full... and she says she likes playing it much better. We plugged the electronics directly into my Fishman acoustic amp and it sounded surprisingly good. I felt like she could have played it like that in front of a small audience. She also likes having strap buttons, as the old ukulele didn't have any. I would recommend one of these for someone at an intermediate stage who is ready to upgrade to a more serious instrument.