Barnes & Mullins BMUK8 Becote Soprano Ukulele
Striking Becote Construction with a Bright, Characterful Tone
The Barnes & Mullins BMUK8 Soprano Ukulele combines distinctive looks, traditional soprano dimensions and an impressive tonal character, making it an excellent choice for beginners, younger players and experienced ukulele enthusiasts looking for something a little different.
The BMUK8 features an all-Becote construction, with Becote used for the top, back and sides. This attractive tonewood is known for its dramatic, marbled grain patterns, giving the instrument a unique appearance. Tonally, Becote produces a warm, powerful sound with excellent projection, making the BMUK8 particularly impressive for a ukulele of its compact size.
The natural figuring of the Becote is enhanced by a high-gloss finish, while patterned composite wood binding and a matching decorative rosette add further visual detail. A bevelled edge provides an additional touch of comfort, making the BMUK8 as enjoyable to hold as it is to look at.
Classic Soprano Ukulele Size
As the smallest of the three most common ukulele sizes, the soprano ukulele offers the instantly recognisable bright and lively character traditionally associated with the instrument. Its compact dimensions and tighter fret spacing make it a popular choice for beginners and younger players.
The smaller body also makes the BMUK8 exceptionally convenient to take with you. Whether you're heading on holiday, travelling, playing outdoors or simply moving between home and lessons, a soprano ukulele is easy to carry and store.
Despite its compact size, the BMUK8's Becote construction provides plenty of warmth, volume and projection, giving it a surprisingly powerful voice.
Comfortable and Easy to Play
The BMUK8 features an Okoume neck with a composite wood fingerboard and 12 frets. The 35mm nut width and traditional soprano scale provide the familiar feel associated with this popular ukulele size.
Aquila Nylgut strings offer a well-established choice for ukulele players, while the closed-gear black machineheads allow for accurate and reliable tuning. Strap buttons are also fitted, giving you the option of using a ukulele strap for additional support while playing.
Traditional Ukulele Tuning
The Barnes & Mullins BMUK8 uses the standard G, C, E, A re-entrant tuning, making it suitable for traditional ukulele playing and compatible with the huge range of ukulele chord charts, lessons and songs available.
Specifications
Body & Construction
- Size: Soprano
- Top: Becote
- Back & Sides: Becote
- Bridge: Composite Wood
- Binding: Patterned Composite Wood
- Saddle: NuBone
- Finish: High Gloss
Neck
- Neck: Okoume
- Fingerboard: Composite Wood
- Frets: 12
- Inlays: ABS Dots
- Strings: Aquila Nylgut
Headstock
- Machineheads: Closed Gear – Black
- Nut Width: 35mm
Dimensions
- Scale Length: 340mm
- Weight: 0.6kg
Why Choose the Barnes & Mullins BMUK8?
The Barnes & Mullins BMUK8 Soprano Ukulele is a great option if you're looking for an instrument that offers something beyond the traditional ukulele appearance. Its eye-catching Becote grain, high-gloss finish and patterned detailing give it plenty of visual appeal, while its warm, powerful tone and compact soprano dimensions make it a versatile and enjoyable instrument for players of all levels.
Whether you're buying your first ukulele, looking for a portable instrument for travelling or simply want a distinctive addition to your collection, the BMUK8 offers an excellent combination of style, sound and playability.
