Very happy with this instrument. Have recently been playing a Mitchell concert uke purchased for $99, and in comparing the two sound-wise, there isn't much difference. That said, this comes with a built in tuner (which works great) and is acousitc-electric. Plugged in, the Kala concert sounds even sweeter than unplugged. Compared with the Mitchell, the Kala has a longer, narrower neck - which could be an issue for adults with fat-finger syndrome. All-in-all, it's a very well made and sturdy little instrument that's easy to hold, play, and make sound decent. The tuners seem just tight enough and keep the strings tuned pretty well. After I get it broken in, I expect it to stay tuned for much longer, as the strings on this one are new and are still stretching. The mahogany is pretty, the gloss finish makes it even more attractive. I don't think you can go wrong with this ukulele, although there may be other out there that are comparable sound- and playing-wise with a lower price-tag. Getting the built-in tuner and electric plug-in feature is what brings the price up higher, but it's worth it. If you plan on recording or playing onstage where amplification is necessary, this is the right uke for you. If not, you would do as well with a Mitchell concert ukulele and with a lower price tag. That said, I do recommend this - Kala makes a very good instrument. I'm very pleased with mine.