Detail 01
Soprano body
The smallest standard ukulele size. Brightest and most traditional voice, but the least volume and shortest fret spacing.
Product detailSKU #1320159956049
IbanezIUKS5 Ukulele Pack Natural
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A soprano ukulele starter pack with a sapele body and mahogany neck. For someone learning their first uke or wanting a small travel instrument.
Strong match
Who this is for
- A first ukulele where the whole kit arrives together
- Travel and couch playing where size matters more than volume
- Adding bright, chimey rhythm texture to guitar-based songs
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting deep low end — soprano bodies are small and thin-sounding
- Anyone with large hands; soprano fret spacing is tight
- Amplified stage use, since there is no pickup
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Sapele body
Mahogany's close cousin. Warm midrange that softens the soprano's natural brightness rather than adding glare.
Detail 03
Mahogany neck with D profile
A rounded, full-feeling grip. More to hold onto than a thin C, which helps on a small instrument.
Detail 04
Rosewood fretboard and bridge
Slightly softer attack than a harder board. Takes fingertip friction well and needs occasional oiling.
Detail 05
Chrome open-gear tuners
Gears are exposed, so they can catch on clothing or bags. They hold tune adequately but are the first upgrade most people make.
Detail 06
Standard ukulele strings
Nylon-type strings stretch heavily when new. Expect several days of retuning before they settle.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01New strings will drift out of tune constantly for the first week
- 02Nylon strings need stretching by hand to speed up settling
- 03No pickup, so amplifying it means a mic or an add-on pickup
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is a soprano ukulele too small for adults?
It depends on your hands. Soprano frets are close together, which cramps larger fingers. Concert or tenor sizes give more room.
02What comes in the pack?
It ships as a bundled starter pack built around the IUKS5 soprano ukulele. Confirm the exact accessory list before ordering.
03Can I plug it into an amp?
Not directly. There is no built-in pickup, so you would need a clip-on or soundhole pickup, or a microphone.
04How is sapele different from mahogany?
Sapele is a related tropical hardwood with a similar warm midrange. In practice the two sound very close on a small instrument.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPlayability
- Number of Strings
- Standard Ukulele Strings
2 detailsBody & build
- Fingerboard Material
- Rosewood Bridge and Fretboard Strings: Standard Ukulele Strings Finishes: Natural Low Gloss Finish Body dimensions Body Style Soprano Width 6.75" Depth 2.5" Length 9.25-9.5" Neck dimensions Scale/Length 350mm Width at Nut 35mm Width at Joint 44mm Thickness 1st Fret 17.6mm Thickness 7th Fret 20.6mm Radius FLAT
- Body Shape
- Soprano Style Body
4 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
- false
- Source Id
- site51320159956049
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