Octopus Rosette electro-acoustic soprano ukulele
£64.37 exc VAT
£77.24 inc VAT
RRP £70.81 exc VAT
- Endorsed by renowned ukulele performer and teacher Andy Eastwood
- Laser etched designs on open pore natural sapele
- Fitted with Aquila strings
- Diecast silver chrome tuners
- Single coil passive pickup with 6.35mm jack
- OctoWave headstock and tie bar bridge
Octopus Rosette Series
The octopus rosette soprano ukulele is a step-up model in the octopus ukulele family, aimed at intermediate players and the more serious beginner soprano ukulele who wants something beyond an entry-level uke. The Rosette series combines two distinctive laser-etched designs with a NuBone nut and saddle, aquila nylgut soprano ukulele strings and chrome die-cast tuners for a responsive, stable feel. Each instrument is supplied in a colourful box with a quality gig bag, ready for lessons, home practice or performance.
The range is endorsed by renowned teacher and performer Andy Eastwood, giving extra confidence to anyone choosing their next soprano ukulele upgrade.
The electro-acoustic
This electro acoustic soprano ukulele version of the Rosette includes a single-coil pickup with simple volume and tone controls. Plug a standard 6.35 mm jack into an amp, mixer or PA to get the extra projection needed for school concerts, open mics or outdoor events, while still being able to practise unplugged at home.
Soprano size and range
The Rosette uses the classic soprano ukulele scale – the most widely used size – at 21″ (53 cm) with twelve frets and a range from C4 to A5. It will feel familiar if you’ve played other soprano ukuleles and works seamlessly with standard chord charts, songbooks and online tutorials.
Unique laser etched design
This model features “Kane the Octopus”, surrounded by marine life and an intricate wave pattern around the soundhole. The laser-etched artwork gives the octopus soprano ukulele a distinctive, professional look on stage or in class without compromising resonance.
Carefully selected materials & Build quality
The Rosette series is built to last, with laminated open-pore sapele for the top, back and sides, sustainably sourced and finished in a smooth satin sheen that supports good projection. Fully lined side walls add strength and help the sound carry in classrooms and small halls.
A tie-bar bridge is accurately bonded to the body for efficient sound transfer, and silver chrome die-cast tuners provide reliable tuning stability over longer sessions. Overall, it feels much closer to the best soprano ukulele options than its price suggests.
Graph Tech NuBone XB
The Graph Tech NuBone XB nut and saddle are designed to increase volume and enhance tone. Unlike softer plastics, NuBone doesn’t dampen the strings but transfers vibration cleanly into the body, which you can hear as extra clarity and sustain, especially when amplified.
Aquila Nylgut® strings
Each Rosette model comes with Aquila Nylgut® strings as standard, chosen for their smooth feel, accurate intonation and bright, singing sound. They work perfectly with typical soprano ukulele tuning, giving players a consistent response whether they’re strumming chords or picking melodies.
Free carry case
Every Octopus Rosette Electro-acoustic Soprano Ukulele is supplied with a padded gig bag featuring Octopus zip pulls and adjustable backpack straps. It makes transporting the instrument between home, rehearsals and performances easy while protecting it from everyday knocks and scratches.
Free online teaching resources
Andy Eastwood has created a series of free Rosette-focused lessons, covering basic skills, chord reading, rhythm and developing new techniques. These resources help players get more from their octopus ukulele in lessons or at home – just visit the Octopus Ukulele YouTube channel and look for the Rosette playlists.
Product Information
What's included
- Octopus Ukulele
- A quality gig bag
How it's made
Here’s a video overview of how an Octopus ukulele is made.
Care & maintenance
It’s good practice to wipe down your ukulele with a slightly damp cloth after use (add a couple of drops of washing up liquid if there are greasy finger marks). Once it’s dry, pop it in the gig bag, as this will protect it from scratches and spills. Then store the gig bag somewhere safe, where it won’t get knocked about, or have other things stacked on top!
If you’re not likely to play for some time, slacken off the tuning slightly. This will reduce the strain on the instrument.
If you break a string, replace it with the same Aquila Nylgut type that it came with – this will ensure you have a set of strings that all sound the same.
Guarantee
The minimum warranty / manufacturers guarantee for products sold on this site is for a period of one year. Many products have a longer warranty period and this will be stated on the page where such products are advertised.
If the goods you receive are faulty please return them to us in their original condition within 30 days and we will either repair or replace them, or refund the cost of the goods. If the goods you receive are not what you ordered, please return them to us in their original condition within 14 days and we will either replace them with the goods you ordered, or refund the cost of the goods and carriage.
Delivery
We work with a small number of specialist logistic companies to deliver your order quickly and economically. The delivery method varies, depending on your location and the size of the order, as follows:
UK Locations
Orders up to 5kg – Courier 2 to 3 working day delivery. This would typically include books, smaller instruments, percussion baskets and djembes up to 40cm.
Orders over 5kg – Courier, next working day delivery. Most orders are sent this way.
Large orders – Pallet service, 3 to 5 working day delivery. Used for large orders and those with more fragile contents.
Please note:
- Above timings are from dispatch date. Time from placing your order will usually be one or two days longer, depending on the order and destination.
- Delivery to offshore or Highland addresses may take longer and may cost more than to UK mainland addresses and we’ll quote and agree the costs with you in advance. Please note that in these cases it’s fine to go ahead and place your order, and there’s no obligation on your part until the delivery costs have been quoted and accepted by you.
- For some destinations, where a courier service isn’t available, we may send by Royal Mail instead.
International Locations
Orders weighing less than 1kg and not too bulky – Post Office Airmail. This would include books and smaller percussion instruments.
Orders weighing more than about 1kg and large orders – international courier or pallet service. We’ll obtain competitive quotes and agree these with you in advance.
Please note that it’s fine to go ahead and place your international order prior to confirming shipping costs, and that there’s no obligation on your part until the delivery costs have been quoted and accepted by you. Payment for international orders, including shipping costs, is required before dispatch of the goods.
Returns
Please let us know straight away if anything arrives damaged or otherwise in a substandard condition and we’ll be happy to replace it, refund the cost or provide you with an alternative product to your satisfaction. Speed is of the essence here as most courier companies will only accept responsibility for damage in transit if the damage is reported within 24 hours of delivery.
In the event of damage, please take photographs, including any damage to the packaging, and email these to us ASAP.
Similarly, if an instrument develops a fault within 12 months of purchase in the course of normal use (though excluding fair wear and tear), please let us know, and we’ll replace it or refund the cost. It’s also very helpful for us to see photos of the issue as this gives us solid information for changing the design, the production method or the packing materials.
But please do contact us before returning any damaged or substandard items. Once we’ve approved their return, please send to: Drums for Schools Limited, 21 Shaftesbury Avenue, Burton Joyce NG14 5GL
We really appreciate your feedback in the case of faults (or if you think an instrument could be improved in any way) and we take all such feedback very seriously indeed.