{"product_id":"uk208-nat","title":"Octopus Academy left handed soprano ukulele","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description-block corner\"\u003e \n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.frederickhyde.com\/description_images\/Octo_hero.jpg\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#005e9e\"\u003eOctopus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcademy series\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOctopus has been providing high quality beginner ukuleles for almost a decade, and the Academy series carries this tradition forward. It is a core part of the Octopus brand philosophy that an instrument should encourage and inspire the player. This is especially important for a first instrument which can make the difference between a lifelong passion and a passing fad gathering dust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe selection of colours for this new wave represent a new take on the most popular finishes of previous Octopus models, re-imagined to excite the creative senses at a standard which belies its modest price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis version is strung for left handed players, with fret dots on the side of the neck such that left handed players can see them, helping to improve their learning speed.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-style:italic;font-weight:bold;font-size:1.5em;text-align:center;color:#3690bd;\"\u003e“I would be very happy to recommend this to any of my students”\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall style=\"color:#000000;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;\"\u003eAl Start, Ukulele teacher\u003c\/small\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"description-block\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.frederickhyde.com\/description_images\/Octo_3.jpg\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e \u003ch2 style=\"color:#005e9e\"\u003eBuild quality\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eOctopus ukuleles are built to be enjoyed for a lifetime. The new range continues to surpass expectation – an improved production process bringing the highest quality sound and finish yet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach component has been carefully selected and constructed, delivering excellence in each instrument. A classical guitar style bridge is accurately bonded to the body for excellent sound production, tuning pegs are geared like a guitar so they hold their pitch for longer and all side walls are fully lined for stability, sound projection and a high quality appearance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOctopus have even smoothed all edges and every fret for a finish surpassing that of many more expensive ukes. This version has been specifically strung for left handed players with fret dots placed on the side of the neck such that left handers can easily see and use them.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description-block\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.frederickhyde.com\/description_images\/Octo_1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e \u003ch2 style=\"color:#005e9e\"\u003eFind your new muse\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eBe moved to song by the approachable elegance of the Octopus Academy series. Your first few chords are printed on the box, which will get you serenading in no time!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description-block\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.frederickhyde.com\/description_images\/Octo_4.jpg\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e \u003ch2 style=\"color:#005e9e\"\u003eAquila Nylgut® strings\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eEach ukulele comes fitted with Aquila Nylgut® strings as standard, the best in the world for intonation and tone. Produced exclusively in Italy, the Aquila factory produces approximately 300,000 ukulele strings every day – that’s enough to re-string 75,000 Octopus ukuleles!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description-block\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.frederickhyde.com\/description_images\/Octo_5.jpg\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e \u003ch2 style=\"color:#005e9e\"\u003eFree carry case\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen not in use, your Octopus can protect itself from spills and splashes by hiding in your handy gig bag which acts as a carrying case, supplied free with every instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description-block\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.frederickhyde.com\/description_images\/Octo_2.jpg\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e \u003ch2 style=\"color:#005e9e\"\u003eSize and range\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe soprano (or standard) is the most widely used size of ukulele, measuring 21in (53cm) in total. It has twelve frets and a total range between C4 and A5.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Octopus","offers":[{"title":"A1","offer_id":55038012653955,"sku":"UK208-NAT","price":20.83,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2858\/8212\/files\/UK208-NAT_LH_Image1.jpg?v=1775838253","url":"https:\/\/www.chamberlainmusic.com\/products\/uk208-nat","provider":"Chamberlain Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}