SoCal Style Meets Island Playability
Sometimes all you need is a little instrument with a big personality. The Fender Venice Soprano Ukulele is exactly that — a compact, easygoing uke that brings a bit of Venice Beach sunshine wherever you take it. Whether you're strumming on the back porch, tossing it in a bag for a road trip, or picking it up for the very first time, the Venice is ready to go.
What makes it distinctly Fender? That instantly recognizable 4-in-line Tele® headstock and cream body binding give it a guitar-shop cool that most ukes just don't have. It's a fun little nod to the brand's California roots — and it looks great doing it.
At this price point, the Venice is a natural first ukulele for someone curious about the instrument, or a practical travel companion for a player who doesn't want to risk their good uke at the beach.
A Body Built for Bright Soprano Tone
The Venice's body is built from laminated basswood on the top, back, and sides, finished in a smooth satin coat. Laminate construction at this price point is completely standard — it handles humidity changes well, holds up to travel, and still delivers that classic bright, punchy soprano sound players love.
The 2-Color Sunburst finish adds a warm vintage vibe, with the classic fade from amber center to dark edges. Cream body binding frames the top nicely and gives the whole package a tidy, polished look.
Neck, Fingerboard, and Playability
The nato neck is carved into a slim modern "C" profile — comfortable for both smaller hands and players used to guitar neck shapes. At 1.375" (35mm), the nut width is on the narrower side, which keeps chord grabs accessible without a stretch.
The walnut fingerboard is smooth under your fingers and offers good contrast against the body finish. With 12 frets and a 13.6" (345mm) scale length, you get the classic soprano feel: quick, responsive, and easy to carry anywhere. White dot inlays keep navigation simple. Open-back geared tuners round things out and hold tune reliably for everyday playing.
The No-Tie Bridge — A Genuinely Useful Feature
Fender's no-tie (pull-through) bridge design makes string changes noticeably easier than traditional tie-style bridges. Instead of looping and knotting, you simply thread strings through — a practical improvement that any player who's wrestled with a knotted uke bridge will appreciate.
Product Features:
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Body: Laminated basswood top, back, and sides with satin finish
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Finish: 2-Color Sunburst with cream body binding
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Neck: Nato with satin urethane finish, slim "C" profile
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Fingerboard: Walnut, flat radius, 12 frets, white dot inlays
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Scale Length: 13.6" (345mm)
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Nut Width: 1.375" (35mm), plastic nut
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Bridge: Laminated hardwood, no-tie (pull-through) design
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Tuners: Open-back geared, chrome hardware
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Headstock: 4-in-line Tele®-style
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Series: California Coast Ukuleles
Brand: Fender
Model: Venice Soprano Ukulele
SKU: 0971610503
Condition: New
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