What's the best Uke to start with? Or, Flea me.

The question everyone wants answered is "what kind of uke should I get?" There are a ton of $20 - $35 Ukes on the market and I can't emphasize enough just how much these instruments suck. They will serve you well for about four months until you can't stand the "plinky" sound of them any longer. So, my first advice is to spend a little extra money and get something that you'll be happy with for a good long time. I started with a Lanikai LU-21. A fine little instrument that retails for around $55 - $75, depending on where you shop. I was pretty happy with my choice for some time until I started playing melodies up the neck and chords in second position. The Lanikai just didn't sound quite right as I reached for the higher notes. Enter The Flea. The first time I played this little uke in my local music store, I was absolutely floored by it's tone and good looks. It had great volume and intonation as I moved around the neck as well. Since that day I've noticed more and more Fleas at uke events and in stock in the music stores around town. And for good reason. It's a damn fine Ukulele for the money. So, if you think you're going to stick with the Uke and you can afford to spend a little more green, the Flea is definitely for you.
Check it out here:
Flea Soprano Ukulele (Assorted Colors)