{"product_id":"academy-series-soprano-light-blue-octopus-graphic","title":"Academy Series - Soprano - Light Blue - Octopus Graphic","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description-block bigger\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/0350\/9662\/files\/Octo_hero.jpg?v=1672995637\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #005e9e;\"\u003eOctopus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcademy series\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe selection of colors for this new wave represent a new take on the most popular finishes of previous Octopus models, re-imagined to excite the creative senses.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore the depths of your inner musician with the most popular instrument of the moment, and trust Octopus to deliver a standard of instrument which belies the modest price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description-block\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/0350\/9662\/files\/Octo_3.jpg?v=1672995632\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #005e9e;\"\u003eBuild quality\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description-block\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/0350\/9662\/files\/Octo_1.jpg?v=1672995632\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #005e9e;\"\u003eFind your new muse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\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\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description-block\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/0350\/9662\/files\/Octo_4.jpg?v=1672995633\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #005e9e;\"\u003eAquila Nylgut® strings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach ukulele comes fitted with Aquila Nylgut® strings as standard, the best in the world for intonation and tone. 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