Thanks very much! Couple of years on Ukes I guess but 25+ years mucking about with guitars before that!
Best for a new guy? Depends on budget but you can’t go far wrong with a Makala. I started with a Makala MK-C (That’s a concert size) they’re about £40 – £50 and are extremely good for the money. Even better once you replace the strings. They do the smaller sopranos and larger tenors in the same range (MK-C/MK-T). Some Mahalos are good and I demo one of their Telecaster shaped ones on my youtube channel somewhere. That’s a cheap uke too but surprisingly decent (if a bit quiet, although that’s not always a bad thing). Some Mahalos I’ve picked up have been horrible though. Try before you buy!
For a bit more cash I like like Kala ukes, I have a Soprano and a Tenor and they’re both lovely things.