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Pono Li'i 40SP - my take
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I have not A/B the L30 vs L40 either. However, I am very impressed with my L40 in that it has both clarity and plenty of warmth (overtones), and the treble and the bass are well-balanced. My L40 SP is a little over half year old, and I am very pleased with the way it has opened up... Pip |
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Pono parlor OP 20DC(S)
Hi, I just listed a Pono parlor that I picked up in Hawaii in January. I bought 2 and decided on the one I'm keeping, the OP10 in Acacia, not as bright and no cutaway but better suited for what I do. Let me know if you are interested, thanks. KennyLee
http://www.acousticguitarforum.com/f...d.php?t=430374 |
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Southern Ukulele Store in Bournemouth sometimes have them in stock
http://www.southernukulelestore.co.u...with-hard-case There's a Pono 12 string for sale on eBay - no connection. Looks good, but I don't get on with 12 strings
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I also have the OP - 10 DC (Deluxe Cutaway) parlor in the same tone woods. Scale length is 24.75” on mine. Very well made, comfortable to play and good tone. Not boxy like some parlors. I also use mine as a travel guitar. Ponos are a great value in my opinion. Best, Jayne |
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FYI- John posted a couple models for an end of the year sale in the marketplace, if you're on the fence - at those prices it's definitely worth it.
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My Pono SS Dread is simply awesome. I never get tired of playing it.
That is saying a lot for me.
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However, my favorite Pono at this time is the C-OM 30 (Indian rosewood-sitka OM). I feel that with this OM design, John has modified the Pono voicing (which some members here perceived as more "Gibson-esque" in previous models) to a more contemporary "fingerstyle" sound. May be not easy to convey the feel without making reference to sound traits of some specific luthiers / makers though... A new incarnation Pono OM in Mahogany-Sitka spruce is in the pipeline and should be intriguing (John has apparently decided to stop making Pono guitars with rosewood back/sides due to CITES 2017). Pp |
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I had one (a DS30) and do not want another one. Heavy, over braced, etc.
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I have a Pono parlor 12 string w/ mahogany B&S. When I was looking for a 12 and couldn't go w/ an entry level Taylor due to size the Pono sale popped up and I went for one.
Mine's a keeper. Very good construction, very playable, great size, fills all my 12 string desires. I see John has one for sale in the Classifieds. |
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Hmmmm.
My DS 20 doesn't fit that description. I don't doubt you but I don't find that to be the case from other Pono owners I have chatted with.
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Pono C-OM 30 sound sample...
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I don't agree with what I've written there, either! (regarding the "Gibsonesque" bit...if that's what you're referring to; but I don't have much experience with good Gibson acoustics ). I have attached a recording I made a short while ago (with my basic Behringer gears and Audacity) in attempt to better convey what I referred as the "contemporary" fingerstyle sound of my Pono C-OM30. As always, no equalization, compression or any other effects were used. Hopefully this would better illustrate the tone of my Pono C-OM than what I've written. Pp Last edited by Pippin; 11-20-2017 at 05:32 AM. |
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Does anyone know where to find specs for all the models? Their site, I hate to say, is nearly useless for guitars:
http://koolauukulele.com/pono-guitar/
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Hi Pip, Nice recording and playing! Your OM sounds sweet. As is usually the case with me I am not as specific as I should be. I was mainly referring to my SS Dread as being Gibson-esque. As mine has opened up, even more so. It definitely has a J15 vibe or a J-something vibe.
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new recording gear GAS!?
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Thanks! I am increasingly disappointed with the recorded sound versus the live sound, but I guess this is not unexpected given the very basic quality of my recording gears. On the other hand I am not sure if better equipment will translate into better results (may be even the opposite since more player's ie. my shortcomings are being captured and exposed). Anyway, I am ready to move on to a Focusrite Scarlette pre-amp platform, and with the Australian Amazon just launching today, I may soon get a new pair of microphones (Rode M5 or Audio Technica 2020). I wonder how your SS (I presume stands for short scale) Pono D compares with the usual long scale specimens... Pp |
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