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I can't remember if you mentioned this, but keep in my mind the tenor and baritone ukes are usually tuned differently. The tenor is usually tuned GCEA and the baritone like the top strings of the guitar DGBE. All the ukes mentioned by others are good to excellent, and none of them would be a bad purchase. I personally have a Kala Tenor $125 and an $80 Cordoba Protégé concert, (which is a jem for $80) Good luck! |
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Size: Tenor Top: Solid Spruce Back & Sides: Solid Ovangkol Though it's way overpriced compared to the solid Koa Gretsch I posted earlier, and due to to the Gretsch deep body I have yet to find a Kala that comes close in tone and playability. |
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Ukulele suggestions
Checkout the Blackbird Ekoa ukuleles. I own the Farallon tenor size, and I have played the Clara concert size. I have played probably 50 different ukuleles ranging from $300.00 - $4000.00. Since I got the Blackbird Farallon, it has been my most played instrument.
https://www.theukulelesite.com/shop-...blackbird.html https://www.blackbirdguitar.com/collections/ukuleles |
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If you're not in a hurry, Taylor is working on a line of ukuleles. I'd expect price will be above $200.
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Mainland.... The "Eastman e10" series of ukuleles. Cult following on ukuleleunderground.com.
http://www.mainlandukuleles.com/ https://www.google.com/search?q=main...iw=946&bih=988 Last edited by lespaul_79; 08-25-2017 at 01:05 PM. |
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Kala is a good entry level brand. The next step up is a Pono.
The 'Uke Site' is a good place to go. You can call them and talk to them. Good guys with a wide selection of woods and prices. |
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The Blackbird Farallon is a wonderful instrument, and being composite is virtually impervious to temperature and humidity concerns. Plus the Ekoa top looks very much like koa or mahogany in person. If you can afford it, you won't go wrong. Farallon would be my "dream uke" that would supplant all my others. It is that good. |
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I've bought two Kala ukes -- the Kala KA-KCGE-C (acoustic/electric) and the Ziricote Concert. Neither is solid wood, but I really believe it makes less difference than with guitars (I played quite a few before buying), and anyway - my son snagged one and my daugther has the other! I have to admit to some interest in the Blackbird ukes -- I have an Emerald X7 and believe that man-made materials are a great alternative to chopping down more rainforests!
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Ditto Pono
Just as in guitars, all solid wood construction is equally important in an ukulele. That's not to say you can't find a decent sounding one with just a solid top. Kala, Ohana and Mainland are a few that come to mind as moderate priced instruments that play decent. They would all offer an adequate travel uke. If you don't have a shop near you where you can try out one in person, I'd recommend contacting a good online supplier like Uke Republic or Mim. Both are accessible folks who could help you make a good selection. They both also always do a good setup on every instrument regardless of price point. If you don't mind traveling with something nicer, Pono is an excellent value. Hard to find better bang for your buck. I have a Pono PC baritone cedar top/acacia and tone, fit/finish, and playability is a good as my much more expensive ukes. The Ukulele Site would be your best source for a Pono (also, they do an excellent setup on every instrument). They may not be quite as accessible though, as they are a super popular Hawaiian B&M + online store. Phone contact can be tricky but they try and I see that they are now doing limited online live chat.Also, they have sound samples and good videos of most of their stock. Many folks might consider it a bit too nice for a travel uke though. I have traveled with mine, though I usually take my LoPrinzi soprano (great uke, and best value, I think for a luthier built instrument), as it's way more portable. I don't check my ukes. I carry on.
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I bought a Martin C1K as my first, and so far only, uke. Not very ornate, but built well, sounds good and plays easily. Cost is above most "starter" brands, but less than the traditional K brands. I was comfortable relying on the brand's reputation in selecting it over alternatives in that general price range, inasmuch as I own Martin guitars and am confident in their value.
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I second the Mainland Uke Suggestion
Mailand Ukuleles Contact them directly (built overseas, set up in a shop... in Indiana I think) Sometimes they have seconds, which are cheaper and every bit as good. My Tenor is rock solid and sounds/plays great
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