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Yup.....this.
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My YouTube Page: http://www.youtube.com/user/ukejon 2014 Pono N30 DC EIR/Spruce crossover 2009 Pono koa parlor (NAMM prototype) 2018 Maton EBG808TEC 2014 Hatcher Greta 13 fret cutaway in EIR/cedar 2017 Hatcher Josie fan fret mahogany 1973 Sigma GCR7 (OM model) rosewood and spruce 2014 Rainsong OM1000N2 ....and about 5 really nice tenor ukuleles at any given moment |
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Have you considered a Fluke? Seriously a good sounding good playing indestructible made in USA uke going for around 200. I bought one to keep in my trailer and have enjoyed it a lot. That said I'm eyeing the Ponos that go for 350 or so, and then you jump to 1000+ for the big three Hawaiian ukes, but they do sound sweet.
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2007 Martin D 35 Custom 1970 Guild D 35 1965 Epiphone Texan 2011 Santa Cruz D P/W Pono OP 30 D parlor Pono OP12-30 Pono MT uke Goldtone Paul Beard squareneck resophonic Fluke tenor ukulele Boatload of home rolled telecasters "Shut up and play ur guitar" Frank Zappa |
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I played ukulele when I was a kid in Samoa (Mid 1960's). A few years ago, I decided to try again.
Unfortunately, there is nowhere around here, except Guitar Center, to even get hands on a variety of new ukes. There certainly are differences. GC often has a number of brands and models at various price points. Of the ones I've tried, even some of the most expensive ones have really rough frets sticking out the sides of the neck, or some other liability. For me, a ukulele is just for some musical fun. It is not a serious pursuit, but I want it to sound okay, and play easily. The best deals I found were on the Cordoba ukes; really inexpensive, nice finish, decent intonation, good strings, tuners aren't bad, and they sound okay. They seem to be consistent and are set up nicely. I know there are better out there, but I've enjoyed the Cordobas for a lot of reasons. I let anyone, including my grandkids, play them. I just never worry about damage, though I really haven't experienced any. I keep buying them because I occasionally give them away to friends and family who want to learn to play. They're fun to give, and I'm not out much. I just go buy another. They are cheap enough to keep an extra around for company. I know one could own a nicer uke and keep one of these on the side, but these hold up pretty well on their own. I just throw a Cordoba in the back of the car for trips to the beach, or wherever. I've been buying the concert size, though I might try a tenor next time. Enjoy! opencee . |
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Ko'olau is also a "K", however, almost all are custom ordered , very few made for 'off the shelf purchases'. (Per John Kitakis, owner of Ko'olau/Pono. My comments on the "K's" refer to Hawaiian made ukes, not ukes made elsewhere and 'set up' domestically. |
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I bought a Martin S1 last year, and it is a flawless instrument (I actually have it for sale now). Had I given it more thought I would have bought a concert, as the S1 is surprisingly small.
Oh well... if it doesnt sell I will trade it back to Elderly for a concert. Those guys have a serious selection of nice ukes of all sizes.
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I have played (and owned) more than a few Pono's that were considerably more musical than some of the far more expensive K brands, which generally (but not always) are wonderful.
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My YouTube Page: http://www.youtube.com/user/ukejon 2014 Pono N30 DC EIR/Spruce crossover 2009 Pono koa parlor (NAMM prototype) 2018 Maton EBG808TEC 2014 Hatcher Greta 13 fret cutaway in EIR/cedar 2017 Hatcher Josie fan fret mahogany 1973 Sigma GCR7 (OM model) rosewood and spruce 2014 Rainsong OM1000N2 ....and about 5 really nice tenor ukuleles at any given moment |
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I think you made a really good choice. I went on a journey last year for 12 months and if I had started with that nice of an ukulele I would have been one happy camper You are a lovely husband! The setup from Joel at HMS is pretty amazing as well so you will receive a very well setup instrument which is aces!
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It does not change the chords or tuning at all, and it just warms it up and makes finger picking much more interesting! Once you try it you may never go back to a high G again!
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Congratulations! For a first UKE a Pono is a great buy. No it's not a "K" brand (which I own) but even those who can afford $2000 Ukes buy them and are happy with them. Should she progress and want "more tone", buy her a better one.
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