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[Cre8tive1]

Hi all,

I'm a new member to the forum from San Diego. I'm a Uke player looking to try my hand at guitar.

I want a solid-wood build, 12 fret, parlor size so that it's easier to transition back and forth between the Uke. My budget is fixed at a max of $1000.

I have narrowed it down to 3 options with the help of some of the members at LeftyFrets.net who had some great suggestions. I wanted to put it out to the larger group here as well for some additional input.

Current choices are:

1. Pono Parlor 'Uku Li'i Small Body, UL-30 Spruce/Rosewood

2. Pono Parlor Li'i Small Body, L-20 Spruce/Mahogany

3. Eastman E20P, Spruce/Rosewood

Any and all input greatly appreciated.

[Riverwolf]

Welcome to the forum Creative!

[MaurysMusic]

Originally Posted by Cre8tive1

Hi all,

I'm a new member to the forum from San Diego. I'm a Uke player looking to try my hand at guitar.

I want a solid-wood build, 12 fret, parlor size so that it's easier to transition back and forth between the Uke. My budget is fixed at a max of $1000.

I have narrowed it down to 3 options with the help of some of the members at LeftyFrets.net who had some great suggestions. I wanted to put it out to the larger group here as well for some additional input.

Current choices are:

1. Pono Parlor 'Uku Li'i Small Body, UL-30 Spruce/Rosewood

2. Pono Parlor Li'i Small Body, L-20 Spruce/Mahogany

3. Eastman E20P, Spruce/Rosewood

Any and all input greatly appreciated.

Sorry I'm not familiar with those choices but welcome to the forum!!

[Nctom]

I would suggest a used Larrivee parlor. They can be found on several forums and are great for what you have in mind. You might also consider a used 00, although they might be harder to find.

[Cre8tive1]

[QUOTE=MaurysMusic;4815113]

Originally Posted by Cre8tive1

Hi all,


I want a solid-wood build, 12 fret, parlor size so that it's easier to transition back and forth between the Uke. My budget is fixed at a max of $1000.

Sorry I'm not familiar with those choices but welcome to the forum!!

Thanks for the welcome.

Anything within the lines you carry that is a good fit and value for what I'm looking for and available in lefty?

[Cre8tive1]

Originally Posted by Nctom

I would suggest a used Larrivee parlor. They can be found on several forums and are great for what you have in mind. You might also consider a used 00, although they might be harder to find.

Thanks. I found this one, which looks quite nice. Is there a rule of thumb when it comes to pricing of a used guitar, aside from good ol'common sense?
https://reverb.com/item/1230292-larrivee-p-09-natural-left-handed-2007-s733?_aid=pla&currency=USD&pla=1&gclid=CjwKEAiA3Ou 1BRDso5XyhduuwFASJABP3PEDL-hB7nmaj-Y0sdkZnykgGKH-FtYJnHmAjMbufHtNABoC_obw_wcB

[Kupuna50]

Welcome to the amazing AGF!!
Great people and great guitar info.

Lived in North County for 20 years before coming back to Hawaii.
Played uke (tenor and baritone). Played a lot @ Neiman's in Carlsbad. (Is Neiman's still there?)

Pono is your best choice for a guitar. Excellent build, sound worth 5x the price.

Welcome!!

[Borderdon]

Happy Hunting, and welcome here !

[TBman]

Welcome to the forum. I like the looks and sound of that Eastman based on what I've seen online. Also the Blueridge BR-371. Check Maury's Music (a sponsor here) as I think he carries either the Eastman or Blueridge).

[Glennwillow]

Hi Cre8tive1,

Welcome to the forum! I hope you like it here.

I think you've made some good choices for your future guitar. Best of luck with your new adventure!

- Glenn