Nickie
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I played one of these a little at the recent TBUG. It was broughtin by Dixie Ukuleles. It was LOUD! I thought it had a great tone, but it was homely. No offense.
For those that have had the Blackbird Clara, would you select it over other $1200 ukuleles?
For those that have had the Blackbird Clara, would you select it over other $1200 ukuleles?
These are great replies to my question from experienced UUers. Thanks for your respected input.
I got to test out Eddie's Clara, and was very impressed with it. I like the sound with the Aquila Reds on it. I play low G concert size all the time, and liked the volume and clarity of the notes, especially on the 4th string where, on other ukes, it can get muddy sounding. I really liked the action, and the feel of the neck (shape and size). Very easy to play. Overall, great sounding and playing uke. I wish it looked more attractive at that price (I love pretty ukes). I do think the Clara shape is more attractive than the other Blackbird "figure 8" variation. As an industrial designer, I am kind of sensitive to that kind of thing. Not sure what I would suggest for improvement in that area. The fabrication method is new, and I am sure there are limitations to what can be done to the color. Anyway, I would love to have one in my collection, and it would get a lot of use in the ensemble playing activities. It will have to wait until next year, when other expenses have subsided.
–Lori
Among the concerts I've owned or played, and on behalf of people who've suffered through my poor efforts at playing during the past few years, yes.
For those that have had the Blackbird Clara, would you select it over other $1200 ukuleles?
Blackbird will make it they way you want it. They can do a radius fretboard it you like. I don't think it would make any real difference on a concert model, however. If it were a tenor I would add a radius, but I find with concerts they are already so playable it doesn't make much difference.
All these review of the Clara with the low G. I am a High G player. Can anyone tell me how the Clara sounds with a High G on it. Does it still have the same loud volume.