Pirate Jim
Well-known member
So, I'm about to have a bit of an instrument clear out in order to fund a higher priced purchase. I'm just not sure what to aim for though...
I initially thought I'd like to get an 8 string as
a) I don't have one and
b) I used to play the mandolin but no longer can (hand injury plus mandolin string tension = bad plan) so this is probably the closest I can get to that now.
Then I found myself wondering if I wouldn't rather buy a really decent concert uke (concert being my favourite scale length). Something in the Martin C1K to KoAloha Sceptre range (yes, wildly different prices but you get the idea - solid koa from a decent manufacturer). Now, I already have three concert ukes, including an Omega Klassico which is really lovely, so would another concert be overkill?
I'm hoping another UU'er has had this dilemma in the past! And, before anyone says it, yes - of course I'd like to get both but I haven't the cash!
I initially thought I'd like to get an 8 string as
a) I don't have one and
b) I used to play the mandolin but no longer can (hand injury plus mandolin string tension = bad plan) so this is probably the closest I can get to that now.
Then I found myself wondering if I wouldn't rather buy a really decent concert uke (concert being my favourite scale length). Something in the Martin C1K to KoAloha Sceptre range (yes, wildly different prices but you get the idea - solid koa from a decent manufacturer). Now, I already have three concert ukes, including an Omega Klassico which is really lovely, so would another concert be overkill?
I'm hoping another UU'er has had this dilemma in the past! And, before anyone says it, yes - of course I'd like to get both but I haven't the cash!