rappsy
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Tahitian style ukuleles have a very shallow body (and the soundhole on the back). Asonu makes them, they are available at HMS at times, and Pono has a model following this concept:
http://www.theukulelesite.com/pono-tt-4-tahitian-style-tenor-4-string.html
Thanks to Rakelele for this post in another thread. I thought I would start another one for this Uke.
Can anyone tell me anymore about this Pono? A search for Tahitian style Ukes show mostly 8 strings and I am interested in the 4 string version.
How is the low end? I will play this reentrant. When it is pushed up against the body does it have a decent low to mid and when it's held away from the body, is it a little thin? I would think that learning how to use your middle on this Uke would create a great and varied sound.
I am watching Kimo Hussy in this Vimeo link.
https://vimeo.com/105531672
Anyone own one and can give more insight? Similar in sound to other Pono's? Brighter, Mellower, More or less sustain, etc. How thick is the neck? Most Pono's are a bit thick for me but as the body is thinner, did they also reduce the neck thickness? I would like it more like a KoAloha or Kamaka.
Anyone have one available for sale?
Any other styles like this in a 4 string variant?
Thanks for reading.
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