I'm going to go check out a used kala ka-asac-tge-c ukulele.
I would appreciate advice on what to check for. I figure I can check for any phyisical issues (dents, marks, sharp frets) and check each string/fret for buzz and sound.Anything else I should check for?
The owner says that the local ukulele shop (who I'd rather buy from but doesn't have anything I'm looking for in stock) has checked it over, lowered the action and put new strings on. I have spoken to this shop owner many times and he really knows his stuff. He wouldn't hesitate to tell someone if something is wrong. I simply don't have his experience or knowledge to know what to look for for stuff like a twisted neck, or bowing in the body of the uke. Is this kind of thing discernible to the naked eye? I can see the defects when he points them out to me, but I'm not sure I can do that on my own!
Any advice on checking this uke out would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
I would appreciate advice on what to check for. I figure I can check for any phyisical issues (dents, marks, sharp frets) and check each string/fret for buzz and sound.Anything else I should check for?
The owner says that the local ukulele shop (who I'd rather buy from but doesn't have anything I'm looking for in stock) has checked it over, lowered the action and put new strings on. I have spoken to this shop owner many times and he really knows his stuff. He wouldn't hesitate to tell someone if something is wrong. I simply don't have his experience or knowledge to know what to look for for stuff like a twisted neck, or bowing in the body of the uke. Is this kind of thing discernible to the naked eye? I can see the defects when he points them out to me, but I'm not sure I can do that on my own!
Any advice on checking this uke out would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance!