If you want to step up to an instrument that plays better, a Pono AT is a good choice. I use the humidipak system but also use an Oasis in the sound hole. Keep it in a good hard case as DUD suggests and you will be fine. One little know fact is tha you can re charge the humidipak pouches when they start to dry out. Put them in a Tupperware ware container with a lid. In side the container have another small plastic container to keep packs off the water in the bottom. You basically have two containers. Himidipack re absorb the water from inside the closed tupper ware and you are set.
I have a Fluke. It is bullet proof. I did add pegheds because friction were a joke to me. Neck is only so so but it is bullet proof and has good intonation. Sound is very good for what is is. I agree on the shape thing.
I've played the Outdoor tenor. Plays nice. Bullet proof. Good Grover geared tuners. Intonation is spot on. Not as loud as a Fluke but nicer neck. At $145 US$ you would never worry about it.
Finally Ohana has a tenor, solid spruce top, laminate rosewood sides, slotted headstock. Aldrine said in a NAMM video he highly recommended it and he would buy it if he was just starting to play. I think Uke Republic has them for about $210.
So, lots of choices for you. I would look to what works for your highest priority. Better playing, tenor for greater musical experience or easy to maintain. All suggestion so far give you a blend of this.
That being said, for travel, I'm saving up for a Blackbird Farallon, so I can get the best of both worlds.
Good luck.
I have a Fluke. It is bullet proof. I did add pegheds because friction were a joke to me. Neck is only so so but it is bullet proof and has good intonation. Sound is very good for what is is. I agree on the shape thing.
I've played the Outdoor tenor. Plays nice. Bullet proof. Good Grover geared tuners. Intonation is spot on. Not as loud as a Fluke but nicer neck. At $145 US$ you would never worry about it.
Finally Ohana has a tenor, solid spruce top, laminate rosewood sides, slotted headstock. Aldrine said in a NAMM video he highly recommended it and he would buy it if he was just starting to play. I think Uke Republic has them for about $210.
So, lots of choices for you. I would look to what works for your highest priority. Better playing, tenor for greater musical experience or easy to maintain. All suggestion so far give you a blend of this.
That being said, for travel, I'm saving up for a Blackbird Farallon, so I can get the best of both worlds.
Good luck.