RafterGirl
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I have a really nice concert that I love (KoAloha) and a really nice concert being built (Loprinzi). I have an Islander tenor that I've been on the fence about since I got it. Not in love with the tenor size. I have two interested parties who'd like to buy it. I'd like to try a soprano, and see if that would be a good addition to my ukulele family. I also have a Bonanza concert that I take on rafting & kayaking trips. The concert size works well on rafting trips. It fits "ok" inside my sea kayak, but it's a little tight for room. I'm starting to venture more towards the kayak trips lately. So my thought is either a soprano or long neck soprano in the future. I've messed around with a couple sopranos and they are ok, but a little tight on room for my short chubby fingers. Definitely like the spacing better than the tenor.
My requirement would be either a soprano with a 1.5 inch nut, or a long neck soprano. Satin finish only. Prefer a laminate since it will be a camping & water travel uke. Under $200 would be great.
So far I've seen Islander sopranos with a 1.5 nut and 14 frets to the body/19 frets total. The spalted maple looks interesting. I haven't found a laminate long neck yet. Mim has a nice looking long neck Ohana for a good price but it's all solid. I know about the Flea, but that's a little steeper in price. I know I could always get another Bonanza, but want to look at all options.
Thanks for any ideas. Links to particular models appreciated.
My requirement would be either a soprano with a 1.5 inch nut, or a long neck soprano. Satin finish only. Prefer a laminate since it will be a camping & water travel uke. Under $200 would be great.
So far I've seen Islander sopranos with a 1.5 nut and 14 frets to the body/19 frets total. The spalted maple looks interesting. I haven't found a laminate long neck yet. Mim has a nice looking long neck Ohana for a good price but it's all solid. I know about the Flea, but that's a little steeper in price. I know I could always get another Bonanza, but want to look at all options.
Thanks for any ideas. Links to particular models appreciated.
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