wherahiko
Well-known member
I'm looking for a concert-size uke, and am limited to those I can find here in New Zealand or are below the threshold for import tax (adding import tax and shipping can essentially double the cost of the instrument).
Essentially, that means for a solid-top instrument, the choice is between the KA-SCG (solid spruce top) and the KA-ACP-CTG (cedar top). The latter is considerably more expensive (both here, on HMS, and in Kala's pricing). Is there a reason for this? Is it just that cedar is a more expensive wood? I like the cedar uke; I haven't had a chance to try the spruce yet (it needs to be ordered in), but would probably go for the less expensive instrument if they are equal in all other terms other than the wood choice.
The cedar (bought locally) would cost NZ$425; the spruce (shipped from HMS, and therefore set up properly) would cost NZ$360 including shipping.
What would you suggest?
Essentially, that means for a solid-top instrument, the choice is between the KA-SCG (solid spruce top) and the KA-ACP-CTG (cedar top). The latter is considerably more expensive (both here, on HMS, and in Kala's pricing). Is there a reason for this? Is it just that cedar is a more expensive wood? I like the cedar uke; I haven't had a chance to try the spruce yet (it needs to be ordered in), but would probably go for the less expensive instrument if they are equal in all other terms other than the wood choice.
The cedar (bought locally) would cost NZ$425; the spruce (shipped from HMS, and therefore set up properly) would cost NZ$360 including shipping.
What would you suggest?