jerrysimon
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Played acoustic guitar for years mainly singing and playing 60/70s folk/pop S&G, James Taylor etc. Happy struming and finger picking.
A week ago someone asked me to tune a small ukulele. I actually found it fun and quite easy to play.
Having played acoustic for so long I have realised how a reasonable quality guitar makes all the difference. I eventually settled on Taylor guitars the small Concert (x12)sized ones and love my 312 solid spruce topped ones with solid Hog back and sides. I also love the feel and playabiity of ebony fret boards.
So I find myself looking for a beginners Ukulele. Would it make sense that I would like a simlar construction i.e. Spruce and Hog back and sides. I am told and having played this small cheap Soprano Ukulele that a Tenor would probably suit me better ?
Guitar wise I prefer stock shape i.e. no cutaway and to fit electrics (e.g. K&K, LRBaggs) later if required.
I think I should spend at least £100 but to take me up to the quality of my Taylors I would probably be looking at £500+ Maybe once I am sure I wan to take Ukulele playing further.
A few I have been recommended (phoned the shop) /read about in order of cost
https://www.dukeofuke.co.uk/snail-ukt-528e-zebrawood-tenor-ukulele/
https://www.southernukulelestore.co...1-concert-ukulele-mahogany-free-snail-gigbag/
https://www.southernukulelestore.co...-sitka-spruce-top-tenor-ukulele-gloss-finish/
https://www.southernukulelestore.co...lander-kstcut-tenor-ukulele-solid-spruce-top/ (But Cutaway)
https://www.southernukulelestore.co.uk/cordoba-cor-32t-all-solid-spruce-rosewood-tenor-ukulele/
https://www.southernukulelestore.co...td-deluxe-solid-mahogany-tenor-ukulele-gloss/
I was looking at trying a £50 Amazon Donner but realised after reading, its worth paying a bit more. I tempted most by the Snail Zebra laminate first one listed above which I saw it reviewed very well on Youtube by GotAUkulele. If not then maybe the third one listed the Kala KA-STG which is probably closest to my requirement listed above but without an ebony fretboard. After I am sure I want to continue then I might be tempted further down the list above.
Thoughts ?
A week ago someone asked me to tune a small ukulele. I actually found it fun and quite easy to play.
Having played acoustic for so long I have realised how a reasonable quality guitar makes all the difference. I eventually settled on Taylor guitars the small Concert (x12)sized ones and love my 312 solid spruce topped ones with solid Hog back and sides. I also love the feel and playabiity of ebony fret boards.
So I find myself looking for a beginners Ukulele. Would it make sense that I would like a simlar construction i.e. Spruce and Hog back and sides. I am told and having played this small cheap Soprano Ukulele that a Tenor would probably suit me better ?
Guitar wise I prefer stock shape i.e. no cutaway and to fit electrics (e.g. K&K, LRBaggs) later if required.
I think I should spend at least £100 but to take me up to the quality of my Taylors I would probably be looking at £500+ Maybe once I am sure I wan to take Ukulele playing further.
A few I have been recommended (phoned the shop) /read about in order of cost
https://www.dukeofuke.co.uk/snail-ukt-528e-zebrawood-tenor-ukulele/
https://www.southernukulelestore.co...1-concert-ukulele-mahogany-free-snail-gigbag/
https://www.southernukulelestore.co...-sitka-spruce-top-tenor-ukulele-gloss-finish/
https://www.southernukulelestore.co...lander-kstcut-tenor-ukulele-solid-spruce-top/ (But Cutaway)
https://www.southernukulelestore.co.uk/cordoba-cor-32t-all-solid-spruce-rosewood-tenor-ukulele/
https://www.southernukulelestore.co...td-deluxe-solid-mahogany-tenor-ukulele-gloss/
I was looking at trying a £50 Amazon Donner but realised after reading, its worth paying a bit more. I tempted most by the Snail Zebra laminate first one listed above which I saw it reviewed very well on Youtube by GotAUkulele. If not then maybe the third one listed the Kala KA-STG which is probably closest to my requirement listed above but without an ebony fretboard. After I am sure I want to continue then I might be tempted further down the list above.
Thoughts ?
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