arrScott
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So I've decided to use a bag full o' Amazon gift cards various in-laws sent for Christmas to buy a new uke. It'll be my second uke; I've got a concert-necked Tiki King flea that I absolutely adore. Great clarity, huge sound, holds its tuning forever. But lately I've been coveting a uke with a more classic look. (Actually, I've been wanting a Mainland, but I can't use Amazon gift certs for that. Soon!) All wood, guitar shape. When I search Amazon with my criteria -- all-wood body, solid wood on at least the top, concert size, geared tuners, reputable manufacturer, price under $250 -- I come away with really only two choices, both Kala:
- Spalted maple laminate with solid spruce top for $220 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B001734F2I/ref=ord_cart_shr?_encoding=UTF8&m=AQYMJD8D7CJZ3&v=glance
- Solid acacia for $250 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B002PEB59Y/ref=ord_cart_shr?_encoding=UTF8&m=AQYMJD8D7CJZ3&v=glance
Which of those two would you choose, and why?
- Spalted maple laminate with solid spruce top for $220 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B001734F2I/ref=ord_cart_shr?_encoding=UTF8&m=AQYMJD8D7CJZ3&v=glance
- Solid acacia for $250 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B002PEB59Y/ref=ord_cart_shr?_encoding=UTF8&m=AQYMJD8D7CJZ3&v=glance
Which of those two would you choose, and why?
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