Nickie
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I received a Kohala Concert Ukelele pack w/gig bag & electronic tuner which came from Costco. Mine is labeled as Model #K2-C. It differs a little from the one shown, most notably the bridge is less blocky and mine doesn't have quite as striking of a pattern to the top and back. Now that the strings are starting to set in, I'd say it plays and sounds pretty good. Far better than the cheap instruments I played in my youth. Not a truly professional grade instrument, but I gotta say it's awfully nice for $100. I started out playing ukelele when I was a kid in the '60's but moved on to guitar, banjo and bass, so I haven't played a uke since about 1968. I had to learn Isreal Kamakawiwo'ole's version (kinda) of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World" straight away and I'm just now putting the finishing touches on my transcription of Willie Nelson's version of Irving Berlin's "Blue Skies". Long story short. I'm loving my new little toy. I am considering changing out the strings as was suggested to try for a little brighter tone. the ghs strings that came with it are okay, but I think I'd like a livelier sound. Suggestions?
Slap a set of Aquilas on that baby, it'll brighten right up!