Spud1$
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I got mine setup by Uke Republic with Aquila strings and it plays nicely.
I got one for my granddaughter from uke republic and I think it sounds quite nice considering the price!
I got mine setup by Uke Republic with Aquila strings and it plays nicely.
The first ones were all wood. Makala still has the MK-S available but not in all the colors. The Sharks of course are the same body as the Dolphin.This is the first time I realized dolphins have plastic backs. My cheapest were mahalo and a Lu-21 or something similar. Meh.
My 2 cents on the Dolphins (thats about what we make on one) The Dolphin is not a high end instrument. Whats it point? To provide inexpensive ukulele fun. Does it provide it? Why YES!!! and more. It has a rosewood fingerboard and bridge . Many others in it's price point offer ebonized . Eh? Wood painted black. The Dolphin is durable and has an arched back. This little soprano has been used in schools, retirement communities, civic groups to name a few. Its a bit like a modern Macaferri ukulele in that it's affordable, durable and is in many homes. It slices, dices and julienne s...Okay it doesn't do that part. So many have bought one as their first ukulele which in turn has brought them joy and introduced them to playing. A lot of people buy them as their on the go uke. Toss it in a back pack, beach bag etc. No worries it cost less than $50.00. Hey I just spent more than $50.00 on a Tex-Mex meal, Burp.
I think about the VW Beetle- It wasn't as luxurious as a Cadillac, not as quick as a Ferrari but it didn't cost as much either and that little car changed the world. I'm thinking VU "The peoples ukulele"
So not saying there is any hype with the Dolphin. It is just a fun little ukulele that gives most folks more than their monies worth.