Brad Beach
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Hello Everyone.
I am interested to know what type of tonewood combination produces a very emotional, sustained voice when played on ukulele. When I say emotional, I am referring to a more melancholic mood, as opposed to exclusively vibrant and happy.
I have spoken to a classical guitar-specific luthier who suggested Cocobolo or Macassar Ebony for the back and sides and Cedar or Sinker Redwood for the top. It was also mentioned that different wood combinations will not affect the sound (of a ukulele) to the point where the ukulele is not worth spending thousands of dollars into. This made me skeptical and now I am throwing this out there for all the uke connoisseurs to ponder over.
Please let me know your thoughts!
I am interested to know what type of tonewood combination produces a very emotional, sustained voice when played on ukulele. When I say emotional, I am referring to a more melancholic mood, as opposed to exclusively vibrant and happy.
I have spoken to a classical guitar-specific luthier who suggested Cocobolo or Macassar Ebony for the back and sides and Cedar or Sinker Redwood for the top. It was also mentioned that different wood combinations will not affect the sound (of a ukulele) to the point where the ukulele is not worth spending thousands of dollars into. This made me skeptical and now I am throwing this out there for all the uke connoisseurs to ponder over.
Please let me know your thoughts!