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• Jan 24, 2014

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After playing with tenors and concerts, I have come to the conclusion that the soprano size is for me. Back in Hawaii in the 60's, playing the uke was part of the curriculum in public elementary school. We all played Kamaka sopranos! I still like the portability of the soprano, but the scale seems too limiting now. A concert scale with 14 frets to the neck seems perfect! So, I am trying to do some research on American-made super sopranos (other than a Kamaka). Any suggestions?

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• Jan 24, 2014

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I rep two different companies who call them a Long Neck Soprano. Leolani has very nice laminated woods of different species. Lehua is a solid wood LNS of Acacia blackwood. It was designed by Bob Gleason of Pegasus Guitars and Ukuleles in Hawaii. It is made in Portugal. The importer still has the same prices that he did in 2007. The recent shipment has a more natural finish, Aquila strings, and strung through the body. Both lines are well made.

 

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• Jan 24, 2014

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Koaloha!!!!!

 

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• Jan 24, 2014

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iirc AnueNue also do a long neck soprano.
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• Jan 24, 2014

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Teek said:

Koaloha!!!!!

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Koaloha has two. They make their regular soprano with a long neck, and also make a Kong neck pineapple. Pohaku ukulele out of California makes a uke he calls the "Concert 10", about half way between the normal soprano and concert sizes.

 

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Talk to Mike from Uke Republic. You can get a American handmade super soprano for a great price, his Sailor Brand. I played one at the Tampa Bay Ukulele Getaway and it was really nice.

http://cargo.ukerepublic.com/product/sailor-brand-solid-cedar-poplar-limba-super-soprano-ukulele

 

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• Jan 24, 2014

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I'm going to put in a plug for the Australian made, Cole Clark Ukelady which is a super soprano. They are sold in America so if you see one in your travels give it a play. Nice instruments.

Anthony

 

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• Jan 24, 2014

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I have several SS's. Hard to pick a favorite but my Kelii mahogany from Mim is right up there and reasonably priced.

 

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Kanilea and Mya Moe

 

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• Jan 25, 2014

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Thanks for the input everyone, much appreciated! How about a custom super soprano (non-MM/3 K's)?

 

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• Jan 25, 2014

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Like I said, I have several all really nice. I have a wonderful Boat Paddle M-style SS with spruce top and cocobalo back and sides that I love. It's a custom and you'll find lots of great reviews on BP ukes in general.