Offset soundhole , You like or no Like
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stevepetergal
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I have no preference. I only have conventional styles, but, ukuleles with an offset sound hole can be quite lovely.
Just did a search, though. Guitars with offset sound holes look stupid to me.
Just did a search, though. Guitars with offset sound holes look stupid to me.
I've practically got OCD when it comes to desiring symmetry in my instruments. I don't even like cutaways, or "comfort edges", for that reason. They just look bizarre and unattractive, and if something doesn't look right to me, I wouldn't want it. But that's just me.
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Pulling up an old thread. I’m kind of interested in an off center sound hole ukulele.
Can anyone kindly share their opinions in terms of the louder voice and longer sustain due to the larger surface area for vibration?
Thanks in advance!
Can anyone kindly share their opinions in terms of the louder voice and longer sustain due to the larger surface area for vibration?
Thanks in advance!
Rllink
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I think if it were offset on the bottom bout that my finger would go in it when I strum. All of my well used ukes have wear right there.
tangimango
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depends on the build but the best ukulele ive ever played has a offset soundhole to the base side. not only does it look cool, it sounds amazing.
im at a point where traditional sound hole ukes all pretty much look the same. I guess I like different non traditional things. I love koaloha scepter models , or the koaloha pineapple sunday is just cool. when you come across a offset one. you gotta ask who made it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caQzzD7_yUs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZNSm7N-tjc
im at a point where traditional sound hole ukes all pretty much look the same. I guess I like different non traditional things. I love koaloha scepter models , or the koaloha pineapple sunday is just cool. when you come across a offset one. you gotta ask who made it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caQzzD7_yUs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZNSm7N-tjc
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I would think so too. Putting the sound hole at the top would be more ideal and is not blocked by the strumming hand.
When Moore Bettah ukuleles have the offset sound holes, it’s saying a lot and it’s definitely not just aesthetic purpose only. The riptide ukuleles and aNueNue guitars all have offset sound holes too and generally the reviews tend to mention a loud volume and long sustain.
IslandSounds
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Old thread but interesting topic 
I have ukes with traditional sound holes as well as offset sound holes with a side port.
The Uke with the offset sound hole and side port definitely sounds more resonant with longer sustain. But its also a different Uke from a different manufacturer so who knows?
If I was getting a complete custom I would go for an offset with side port.
I have ukes with traditional sound holes as well as offset sound holes with a side port.
The Uke with the offset sound hole and side port definitely sounds more resonant with longer sustain. But its also a different Uke from a different manufacturer so who knows?
If I was getting a complete custom I would go for an offset with side port.
Offset or oblong? Sure.
Sound "port?" never.
Sound "port?" never.
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Central. I use some slightly weird strumming/picking techniques. I go way up towards the fretboard when I want to sound lilting and back towards the bridge when I want to sound harsh. An offset soundhole is just going to catch my hand when I go up high.
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