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I'm playing ukuleles with a 1 3/8 inch neck. I have pretty big hands, but there are no chords that I just can't play. If I were to buy a ukulele with a 1.5 inch neck, would I even notice the difference?
I'm playing ukuleles with a 1 3/8 inch neck. I have pretty big hands, but there are no chords that I just can't play. If I were to buy a ukulele with a 1.5 inch neck, would I even notice the difference?
I'm comfortable with all the necks on all my instruments and don't have a big preference but out of curiosity, I just took a rough measurement. My smallest is my Pono PC Bari at 1 6/16". Next is the LoPrinzi sop at 1 7/16" and largest is a Creedy Bari (small Appalachian luthier) at 1 9/16". I was surprised; I thought the Pono would have been larger.
I'm playing ukuleles with a 1 3/8 inch neck. I have pretty big hands, but there are no chords that I just can't play. If I were to buy a ukulele with a 1.5 inch neck, would I even notice the difference?
Kiwaya make amongst the very best of Ukes and they have wider than standard nuts and string spacing, as do several other high end products - draw your own conclusions.
I'm not necessarily looking for wider string spacing. I'm looking at an Islander actually. In fact, I'm wondering if I should look at something else for that reason. I've noticed that most manufacturers do not include that in their specs. I was also looking on line at an Ohana. I can't tell from the picture how wide it is, but it is not listed in the specs.
I'm not necessarily looking for wider string spacing. I'm looking at an Islander actually. In fact, I'm wondering if I should look at something else for that reason. I've noticed that most manufacturers do not include that in their specs. I was also looking on line at an Ohana. I can't tell from the picture how wide it is, but it is not listed in the specs.
...... And the Fluke is a perfect example of a uke with a wider nut, wider string spacing, and chunky neck that I find near impossible to play.
I'm not necessarily looking for wider string spacing. I'm looking at an Islander actually. In fact, I'm wondering if I should look at something else for that reason. I've noticed that most manufacturers do not include that in their specs. I was also looking on line at an Ohana. I can't tell from the picture how wide it is, but it is not listed in the specs.
I thought I would like it, but it's noticeable even going from a Fluke Concert up to a Fluke Tenor. The Tenor is slightly wider and it messes with my brain/ finger tendencies. I prefer the narrower one on the Concert, but I do have smaller hands