NUD - Ohana CK-80, cedar top...

UkerDanno · Aug 27, 2014

see post #22 for strings and tuner update...

Just got an Ohana CK-80, limited edition, solid Port Orford cedar top and solid myrtle side and back woods from Washington. It's gorgeous! The most blingy of anything I have, but that's not why I bought it. I played a cedar top in the uke store a couple weeks ago and it blew me away by the brightness. So, I shopped around and found an excellent buy from Mim! I have been looking for something I could buy from Mim, just because. The pic's are phone pic's I'll try to do better in the next couple days.

I got a nice case for it too...

Nickie · Aug 27, 2014

Wow, it's gorgeous! Congratulations! I can't wait to get my next Ohana. What kind of tuners are those? Do you like them?

PhilUSAFRet · Aug 27, 2014

I think the "bling" is appropriate.....a gorgeous instrument. Maybe Mike from Uke Republic will have one at the Tampa Bay Ukulele Club Getaway in November.

Nickie · Aug 27, 2014

BTW, how did you post the pics?

Osprey · Aug 27, 2014

Super nice. Congradulations!

UkerDanno · Aug 27, 2014

Nickie said:
What kind of tuners are those? Do you like them?

they don't say anything on them...they work ok, not exceptional. The gold tuners and pearl buttons do look great on this uke!

UkerDanno · Aug 27, 2014

The sound compared to my Martin C1K...the Martin is a little mellower and fuller, but I've been playing it for 1 1/2 years! The cedar is brighter, I'll be putting some Living Waters on it in the next couple days. Aquilas just don't make sense to me on solid wood ukes.

Icelander53 · Aug 27, 2014

I'm a huge fan of cedar. If I could only have one tonewood at this point it would be cedar. It's very complex right off the bat with no break in. I like.

Ukulele Eddie · Aug 27, 2014

UkerDanno said:
The sound compared to my Martin C1K...the Martin is a little mellower and fuller, but I've been playing it for 1 1/2 years! The cedar is brighter, I'll be putting some Living Waters on it in the next couple days. Aquilas just don't make sense to me on solid wood ukes.

I'm a fan of Living Waters strings as well but also really like Aquila Reds. They have added some warmth to some brighter ukes that I've tried them on. Actually, they've sounded pretty darn good on all the ukes I've tried them on so far (about 5 or 6 now). So might be fun for you to try both.

And very nice looking uke. Enjoy!

Daktari · Aug 27, 2014

Happy new uke to you!

Sure is a purty one.

Ukejenny · Aug 27, 2014

It is lovely!!! I would love for Mim to do a sound comparison between yours and the CK-50GS, with cedar top and rosewood back and sides. I have one and love it so very much. It has quite a bold sound and seems to have a rich timbre. And I love the blingy glossy looks of yours, too.

PhilUSAFRet · Aug 27, 2014

Nickie said:
Wow, it's gorgeous! Congratulations! I can't wait to get my next Ohana. What kind of tuners are those? Do you like them?

Tuners are vintage style Kluson tuners.

UkerDanno · Aug 27, 2014

Ukejenny said:
It is lovely!!! I would love for Mim to do a sound comparison between yours and the CK-50GS, with cedar top and rosewood back and sides. I have one and love it so very much. It has quite a bold sound and seems to have a rich timbre. And I love the blingy glossy looks of yours, too.

check Mim's youtube page, she has comparisons of quite a few Ohanas...

UkerDanno · Aug 27, 2014

some maybe better pic's, my camera won't focus very close, time for a new one...

Ukulelia · Aug 27, 2014

equina said:
The soundboard is not Western Red Cedar; it's Port Orford Cedar. I may be wrong, but I believe the tone is bright and bold rather than complex.

Thanks, I was wondering about that. I like western red cedar, but haven't heard Port Orford in person.

UkerDanno · Aug 27, 2014

just put on Living Waters, it's now even brighter, bolder and more complex!!! I never thought I would say...maybe too bright! Now I see what Aquilas are for, may have to switch back, not sure I like the Living Waters, at least on this uke. Don't seem that much different than Martins as far as feel goes, maybe they're brighter? Lots of people on here and friends have raved about Living Waters, I don't think they're any different/better than Martins.

Mim · Aug 27, 2014

UkerDanno said:
just put on Living Waters, it's now even brighter, bolder and more complex!!! I never thought I would say...maybe too bright! Now I see what Aquilas are for, may have to switch back, not sure I like the Living Waters, at least on this uke. Don't seem that much different than Martins as far as feel goes, maybe they're brighter? Lots of people on here and friends have raved about Living Waters, I don't think they're any different/better than Martins.

When you figure out which you like best let me know!
I think the reds might be a good try for it.

I am glad you like it! If you have any issues with the swapping of the strings or anything let me know!

Icelander53 · Aug 27, 2014

equina said:
The soundboard is not Western Red Cedar; it's Port Orford Cedar. I may be wrong, but I believe the tone is bright and bold rather than complex.

Really, Well I had no idea. How come nobody informed me of this?

Camsuke · Aug 27, 2014

Congratulations Danno, a really lovely looking uke!

UkerDanno · Aug 28, 2014

Mim said:
When you figure out which you like best let me know!
I think the reds might be a good try for it.

I am glad you like it! If you have any issues with the swapping of the strings or anything let me know!

thanks, Mim for the great deal and setup! Wish you could do my C1K, the action seems to be getting a little high. Are Reds mellower?

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