Hi all
Newb here with a big question. Been playing for a few months with a very old soprano I was given and decided I needed a concert size so bought a used Kala solid Acacia. Very disappointed!
It’s got what I’d call wolf tones centred around every F extending a bit into F sharp and E and I’m not very happy with the sound at all. Tried Worth, Living water and Fremont stings, no real improvement, although I must admit It may be beginning to sound a bit better the last few days.
So I’m thinking maybe I have to spend a bit more, perhaps several hundred pounds, but am I going to end up with more wolf tones/ duff notes? I’ve read that it’s more common with well made solid wood instruments than cheap ones, also it could be considered not even a fault, just the natural properties of wood, no reason for a replacement or refund. This sounds to me appalling!
I’ve been playing guitar (not brilliantly) for more years than I care to think of so I’m not exactly new to stringed instruments but this is almost putting me off, am I expecting too much?
Apart from all this, ukulele playing (or trying!) is the most fun I’ve had for years, so easy to pick up and put down.
Sorry to be a bit longwinded and I’d really appreciate any advice before I take up the xylophone!
Chris
Newb here with a big question. Been playing for a few months with a very old soprano I was given and decided I needed a concert size so bought a used Kala solid Acacia. Very disappointed!
It’s got what I’d call wolf tones centred around every F extending a bit into F sharp and E and I’m not very happy with the sound at all. Tried Worth, Living water and Fremont stings, no real improvement, although I must admit It may be beginning to sound a bit better the last few days.
So I’m thinking maybe I have to spend a bit more, perhaps several hundred pounds, but am I going to end up with more wolf tones/ duff notes? I’ve read that it’s more common with well made solid wood instruments than cheap ones, also it could be considered not even a fault, just the natural properties of wood, no reason for a replacement or refund. This sounds to me appalling!
I’ve been playing guitar (not brilliantly) for more years than I care to think of so I’m not exactly new to stringed instruments but this is almost putting me off, am I expecting too much?
Apart from all this, ukulele playing (or trying!) is the most fun I’ve had for years, so easy to pick up and put down.
Sorry to be a bit longwinded and I’d really appreciate any advice before I take up the xylophone!
Chris