Hi,
I have a Flea Soprano and a Lanikai LU21 Baritone and like both. I'd like to get another ukulele to play in fifths tuning. I tried GDAE on the soprano but the E string was really high (broke twice before settling in) and IMHO just didn't sound good. So I'd like to get a concert uke and put Aquila 31U CGDA strings on it.
My main instrument is violin, which is why I'd like to have a uke in fifths. I also have a 14" viola (tuned CGDA) and I really like the range of CGDA. With fifths tuning one using 1 finger for 2 frets. I can do it with the soprano but it's a bit of a stretch. I think with the concert I'll be required to move my hand a bit so I'll have to see if I can do it. I've read of others doing it and really liking it.
Buying options are limited here in France so I will buy it from Thomann and I want to go with Kala because their options are limited. I am interested in Mohogany because I really like a mallow soft gentle sound. I'm not looking to compete with other instruments, I mostly play alone.
I was going to get the KA-C but it's out of stock so I found out about the KA-CEM (Exotic Mahogany). I think it's really pretty and I like the flaming which reminds me of the violins. But I read a few people saying the wood was very thin, so I'm not sure. Is it any thinner than the KA-C?
The next step up is Kala KA-SMHC which is solid mohogany. My concern about this is reading about humidity problems and cracking. I have several violins and I keep them in their cases in our bedroom when not in use (about 50% humidity) and I've never had any issues. I take my violin to weekly lessons etc. I don't even have a humidifier. Do ukuleles crack more than violins? Perhaps due to the different wood? or the fact that they're bigger? I really don't hear of these issues with violins.
So I'm kind of stuck, I'm not sure which model to get and I can't try them out in a store. I'm not that picky, i just want something to doodle on when I can't play my violin, and if I like it, something I can strum and sing with too.
Any advice is greatly appreciated. I'm leaning towards the KA-CEM just to avoid solid wood maintenance issues and I've heard they sound as good as solid tops, but I'm bouncing back and forth.
Thanks
I have a Flea Soprano and a Lanikai LU21 Baritone and like both. I'd like to get another ukulele to play in fifths tuning. I tried GDAE on the soprano but the E string was really high (broke twice before settling in) and IMHO just didn't sound good. So I'd like to get a concert uke and put Aquila 31U CGDA strings on it.
My main instrument is violin, which is why I'd like to have a uke in fifths. I also have a 14" viola (tuned CGDA) and I really like the range of CGDA. With fifths tuning one using 1 finger for 2 frets. I can do it with the soprano but it's a bit of a stretch. I think with the concert I'll be required to move my hand a bit so I'll have to see if I can do it. I've read of others doing it and really liking it.
Buying options are limited here in France so I will buy it from Thomann and I want to go with Kala because their options are limited. I am interested in Mohogany because I really like a mallow soft gentle sound. I'm not looking to compete with other instruments, I mostly play alone.
I was going to get the KA-C but it's out of stock so I found out about the KA-CEM (Exotic Mahogany). I think it's really pretty and I like the flaming which reminds me of the violins. But I read a few people saying the wood was very thin, so I'm not sure. Is it any thinner than the KA-C?
The next step up is Kala KA-SMHC which is solid mohogany. My concern about this is reading about humidity problems and cracking. I have several violins and I keep them in their cases in our bedroom when not in use (about 50% humidity) and I've never had any issues. I take my violin to weekly lessons etc. I don't even have a humidifier. Do ukuleles crack more than violins? Perhaps due to the different wood? or the fact that they're bigger? I really don't hear of these issues with violins.
So I'm kind of stuck, I'm not sure which model to get and I can't try them out in a store. I'm not that picky, i just want something to doodle on when I can't play my violin, and if I like it, something I can strum and sing with too.
Any advice is greatly appreciated. I'm leaning towards the KA-CEM just to avoid solid wood maintenance issues and I've heard they sound as good as solid tops, but I'm bouncing back and forth.
Thanks
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