DebEB
Member
I have recently started learning the ukulele and spent ages on the internet researching the 'best buys' for beginners. I decided to go to a recommended local store rather than buy from the internet. I treated myself, paid rather more than I had planned and opted for a Kala KA-SRS. I liked the sound and the look of it (based on no experience whatsoever).
I have a slight 'pricking in my thumbs' about it, though. After playing for a while something sounded a bit 'off', the store replaced the strings and it does sound better. I have to wonder why I needed new strings after only a few weeks. However, a couple of things still niggle me. The finish looks as though it has been hanging on the shop wall for rather a long time and there seems to be a small worn patch which I didn't notice when I bought it. Finally, there is a sticker on the back of the headstock saying 'Made in Indonesia'. I thought Kala were made in China and I can find no mention of any being made in Indonesia.
Is it just me being fussy or have I been sold a pup?
I have a slight 'pricking in my thumbs' about it, though. After playing for a while something sounded a bit 'off', the store replaced the strings and it does sound better. I have to wonder why I needed new strings after only a few weeks. However, a couple of things still niggle me. The finish looks as though it has been hanging on the shop wall for rather a long time and there seems to be a small worn patch which I didn't notice when I bought it. Finally, there is a sticker on the back of the headstock saying 'Made in Indonesia'. I thought Kala were made in China and I can find no mention of any being made in Indonesia.
Is it just me being fussy or have I been sold a pup?