igorthebarbarian
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So my next uke will, more than likely, be something laminate. I'm going Soprano and higher quality. So I think my best options are the Kiwaya KS-1 laminate mahogany (HMS with a free hard case) or the KS-5 laminate koa (HMS, no case - they just started re-carrying this), or a Martin OXK (probably from Elderly w/free shipping). Any comparisons/ recommendations/ suggestions?
I have a laminate soprano Flea right now with the hardwood fretboard, which I like. I would also consider a sopranino like the Ohana SK-21M from MIM's, though that is solid wood mahogany. I haven't played sopranino but I don't mind the smaller scale and wouldn't mind trying that size out.
I live in Phoenix and it's hot and dry. Ukes are kept in their gig bags or cases while at work, except the Flea is a desktop uke now. Does laminate mahogany sound like laminate koa?
My budget is probably $400, although I'm already trying to do the fuzzy math to "justify" getting two for a little more!
I have a laminate soprano Flea right now with the hardwood fretboard, which I like. I would also consider a sopranino like the Ohana SK-21M from MIM's, though that is solid wood mahogany. I haven't played sopranino but I don't mind the smaller scale and wouldn't mind trying that size out.
I live in Phoenix and it's hot and dry. Ukes are kept in their gig bags or cases while at work, except the Flea is a desktop uke now. Does laminate mahogany sound like laminate koa?
My budget is probably $400, although I'm already trying to do the fuzzy math to "justify" getting two for a little more!