upskydowncloud
Well-known member
Hi everyone,
I debated about getting a KoAloha when I got my first 'proper' ukulele but decided to go for a Kamaka. However, I saw this KoAloha concert KCM-00 a few days ago and couldn't resist this time.
The uke is really well made and looks wise I think it's really impressive. The koa wood has a lovely pattern and I really like the use of koa for the fretboard, binding and fret markers (which I think actually are a bit too big but I still like them).
The main point about this ukulele is the sound though. This is a concert size and the volume and tone is really impressive. My Kamaka tenor is very mellow and has a lovely tone but I think the KoAloha (even in concert size) is louder. It has a bright Hawaiian tone which I really like and it sounds great. I am sure this is due to the sound hole (which I think looks cool too). This uke has the older style bridge which says KoAloha as I understand the newer models are being shipped with a plain bridge.
Some people complain about friction tuners but so far these have not been a problem for this instrument and it keeps tune very well.
I just thought I'd show you a few photos anyway. I definitely recommend this model for anyone thinking of getting one.
I debated about getting a KoAloha when I got my first 'proper' ukulele but decided to go for a Kamaka. However, I saw this KoAloha concert KCM-00 a few days ago and couldn't resist this time.
The uke is really well made and looks wise I think it's really impressive. The koa wood has a lovely pattern and I really like the use of koa for the fretboard, binding and fret markers (which I think actually are a bit too big but I still like them).
The main point about this ukulele is the sound though. This is a concert size and the volume and tone is really impressive. My Kamaka tenor is very mellow and has a lovely tone but I think the KoAloha (even in concert size) is louder. It has a bright Hawaiian tone which I really like and it sounds great. I am sure this is due to the sound hole (which I think looks cool too). This uke has the older style bridge which says KoAloha as I understand the newer models are being shipped with a plain bridge.
Some people complain about friction tuners but so far these have not been a problem for this instrument and it keeps tune very well.
I just thought I'd show you a few photos anyway. I definitely recommend this model for anyone thinking of getting one.