I have enjoyed this forum from afar, so first post and looking for some guidance/suggestions.
I have played guitar for 20+ years, but at a pretty recreational level. Took me a while to find a sound I really enjoyed, went through 20+ guitars over the years(Martin, Taylor, Breedlove, etc) Finally settled on a Takamine with cedar top that was just really well balanced, and just a $500-600 guitar, so not super high end. This guitar is punchy, not to bright, not to warm....for my ear, seems to have all the qualities I enjoy.
Fast forward to Ukulele....started with cheapo Kala Pineapple. After 2 years of playing, decided time to upgrade a little, and after reading a lot on the forum, ordered a KPK uke about a month ago. Went with the KPK tenor, solid Acacia. BEAUTIFUL looking instrument. Has Worth Clears(?) on it and bone nut/saddle upgrade. Sound is pleasant enough, but just REALLY quiet. I have to really strum it to produce any volume at all. 2 weeks ago ordered an Ohana Soprano(sk-35gs) and it has all the qualities I have wanted in a Uke. This little thing really sings and very easy to get volume out of, and just sounds good to my ear. Definitely a keeper.
So the question is, am I just expecting to much out of the KPK? Can a string change make this thing louder? I'm pretty sold on my Ohana...would an Ohana Mahogany Tenor be a better instrument for me if KPK is just seeming to quiet and warm sounding? Starting to question if I even want a tenor as the soprano is getting a ton of attention! Thanks for any input/advice
John
I have played guitar for 20+ years, but at a pretty recreational level. Took me a while to find a sound I really enjoyed, went through 20+ guitars over the years(Martin, Taylor, Breedlove, etc) Finally settled on a Takamine with cedar top that was just really well balanced, and just a $500-600 guitar, so not super high end. This guitar is punchy, not to bright, not to warm....for my ear, seems to have all the qualities I enjoy.
Fast forward to Ukulele....started with cheapo Kala Pineapple. After 2 years of playing, decided time to upgrade a little, and after reading a lot on the forum, ordered a KPK uke about a month ago. Went with the KPK tenor, solid Acacia. BEAUTIFUL looking instrument. Has Worth Clears(?) on it and bone nut/saddle upgrade. Sound is pleasant enough, but just REALLY quiet. I have to really strum it to produce any volume at all. 2 weeks ago ordered an Ohana Soprano(sk-35gs) and it has all the qualities I have wanted in a Uke. This little thing really sings and very easy to get volume out of, and just sounds good to my ear. Definitely a keeper.
So the question is, am I just expecting to much out of the KPK? Can a string change make this thing louder? I'm pretty sold on my Ohana...would an Ohana Mahogany Tenor be a better instrument for me if KPK is just seeming to quiet and warm sounding? Starting to question if I even want a tenor as the soprano is getting a ton of attention! Thanks for any input/advice
John