rappsy
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In my attempt to try the many styles, wood types, brands, and shapes of the Ukulele, I had never played the 16 inch in-between scale of a concert and tenor. David Ingalls of Ono made that possible.
Here are the specs of my new Uke.
https://www.flickr.com/gp/rappsy/3461M1
* Top Material: Solid Port Oxford Cedar
* Sides and Back Material: Claro Walnut
* Fret Board, Bridge, and Binding Material: Ebony
* Neck Material: Honduras Mahogany
* Saddle Material: Unbleached Bone
* Nut Material: Unbleached Bone
* Nut Size: 1.4 inch
* Neck Depth: 5/8 inch (D Shape)
* Strings: Southcoast Light Mediums
* Scale Length: 16 inch Neck on Concert Body, 13 frets to the body
* Lower Bout: 2 13/16 inch
* Upper Bout: 2 1/2 inch
* Tuners: Gotoh UPT Planetary with Black Tuner Knobs
* Cantilevered Fret Board with Carbon Fiber Reinforcement
* Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Of Neck
* Carbon Fiber Bridge Plate
* Martin Style Rosette
* Peg Head Overlay: Claro walnut
* Tru-Oil Finish
This is a well made Uke. It appears to be a bit heavier than some of my other lighter than air ukes, with a good balanced feel.
Simple rosette and ebony binding give it a streamlined look. The line down the back of the neck is visually striking.
The Port Oxford Cedar top gives it a bit of the brightness that I like, and the Claro Walnut is quite a nice contrast to the brightness of the Cedar. I kept his recommendation and stayed with the Gotoh tuners facing back as it would seem, in my mind, that the outfacing tuners would throw off the symmetry.
The Uke feels good to play and has a lot of richness to the sound. As it is a new Uke with new strings, I suspect that it will only get better. It is not as loud as, let's say the cannon sound of a KoAloha, but it's clear and distinct. This is my first time with Southcoast Strings and I have to say I am impressed, They seem a bit thicker than the Oasis, Worth, and the Martin strings I am used to and it will be interesting to see how the strings, along with the body, open up over time.
Working with David is a joy. He responds to each email and does it quickly. He gives you choices, but also makes recommendations based on his questions. He sent pictures along the way, and kept me in the loop as far as delivery time. This isn't my first Ono, but it was the first time I had a say in the development of the Uke. (The first one was purchased from a UUer.)
I will follow up in a few months after we spend our time bonding.
The other people in the queue will not be disappointed.
In my attempt to try the many styles, wood types, brands, and shapes of the Ukulele, I had never played the 16 inch in-between scale of a concert and tenor. David Ingalls of Ono made that possible.
Here are the specs of my new Uke.
https://www.flickr.com/gp/rappsy/3461M1
* Top Material: Solid Port Oxford Cedar
* Sides and Back Material: Claro Walnut
* Fret Board, Bridge, and Binding Material: Ebony
* Neck Material: Honduras Mahogany
* Saddle Material: Unbleached Bone
* Nut Material: Unbleached Bone
* Nut Size: 1.4 inch
* Neck Depth: 5/8 inch (D Shape)
* Strings: Southcoast Light Mediums
* Scale Length: 16 inch Neck on Concert Body, 13 frets to the body
* Lower Bout: 2 13/16 inch
* Upper Bout: 2 1/2 inch
* Tuners: Gotoh UPT Planetary with Black Tuner Knobs
* Cantilevered Fret Board with Carbon Fiber Reinforcement
* Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Of Neck
* Carbon Fiber Bridge Plate
* Martin Style Rosette
* Peg Head Overlay: Claro walnut
* Tru-Oil Finish
This is a well made Uke. It appears to be a bit heavier than some of my other lighter than air ukes, with a good balanced feel.
Simple rosette and ebony binding give it a streamlined look. The line down the back of the neck is visually striking.
The Port Oxford Cedar top gives it a bit of the brightness that I like, and the Claro Walnut is quite a nice contrast to the brightness of the Cedar. I kept his recommendation and stayed with the Gotoh tuners facing back as it would seem, in my mind, that the outfacing tuners would throw off the symmetry.
The Uke feels good to play and has a lot of richness to the sound. As it is a new Uke with new strings, I suspect that it will only get better. It is not as loud as, let's say the cannon sound of a KoAloha, but it's clear and distinct. This is my first time with Southcoast Strings and I have to say I am impressed, They seem a bit thicker than the Oasis, Worth, and the Martin strings I am used to and it will be interesting to see how the strings, along with the body, open up over time.
Working with David is a joy. He responds to each email and does it quickly. He gives you choices, but also makes recommendations based on his questions. He sent pictures along the way, and kept me in the loop as far as delivery time. This isn't my first Ono, but it was the first time I had a say in the development of the Uke. (The first one was purchased from a UUer.)
I will follow up in a few months after we spend our time bonding.
The other people in the queue will not be disappointed.
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