I've been driving myself mad trying to decide which Uke to get my Dad, he's:
- Been playing for a couple of years and quite enthusiastic
- Practicing and performing in a Uke band weekly
So, for Xmas: Kala KA-ASAC-C or Pono ac?
I've scoured what feels like every online post, video and review of both and spoken to 3 different Ukulele specialists.
I get the impression:
- The Pono ac is generally considered more prestigious but;
- The Kala's Aquila Nylgut Strings are generally preferred and take less time to break in than the Pono's Ko’olau Clear Nylon Strings
- The Pono sounds softer/less presence/or less bright, compared to the Kala
I'm led to believe an immediate player will not notice a vast difference between the two though will appreciate the high quality of both? Perhaps even initially adapt/feel more comfortable with the Kala KA-ASAC-C? Though the Pono carries more prestige and craftsmanship..
Please let me know your thoughts, I've become obsessive about it!
Gratefully in advance..
- Been playing for a couple of years and quite enthusiastic
- Practicing and performing in a Uke band weekly
So, for Xmas: Kala KA-ASAC-C or Pono ac?
I've scoured what feels like every online post, video and review of both and spoken to 3 different Ukulele specialists.
I get the impression:
- The Pono ac is generally considered more prestigious but;
- The Kala's Aquila Nylgut Strings are generally preferred and take less time to break in than the Pono's Ko’olau Clear Nylon Strings
- The Pono sounds softer/less presence/or less bright, compared to the Kala
I'm led to believe an immediate player will not notice a vast difference between the two though will appreciate the high quality of both? Perhaps even initially adapt/feel more comfortable with the Kala KA-ASAC-C? Though the Pono carries more prestige and craftsmanship..
Please let me know your thoughts, I've become obsessive about it!
Gratefully in advance..