Hello. I live in Maine. I am a new member here. I play Big Island Koa uke. However I also do camping trips almost every weekend. From Spring to Fall I mostly take sea kayaking trips to nearby islands. I would like to purchase a ukulele that would easily fit into the kayak hatch. That means soft shell gig bag and a soprano size, maybe concert.
One of my primary objectives is to make sure the intonation is good at least throughout the first half of the frets. Otherwise I'm open to just about anything.
I looked into the plastic ukes, even tried a few at a local music shop - not impressed with the intonation. Maybe the Outdoor Ukulele plays better?
Or maybe I could just get regular ukulele and treat it right. Perhaps laminated body would hold up better so occasional exposure to the moisture and elements. I would not intentionally expose it to rain or sun but it would have to be a bit more resilient than a normal quality ukulele.
Any responses and recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
One of my primary objectives is to make sure the intonation is good at least throughout the first half of the frets. Otherwise I'm open to just about anything.
I looked into the plastic ukes, even tried a few at a local music shop - not impressed with the intonation. Maybe the Outdoor Ukulele plays better?
Or maybe I could just get regular ukulele and treat it right. Perhaps laminated body would hold up better so occasional exposure to the moisture and elements. I would not intentionally expose it to rain or sun but it would have to be a bit more resilient than a normal quality ukulele.
Any responses and recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks