igorthebarbarian
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Thanks to a little tax refund help, I got a new Blackbird Clara from HMS. They were great to deal with and are one of the true purveyors of the ukulele. Their set-up is wort any extra little wait.
First impressions are this is an amazing instrument. It's probably more than I should ever spend, myself being a very average player, but oh well what the heck! I think after a couple years into this, I won't be giving up this hobby and the Clara should be with me for life... But I may need to unload some of my other ukes since it's getting a little over-crowded at home now.
The Clara is lovely. It is LOUD as all get-out. I had read reviews and got to hold one briefly at the Kimo class at ASU a few weeks ago. But wow, very loud. It's probably as loud as my banjo ukes.
The notes/ strings are so crisp and clear. It really is a startling difference in tone.
I think I have the UPT tuners, which are really nice and smooth. I have the Misi pickup but haven't plugged it in yet and probably won't use much to be honest. I just bought the only Clara they had in stock since I know they frequently sell out fast.
It's very lightweight. It's amazing that this is made from a resin/linen ekoa material is crazy. Not messing around with humidification requirements was actually a big thing for me, being in Phoenix.
I can see why it gets such glowing reviews here. Definitely recommended.
It is a little slippery to hold though. Has anyone put the grip strips on the back of theirs yet? And if so, did that help? I have them on some of my lesser-$ ones, but just curious before slapping it on the Clara.
Also, I'm going to have to get a strap for it too. Probably Sherrin's Threads. Do those come with the leather tie-on shoelace attachment for the top since the Clara does not have a top button? Is that what most Clara ukers are using?
Thanks!
First impressions are this is an amazing instrument. It's probably more than I should ever spend, myself being a very average player, but oh well what the heck! I think after a couple years into this, I won't be giving up this hobby and the Clara should be with me for life... But I may need to unload some of my other ukes since it's getting a little over-crowded at home now.
The Clara is lovely. It is LOUD as all get-out. I had read reviews and got to hold one briefly at the Kimo class at ASU a few weeks ago. But wow, very loud. It's probably as loud as my banjo ukes.
The notes/ strings are so crisp and clear. It really is a startling difference in tone.
I think I have the UPT tuners, which are really nice and smooth. I have the Misi pickup but haven't plugged it in yet and probably won't use much to be honest. I just bought the only Clara they had in stock since I know they frequently sell out fast.
It's very lightweight. It's amazing that this is made from a resin/linen ekoa material is crazy. Not messing around with humidification requirements was actually a big thing for me, being in Phoenix.
I can see why it gets such glowing reviews here. Definitely recommended.
It is a little slippery to hold though. Has anyone put the grip strips on the back of theirs yet? And if so, did that help? I have them on some of my lesser-$ ones, but just curious before slapping it on the Clara.
Also, I'm going to have to get a strap for it too. Probably Sherrin's Threads. Do those come with the leather tie-on shoelace attachment for the top since the Clara does not have a top button? Is that what most Clara ukers are using?
Thanks!
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