ukukulele
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what is meant by NATO top, on ukuleles
nato?
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i had a really cheap lanikai that was made of out nato. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nato_wood
Ahnko Honu
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That's the stinky slimy fermented soy beans served at sushi shops.
Wait a minute, that natto, not nato.
Nato (from Wikipedia) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nato_wood
Nato wood, also known as Eastern Mahogany, but actually from Mora excelsa or Mora gonggrijpii trees, is a softer hardwood, used primarily on acoustic guitar necks. It can be compared to mahogany in terms of sound and appearance, but it is also commonly dubbed a "budget wood". Nato wood is used on relatively few guitars, notably the Fender CD140SCE, as well as the Epiphone Les Paul Standard and Custom and several ukulele brands including Kala and others.
Wait a minute, that natto, not nato.
Nato (from Wikipedia) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nato_wood
Nato wood, also known as Eastern Mahogany, but actually from Mora excelsa or Mora gonggrijpii trees, is a softer hardwood, used primarily on acoustic guitar necks. It can be compared to mahogany in terms of sound and appearance, but it is also commonly dubbed a "budget wood". Nato wood is used on relatively few guitars, notably the Fender CD140SCE, as well as the Epiphone Les Paul Standard and Custom and several ukulele brands including Kala and others.
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I read somewhere that nato was once considered better than mahogany but then mahogany prices shot up and became all the rage. I'm sure this refered to solid nato and not the laminate nato most cheap ukes are made from.
