Hi everybody,
I bought a used KoAloha Soprano a few days ago and made the terrible mistake to not ask if it comes from a smoker – the ukulele smells extremely of cold smoke, cigarettes or cigars, I honestly don't know. Maybe even a house burning, I can't rule out anything ... It hurts my heart as the instrument itself looks wonderfully and the playability is top notch.
As I probably have no other chance to keep the KoAloha: It is at least safe to place it besides my other ukuleles – or is there a risk that it will "contaminate" those, too? They are not touching each other, of course, but there only a few centimeters between them. Couldn't forgive myself if this happens, so I better want to be safe than sorry, even if this fear sounds a little bit paranoid ...
I already have tried to put the ukulele in its case with fresh coffee pulver which is said to neutralize smoke smell. No success. I think I am stuck with this smell, so my main concern now is that at least my other ukuleles definitely won't absorb it through the air, too.
Thanks in advance for any input!
I bought a used KoAloha Soprano a few days ago and made the terrible mistake to not ask if it comes from a smoker – the ukulele smells extremely of cold smoke, cigarettes or cigars, I honestly don't know. Maybe even a house burning, I can't rule out anything ... It hurts my heart as the instrument itself looks wonderfully and the playability is top notch.
As I probably have no other chance to keep the KoAloha: It is at least safe to place it besides my other ukuleles – or is there a risk that it will "contaminate" those, too? They are not touching each other, of course, but there only a few centimeters between them. Couldn't forgive myself if this happens, so I better want to be safe than sorry, even if this fear sounds a little bit paranoid ...
I already have tried to put the ukulele in its case with fresh coffee pulver which is said to neutralize smoke smell. No success. I think I am stuck with this smell, so my main concern now is that at least my other ukuleles definitely won't absorb it through the air, too.
Thanks in advance for any input!