Vitazora
Well-known member
After a 2+ week wait, I received my long awaited Koaloha Opio Acacia concert model uke. First of all, the sound is bright and resonant and I couldn't happier with that. The overall look and feel is exactly what I was hoping for.
But there are a couple of finish issues that bother me and I wanted to get some feedback from all of you about whether or not they are enough to warrant a return. I think it must be impossible to make a ukulele without a little flaw here or there, but these are hard not to notice. However, they are cosmetic and have no effect on playability, but I think would have some impact on resale value someday.
Photos posted below and I would love to hear any feedback. Perfection is subjective, right? In the eye of the beholder and all....but the Opio line is not cheap and I expected better QC from the vendor.
Thanks for taking a look.
The first photo shows a flaw where the fretboard meets the body, and is under the finish.
The second photo shows a nick on the lower bout edge.
The third photo shows a slightly rough edge seam where the sides join each other. I have looked closely to see if this is actually a crack, but cannot tell. The edge is noticable though.
But there are a couple of finish issues that bother me and I wanted to get some feedback from all of you about whether or not they are enough to warrant a return. I think it must be impossible to make a ukulele without a little flaw here or there, but these are hard not to notice. However, they are cosmetic and have no effect on playability, but I think would have some impact on resale value someday.
Photos posted below and I would love to hear any feedback. Perfection is subjective, right? In the eye of the beholder and all....but the Opio line is not cheap and I expected better QC from the vendor.
Thanks for taking a look.
The first photo shows a flaw where the fretboard meets the body, and is under the finish.
The second photo shows a nick on the lower bout edge.
The third photo shows a slightly rough edge seam where the sides join each other. I have looked closely to see if this is actually a crack, but cannot tell. The edge is noticable though.