knygren
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I have decided to sell my 2012 Koaloha Concert-neck Sceptre. Since developing arthritis in my hands, I really only play my soprano uke, which has a lower action than the sceptre. So, this lovely instrument should belong to someone who will play it more!
I am the original owner, and bought this directly from Brian at Koaloha as a factory second. The only reason it was classified as a second is a tiny imperfection just above the sound hole, which looks like a 0.5 mm faint surface ding--see close up picture --I can barely see it unless I get about 10 inches away from the uke and look closely. I have priced this baby to move at $650, which includes the box and shipping to anywhere in US.
Addendum/disclosure: One of the folks interested in this Uke asked if there is any sinking between the bridge and sound hole. It looks flat to my eye, but I just took a straight edge ruler to be certain, and --lo and behold-- there is a subtle 1/16" depression at the midline. Apparently this is an area that is prone to have this happen on the sceptres due to the design. I then search UU to see what I could find out and came across a helpful thread about this topic (as well as being an inspiring story with a happy ending) :
http://forum.ukuleleunderground.com...ha-Sceptre-top-sunk&highlight=sceptre+dishing
The good news is that Koaloha seems to really stand by their work and will apparently fix this issue at their cost, minus a partial shipping fee to Hawaii. I just emailed Brian at Koaloha to ask him more about the issue, but i wanted to disclose it fully so folks could make an informed choice.
I am the original owner, and bought this directly from Brian at Koaloha as a factory second. The only reason it was classified as a second is a tiny imperfection just above the sound hole, which looks like a 0.5 mm faint surface ding--see close up picture --I can barely see it unless I get about 10 inches away from the uke and look closely. I have priced this baby to move at $650, which includes the box and shipping to anywhere in US.
Addendum/disclosure: One of the folks interested in this Uke asked if there is any sinking between the bridge and sound hole. It looks flat to my eye, but I just took a straight edge ruler to be certain, and --lo and behold-- there is a subtle 1/16" depression at the midline. Apparently this is an area that is prone to have this happen on the sceptres due to the design. I then search UU to see what I could find out and came across a helpful thread about this topic (as well as being an inspiring story with a happy ending) :
http://forum.ukuleleunderground.com...ha-Sceptre-top-sunk&highlight=sceptre+dishing
The good news is that Koaloha seems to really stand by their work and will apparently fix this issue at their cost, minus a partial shipping fee to Hawaii. I just emailed Brian at Koaloha to ask him more about the issue, but i wanted to disclose it fully so folks could make an informed choice.
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