I have played a few Favilla sopranos quite extensively and have played Martin sopranos of a similar vintage here n' there. My impressions is that they're pretty similar sounding.
The Favillas I've played sounded different form each other but seem to share a soft top-end sound to them. Meaning, the highs sounded velvety and warmer (WTH am I saying?) compared to some K-brands I've played which can sound really bright and in your face.
I liked the presence of bass in the Favillas that the Ks I've played seemed to lack.
One Favilla had a prominent mid-range bark to it.
The few times I played a Martin soprano from a similar era, I sensed that they shared similar characteristics: a warmer sound than the Ks I've played. I guess this can be attributed to the mahogany vs. koa construction.
I would like to hear from people who've played a lot of both Favillas and Martin sopranos. I accept the idea that within the same brand and era, there can be unique characteristics from one to the other. But assuming that there is a general shared characteristic from these ukuleles from their respective eras, has anyone noticed and glaring differences?
How about in neck size and playability?
The Favillas I've played sounded different form each other but seem to share a soft top-end sound to them. Meaning, the highs sounded velvety and warmer (WTH am I saying?) compared to some K-brands I've played which can sound really bright and in your face.
I liked the presence of bass in the Favillas that the Ks I've played seemed to lack.
One Favilla had a prominent mid-range bark to it.
The few times I played a Martin soprano from a similar era, I sensed that they shared similar characteristics: a warmer sound than the Ks I've played. I guess this can be attributed to the mahogany vs. koa construction.
I would like to hear from people who've played a lot of both Favillas and Martin sopranos. I accept the idea that within the same brand and era, there can be unique characteristics from one to the other. But assuming that there is a general shared characteristic from these ukuleles from their respective eras, has anyone noticed and glaring differences?
How about in neck size and playability?
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