Luke El U
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Has anyone been in touch with Baan Ukulele in Thailand recently? I'm in China and will travel to Bangkok soon. I've written an email to Baan, but got no response. I try to get on their website with no luck.
I have a concert KoAlana made in Thailand which has a problem. This particular instrument was a limited edition model which was eventually rebranded into what is now called the KoAloha Opio.
It was debuted after a special concert by Ohta San Sr. and Jr. which I attended in Bangkok. They both signed the KoAlana black label placed inside the uke. Later, I took the uke to another show in Bangkok sponsored by Baan. At that show I had the uke signed by brothers Alan and Paul Okami, as well as Daniel Ho. It was there that Alan Okami told me the model would be rebranded. I had a great time at those concerts and love the instrument, therefore it has a lot of sentimental value for me.
The problem is this: the sound board has warped slightly, putting the bridge on an angle and causing the intonation to be way off. I am unable to compensate the saddle enough to get the intonation back on. The instrument is currently unplayable.
Comments and suggestions please
I have a concert KoAlana made in Thailand which has a problem. This particular instrument was a limited edition model which was eventually rebranded into what is now called the KoAloha Opio.
It was debuted after a special concert by Ohta San Sr. and Jr. which I attended in Bangkok. They both signed the KoAlana black label placed inside the uke. Later, I took the uke to another show in Bangkok sponsored by Baan. At that show I had the uke signed by brothers Alan and Paul Okami, as well as Daniel Ho. It was there that Alan Okami told me the model would be rebranded. I had a great time at those concerts and love the instrument, therefore it has a lot of sentimental value for me.
The problem is this: the sound board has warped slightly, putting the bridge on an angle and causing the intonation to be way off. I am unable to compensate the saddle enough to get the intonation back on. The instrument is currently unplayable.
Comments and suggestions please