RafterGirl
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NUD. My new Islander AS-4 soprano arrived yesterday. I purchased this to be my outdoor ukulele. I wanted a smaller uke that would fit better inside my sea kayak than my concert size. This is my first soprano. The 14 frets to the body coupled with the 1.5 inch nut feels very comfortable. Plenty of room for my fingers, and it doesn't seem tiny or cramped like some sopranos I tried. I'll do a string change pretty soon I think. I haven't had much string experience, but I do have some Oasis Bright High G strings that I could try. I put some on my starter laminate concert and they sound good. I really like the Living Waters that are on my KoAloha concert, so I may order some of them as well. I'm very happy with this new uke so far, and I think it will be a fine outdoor companion. The size will definitely fit in my sea kayak much better. One sour note.....the padded gig bag that was an added cost was quite a letdown. Pretty flimsy looking and not nearly enough padding. I ordered a better one on Amazon last night. The Islander AS-4 fits nicely in the soprano hard case I ordered ahead of time.
Here are a couple pictures. Yes, I did add one embellishment to the headstock....The uke's name is Turtle.
Here are a couple pictures. Yes, I did add one embellishment to the headstock....The uke's name is Turtle.