Hey all, I've been recently thinking about picking up an ukulele to mess around with. I am currently a mandolin player, and I'm thinking I would like to have an instrument that offers a very different style. I am looking for something that has more sustain, is better for strumming and something to possibly try some finger picking stuff with. Does it sound like an ukulele would fit those needs well, or am I off base?
Anyways, I was hoping to get a little more personalized feedback. I looked through the stickies and searched a little, and was flooded with posts about what are good beginner ukuleles. However, I don't really want to pay $100 for something just to find out that it is only a passable beginner instrument, and that I will probably want something nicer in the next few weeks.
I'm not looking to spend $1000 or anything, but it sounds like a good ukulele can be had for far less than that anyways.
So I don't know how to explain myself, but I guess I'm just looking for a feel from anyone here. What range do you think I should be looking in? Do you have any great bang for your buck deals? Is it really possible to get something for $100 that wouldn't need replacing if I started to spend some time with the instrument?
I'm also currently torn between a concert and a tenor. I'm currently thinking I like the look and size of the concert more, but does a tenor offer better sustain?
Thanks!
Anyways, I was hoping to get a little more personalized feedback. I looked through the stickies and searched a little, and was flooded with posts about what are good beginner ukuleles. However, I don't really want to pay $100 for something just to find out that it is only a passable beginner instrument, and that I will probably want something nicer in the next few weeks.
I'm not looking to spend $1000 or anything, but it sounds like a good ukulele can be had for far less than that anyways.
So I don't know how to explain myself, but I guess I'm just looking for a feel from anyone here. What range do you think I should be looking in? Do you have any great bang for your buck deals? Is it really possible to get something for $100 that wouldn't need replacing if I started to spend some time with the instrument?
I'm also currently torn between a concert and a tenor. I'm currently thinking I like the look and size of the concert more, but does a tenor offer better sustain?
Thanks!