Uke Got the Look

onyx725 · Jan 26, 2019

So I just bought a purty Ohana SK-25Z zebrawood soprano. I’ve long been enticed by the beautiful grain of zebrawood but most ukes with this tonewood are laminates. So I scooped up the uke when I saw it on the used market. It’s solid wood with a gloss finish in mint condition and did not disappoint. It’s got great action, easy to play but a bit on the quiet side. But I love it! What can I say, it’s love at first sight!

Have you bought a uke just for sheer aesthetics?

pix.fairydust · Jan 26, 2019

Great looking! Grain really pops

Jerryc41 · Jan 26, 2019

Beautiful! I can see why it's called zebra wood.

Bill Sheehan · Jan 26, 2019

Dang, that is in fact pretty! Nice find!

Ziret · Jan 26, 2019

Gorgeous finish, it looks like Ohana has upped their game! I haven't bought solely on looks yet, but they do always play a part, and I have no doubt I will at some point. And why not? If you love how it looks, you'll pick it up more often.

kvehe · Jan 26, 2019

That’s great! I know you’ll enjoy it.

onyx725 · Jan 26, 2019

Thanks guys. It really is beautiful, but a discontinued model. Aware that it might fan the flames of UAS (at least mine) what model have you bought that didn’t play as beautifully as it looks yet decided to keep it? Love to see photos!

pix.fairydust · Jan 26, 2019

Sounds like you're enjoying it! Apart from being a bit quiet it plays well?

KohanMike · Jan 26, 2019

onyx725 said:
Have you bought a uke just for sheer aesthetics?

Yes, many, including a Lanikai solid top zebrawood.

pix.fairydust said:
Sounds like you're enjoying it! Apart from being a bit quiet it plays well?

Mine was also quiet, so I traded it in and a couple of others for a solid cedar top Kala.

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onyx725 · Jan 28, 2019

pix.fairydust said:
Sounds like you're enjoying it! Apart from being a bit quiet it plays well?

Yes, I do enjoy it. It always begs to be noticed so that helps like what Teri mentioned above. I always come across comments that gloss finish affects volume and projection. Zebrawood is supposed to be bright.

jimrex62 · Jan 29, 2019

Nice Prince reference too!

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