Congrats. I have two Pono’s. Both 8 shape. One Matte and one gloss. Been looking at the Pineapple shape from Pono. I love their necks and quality is hard to argue with for the price. Kinda think I’d like a matte, mango. I hav Acacia. And spruce/ mahogany now. Have you noticed pinapple shape sound is different from 8 shape? Beautiful wood by the way!
I love mine! I have it strung with Fremont Blacklines (High G, but am thinking about putting in a Fremont Soloist low G). What strings do you have on yours?
M3Ukulele, the pineapple shape brings a bit more volume than an 8 shape. When strumming, you really hear the low end come out, and the a string doesn't punch through like an 8 shape. It's a full sound that's beautiful, but it is different. I love picking on my pineapple and strumming on my other ukes for that reason.