Dirka
Well-known member
Ok, so, I really like my little white Makala, especially now that I put on the Aquilas and the C-String doesn't sound like cheap s** anymore. The only issue I have with it is that the body looks so bellied, i.e. the lower section of the body is way bigger than the upper one.
It's not like that's gonna change anytime soon, but I'd like for my next uke to be closer to the traditional(?) balanced look. I know that's real superficial of me, but as we Singlespeeders say "if it looks scheiße..."
So, my price range is anywhere in between 100 and 200€, or $150-300, so the selection I'm looking at is your regular roster of imports, the O's, Mainland, Mahimahi, and the Europeans APC and Brueko (Applause not so much, their headstock looks weird).
Now, can anyone who owns one or more of said ukes tell me if one or the other is more balanced? I've looked at a lot of pics, but usually I can't quite tell, because they're shot at an angle.
I am quite aware that I could easily circumvent the problem by getting a Pineapple or a flea, and yes, they are on my list, but I also like the traditional uke-style.
In closing I can say that, yes, I know sound should matter more than looks, but from perusing the forums I gather that most of the brands mentioned above deliver a pretty good bang for a buck. Plus I see alot of people getting all hot and bothered by a particular grain of wood, so I figure it's allright to be concerned with such things.
Anyhoo, thanks in advance for any reply, helpful or not (I find that in this forum not helpful often equates amusing).
Peace,
Dirka :shaka:
It's not like that's gonna change anytime soon, but I'd like for my next uke to be closer to the traditional(?) balanced look. I know that's real superficial of me, but as we Singlespeeders say "if it looks scheiße..."
So, my price range is anywhere in between 100 and 200€, or $150-300, so the selection I'm looking at is your regular roster of imports, the O's, Mainland, Mahimahi, and the Europeans APC and Brueko (Applause not so much, their headstock looks weird).
Now, can anyone who owns one or more of said ukes tell me if one or the other is more balanced? I've looked at a lot of pics, but usually I can't quite tell, because they're shot at an angle.
I am quite aware that I could easily circumvent the problem by getting a Pineapple or a flea, and yes, they are on my list, but I also like the traditional uke-style.
In closing I can say that, yes, I know sound should matter more than looks, but from perusing the forums I gather that most of the brands mentioned above deliver a pretty good bang for a buck. Plus I see alot of people getting all hot and bothered by a particular grain of wood, so I figure it's allright to be concerned with such things.
Anyhoo, thanks in advance for any reply, helpful or not (I find that in this forum not helpful often equates amusing).
Peace,
Dirka :shaka: