petah
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what an adventure. I started off wanting to buy another Bruko. Bruko are quality and CHEAP especially some of their Special models. However I never liked the "all wood" construction. They also don't have the Hawaiian feel.
But never-the-less I went hunting. Went to the German uke forum and got some great offers. But upon researching like a mad fool I soon realized that Bruko isn't all what it's cracked up to be. From searching high and low translating french, german, dutch... I found that wood quality isn't the 'best' They allow sub standard models to be on the market and that was a bit scary (PM me if you want to know what I'm talking about) and the neck joint isn't... great. That said I have bought some amazing Bruko Ukes and they have their own unique sound...
Now I started looking at alternatives in the same price range. 300-500+++ usd. ( this is my first uke that I will keep and not gift to my father ) I wanted something special.
Another week of late night searching forums, looking up reviews, posting WTB ads, getting all the information I could get. Getting offers negotiating a price that I believe is fair for what's been offered ( I'm an economist so I can sniff out a deal on anything. ) It all boiled down to Koaloha Kamaka and a few unique custom pieces.
Now I looked at opportunity cost of owning each uke. All are identical IMHO. But I did want something a little more hefty in my hands. so I opted for a KoAloha.
Now The shexy curves of the mini-guitar or the obese Pineapple style. I was really shooting for the Pineapple with it's fuller sound. But The one's I was looking at Didn't have the beautiful Koa of the shexy one Craig Davidson was offering. The images he sent are breath taking.
Then I realized who Craig is. And I knew the uke has been cared for. And he's no obscure person selling on an unnamed forum. So I snapped it up. ( I think it's even the 100% Hawaiian model, He wasn't 100% sure )
So, I'm waiting on the post man...
And I'm about to close a deal on another Bruko for my father and a Kamaka for the GF.
:shaka:
But never-the-less I went hunting. Went to the German uke forum and got some great offers. But upon researching like a mad fool I soon realized that Bruko isn't all what it's cracked up to be. From searching high and low translating french, german, dutch... I found that wood quality isn't the 'best' They allow sub standard models to be on the market and that was a bit scary (PM me if you want to know what I'm talking about) and the neck joint isn't... great. That said I have bought some amazing Bruko Ukes and they have their own unique sound...
Now I started looking at alternatives in the same price range. 300-500+++ usd. ( this is my first uke that I will keep and not gift to my father ) I wanted something special.
Another week of late night searching forums, looking up reviews, posting WTB ads, getting all the information I could get. Getting offers negotiating a price that I believe is fair for what's been offered ( I'm an economist so I can sniff out a deal on anything. ) It all boiled down to Koaloha Kamaka and a few unique custom pieces.
Now I looked at opportunity cost of owning each uke. All are identical IMHO. But I did want something a little more hefty in my hands. so I opted for a KoAloha.
Now The shexy curves of the mini-guitar or the obese Pineapple style. I was really shooting for the Pineapple with it's fuller sound. But The one's I was looking at Didn't have the beautiful Koa of the shexy one Craig Davidson was offering. The images he sent are breath taking.
Then I realized who Craig is. And I knew the uke has been cared for. And he's no obscure person selling on an unnamed forum. So I snapped it up. ( I think it's even the 100% Hawaiian model, He wasn't 100% sure )
So, I'm waiting on the post man...
And I'm about to close a deal on another Bruko for my father and a Kamaka for the GF.
:shaka: