Howie1947
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6-String KoAloha Short Review
I purchased this uke at the Ukulele Festival this past July. The say it is a "factory second" due to some blemishes in the wood-work, but if they are there, I can't find them. This is my fourth KoAloha uke. I actually bought it from MGM at the KoAloha booth. Mike cut me a sweet deal..........$800.00 and that included a Oahu case. It's a little different going from a 4-string to a 6-string, but I'm getting used to it. It came with some clear flourocarbon strings, no wound. It has 15 frets to the body. Solid koa body etc. Open tuning pegs, white. I'm a "stummer" so this is great, I don't do a lot of fancy picking, like the great Troy Fernandez does. It sounds great, very much different from my Kamaka Tenor. This finish is glossy, just like all the other KoAlohas I own, except for a concert pikake I have. The action seems to be pretty much standard, I might have it lowered a tad my next trip to Honolulu. It is very loud, I love the sound of a 6-sting. I had a hard time deciding between a Kamaka and KoAloha, but went with the KoAloha. As always, my personal opinion is that the Okami family makes a solid instrument.
I purchased this uke at the Ukulele Festival this past July. The say it is a "factory second" due to some blemishes in the wood-work, but if they are there, I can't find them. This is my fourth KoAloha uke. I actually bought it from MGM at the KoAloha booth. Mike cut me a sweet deal..........$800.00 and that included a Oahu case. It's a little different going from a 4-string to a 6-string, but I'm getting used to it. It came with some clear flourocarbon strings, no wound. It has 15 frets to the body. Solid koa body etc. Open tuning pegs, white. I'm a "stummer" so this is great, I don't do a lot of fancy picking, like the great Troy Fernandez does. It sounds great, very much different from my Kamaka Tenor. This finish is glossy, just like all the other KoAlohas I own, except for a concert pikake I have. The action seems to be pretty much standard, I might have it lowered a tad my next trip to Honolulu. It is very loud, I love the sound of a 6-sting. I had a hard time deciding between a Kamaka and KoAloha, but went with the KoAloha. As always, my personal opinion is that the Okami family makes a solid instrument.
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