The Ukes.
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mangouker
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which one do you like better?
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petah
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They are two different beasts.
The Kamaka is SUPER mellow and relaxing but, sounds a little stuffed up.
The KoAloha is bright, loud, full of sustain. However lacks a sweet mellowness that the Kamaka has.
These instruments were also built 30 years apart.
... tough decision.
I'd have to go with the.... KoAloha.
Dealing with the company, waiting weeks for Brian to pick out the best of the bunch both tonally and visually.
But it's kind of unfair to say which is 'better' as they are different beasts.
The Kamaka is SUPER mellow and relaxing but, sounds a little stuffed up.
The KoAloha is bright, loud, full of sustain. However lacks a sweet mellowness that the Kamaka has.
These instruments were also built 30 years apart.
... tough decision.
I'd have to go with the.... KoAloha.
Dealing with the company, waiting weeks for Brian to pick out the best of the bunch both tonally and visually.
But it's kind of unfair to say which is 'better' as they are different beasts.
Sigmund
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Beautiful instruments.
Raygf
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Now that is one seriously gorgeous pair
of ukes.
The KoAloha top is simply stunning and the Kamaka has lovely waves of grain.
Regards,
Ray
DeG
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Sweet!! Congrats on your new addition!
uke552
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Very Nice x 2! Thanks for sharing. Now I want one...:wallbash:
uke552
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BTW, I love the one on the left.
Playscool39
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Such beautiful ukes you got, totally jealous!
Is the Kamaka bookmatched on the bottom? It looks like it. I thought all Kamakas that were that old were solid. I guess I was wrong!
Great looking pair! Did you ever find your older model KoAloha?:shaka:
Great looking pair! Did you ever find your older model KoAloha?:shaka:
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petah
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Yes and no, the KoAloha is elusive. I'm on the lookout for the perfect uke/guitar.
The Kamaka is amazing the more I play it the more I like it. ( It was for the GF but she's afraid it will break it [ that and the tuners are very hard to use] so I gladly took possession of it)
The Kamaka is amazing the more I play it the more I like it. ( It was for the GF but she's afraid it will break it [ that and the tuners are very hard to use] so I gladly took possession of it)
Uncle Rod Higuchi
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Wow, it's amazing to see such beautiful instruments.
30 years apart, and still working fine, bringing joy to the player and listeners.
Thanks for sharing!
30 years apart, and still working fine, bringing joy to the player and listeners.
Thanks for sharing!
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Gee! That KoAloha on the left sure looks like the one I just purchased. lol
molokinirum
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Koaloha hands down. No disrespect to Kamaka! Given what has gone on at Koaloha recently, seems you can't go wrong. However, they both are sweet!!!
