I generally bring mine to the Islands when I go back, and I've used it to "busk" in Waikiki. It's a real head-turner.
I play through a Roland Micro-cube and makes a very portable/travel unit. (you can also use it as a club to ward off attackers!)
Mine is a soprano which I mostly strum vs pick. I carry it in a "trout-shaped" shoulder bag which also gets some double-takes when I hang it on the outside of my music stand.
I enjoy playing it when I need amplification. I also have an Applause Soprano and (don't hate me for this) I drilled a hole in my Kamaka soprano and fitted it with a passive pickup. I also have an Eleuke from Bugsgear.
If tenor is your preferred size I recommend going for it. You can always sell it later. I actually got a tenor, but it was too large for me as I play mostly Soprano, and some concert. I was able to trade with a friend who wanted a tenor but had a soprano!
They are unique and fun instruments. It takes a few accessories to be able to use it as a silent practice uke or a performance uke, but I think you'll be happy with your purchase.
PS when I showed up at the Kaka'ako event in July with my Risa Soprano Solid, I had a lot of positive "attention". Several members tried it out just for fun.
