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mangorockfish

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• Oct 18, 2009

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OK, Here's the question. I have a new Maainland mahogany gloss concert that I really am crazy about. However, UAS is rearing its ugly head. Armed with $1000 I can get a "Big K" Koa tenor or a Mainland mahogany gloss tenor w/MiSi pickup and case to go with the concert and keep 6 big ones in my pocket. Your thoughts.

 

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• Oct 18, 2009

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depends... if you have "6 big ones" left in your pocket... what do you plan to buy

 

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• Oct 18, 2009

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specialmike said:

depends... if you have "6 big ones" left in your pocket... what do you plan to buy

Click to expand...

:agree::agree::agree:

 

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• Oct 18, 2009

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Ah, although I don't own one, I have heard so many excellent things about Mainland. But I'm going to have to steer you towards a hawaiian made koa instrument: Kanilea, KoAloha, or Kamaka. Although I'm sure the mainland is a lovely instrument, and with the MiSi, and all solid woods, it's a good value, there is a noticible difference between imported instruments and the Hawaiian made ones. $600 is a lot of money, but if you are willing to spend the full $1000 anyway, and you don't own a K-instrument, I think you should look upmarket. The feel and sound is great.

 

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• Oct 18, 2009

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Get the Mainland, and look for a deal on a K. With a hundred or so more clams you can get both!

 

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• Oct 18, 2009

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Hmm...maybe check out the Ukulele Marketplace here on this thread - maybe you could find something good??

In any case, I hope you get what you're looking for.

 

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• Oct 18, 2009

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YOu know you'll love either one and neither will cure you of the UAS. That said it sounds like Mainland is the best deal for the dollars...

 

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• Oct 18, 2009

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Kanilea Soundmonster Concert

If your looking for a Kanilea concert possibility there is a used Kanilea Soundmonster Concert available on ebay, at a decent price. I really like the tones of the instrument. I would have been interested in it but I'm holding out for a superconcert.

-It's gone.

 

Last edited: Oct 18, 2009