Sambient
Well-known member
Are we mere mortals able to detect?
Part of the reason I ask this is because my initial low-investment purchased at a flea market ukulele has a lovely blonde top (spruce? balsa wood?) that seems to not be as built up as my laminates. Is it possible that my $25 has a solid top?
Another reason is a tenor that my husband purchased is something we were told was solid mahogany. The finish is thick and it seems similar to my laminates. Our skepticism is also thick.
I've at least touched some Martin ukes at a local store ( I know I'll never own one). Those feel like I'd expect solid wood to feel. Same with the Vineyard concert that I was messing with on a recent visit.
I'd like an education on how the average rabid ukulele appreciant can tell the difference.
Part of the reason I ask this is because my initial low-investment purchased at a flea market ukulele has a lovely blonde top (spruce? balsa wood?) that seems to not be as built up as my laminates. Is it possible that my $25 has a solid top?
Another reason is a tenor that my husband purchased is something we were told was solid mahogany. The finish is thick and it seems similar to my laminates. Our skepticism is also thick.
I've at least touched some Martin ukes at a local store ( I know I'll never own one). Those feel like I'd expect solid wood to feel. Same with the Vineyard concert that I was messing with on a recent visit.
I'd like an education on how the average rabid ukulele appreciant can tell the difference.