Pukulele Pete
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I'd really like to get a Mainland Concert mahogany but I'm not sure if I want matte or gloss. I've never seen one in person. What looks best, gloss or matte ?
do they sound different?
do they sound different?
I think it's comparable to a matte or gloss photograph.
My personal observations:
Gloss finishes will look a little wet all the time (like you just polished them) but they also show fingerprints rather easily.
Matte don't have as much shine, but at the same time I think it gives them a more antique, classic look.
~Valerie
Here's a pic of my Mainland brood, with the matte soprano 3rd from the left. I think it looks great.
Alan, could you give us the rundown on what those are, left to right? I can identify the cedar, but I don't know what the ones on the far left and right are.
Thanks!
I'll take a stab at it
Mango Concert, Cedar Concert, Mahogany Soprano, Cedar Tenor
Not to hijack this thread or anything but does anyone have the mainland cut away mahogany tenor? I would love to see a picture of one....I think that's what I am going to try & get after I get my xmas shopping done!
Thanks!
Here's a funny question: do the cedar ukes smell like cedar? One of my family members is very sensitive to cedar - it irritates her lungs and affects her breathing, so if the cedar uke (which is currently on my wishlist) has a strong scent I'll need to choose another wood.
I'll sniff my ukes when I get home from work and let you know.
Never thought I'd ever say that!