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Ahnko Honu

Ahnko Honu

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Anyone here heard of a Rejoice 'ukulele? Guy on local Craigslist has one new Koa concert in box for $175.00, sounds almost too good to be true. Good thing I'm broke, and it ain't a pineapple.
http://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/msg/1518120109.html

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I contacted rejoice about a tenor 3 years ago or maybe it was 2 years ago. Anyways these are handmade ukes made by a family. I was told they only make a few a year. I don't remember all the details but I think they are legit but quality might not be there yet. Sorry my memory isn't better.
 
Research has revealed that Rejoice is nothing to rejoice about. :mad:
http://www.taropatch.net/forum/topic.asp?ARCHIVE=true&TOPIC_ID=1262

Quote:
"worst crafstmanship I've seen-unplayable instrument-will not return emails"
"there was a crack in the headstock. i e-mailed the manufacturer (who was also the seller) and told them that i wanted my money back or at least a replacement. they told me that it was my fault because they sent me pictures of the instrument beforehand and i agreed to buy it. they acted like it was my fault because i didn't see a crack in the picture! talk about bad business."
 
I remember reading some bad reviews but i talked to the owner over the phone and trough email for about a month. I got great service and information. I was even told that if I wasn't satisfied I could return the uke. I decided not to get one b/c of the limited information on them. I went with a Mele instead. Bad reviews are there for a reason most of the times. It is a pretty uke but I think it is a side hobby for the makers.
 
Review

It looks like that review was posted in 2003. Maybe they've improved?:confused:
 
I can't locate any proof of current existence. I get the feeling their sub par quality along with questionable business practices cost them their existence.
From what I gather they did most of their business on eBay. I'm guessing this Craigslist listing is old stock.
 
shame, its a pretty uke
 
Ahnko Honu said:
I can't locate any proof of current existence. I get the feeling their sub par quality along with questionable business practices cost them their existence.
From what I gather they did most of their business on eBay. I'm guessing this Craigslist listing is old stock.
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Ahnko, Go meet guy and act like you interested in buying it. Play it and let us know what the deal really is.
 
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