So I went to pick up my mandolin (it was in for repair) at the Homestead Picking Parlor. And they had an Oscar Schmidt OU-7T in spalted mango that I made the mistake of playing. It's the first tenor I've ever tried. Actually I've only been playing uke for about two months but have the uke bug real bad.
I thought it might be too big for my small hands. Man did it ever feel comfortable and play oh so nice. They have it listed at $275.00. I'm seriously thinking about an after Christmas gift for myself. I had been thinking of getting Mainland Concert, now I'm really wrapped up with indecision. Concert or Tenor? Mainland or Oscar Schmidt?
I've heard all the great things about Mainland, and love to support independent and local. Hmmm, let's see, it's about a 10 hour drive from St. Paul, MN to Nashville, IN. Maybe I should take a road trip and go try a Mainland.
I'm getting ready to hunker down for a three-day snowstorm. If anyone wants to weigh in with their thoughts on this weighty matter (the ukes, not the snow) - I'm open to listening!
--G
I thought it might be too big for my small hands. Man did it ever feel comfortable and play oh so nice. They have it listed at $275.00. I'm seriously thinking about an after Christmas gift for myself. I had been thinking of getting Mainland Concert, now I'm really wrapped up with indecision. Concert or Tenor? Mainland or Oscar Schmidt?
I've heard all the great things about Mainland, and love to support independent and local. Hmmm, let's see, it's about a 10 hour drive from St. Paul, MN to Nashville, IN. Maybe I should take a road trip and go try a Mainland.
I'm getting ready to hunker down for a three-day snowstorm. If anyone wants to weigh in with their thoughts on this weighty matter (the ukes, not the snow) - I'm open to listening!
--G