theobromaholic
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I am thinking of getting a second solid wood uke for my office (during down time). Okay, fine... I'm hooked :drool: and I need an excuse to get another tenor uke that will not break my wallet too much. I have just recently decided to invest in a solid koa tenor, so another solid koa will definitely be vetoed by the President/CEO/CFO of the household (wifey).
So far, my choices are:
1. Kala SMHT (but may also consider the Kala ASAC-T) - I like the style overall, but not too keen on the tortoise shell binding, but is also the cheaper of the set; will also be ordered through MGM
2. Lanikai LSM-T - This is a new one for me, and unfortunately not offered by MGM; about $10 more than the Kala SMHT, but without a case
3. Ohana TK-30/TK-30G - For about the same price as the Lanikai, this Ohana looks nice; MGM does not have the tenor version, only the concert and soprano (bummed)
4. Oscar Schmidt OU240SWK - This is probably the most expensive of this set (>$300), but it also looks mighty nice
As I mentioned earlier, this will sit mostly in my office, and will likely get some air during lunchtime. I heard that some of the laminate versions are nice, so I am also open to this. I think I've looked at the Kala KA-ST, Lanikai LU-21T or the ST, Oscar Schmidt OU4 Tenor, Ohana TK-20 (solid top, lam sides and back), and many others.
I apologize for the long post, but I am seriously getting dizzy with all of the choices. My first purchase was so easy (Kala KA-S), my second one (solid koa) was a lot more of a headache than the first, but nothing like this latest one.
I would appreciate any comments, whether it be from experience... or from those who are going through the same dilemma as myself... or from those who just like to post (I need a good laugh every now and then).
Thanks in advance.
-Theo
UPDATE:
I failed to mention that the reason I want solid wood is because one of my coworkers has a kamaka soprano and it sounds sweeeeet! Of course, I am not as skilled (or rich) as he is, so I definitely cannot rock the kamaka like he can.
So far, my choices are:
1. Kala SMHT (but may also consider the Kala ASAC-T) - I like the style overall, but not too keen on the tortoise shell binding, but is also the cheaper of the set; will also be ordered through MGM
2. Lanikai LSM-T - This is a new one for me, and unfortunately not offered by MGM; about $10 more than the Kala SMHT, but without a case
3. Ohana TK-30/TK-30G - For about the same price as the Lanikai, this Ohana looks nice; MGM does not have the tenor version, only the concert and soprano (bummed)
4. Oscar Schmidt OU240SWK - This is probably the most expensive of this set (>$300), but it also looks mighty nice
As I mentioned earlier, this will sit mostly in my office, and will likely get some air during lunchtime. I heard that some of the laminate versions are nice, so I am also open to this. I think I've looked at the Kala KA-ST, Lanikai LU-21T or the ST, Oscar Schmidt OU4 Tenor, Ohana TK-20 (solid top, lam sides and back), and many others.
I apologize for the long post, but I am seriously getting dizzy with all of the choices. My first purchase was so easy (Kala KA-S), my second one (solid koa) was a lot more of a headache than the first, but nothing like this latest one.
I would appreciate any comments, whether it be from experience... or from those who are going through the same dilemma as myself... or from those who just like to post (I need a good laugh every now and then).
Thanks in advance.
-Theo
UPDATE:
I failed to mention that the reason I want solid wood is because one of my coworkers has a kamaka soprano and it sounds sweeeeet! Of course, I am not as skilled (or rich) as he is, so I definitely cannot rock the kamaka like he can.
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