ichadwick
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Contemplating another addition and review for my web site. Tenor, as always. Looking for some comment on Mainland mango vs Riptide spruce vs Kala Acacia. Saw Deach's YT review of the Riptide, and musicguymic's sound samples. And a nice YT review of the Kala.
FYI I have a nice Kala cedar/koa, and Mainland cedar (a friend liked it so much he's offered to buy it for his wife!). Never played with a Riptide, but they intrigue me and I like both the top port and the electronics package.
I also have others in the herd (including a Pono mango) so this won't be the numero uno, more like a carry-to-work and play when it's quiet uke (Saturdays are slow enough I can do that).
In your opinion, which of these is the better sound/construction/ design?
FYI I have a nice Kala cedar/koa, and Mainland cedar (a friend liked it so much he's offered to buy it for his wife!). Never played with a Riptide, but they intrigue me and I like both the top port and the electronics package.
I also have others in the herd (including a Pono mango) so this won't be the numero uno, more like a carry-to-work and play when it's quiet uke (Saturdays are slow enough I can do that).
In your opinion, which of these is the better sound/construction/ design?