New line of Pono ukes

ukejon

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Just got the chance to try out one of the new Pono Pro Classic ukes, which will hit the market in March. These are very impressive instruments and you can't beat the price especially given the fine workmanship and the wide array of attractive features:

http://www.koolauukulele.com/pono.html#pros

The one I played is a gorgeous rosewood model with a clear cedar top. Here is a version of Jake's "Wish On My Star" so you can hear to tonal qualities of this uke:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xINp5j2WBlg
 
The Mainland ukes are very nice. I've played a couple. To my ear the Pono cedar top instruments might be a bit brighter sounding, with more high end presence. They also tend to be amazingly loud. Give one a shot if you get the chance. Plus, they are gorgeous!
 
The Mainland ukes are very nice. I've played a couple. To my ear the Pono cedar top instruments might be a bit brighter sounding, with more high end presence. They also tend to be amazingly loud. Give one a shot if you get the chance. Plus, they are gorgeous!

I'm waiting on the Hog Tenor now, but a cedar top would be very cool
 
Do these new Ponos have the adjustable truss-rods on bari and tenor models?
 
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