jazzbo
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I've been lurking for a while and decided to join up and get into the mix. I've been shopping about 2 weeks for a concert/tenor Uke. I finally decided on the Kala acacia tenor, and bought one from MGM a few minutes ago.
I was circling a Lanikia CK-C which was cheaper and would've been a fine sounding Uke, from the videos I've heard. I honestly didn't have a real preference between a concert and a tenor, but I have very long fingers and am used to playing fingerstyle guitars with big necks.
So, the thing that finally swung me was the unique slothead. I've noticed that lots of these Asian made Ukes are using guitar style tuners, and that the tuner posts are very tall with high post holes. I've noticed that the string break angle across the nut is shallow on some of these Ukes. The slothead design takes care of this issue by creating a sharp break angle and it also allows the tuner shafts to point downward, which I prefer.
I also find it interesting that this particular Kala has an ebony saddle and nut. The acacia wood, which I'm not familiar with, must need to be toned down a bit. I'll probably experiment with a bone saddle just to compare the tone.
Anyway, this forum has helped me greatly in my quest to purchase a Ukulele and I hope that at some point, I can contribute to the forum. btw, I'll post a review when the Kala arrives. I sure hope I like it.
Jazzbo
I was circling a Lanikia CK-C which was cheaper and would've been a fine sounding Uke, from the videos I've heard. I honestly didn't have a real preference between a concert and a tenor, but I have very long fingers and am used to playing fingerstyle guitars with big necks.
So, the thing that finally swung me was the unique slothead. I've noticed that lots of these Asian made Ukes are using guitar style tuners, and that the tuner posts are very tall with high post holes. I've noticed that the string break angle across the nut is shallow on some of these Ukes. The slothead design takes care of this issue by creating a sharp break angle and it also allows the tuner shafts to point downward, which I prefer.
I also find it interesting that this particular Kala has an ebony saddle and nut. The acacia wood, which I'm not familiar with, must need to be toned down a bit. I'll probably experiment with a bone saddle just to compare the tone.
Anyway, this forum has helped me greatly in my quest to purchase a Ukulele and I hope that at some point, I can contribute to the forum. btw, I'll post a review when the Kala arrives. I sure hope I like it.
Jazzbo
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