ukulelearp
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The first "real" ukulele I bought (after my $40 Hilo) was a laminated Koa tenor. It has a gloss finish, chrome tuners,and abalone binding and soundhole rosette. At the time I preferred the glossy, flashier look. I think after I kept playing my taste shifted toward much more simple instruments. I just bought a Koa Pili Koko tenor that has almost zero aesthetic add-ons. No binding, no rosette, nothing. That same theme carried with my guitars, since I just bought a satin finish acoustic with no binding. I seem to now lean toward simpler, more understated designs. That's why I can never warm up to the Koalohas, though I'm sure they sound amazing.
So, what do you prefer? Flashy or plain?
So, what do you prefer? Flashy or plain?