This is one of those moments where I think that the most popular ukuleles are the most popular ukuleles for a reason. Listening to YT clips, KoAlohas and Kamakas seem to sound VERY different from each other. KoAlohas sound very trebly and bright on the clips I've seen. Kamakas warm. Yet, I've READ that KoAlohas are more bassy than Kamakas.
So, I am confused. Which is not new for me.
(This is probably going to start a super-OT fest, but it was the same when I bought my "good" electric guitar. I only looked at Strats, Teles and LPs. Everything else at the time (early 90s), to my ear, just sounded like a not-Strat, a not-Tele or a not-Les Paul.)
From reading, I like KoAlohas, but from listening to clips, I like Kamakas.
(Much like in the early 90s, I went out, ready to buy my Strat, and played a Les Paul which to me felt different than all the other Les Pauls - and was the last electric guitar I ever bought.)
Sadly, I could go into town and play Strats and Les Pauls in at least 4 different stores. But the best ukulele I can play is a Kala. Which is a better situation than it was a year ago!
Oh dear. I'm not a UAS type - I've played guitar for 20 years, and own 2 guitars, the other being a Martin). Aside from possibly a Flea/Fluke for endurance and robustness, I really want to buy one more ukulele. Concert-sized. Must have 15 frets. Intonation must be just about perfect.
(Saying all this, I won't have the money for this purchase for ages, so this is all hypothetical window shopping - thanks for the company on my stroll!
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