iDavid
Well-known member
I got Mahogany Mainland Tenor several months back and thought it was pretty good. I tried High-g and Low-g on several strings, but the Mainland was always been a tad too quiet and did not have the shimmer I was looking for.
In my quest for the perfect uke I got a KoAloha Concert. The KoAloha immediately took me and has been my main uke.
As I played the Concert KoAloha, I kept thinking I would like a Low-G tenor. So I tried a few more strings on the Mainland and it seemed a bit louder, but still didn't strike me as stellar.
I really liked the Worth Clears on the KoAloha, so put a set of Low-g Worth Clears on the Mainland Tenor and it was louder. I don't know if it was the string or it was opening up.
Last night I switch the Low-g for a High-g on the Mainland and OMG!
The Mainland now rings out and sounds amazing!
In my book the KoAloha is a ten for tone, but the Mainland is a very very close second. I am comparing Mahogany to Koa and a Tenor to a Concert. HOWEVER, Mainland's are the deal of the century. If you are on the fence about a uke and are thinking of a Mainland, DO IT! just get a pack or Worth Clear to go with it. and....... give it sometime to open up.
In my quest for the perfect uke I got a KoAloha Concert. The KoAloha immediately took me and has been my main uke.
As I played the Concert KoAloha, I kept thinking I would like a Low-G tenor. So I tried a few more strings on the Mainland and it seemed a bit louder, but still didn't strike me as stellar.
I really liked the Worth Clears on the KoAloha, so put a set of Low-g Worth Clears on the Mainland Tenor and it was louder. I don't know if it was the string or it was opening up.
Last night I switch the Low-g for a High-g on the Mainland and OMG!
The Mainland now rings out and sounds amazing!
In my book the KoAloha is a ten for tone, but the Mainland is a very very close second. I am comparing Mahogany to Koa and a Tenor to a Concert. HOWEVER, Mainland's are the deal of the century. If you are on the fence about a uke and are thinking of a Mainland, DO IT! just get a pack or Worth Clear to go with it. and....... give it sometime to open up.
