I returned yesterday from a week's vacation in the north Georgia mountains. I took my Pa'ina with me and we got lots of play time together. I've gotten over my initial disappointment and have grown quite fond of it (it really wasn't the 'uke that disappointed to begin with, only the description).
Since returning yesterday I dressed and polished the frets, lowered the action to my preference at the nut and saddle, cleaned and oiled the board and bridge, repaired a chip in the side of the fretboard by the nut, and installed a new set of Ko'olau 'Alohi strings. I had already installed a strap button on the heel so all that's left is to find a good case for it for gig transport.
So all turned out well. I'm very happy with the tone and feel of this 'uke and will get much use out of it.
Since returning yesterday I dressed and polished the frets, lowered the action to my preference at the nut and saddle, cleaned and oiled the board and bridge, repaired a chip in the side of the fretboard by the nut, and installed a new set of Ko'olau 'Alohi strings. I had already installed a strap button on the heel so all that's left is to find a good case for it for gig transport.
So all turned out well. I'm very happy with the tone and feel of this 'uke and will get much use out of it.