wickedwahine11
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Okay, I know that satin finishes are supposed to sound better. I also know satin is more traditional. And I already have two gloss ukuleles (my Kanile'a and KoAloha). But I can't help it. The one thing I have always regretted is that my beloved Kamaka (my most versatile uke) is not gloss. I just sort of feel like the curl in the wood would be more visible in a gloss finish. And I can't help it, I like pretty, shiny things.
So at today's uke festival I asked Fred Kamaka, Jr. whether I could have it changed from satin to gloss. I told him I will be on Oahu until Wednesday afternoon and asked if I could have them do it. He told me to bring it in tomorrow morning at 8am and they would try to do it before I go. And if it isn't done in time, they will ship it back to me. It is very reasonable in price, and I don't think I will regret it, but I hate parting with that uke and I am scared. Just curious, do you guys prefer satin or gloss on your ukes, and would you do it?
And nope, I can't afford to buy a new one so that is not an option.
So at today's uke festival I asked Fred Kamaka, Jr. whether I could have it changed from satin to gloss. I told him I will be on Oahu until Wednesday afternoon and asked if I could have them do it. He told me to bring it in tomorrow morning at 8am and they would try to do it before I go. And if it isn't done in time, they will ship it back to me. It is very reasonable in price, and I don't think I will regret it, but I hate parting with that uke and I am scared. Just curious, do you guys prefer satin or gloss on your ukes, and would you do it?
And nope, I can't afford to buy a new one so that is not an option.
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