olgoat52
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I don't have access to either of these to do any meaningful compare but I wondered if someone else might. This is my first Ukulele. I have played guitar for 40+ years with an emphasis on jazz and improvisation. I was also a luthier for a number of years long ago, so I know and like well built instruments.
Ultimately I want an all solid Koa but i want to be sure about what I want before going that route. So here is where I am at.
Kala. Solid Cedar top, Koa (laminate most likely) back and sides. http://cgi.ebay.com/Kala-Koa-Cedartop-Concert-Ukulele-ka-kcg-ct-gloss-/250672957632?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a5d45c8c0
Mainland Red Cedar/Rosewood. Solid Cedar top, solid rosewood back and sides (preferable IMHO especially for the back).
http://shop.mainlandukuleles.com/product.sc?productId=12&categoryId=3
I played a Lanikai mango and it seemed similar to the tone of a koa instrument. Maybe a bit brighter so this one is also of interest.
http://shop.mainlandukuleles.com/product.sc?productId=39&categoryId=3
Thanks for any input.
Ultimately I want an all solid Koa but i want to be sure about what I want before going that route. So here is where I am at.
Kala. Solid Cedar top, Koa (laminate most likely) back and sides. http://cgi.ebay.com/Kala-Koa-Cedartop-Concert-Ukulele-ka-kcg-ct-gloss-/250672957632?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a5d45c8c0
Mainland Red Cedar/Rosewood. Solid Cedar top, solid rosewood back and sides (preferable IMHO especially for the back).
http://shop.mainlandukuleles.com/product.sc?productId=12&categoryId=3
I played a Lanikai mango and it seemed similar to the tone of a koa instrument. Maybe a bit brighter so this one is also of interest.
http://shop.mainlandukuleles.com/product.sc?productId=39&categoryId=3
Thanks for any input.