coconutmango
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Aloha....
I am buying my first ukulele and can't believe how many hours I have spent researching this !! I could use some advice from all of you. I am first unsure to go with the concert or tenor size. I like the sound of the soprano, concert and tenor - but can only afford one now, think the two larger might be more practical / easier to play (not so squashed ?) and maybe more diversity with what you can play on the larger two ? From some sound clips on youtube I personally like the soprano and tenor sound best (not sure why the concert didn't sound as appealing, maybe it was just the model) but I am open to any one at this point - wish I knew which to start out with, any suggestions ? I am female (normal size fingers).
Next I am thoroughly confused by the models/makes out there. I know its a personal thing - yet I want to get a good quality, great sounding, nice looking ukulele. I can't afford the Kamaka or Kanilea - so for now will try to keep the price below $ 350.00
I know its important to find a solid top -- yet hard to know which route to go on this. I don't have a uke shop around so am going by what I can find on the internet. I have never played a stringed instrument (total beginner) and lost when I hear about the changing of strings (how do you know if it doesn't sound right ? and which strings are best ?), what does 'sounding too bright mean' ? (too loud ?). Here are a few I have narrowed it down to - let me know what you think (and if there is a different one you know of, please recommend that). I appreciate your help !! Mahalo.
Here are a few, need your advice on the pros/cons, and differences between:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Kala-KA-KCG-CT-...ltDomain_0&hash=item56405dbe32#ht_1925wt_1141
http://cgi.ebay.com/KALA-SOLID-lace...ltDomain_0&hash=item5640384039#ht_2208wt_1141
http://cgi.ebay.com/JUST-OUT-KALA-B...ltDomain_0&hash=item3a5faf7a5e#ht_2942wt_1227
http://cgi.ebay.com/KALA-SPALTED-MA...ltDomain_0&hash=item4cf2957979#ht_3073wt_1227
http://shop.mainlandukuleles.com/product.sc?productId=61&categoryId=3
http://shop.mainlandukuleles.com/product.sc?productId=12&categoryId=3
http://shop.mainlandukuleles.com/product.sc?productId=10&categoryId=3
http://www.ceciliasmusic.com/product_p/tk-35g.htm
http://www.ukuleleworld.com/ohana-ck-35g-solid-mahogany-concert-ukulele.html
http://www.ukuleleworld.com/product.php?productid=20013&cat=30
http://www.americanmusical.com/Item...0HAMS0000&utm_source=froogle&utm_medium=feed&
I am buying my first ukulele and can't believe how many hours I have spent researching this !! I could use some advice from all of you. I am first unsure to go with the concert or tenor size. I like the sound of the soprano, concert and tenor - but can only afford one now, think the two larger might be more practical / easier to play (not so squashed ?) and maybe more diversity with what you can play on the larger two ? From some sound clips on youtube I personally like the soprano and tenor sound best (not sure why the concert didn't sound as appealing, maybe it was just the model) but I am open to any one at this point - wish I knew which to start out with, any suggestions ? I am female (normal size fingers).
Next I am thoroughly confused by the models/makes out there. I know its a personal thing - yet I want to get a good quality, great sounding, nice looking ukulele. I can't afford the Kamaka or Kanilea - so for now will try to keep the price below $ 350.00
I know its important to find a solid top -- yet hard to know which route to go on this. I don't have a uke shop around so am going by what I can find on the internet. I have never played a stringed instrument (total beginner) and lost when I hear about the changing of strings (how do you know if it doesn't sound right ? and which strings are best ?), what does 'sounding too bright mean' ? (too loud ?). Here are a few I have narrowed it down to - let me know what you think (and if there is a different one you know of, please recommend that). I appreciate your help !! Mahalo.
Here are a few, need your advice on the pros/cons, and differences between:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Kala-KA-KCG-CT-...ltDomain_0&hash=item56405dbe32#ht_1925wt_1141
http://cgi.ebay.com/KALA-SOLID-lace...ltDomain_0&hash=item5640384039#ht_2208wt_1141
http://cgi.ebay.com/JUST-OUT-KALA-B...ltDomain_0&hash=item3a5faf7a5e#ht_2942wt_1227
http://cgi.ebay.com/KALA-SPALTED-MA...ltDomain_0&hash=item4cf2957979#ht_3073wt_1227
http://shop.mainlandukuleles.com/product.sc?productId=61&categoryId=3
http://shop.mainlandukuleles.com/product.sc?productId=12&categoryId=3
http://shop.mainlandukuleles.com/product.sc?productId=10&categoryId=3
http://www.ceciliasmusic.com/product_p/tk-35g.htm
http://www.ukuleleworld.com/ohana-ck-35g-solid-mahogany-concert-ukulele.html
http://www.ukuleleworld.com/product.php?productid=20013&cat=30
http://www.americanmusical.com/Item...0HAMS0000&utm_source=froogle&utm_medium=feed&