armytrucker77
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Was thinking if I ditch the new laptop and just go with a custom uke. This place is in my town just couple miles away from me. What do yall think....http://palmtreeukuleles.com/
That's a case where I think I'd definitely want to play one before buying. They are gorgeous, but the site indicates he was a guitar luthier for 25 years before switching to ukes after a trip to Hawaii. There's probably an even chance that he has simply applied his guitar techniques to building ukes - and that's not necessarily a good thing. I wouldn't be surprised if the tops are thicker than necessary and the bracing excessive, especially if he was building mostly steel-string guitars.
Of course, if you go and play them and they trip your fancy - woohoo!
John
Army, I also live in Colo. Spgs., and have played some of the more expensive ukes at John's store. They are of the Martin style: 12 frets to the body, and a similar sound. The mango tenor has been there a while, and the koa concert has also been available for some time. You might be able to talk him down in price. He told me recently he's also coming out with a line of ukes with a satin finish. They'll be more affordable. Good luck.