Ohana SK-30L Strings

stuben · Jan 10, 2011

I am considering buying this Uke, has any one got string recommendations, what size strings? Tenor only or will Concert/Soprano strings work. Right now I play in mostly GCEA or regular tuning.

Also did you get a case with yours? What size?

marymac · Jan 10, 2011

I don't have one of these but I see it does have a tenor neck so I would think that tenor scale strings are in order. I'll be curious to hear your impressions and a sound sample if you do get this!

mm stan · Jan 10, 2011

Aloha Stuben,
It depends how your ukulele sounds now ....if it's kinda flat sounding...maybe aquila's........ if it's too bright, some fleurocarbons..maybe worths...
Listen to your ukulele and it will tell you....Good Luck!! MM Stan Let us know what you get....

Mouthy1 · Jan 10, 2011

I have one and the factory strings(Hilo's I think-black) are pretty good. I love the uke actually. Sounds more Hawaiian than a lot of my soprano's with the exception of my Kamaka. I am going to get rid of it since I have 14 ukes and need some car stuff but it is a great uke and I don't think you will be disappointed. I really wouldn't mess with the strings frankly and that is coming from a guy that likes to mess with strings!

okie dokie · Jan 10, 2011

Hi
Mouthy1 or Stuben seeing that this ukulele has a tenor neck on it would you be so kind and measure the width of the neck at the nut.

Thank you kindly...

Mouthy1 · Jan 10, 2011

I will try to do that for you but I make no promises since I have 2 kids and am leaving tomorrow for 5 days. It is possible it will be really wild tonight when i get home. I will try to remember and send it off. GReat uke.

strumsilly · Jan 10, 2011

Mouthy1 said:
I have one and the factory strings(Hilo's I think-black) are pretty good. I love the uke actually. Sounds more Hawaiian than a lot of my soprano's with the exception of my Kamaka. I am going to get rid of it since I have 14 ukes and need some car stuff but it is a great uke and I don't think you will be disappointed. I really wouldn't mess with the strings frankly and that is coming from a guy that likes to mess with strings!

My Kiwaya came with black Hilo's [ I think] , and I really like them.

since mouthy is getting rid of his , and you are interested in buying one... sounds like a match made in heaven.

Mouthy1 · Jan 10, 2011

At least a possible match made on UU? Ha ha. Yeah, if they are interested , let me know. I am pretty easy. May sell my Kala travel tenor too just to get some more money. I am a uke nut and a car nut, not an easy life!

stuben · Jan 10, 2011

Mouthy1 said:
I have one and the factory strings(Hilo's I think-black) are pretty good. I love the uke actually. Sounds more Hawaiian than a lot of my soprano's with the exception of my Kamaka. I am going to get rid of it since I have 14 ukes and need some car stuff but it is a great uke and I don't think you will be disappointed. I really wouldn't mess with the strings frankly and that is coming from a guy that likes to mess with strings!

You can reach me at stuart@ix.netcom.com

stuben · Jan 10, 2011

Thanks MM Stan,

Just changed to Martin M600s on my Kala Concert, like them a lot, the Aquilas were just a little to hard on my ear.

stuben · Jan 10, 2011

email me, stuart@ix.netcom.com

Mouthy1 · Jan 11, 2011

Hi stuben, I just sent off an email. I just got to a computer. $105 shipped is the gist of my wayyyyy to wordy email to you.

Total Ukphoria · Jan 30, 2011

Hi,
I have this uku and I would be happy to help anyone decide if they one to get one. It is my favorite of all my 6 ukus, all of which were $200 bucks or less. It has a very distinct "plucky" sound which is what I like in a soprano uku. I put Aquila tenor strings on it and they sound very nice. It was plucky with either set of strings for the record.
I really enjoy this thing! Questions are welcome.

J920 · Apr 17, 2020

i know this is an old thread, but i am very interested in getting the Ohana Ck-35L, would this be a good one for a newbee. i am waiting to receive a Kmise concert and came across this Ohana at a great price (aus$99 + post down from $279), but i am thinking it would be a better quality instrument than the Kmise which i am happy with given the extras if purchased separately would have cost $50 so i dont think i can go to wrong with the purchase. any suggestions or advice very welcome!! thank you

Croaky Keith · Apr 17, 2020

These are great fun ukes, with good tone, I don't think that you will be disappointed. :music:

Edit: I use Living Water low G concert strings on mine.

J920 · Apr 18, 2020

is is fair for me to think the Ohana would be a better instrument long term? better tone? the solid mahogany impresses me.
common sense tells me to stick with the Kmise, and get used to that, and be better able to make choices for future purchase. but to be honest, i am thinking of the Ohana simply because it seems such a good bargain, which i may not be able to secure in 6-12 months?
with the ohana i am thinking the soprano body with tenor neck, gives me a good mixture along with the Kmise concert to get an idea of where future preferences may lie.
again, any advice or suggestions would be a great help. i dont have any friends that can help with this. really trying to make a sensible and informed decision.
thanks again

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