kumboi
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I want to buy a Lanikai ukulele: Curly Koa Tenor "Electric" (CK-TEQ). anyone have experience about this brand ...?
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Manalishi
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Can't speak for the model you want,but I have owned a
Lanikai 8 string Tenor for a while and it's superb! For a
low priced ukulele everything that you would look for in
a decent 'set up' was already present.
Action and intonation spot on,nice finish,no sharp frets
or high/low frets.Came with Aquilas already on,which are
my strings of choice anyway.I know three other Lanikai
owners,all equally happy.
Lanikai 8 string Tenor for a while and it's superb! For a
low priced ukulele everything that you would look for in
a decent 'set up' was already present.
Action and intonation spot on,nice finish,no sharp frets
or high/low frets.Came with Aquilas already on,which are
my strings of choice anyway.I know three other Lanikai
owners,all equally happy.
kenikas
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I own two Lanikai's and have played several others. I really like them especially my O8-E 8 string, I also have an LU21-C that is my usual drag along anywhere uke, it's well built and plays nicely though a little muted when compared to my solid and/or solid top ukes. I think they are a good buy for the price.
SweetWaterBlue
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I love my Lanikai ST tenor.
molokinirum
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Lanikai ukes are quite good for the money. Don't think you can really go wrong, just make sure that the uke is set up properly.
Nixon
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I've got a Lanikai HU212 soprano. 35 pound beater uke but I just love how it plays
SweetWaterBlue
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I will also say that unless you are gonna play mostly plugged in, when you get much over $150, I would be looking for at least a solid top (not a koa laminate). I think their solid spruce top series are superb values in the under $150 space, and even the solid top STEQ (with electronics) usually sells just under $180.
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Skitzic
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I once owned an entry level Lani when starting out - it was a great uke, but mine (and I read many) do benefit from a good setup. I would buy from a dealer who will do that for you as opposed to going for the cheapest deal.
OldePhart
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My O8E had the best setup I've seen on a factory instrument - my LU-21C had a very high nut so poor intonation. The lesson? Regardless of brand, at this price point you're looking at pretty variable setups - definitely buy from somebody who will set it up properly.
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kumboi
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thank you with all your comments. i have received my Lanikai: Curly Koa Tenor "Electric" (CK-TEQ) today. Great sound! i love it so much!
