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I started out with a Ohana Vita, and played it exclusively for about a year. Then I got a Hamano soprano, which was a big step up, and has helped me make progress (I think). Compared with the Ohana, the action is much easier, and the fretboard is a bit wider, which helps with my nascent picking attempts. Of course, the tone is also completely different (solid mahogany vs. spruce/ laminated mahogany).
But lately I seem to have hit a plateau. Although the obvious remedy is just to keep practicing, I wonder whether getting a Koaloha or Kamaka might help me get to the next level. I've never played either brand, but I'm kind of leaning toward Koaloha because I've heard the frets are relatively big, and I sometimes wish my Hamano frets were a bit larger.
Can anyone compare K brands to Hamanos? I assume the tone and workmanship of these expensive ukes would be better, but what about playability? I also welcome any comparison between Kamaka and Koaloha in terms of structure (e.g. fret size), workmanship and durability.
Thanks,
David
But lately I seem to have hit a plateau. Although the obvious remedy is just to keep practicing, I wonder whether getting a Koaloha or Kamaka might help me get to the next level. I've never played either brand, but I'm kind of leaning toward Koaloha because I've heard the frets are relatively big, and I sometimes wish my Hamano frets were a bit larger.
Can anyone compare K brands to Hamanos? I assume the tone and workmanship of these expensive ukes would be better, but what about playability? I also welcome any comparison between Kamaka and Koaloha in terms of structure (e.g. fret size), workmanship and durability.
Thanks,
David