Hi all,
I have been playing a Mele Concert (Mahogany). I like the play fingerpicking 20's Jazz tunes on it. I generally like the sound now that it's opened up a bit, but the neck is too narrow to my liking. I have another Kala travel tenor which I also found the neck too narrow. I have a Kelii tenor Koa, love the how the thick/wide the neck feels.
From my research, it seems Pono will come the closest-(mid-range, wide/thick neck)
Any other suggestions? How's the neck on the Kiwaya?
In summary, here is my criterias:
1) concert mahogany, vintage Martin sound
2) wider/thicker neck than Mele/Kala
3) sounds as good or better than the Mele.
4) under $600
optional:
-vintage look, not too glossy /plasticky finish
Thanks,
Donna
I have been playing a Mele Concert (Mahogany). I like the play fingerpicking 20's Jazz tunes on it. I generally like the sound now that it's opened up a bit, but the neck is too narrow to my liking. I have another Kala travel tenor which I also found the neck too narrow. I have a Kelii tenor Koa, love the how the thick/wide the neck feels.
From my research, it seems Pono will come the closest-(mid-range, wide/thick neck)
Any other suggestions? How's the neck on the Kiwaya?
In summary, here is my criterias:
1) concert mahogany, vintage Martin sound
2) wider/thicker neck than Mele/Kala
3) sounds as good or better than the Mele.
4) under $600
optional:
-vintage look, not too glossy /plasticky finish
Thanks,
Donna