Mahalo and only Mahalo

antara21 · Apr 13, 2011

Hello guys.

I am really interested in learning and playing ukulele. So I went to search one for myself to start playing. However, there were not many choices offered by major music stores here.

So I was left with Mahalo. That's the only brand of uke I could find in most stores. The rest were like Gypsi, unknown and brand-less

. I asked for opinions and they told me to go for Mahalo, of course.

That's how I got myself Mahalo's ULP-1-VS. Some say it's the Les Paul's vintage something - I'm not sure. I think the sound that my ukulele produces is quite good. Or not bad.

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Nevertheless, I would love to hear from you guys, opinions about my uke (the model) and suggestions (if there's any) to improve the sound quality or clarity, etcetera etcetera. Thank you in advance ^^

Manalishi · Apr 13, 2011

Decent strings,over the ones they usually come fitted
with,will improve matters a LOT.I prefer Aquilas on my
laminates,but thats a personal choice.Once you have
action set up to suit you (the height of the strings above
the fretboard,at NUT and SADDLE ends.Plenty of threads
on here to explain what to look for and how to do it!)
Aside from that,enjoy what you have! Lots of folk sneer
at Mahalos but I have been lucky and owned two good
sopranos (still have one!) and one good tenor scale,so
make the most of whats available! And good luck and
keep playing....

bunnyrawr · Apr 14, 2011

I've never had a problem with Mahalos, I think they sound completely fine with quality strings and a few minor adjustments

I love the LP ones, I have one on the way in the post. What colour did you get?

Huna · Apr 14, 2011

My Mahalo LP came with aquilas and a nubone compensated bridge and needed no setup as it had perfect intonation. I love the thing. Doesn't need new strings. Mine was fine as is.

Fulhamjim · Apr 14, 2011

My first was Telecaster style Mahalo, only £33 delivered, with gig bag. I still love mine, and the Aquilas made an enormous difference, even to an uneducated ear as mine is!

molokinirum · Apr 14, 2011

Yes, if your uke did not come with aquila strings (they are white in color) then you might want to replace the stock set with aquila strings. The aquila strings will really improve the sound!!!
BTW....Congrulations on getting you new uke!!!!!

antara21 · Apr 15, 2011

bunnyrawr said:
I've never had a problem with Mahalos, I think they sound completely fine with quality strings and a few minor adjustments
I love the LP ones, I have one on the way in the post. What colour did you get?

Good to hear some thumbs-up reviews about the uke. ^^ Yes the Les Paul uke somehow makes me look like a kid version of Joe Perry (LOL) - dream on. =D Colour? Dimmed yet blazing red sunburst. Haha. I cant describe it well. I'll post a picture of it later. ^^

molokinirum said:
Yes, if your uke did not come with aquila strings (they are white in color) then you might want to replae the stock set with aquila strings. The aquila strings will really improve the sound!!!
BTW....Congrulations on getting you new uke!!!!!

Thank you! Basically, it's a fine ukulele, right? So I just need to change the strings and tune it sweetly to make it sounds better. Aquila. Noted. Will start lookin for one set of it. ^^

Thanks all for your reply and suggestions. Ukulele really makes me drop my Guitar Hero's controller. I once fell asleep while practicing a song with my ukulele - I got to tune it back the next morning. ehehe..

Huna · Apr 15, 2011

NO ... It has aquilas on it already fRom mahalo

antara21 · Apr 15, 2011

Huna said:
NO ... It has aquilas on it already fRom mahalo

err... @_@" the stock ones are aquilas? I see..

psylocke24 · Apr 19, 2011

I love my Mahalos too and I never had a problem playing with it. I think you only need a little adjustment and practice.

antara21 · Apr 19, 2011

psylocke24 said:
I love my Mahalos too and I never had a problem playing with it. I think you only need a little adjustment and practice.

I think the same. ^^ thanks for the advice! =D

bunnyrawr · Apr 19, 2011

My new cherry Les Paul arrived a couple of days ago, and I love it!

the shop I ordered from were kind enough to set it up and fit it with a set of aquilas, and now that the strings have settled the little guy sounds bright as a bird!

antara21 · Apr 21, 2011

bunnyrawr said:
My new cherry Les Paul arrived a couple of days ago, and I love it! the shop I ordered from were kind enough to set it up and fit it with a set of aquilas, and now that the strings have settled the little guy sounds bright as a bird!

ode de joy! good for you! I think after a few adjustments and tuning my Les Paul sound somewhat better as well, compared to its early days. Now there's a tenor Mahalo in store... hm~... =D

Huna · Apr 21, 2011

my les paul needed no adjustment of the nut or saddle.

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