I cannot afford UAS, and at most, I may be able to afford 2 ukes to cover most bases. I want a good soprano and a nice low G concert. That will do it all for me. When it comes to pineapples, to my ear, there is a hearable difference between them and hour glass shaped instruments. The pineapple sounds a bit louder, and has a bit more "ring" or sustain to them. Yet, others tell me that there really is no difference. Is it just my ears, or does anyone else hear a difference, and how would you describe it? I don't buy instruments for the "cute" factor alone.