so i've sold a couple lower end, chinese-made ukues to finance the purchase of a high end uke. Before everyone gives the usual replies of 'you have to get out and play them to make your decision...', i realize that and aside from the way they sound, which is entirely subjective to the player, what were the other reasons i should or should NOT lean toward one particular manufacturer? I know KoAloha has probably the best warranty, Kamaka is, well, Kamaka but am also going to be taking a look at a Kanlie'a. Also came across a used Big Island. The Big Island is the least expensive, but is a very nice looking uke, curly Koa, well made, but don't like that it's made overseas. i'm sort of leaning more toward a KoAloha and a Kanlie'a as my top 2 choices. Like the look of the Kanlie'a better (less flashy than the KoAloha and more 'traditional' aside from the geared tuners), but the warranty for the KoAloha is the best around. These are all concert size, btw. Didn't dig playing a tenor, and to me (and please understand this is entirely subjective and just MY opinion!) it starts to lose the 'smallness factor' for me, but the soprano is too small for my hands, and the concert seems 'just right'. Thanks in advance for your patience dealing with a newbie on here. I've been playing guitars for years, but new to the uke, and just looking for experienced opinins and advice. Thanks!
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