sbpark your KoAloha is beautiful. DreamerZz I love everything about the KoAloha. What you all can't see is that all the edges are a bit rounded and the bottom of the fret board where it connects to the body is somewhat indented. I can't explain it but I really like it. I also have noticed with the Kamaka and the KoAloha the finish holds up better than all the other ukes I have had my hands on. They don't seem to have strum scratches like all my other ukes. DreamerZz I still consider myself a beginner so I kind of hate to respond to questions. Seems to me that the Kamaka, Kanilea and KoAloha are all winners and all similar as far as the wood and finish. I like light weight so favored the KoAloha. The Kanilea seemed to be the heaviest so I vetoed that brand right away, I think it was more expensive too. It boils down to personal preferences. Some think the Kamaka sounds better, maybe it does, they are all beautiful and awesome, IMHO. I so recommend if you can to go somewhere and play with all of them. So much cheaper than buying and selling until you figure out what you like and what your keepers are. I also played some $1400 + ukuleles that of course were awesome but my budget is much lower than that.