voland2000
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Update 8/19/11
The Flea is a clear winner with 25+ votes, and some awesome personal anecdotes my favorites being:
1. Ukulele graffiti: http://fleamuseum.blogspot.com/2007/07/grafitti-flea.html
2. "The son of a friend of mine took a motorcycle trip through Mexico, Central America, and South America a couple of years ago, and took along his ukulele (don't know what kind), and he thinks it completely transformed his experience. In so many of the little towns it helped break the ice with the locals, and he felt like he made so many more connections because of it. " - Dougf
Update 8/15/11
+11 votes for Flea
Hey UU Peeps,
I'm planning to go on a 6-month backpacking trip to South America in January, and planning to get a travel uke.
Currently have: Lanikai Soprano Ukulele
-I'm worried this will break
Considering:
Soprano Flea
Pros:
-Cheapest at $179
-Durability: molded polycarbonate
-Low stealability
Cons:
-Appears to be awkward to hold
Risa Solid Soprano Uke
Pros:
-This looks 2nd sturdiest
Cons:
-This is most expensive at $275
-Moderate stealability factor.
-Quietest of all, needs amp.
Captain Ukulele Backpacker Uke
Pros:
-This is inexpensive at $207
-Looks a little sturdier than the Kala
-Seems least likely to be stolen cuz it's ugly
Cons:
-Wood, so subject to moisture/temp issues
Kala Travel Uke
Pros:
-Seems to have great sound
Cons:
-This seems expensive at $225
-Seems fragile.
-High stealability factor.
-Wood, so subject to moisture/temp issues
Kiwaya Thinbody Pineapple
Pros:
-Looks beautiful
Cons:
-This is most expensive at $285
-High stealability factor
-Wood, so subject to moisture/temp issues
I appreciate your ideas!
The Flea is a clear winner with 25+ votes, and some awesome personal anecdotes my favorites being:
1. Ukulele graffiti: http://fleamuseum.blogspot.com/2007/07/grafitti-flea.html
2. "The son of a friend of mine took a motorcycle trip through Mexico, Central America, and South America a couple of years ago, and took along his ukulele (don't know what kind), and he thinks it completely transformed his experience. In so many of the little towns it helped break the ice with the locals, and he felt like he made so many more connections because of it. " - Dougf
Update 8/15/11
+11 votes for Flea
Hey UU Peeps,
I'm planning to go on a 6-month backpacking trip to South America in January, and planning to get a travel uke.
Currently have: Lanikai Soprano Ukulele
-I'm worried this will break
Considering:
Soprano Flea
Pros:
-Cheapest at $179
-Durability: molded polycarbonate
-Low stealability
Cons:
-Appears to be awkward to hold
Risa Solid Soprano Uke
Pros:
-This looks 2nd sturdiest
Cons:
-This is most expensive at $275
-Moderate stealability factor.
-Quietest of all, needs amp.
Captain Ukulele Backpacker Uke
Pros:
-This is inexpensive at $207
-Looks a little sturdier than the Kala
-Seems least likely to be stolen cuz it's ugly
Cons:
-Wood, so subject to moisture/temp issues
Kala Travel Uke
Pros:
-Seems to have great sound
Cons:
-This seems expensive at $225
-Seems fragile.
-High stealability factor.
-Wood, so subject to moisture/temp issues
Kiwaya Thinbody Pineapple
Pros:
-Looks beautiful
Cons:
-This is most expensive at $285
-High stealability factor
-Wood, so subject to moisture/temp issues
I appreciate your ideas!
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