Scott S.
Well-known member
Hello all,
I just wanted to share a few pics of my first uke, a long-neck mahogany concert built by Ohana. After reasearching ukes in my price range here on UU, and deciding that I liked the tenor size neck, I settled on this CK-35L. Finding one for sale was quite difficult. I first tried all the sponsors here on UU, but quickly found out (as others have mentioned) that almost no one has the popular Ohana's in stock. I was told November at the earliest for this model. After a nation-wide search, I ultimately found one on Amazon from a reputible seller, but I was still apprensive, realizing the seller would not be doing any setup.
When the uke arrived two days ago, I pulled it out of the box and was very pleasently surprised. The solid mahogany back, top and sides are all very nice, especially for a uke in this price range. The action was just right - low at the nut and saddle but no buzzing anywhere. It plays great, and after a few hours of playing I noticed that this uke is loud, warm and punchy. I really like the tenor neck, having a background in guitar, bass and mandolin. Ohana's advertising makes a big point of emphasizing the set-up done at the factory, and although I was sort of skeptical, I believe it now.
I have noticed a couple of small flaws - there is a small blemish on the top under the satin finish, a little bit of excess glue here and there, and some file scratches on the top's purfling. But considering how this uke sounds and plays, I'm not disappointed at all. I am having a blast learning this new instrument, and I like that the name "Ohana" means "family". Pretty appropriate for this on-line community. Well, back to playing!
P.S. Ken Middleton's YouTube video review of this uke was the clincher in deciding to go with this model. Thanks Ken!
I just wanted to share a few pics of my first uke, a long-neck mahogany concert built by Ohana. After reasearching ukes in my price range here on UU, and deciding that I liked the tenor size neck, I settled on this CK-35L. Finding one for sale was quite difficult. I first tried all the sponsors here on UU, but quickly found out (as others have mentioned) that almost no one has the popular Ohana's in stock. I was told November at the earliest for this model. After a nation-wide search, I ultimately found one on Amazon from a reputible seller, but I was still apprensive, realizing the seller would not be doing any setup.
When the uke arrived two days ago, I pulled it out of the box and was very pleasently surprised. The solid mahogany back, top and sides are all very nice, especially for a uke in this price range. The action was just right - low at the nut and saddle but no buzzing anywhere. It plays great, and after a few hours of playing I noticed that this uke is loud, warm and punchy. I really like the tenor neck, having a background in guitar, bass and mandolin. Ohana's advertising makes a big point of emphasizing the set-up done at the factory, and although I was sort of skeptical, I believe it now.
I have noticed a couple of small flaws - there is a small blemish on the top under the satin finish, a little bit of excess glue here and there, and some file scratches on the top's purfling. But considering how this uke sounds and plays, I'm not disappointed at all. I am having a blast learning this new instrument, and I like that the name "Ohana" means "family". Pretty appropriate for this on-line community. Well, back to playing!
P.S. Ken Middleton's YouTube video review of this uke was the clincher in deciding to go with this model. Thanks Ken!
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