New Uke Day - new 'old' Kamaka Soprano!

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• Sep 28, 2011

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Hi guys

An exciting day in my household yesterday - USPS took 1 month to get my Kamaka Soprano from the US to Aussie - I thought they'd lost it at one stage! 3 weeks just to get from the seller to US Customs!

So, VERY happy to receive it & tighten up the strings & give it a go!

Very sweet sounding, can't wait for the strings to 'settle in' - will take it to my uke groups today!

Cheers

Roberta

 

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• Sep 28, 2011

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Congratulations. It is a pretty little thing and worth the wait I hope. I just got a Kamaka last week and can't put it down.

 

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• Sep 28, 2011

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Awesome Roberta. What a pretty ukulele. Knock 'em dead at uke group mate!

 

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Thanks guys - can't get the smile off the dial! Also just keep wanting to just hold it for some reason! I am amazed at how light they are, compared to my Mainland Banjo Uke!! I almost thought the box would be empty when it finally arrived, it was SO light!

Hmmm, the other half seems to think it belongs to HIM ......... well, I did promise him a uke ..... but have my heart set on a concert for him - time will tell!!

Cheers

Roberta

 

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• Sep 28, 2011

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congrats on your new owning kamaka, it looks awesome. and, solution for your issue is buying him a new Kamaka concert

 

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• Sep 28, 2011

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Congrats! She's a little cutie that's for sure! A uke with a history. Made in Hawaii, traveled to the US Mainland and now all the way down to the land of Oz. Good on ya Roberta! Make her sing!

 

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• Sep 28, 2011

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Woo hoo!!! Congratulations on your new uke, and for surviving such a looonnnnnggg wait for it.

 

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Thanks guys - the first group (learners) loved it & couldn't believe how much better it sounded than THEIR ukes ....... Just about to go to the 2nd group of 'OK' players! Bet they love it too!

...solution for your issue is buying him a new Kamaka concert... That could be it!!! UAS FULL ON!!

She sings nice & pure all up the frets - almost 'chimes' up on the 12th fret!!

She is a well travelled uke, indeed!! SO pleased when she arrived!

Cheers

Roberta

 

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• Sep 28, 2011

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Congratulations! Nice!

 

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• Sep 28, 2011

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Wow, that looks really nice! I'm planning to buy a new Kamaka HF-3 next summer. I can only hope I'm as happy with mine as you are with yours.