Does my uke sound right?

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Hello,
I bought a Makala MK-SN last week and I've just tuned it but when I strum it, it sounds to echo quite loud. Is this normal or is something wrong?
I have bought some Aquila strings but haven't put them on yet. Will this stop the echo sound?

Thanks :)
 
It's really hard to tell what you mean by "echo quite loud."

If you've got a mic (even a cheap one on your computer), gives us a sound sample.
 
Hi,
I've put it up on mediafire...... It wouldn't let me attach it, so its here

I feel quite ashamed of my strumming hahahahaha.

When you listen to it you can hear like a loud echo afterwards but I dunno whether its just because I'm a noob!

Please don't judge me harshly looool.

Thanks.
 
Nothing out of the ordinary. Have fun!
 
Your uke sounds right. I don't think it sounds echo-ey. There is a Makala review on youtube and this dude's Makala sounds like yourn. If in doubt, change strings. I always do. The better the woods that are used, the louder they get. Makalas just wanna be loud!
Skip to about 2:15 to hear the ukulele.

 
Thanks for the quick replies....
Yeah Big_e mine sounds pretty much the same. I didn't realise they were loud ha. I'm going to change to Aquila strings I've already got.
NoahOathKeeper, I'm so jealous of just that little sound sample you did. I can't play mine at all, but one day it will come.

Do you's think I should practice more just on the strings that the uke came with or change them and then practice?
 
well im a cheap guy, i have Aquila nygut strings in the pack, but im not changing the GDS strings that came on this oscar smit untill there dead !! :D
 
As for changing now or waiting.....
Now!!

You'll appreciate the difference immediately and probably get attuned to the better sound. I know the strings are not free, but at <$10 they are reasonable and will likely last you months ..,,,
:2cents:

:cool:
 
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