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So I've been searching around the forum for opinions about the Martin S-O, and it seems like it has a bad rep. I own one. It's my first and my only Uke so far. I adore it. I think the sound is very nice. And for me, it is just right.
I thought I'd start a thread to see if I could get more feedback. I should add that I haven't played many other Ukes yet. It's my goal in the coming months to explore more. I just met a guy around the corner from my shop that literally has hundreds and hundreds, of Ukuleles. He has a stained glass shop, but you wouldn't know it from all the Ukes everywhere! He has them hanging, and lined up in neat little rows EVERYwhere! Now that's a serious addict. But it's really cool for me, because he said I can come over and tinker with them any time. He let me play a beautiful vintage Martin, and I could definitely hear the difference!! But I still love mine, and just thought I'd ask why some folks seem to seriously dislike the model.
Because it was a gift, and my first Uke, and my first time falling in love with any instrument, I'll never sell it or give it away.
Would love to hear your thoughts.... (and if anyone lives in or near San Jose, CA, and wants to visit Keith at the Stained Glass place, let me know and I'll give you his address. He LOVES to chat and play!)
-Heather
I thought I'd start a thread to see if I could get more feedback. I should add that I haven't played many other Ukes yet. It's my goal in the coming months to explore more. I just met a guy around the corner from my shop that literally has hundreds and hundreds, of Ukuleles. He has a stained glass shop, but you wouldn't know it from all the Ukes everywhere! He has them hanging, and lined up in neat little rows EVERYwhere! Now that's a serious addict. But it's really cool for me, because he said I can come over and tinker with them any time. He let me play a beautiful vintage Martin, and I could definitely hear the difference!! But I still love mine, and just thought I'd ask why some folks seem to seriously dislike the model.
Because it was a gift, and my first Uke, and my first time falling in love with any instrument, I'll never sell it or give it away.
Would love to hear your thoughts.... (and if anyone lives in or near San Jose, CA, and wants to visit Keith at the Stained Glass place, let me know and I'll give you his address. He LOVES to chat and play!)
-Heather