EvilTwin
Member
OK, so heres the thing, ive recently picked up a makala dolphin, switched the strings to Aquilas, and I'm enjoying it so far. These things are some of the best value for money available in terms of the cost to pleasure extracted ratio. In short for what I could buy a dolphin for, I couldn't even get half a night out, but it'll last so much longer.
But owing to one thing and another, ive been thinking. In view of it being such a cheap fun thing. I have been getting the thought of buying a second dolphin specifically to customise straight out of the box. Basically I'd strip off the strings as soon as it gets home, and go to town producing a unique painted uke all of my own. Now I know painting it will destroy the warranty, and any chance of a resale value. I know it may affect the tone and volume, but i figure its not an expensive uke, and it'll be just a one off for me, so resale, tone volume and suchlike dont matter too much.
Does anyone else paint there uke?
Any tips on types of paint to use etc? was thinking of using water based acrylics as they are a bit more stretchy and plasticy than normal paints, but not too sure at the moment.
Or just general tips?
*no actual dolphins will be harmed in this process
But owing to one thing and another, ive been thinking. In view of it being such a cheap fun thing. I have been getting the thought of buying a second dolphin specifically to customise straight out of the box. Basically I'd strip off the strings as soon as it gets home, and go to town producing a unique painted uke all of my own. Now I know painting it will destroy the warranty, and any chance of a resale value. I know it may affect the tone and volume, but i figure its not an expensive uke, and it'll be just a one off for me, so resale, tone volume and suchlike dont matter too much.
Does anyone else paint there uke?
Any tips on types of paint to use etc? was thinking of using water based acrylics as they are a bit more stretchy and plasticy than normal paints, but not too sure at the moment.
Or just general tips?
*no actual dolphins will be harmed in this process