So I thought I was strictly a soprano guy. Concerts were OK but nothing special. An Islander MST-4 lasted about two weeks before I sold it. My UAS was under control...
But today I snagged an old Hohner HU-9 baritone off Craigslist. It's solid mahogany and sounds stunningly good -- pics to come.
So here's my dilemma: I want to give tenors another shot.
I think what put me off the Islander was the chunky neck. That means Kanilea is out, and I think Pono and Kelii as well. So who makes a thin, fast neck? Mele? Big Island?
I'm looking to go one step up from the Kala, Mainland, Ohana price range, and ideally I'd love to support a small luthier.
I'm thinking Covered Bridge, but I haven't got my hands on one. Any other thoughts?
It's much appreciated UU, and for anyone interested in sopranos, a couple of mine will have to go to fund this next purchase.
Cheers.
But today I snagged an old Hohner HU-9 baritone off Craigslist. It's solid mahogany and sounds stunningly good -- pics to come.
So here's my dilemma: I want to give tenors another shot.
I think what put me off the Islander was the chunky neck. That means Kanilea is out, and I think Pono and Kelii as well. So who makes a thin, fast neck? Mele? Big Island?
I'm looking to go one step up from the Kala, Mainland, Ohana price range, and ideally I'd love to support a small luthier.
I'm thinking Covered Bridge, but I haven't got my hands on one. Any other thoughts?
It's much appreciated UU, and for anyone interested in sopranos, a couple of mine will have to go to fund this next purchase.
Cheers.