So I thought this would be my travel uke -- I drive a boat during the summer months -- but a Bruko slimline beat it out (I can hear DNewton's comments as I'm writing this -- ha!).
It's got low action, correct intonation, great clarity, and it's LOUD. Seriously, I don't know if it's an effect of the molded body, but this ukulele can keep up with friend's guitars in terms of sheer volume.
The Specs:
Solid spruce top
Molded plastic back and sides
Mahogany neck
Rosewood fretboard
Grover tuners
Aquila strings
Strap button
Pros: Aside from the volume, the clarity is excellent. I'd say picking is a bit more fun than strumming on this one, but either way it really rings. Another pro (IMO) is the neck shape; it's lean and fast, and really comfortable.
Cons: Plastic is slippery! I've found that if it's not positioned well in my lap it can sort of slide out from underneath. If you use a strap this becomes a non-issue. The headstock logo is essentially a sticker. You don't really notice unless you look closely, but that might turn some people off. Also, a few of frets on the treble end are a bit rough (eight, ten, and eleven to be precise).
I realize the cons list is longer than the pros, but that's more in an effort to be honest about the uke than a reflection of its worth. To put it another way: I'd keep it if I was going to play it more often.
Suggested retail on these is $249. There's a couple online (seconds, mostly) for around $150. I'd like $130 shipped CONUS. EDIT: It's a pretty competitive marketplace these days, so I'll entertain any reasonable offers on this one.
If you have any questions, let me know. Thanks.
It's got low action, correct intonation, great clarity, and it's LOUD. Seriously, I don't know if it's an effect of the molded body, but this ukulele can keep up with friend's guitars in terms of sheer volume.
The Specs:
Solid spruce top
Molded plastic back and sides
Mahogany neck
Rosewood fretboard
Grover tuners
Aquila strings
Strap button
Pros: Aside from the volume, the clarity is excellent. I'd say picking is a bit more fun than strumming on this one, but either way it really rings. Another pro (IMO) is the neck shape; it's lean and fast, and really comfortable.
Cons: Plastic is slippery! I've found that if it's not positioned well in my lap it can sort of slide out from underneath. If you use a strap this becomes a non-issue. The headstock logo is essentially a sticker. You don't really notice unless you look closely, but that might turn some people off. Also, a few of frets on the treble end are a bit rough (eight, ten, and eleven to be precise).
I realize the cons list is longer than the pros, but that's more in an effort to be honest about the uke than a reflection of its worth. To put it another way: I'd keep it if I was going to play it more often.
Suggested retail on these is $249. There's a couple online (seconds, mostly) for around $150. I'd like $130 shipped CONUS. EDIT: It's a pretty competitive marketplace these days, so I'll entertain any reasonable offers on this one.
If you have any questions, let me know. Thanks.
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