FS: Big Island All Soild Mango Concert with original hardcase

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PLEASE ACCEPT MY APOLOGY FOR NOT LISTING THE PRICE AT THE BEGINNING. IT'S MY FIRST FS POST HERE AND I DIDN'T READ THE RULES BEFORE POSTING. SORRY!

I am selling my Big Island BI-MO-CTS (Solid Hawaiian Mango Concert).

Photos from my previous thread:
http://www.ukuleleunderground.com/f...y-new-uke!-Thanks-Mim!&highlight=island+mango
I can provide more photos upon request.

Specs of the uke:
http://www.bigislandukulele.com/products/index.html#product06

Conditions:
I got it from Mim in March 2012, just about two months ago. It's still in excellent condition (no dint at all) since I don't have much time to play it (I spend most of the time playing my Collings). As you can see from my pics, these particular Mango bookmatches are stunning! The grains are sooo evenly distributed and they are sooo flamey!

Why selling?
It looks great and sounds great. But I have promised myself that I only keep three ukes. Recently I've been attracted by a Maton Concert. Comparing to the BI Concert, I think the Maton fits my playing style more. Therefore, I decide to sell it and get some cash back to buy the Maton.

Price:
Ideally, I am asking for US$450 (shipping included, shipped from Hong Kong). Please bargin. Accept PayPal with confirmed shipping address only.

Other information:
It comes with the original BI hardcase. Now, it is strung with Aurora strings in lime green color. It sounds better to my ears as it brightens the already warm sounding mango. And the lime green strings really match the logo of Big Island! Check out the sound sample here (not mine, but it is with the same set of strings):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=842C48v4WBY

Besides, I will include a beautiful Kiwaya sound hole hook strap, which is in light brown color, also match the color of the mango wood. This hook strap is really handsome and functional! At first I doubted whether the hook will hurt the gloss finish. But it won't! The soft vinyl wrapping over the hook really protects your uke. It looks like this:
http://takumiukulele.com/accessories.html

Thanks for your attention.
 
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smellofstrings said:
:( I love my uke but I need $$$ at the moment...

It's a Big Island BI-MO-CTS (Solid Hawaiian Mango Concert).

Photos from my previous thread:
http://www.ukuleleunderground.com/f...y-new-uke!-Thanks-Mim!&highlight=island+mango

Specs of the uke:
http://www.bigislandukulele.com/products/index.html#product06

I got it from Mim in March 2012, just about two months ago. It's still in excellent condition since I don't have much time to play it... From my inspection, it is still flawless. These particular Mango bookmatches are stunning! The grains are sooo evenly distributed and they are sooo flamey! I love it very much actually, but I just need some cash back at the moment...

Well, pm me if you're interested. :p
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Asking Price?
 
I have one of the sister ukes to that one .. It sounds absolutely wonderful . It isn't real loud , but plenty of projection . The note distinction and clarity on these ukes , along with their sustain and fantastic resonance it equal and or superior to many of much higher end ukes . The craftsmanship is above superb . I can just look at mine and it make me smile knowing it's abilities . Someone would be getting a superior crafted uke buying yours .

Of ocurse mine is NOT for sale . Best of luck selling it and I sure hate to see anyone let one of these babies get away .
You can see pics of mine below . Hope you don't mind ...


Wes

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mattydee said:
Asking Price?
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Seconding that. What are you asking for it? Can we get a photo? I was able to play a mango last weekend and I love the sound.
 
your uke

Is the instrument still for sale? I'm interested but would like to know the price. Can you PM me? Thanks!
David
 
SoS--

you really do need to state the asking price.

how are you to expect anyone to rattle their uke savings jar without some figure to pine over?
 
3nails4holes said:
SoS--

you really do need to state the asking price.

how are you to expect anyone to rattle their uke savings jar without some figure to pine over?
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Sorry... It's the first time for me to post a FS thread and I didn't read the instruction before posting. I have updated the information already. Please accept my apology! Thank you! :)
 
Highly ironic the video you posted for a sound sample .That uke in that video IS MY UKE . Mike at
Uke Republic had it strung with Aurora strings . It sounded great but I now use Worth Brown Tenor strings and it's sound quality is mesmerizing and addictive at the very least .

And for what it is worth and I hope it is ok to do this , but here is one of my sound samples of the BI mango with the Aurora strings on it when I first got it . I had also just bought a Samson Meteor mic and was testing the mic here . I truly enjoy the sound of the BI mango . Very very Island sounding . I've played it alongside several of the K brands and it is every bit their equal ....

The sound sample ................ http://youtu.be/gjhtiHIOu7w
 
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UKEON TERRITORY said:
Highly ironic the video you posted for a sound sample .That uke in that video IS MY UKE . Mike at
Uke Republic had it strung with Aurora strings . It sounded great but I now use Worth Brown Tenor strings and it's sound quality is mesmerizing and addictive at the very least .

And for what it is worth and I hope it is ok to do this , but here is one of my sound samples of the BI mango with the Aurora strings on it when I first got it . I had also just bought a Samson Meteor mic and was testing the mic here . I truly enjoy the sound of the BI mango . Very very Island sounding . I've played it alongside several of the K brands and it is every bit their equal ....

The sound sample ................ http://youtu.be/gjhtiHIOu7w
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Yes! I noticed that the one on YouTube is your uke when I first saw your pics. My idea to change the Aquila to Aurora was inspired by Mike. At first, I just love the green color of the strings, didn't expect much on the Aurora. Before changing to Aurora, I had tried Fremont Clears. They sounded dead on my uke. But after putting the Aurora on it, I decided to keep it!
 
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Actually , I went from the Aurora to a set of Fremont Blacklines and liked them real well . The tried some Worth Brown Fat Tenors . Those were really nice but a little warm . The went to what I have now which the Worth Brown Tenors and love love love them . Next time around I think I am gonna try the Worth Clear Mediums or maybe Worth Clear fats . That ought to really brighten up the island sound alot . But my suspicion is that most likely the Worth Brown Tenors will be my default strings . I use Brown Fats on my reso and Brown Fat Low G on my tenor uke and those puppies rock . I like a hard string because I am a picker moreso than a strummer . Good luck on the sale .

smellofstrings said:
Yes! I noticed that the one on YouTube is your uke when I first saw your pics. My idea to change the Aquila to Aurora was inspired by Mike. At first, I just love the green color of the strings, didn't expect much on the Aurora. Before changing to Aurora, I had tried Fremont Clears. They sounded dead on my uke. But after putting the Aurora on it, I decided to keep it!
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