NatalieS
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Hi everyone!
I would like to check interest for my DaSilva 3K replica soprano uke (#243). First of all, I know I'm going to get some grief for selling this uke, but rest assured that I have good reasons for selling! My taste in ukes has changed a lot in the last year. Although I adore this uke for its looks, I no longer care for that vintage soprano tone for the music genres I am playing and singing to. I find myself reaching more for my larger beater uke, because I'm gravitating towards a bigger, more modern sound. I am not in a hurry to sell; however, I want to gauge interest for this uke now, because we're getting into the holiday season and someone may be ready to buy.
Okay, with that said, this ukulele looks and sounds amazing. It's light as a feather, impeccably made with incredible materials, and it plays like butter. The sound is very vintage and very soprano, perfect for Tin Pan Alley style playing and the sort. Physically, the uke is in excellent condition although it does have some light strum marks on the soundboard. Also, there is some bellying/dishing of the soundboard adjacent to the bridge. It doesn't affect the tone, and the bridge is level.
Specs include curly koa top, back, and sides, ebony fretboard, ivoroid binding, and Peghed tuners. Full specs are described at: http://www.ukemaker.com/images/UkeGallery/243-S3K.jpg
I am located in Tampa Bay. New lowered price is $1,350 shipped USPS priority. This includes its DaSilva-exclusive fiberglass case and two extra sets of Southcoast strings. I've read here on the forum that a new DaSilva 3K costs $2,500 to commission, so I hope this uke will make someone very happy at a lower cost.
These are old pics and video from when I first received this uke. I'll take new ones in a heartbeat after I get genuine interest from a potential buyer. Feel free to PM questions too. Thanks!
I would like to check interest for my DaSilva 3K replica soprano uke (#243). First of all, I know I'm going to get some grief for selling this uke, but rest assured that I have good reasons for selling! My taste in ukes has changed a lot in the last year. Although I adore this uke for its looks, I no longer care for that vintage soprano tone for the music genres I am playing and singing to. I find myself reaching more for my larger beater uke, because I'm gravitating towards a bigger, more modern sound. I am not in a hurry to sell; however, I want to gauge interest for this uke now, because we're getting into the holiday season and someone may be ready to buy.
Okay, with that said, this ukulele looks and sounds amazing. It's light as a feather, impeccably made with incredible materials, and it plays like butter. The sound is very vintage and very soprano, perfect for Tin Pan Alley style playing and the sort. Physically, the uke is in excellent condition although it does have some light strum marks on the soundboard. Also, there is some bellying/dishing of the soundboard adjacent to the bridge. It doesn't affect the tone, and the bridge is level.
Specs include curly koa top, back, and sides, ebony fretboard, ivoroid binding, and Peghed tuners. Full specs are described at: http://www.ukemaker.com/images/UkeGallery/243-S3K.jpg
I am located in Tampa Bay. New lowered price is $1,350 shipped USPS priority. This includes its DaSilva-exclusive fiberglass case and two extra sets of Southcoast strings. I've read here on the forum that a new DaSilva 3K costs $2,500 to commission, so I hope this uke will make someone very happy at a lower cost.
These are old pics and video from when I first received this uke. I'll take new ones in a heartbeat after I get genuine interest from a potential buyer. Feel free to PM questions too. Thanks!
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