I play mostly tenors so it can be different for smaller ukes but I think Weight, Volume and Perfect Intonation are overrated.
1) Weight - I understand people talking about an over built instrument with too much bracing, etc but some instruments are heavier because the builder wanted a difft sound. Secondly, I rest my tenor on my lap so not too concerned how heavy it is.
2) Volume - Somewhat tied to above about over built but Dynamic Volume is over-rated. I've tried many ukes where people say its a good instrument because it is loud but I personally didn't like the sound.
3) Perfect Intonation - I used to obsess over intonation when I first started and used to constantly checked the 12th fret but now, it's not as big a deal as I realize that I bend the strings with my imperfect technique and I learn to compensate by how hard I place them, closer to the fret, etc. Now, I enjoy just playing and don't mind a flat or sharp note as I don't have perfect technique.
Do you agree or disagree? What are other things that are overrated?
1) Weight - I understand people talking about an over built instrument with too much bracing, etc but some instruments are heavier because the builder wanted a difft sound. Secondly, I rest my tenor on my lap so not too concerned how heavy it is.
2) Volume - Somewhat tied to above about over built but Dynamic Volume is over-rated. I've tried many ukes where people say its a good instrument because it is loud but I personally didn't like the sound.
3) Perfect Intonation - I used to obsess over intonation when I first started and used to constantly checked the 12th fret but now, it's not as big a deal as I realize that I bend the strings with my imperfect technique and I learn to compensate by how hard I place them, closer to the fret, etc. Now, I enjoy just playing and don't mind a flat or sharp note as I don't have perfect technique.
Do you agree or disagree? What are other things that are overrated?