stuben
Well-known member
Hi All, SOLD.Yes you have seen this before, or have you...? I posted on 1/18/13, photography was, shall we say, less than flattering?, fair enough. Yes the pics are better this time. My daughter pleaded with me to keep it, but this uke should go to a good home, its a player and its not getting the attention it deserves.
To review, the Uke is the Koaloha KSM-02 Soprano with the concert neck, for more wiggle room.
I purchased it new in spring of 2011, the neck block stamp is Sept. 2010. What you should know about this uke:
1. It has strap pins on lower bout and heel.
2. It has a natural bone bridge that I made because I goofed on the original. The action is low, no buzzes or weirdness. Intonation is great.
3. I was prompted by another UUer to check the top between the sound hole and bridge for dishing, there is about .5 to 1.0mm of dish, in fact, I'm not sure it is dish, since it is strung under tension some deflection must occur. It has not changed since purchased. Anyway, there is sure to be some debate about this issue, if this freaks you out, pass on this one, but its there for the record. From what I've read this is normal.
4. I want to make this perfectly clear, because the pics will not show this, the uke does not have a ding or a scratch on it, not even strum marks, get it? It is in amazing shape, which is how I keep my instuments. Other players have remarked that it is in great condition.
Serious inquiries only, I do not have to sell this uke. I prefer a local (LA area) sale so you can see that it really is in stellar condition, but will ship if necessary with foam case. I won't be home until late Sunday night, I will reply when I return. Thanks for your consideration. Will ship to conus only.
To review, the Uke is the Koaloha KSM-02 Soprano with the concert neck, for more wiggle room.
I purchased it new in spring of 2011, the neck block stamp is Sept. 2010. What you should know about this uke:
1. It has strap pins on lower bout and heel.
2. It has a natural bone bridge that I made because I goofed on the original. The action is low, no buzzes or weirdness. Intonation is great.
3. I was prompted by another UUer to check the top between the sound hole and bridge for dishing, there is about .5 to 1.0mm of dish, in fact, I'm not sure it is dish, since it is strung under tension some deflection must occur. It has not changed since purchased. Anyway, there is sure to be some debate about this issue, if this freaks you out, pass on this one, but its there for the record. From what I've read this is normal.
4. I want to make this perfectly clear, because the pics will not show this, the uke does not have a ding or a scratch on it, not even strum marks, get it? It is in amazing shape, which is how I keep my instuments. Other players have remarked that it is in great condition.
Serious inquiries only, I do not have to sell this uke. I prefer a local (LA area) sale so you can see that it really is in stellar condition, but will ship if necessary with foam case. I won't be home until late Sunday night, I will reply when I return. Thanks for your consideration. Will ship to conus only.
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