For several reasons, I don't really like fretboards that extend over the top of the uke. But, I also like at least a concert-sized neck. Anyone know of options for this that would cost less than the Kiwaya KTC-1?
Hi - this is not answering your question, but just to note that I got a KTC-1 about 3 weeks ago and I absolutely love it. The size is really perfect for me and I love how easy it is to play. I don't know other models to recommend, but I endorse the size & style.
Hi - this is not answering your question, but just to note that I got a KTC-1 about 3 weeks ago and I absolutely love it. The size is really perfect for me and I love how easy it is to play. I don't know other models to recommend, but I endorse the size & style.
Yeah, I played one at Dusty Strings about a year ago, and I loved it, but $700 is a little out of my budget at the moment. (okay, a lot out of my budget)
Try Eastman Ukuleles for a concert sized uke without the extended fretboard. They are a pretty accurate Martin copy. I think they should be in the $250 - $300 range....
For several reasons, I don't really like fretboards that extend over the top of the uke. But, I also like at least a concert-sized neck. Anyone know of options for this that would cost less than the Kiwaya KTC-1?
Vintage Martin concert. May not be completely "minty" but it'll never lose value and can be had for around seven hundred bucks. They come on EBay occasionally.
That, to us, is a great layout. Longneck Soprano, roomier fretboard, flush fretboard, 14 frets to the body, play "up the neck", but easy to strum - what more could you ask for?
Am I weird, but I actually prefer the neck and fretboard from my soprano to my concert? But I like the deeper tone from the concert...... Does such a uke exist that has a concert body and soprano neck??
In an absolutely ideal word, the neck would be fractionally wider so that I had more space for my fingers.....but I guess I'm pushing it now.......
Oh - sorry if this comes across as a hijack.........
I see why you're name is Chaos! What sort of weird hijacker are you?
Just kidding, of course, but while such a thing is possible, you'd only end up with around 10 frets to the body - you'd definitely want to extend the fretboard with a situation like that.
All of these "oddball" desires are what keep custom builders in business.
My Soprano body does double duty as a concert scale uke.
12 or 14 frets to the body, you are just moving the bridge around a bit. It does affect the tone, but it sounds good either way.
Neck width? Whatcha want?