If someone handed you $1000, what uke(s) would you buy?

UKEonomics · Mar 13, 2013

Was just thinking about what ukes I'd buy today if someone randomly handed me $1000. Realistically, I'd probably just use it to pay off some debt....but if it was stipulated that it had to be spent on ukuleles, here's what I'd purchase...

Mele Koa Concert

Ohana Sopranino SK-21

Vintage Kamaka Pineapple (if I could find a good ebay deal with the cash leftover. In my hypothetical situation everything works out perfectly though)

What would you get?

mm stan · Mar 13, 2013

I'd watch the marketplaces and get a custom second hand....for sure...

Nicko · Mar 13, 2013

I think I'd be looking for a very nice 1920s Martin 0 ... a really clean one. I'd pick up another old Kumalae with the change (love the one I have).

cletus · Mar 13, 2013

Can I spend the money on talent, instead?

Dan Uke · Mar 13, 2013

mm stan said:
I'd watch the marketplaces and get a custom second hand....for sure...

+1...Stan knows how to shop

Mivo · Mar 13, 2013

mm stan said:
I'd watch the marketplaces and get a custom second hand....for sure...

Good idea, actually. I have been "window shopping" in the marketplace forum section today and when/if I eventually get the "one" ukulele, I think that is where I'll look.

If it has to be new, I would have one built by one of the less expensive luthiers. Problem, though, is that I wouldn't know which size I'd want!

Lexxy · Mar 13, 2013

Stand really does know how to shop. I'd prolly steal another $2000 from stan and purchase the current custom AG Kanile'a in the marketplace now..

coolkayaker1 · Mar 13, 2013

I'd fly one way to Hawaii and drink a Zombie at Swim Bar while listening to Taimane.

Steedy · Mar 13, 2013

Hookers and blow!

remy26 · Mar 13, 2013

I don't know why, but I suddenly seem to have this itch for a vintage Martin. Curses to UAS!

didgeridoo2 · Mar 13, 2013

remy26 said:
I don't know why, but I suddenly seem to have this itch for a vintage Martin. Curses to UAS!

Not a bad idea.

Or use it to get on the Devine wait list.

Flyke · Mar 13, 2013

I would buy a Kanilea K1 tenor... in fact I bought one last week!

pdxuke · Mar 13, 2013

Good question. $1k doesn't buy you a 2k, but I could take a bite of one. So, yeah--I'd put it towards a Martin 2K (vintage).

coolkayaker1 · Mar 13, 2013

I'd use it to fly one way to Paris and beg Krouk to invite Ukulelezaza over so that they could play a duet while I polish his uke cases.

pdxuke · Mar 13, 2013

coolkayaker1 said:
I'd use it to fly one way to Paris and beg Krouk to invite Ukulelezaza over so that they could play a duet while I polish his uke cases.

Hahaha! You polish and I'll freshen their drinks!

Hippie Dribble · Mar 13, 2013

That's an easy one for me.

I would commission a custom concert ukulele from David Ingalls at Ono Ukuleles in Oregon.

With the spare cash I would put a deposit down on a custom concert from Terry and Perry at Covered Bridge.

twistedsoda · Mar 13, 2013

A nice down payment for Moore Bettah

kenikas · Mar 13, 2013

I think I'd keep my eye closer on the marketplace for a nice late model KoAloha or Kanilea concert, and put the rest towards a vintage Martin O, it is kinda fun to dream!

-Emma- · Mar 13, 2013

A mya-moe super soprano

Ken Middleton · Mar 13, 2013

I wouldn't buy a uke with it. I would be really boring and save it.

If someone handed you $1000, what uke(s) would you buy?

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