afreiki
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I see a lot of ukes on here with an additional sound hole on the side. What does this do?
Anne
Anne
side sound hole
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Jim Hanks
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The point is to direct sound up at the player. Some say it negatively affects the overall tone but a lot of the "big name" builders are doing them so they can't be all that bad. I will be looking to get one in my next uke.
My CR has one. It helps when you're playing with a lot of ambient noise or in a large group setting to hear your own uke. Rick Turner said he was going to build a tone monster (he did 
), and it came with a side port. Who's going to argue?
), and it came with a side port. Who's going to argue?
Jim Hanks
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Mya Moe for one. They'll do one, but only if you ask nicely.
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afreiki
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thanks
I love that I can get so many answers on this site. I usually don't even have to ask the question myself, just look around. Thanks for the info!
Anne
I love that I can get so many answers on this site. I usually don't even have to ask the question myself, just look around. Thanks for the info!
Anne
Bill Mc
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I've made four sound holes on my ukes with varying effects. Overall positive but in one instance, a KPK soprano, it had a lessening effect on the lower register. In the case of a Martin S1 I bought cheaply from Musicians' Friend that had damage exactly where a sound hole could be placed I made a sound hole and the sound hole had a wonderful effect on the overall tone of the ukulele. That S1 is as constant a player as my beloved Brükos and has a balanced sound with projection directed at me as well as the audience.
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RichM
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I have several instruments now with side sound ports, and I'm a fan. I genuinely do believe it enhances the player's experience.
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