I currently have a baritone uke that i use for strumming at a very beginner level and I'd like to buy a soprano uke, preferably a pineapple. I'm debating between the Lanikai LU-21P and Kala KA-PSS? I'm not sure which is the better one? I'm not as concerned about looks.
I'd also like to know where I could purchase one in NYC? I'll be in the US on a summer vacation, starting in New York City and I'd like to pick up the soprano and have it for our vacation. So far online I've found guitar center and sam ash, both have at least one model. Sam Ash is a bit cheaper. But what I do not see are cases for it. Would a pineapple fit in a soprano gig bag? And is that enough protection? Small & light is key because we'll be traveling a lot.
The other thing I'd like to do is put the Aquila 30U GDAE strings on it. I play violin and I'd like to do this so I can play some violin tunes I like (I'm into Irish music) and also learn some Mandolin chords. I don't see Sam Ash or Guitar Center carrying the GDAE strings. So I'm wondering if it'd be better to go to a luthier? I don't mind paying a bit more so that i can be sure it's set up right and they can show me how to change the strings (I've never done it).
I live in Paris and the ukulele's are a lot more expensive (at least Kala & Lanikai) so that's why I'd like to buy it in NYC.
So looking for a bit of advice here. Thanks.
I'd also like to know where I could purchase one in NYC? I'll be in the US on a summer vacation, starting in New York City and I'd like to pick up the soprano and have it for our vacation. So far online I've found guitar center and sam ash, both have at least one model. Sam Ash is a bit cheaper. But what I do not see are cases for it. Would a pineapple fit in a soprano gig bag? And is that enough protection? Small & light is key because we'll be traveling a lot.
The other thing I'd like to do is put the Aquila 30U GDAE strings on it. I play violin and I'd like to do this so I can play some violin tunes I like (I'm into Irish music) and also learn some Mandolin chords. I don't see Sam Ash or Guitar Center carrying the GDAE strings. So I'm wondering if it'd be better to go to a luthier? I don't mind paying a bit more so that i can be sure it's set up right and they can show me how to change the strings (I've never done it).
I live in Paris and the ukulele's are a lot more expensive (at least Kala & Lanikai) so that's why I'd like to buy it in NYC.
So looking for a bit of advice here. Thanks.