Just wanna say... I'm not in some sort of new Martin trance. I find Ko-alohas to be amazing ukes! I also possess a Chili Mainland uke and a Triumph triangular tenor.
It's interesting how much praise these Mexican Martin ukes get. I totally agree. I've played the S-O, S1 and OXK and they were impressive with a sound I like. That's why I moved up, though not everyone can afford that or want to. Just go with the flow.
I must admit, I've bought more and more of the new Martins as a kind of a mad sound test. I have a new Martin 2 concert on the way with those annoying tuners. Should be arriving at my local music store on Friday. I will then do a comparison of the S2 soprano, 2 concert, 2 tenor, and the style 3.
I like them very much, but revile the geared tuners on the new concert and tenors.
I'm trying to convince Peter Houdini to get a vintage Martin, but he's quite a tough nut to crack. Hehe.
Indeed, I got your email and appreciate it kindly, but I've just ordered a new Martin 2 concert and will get it on Friday! Don't worry, Steve... I haven't broken the bank in Montecarlo yet so that vintage uke may still be on my radar! I need to understand the new Martin concert sound despite the ears! (geared tuners).
@SamUke: I am 1000% (if possible) agreed with you... my new 2M and the 3 cherry are the ones I would run to, to save if my place caught fire.
@coolkayaker1: I had that Farah Fawcett poster on my wall as a kid in the '70s! I bought the entire 6 million dollar man series two years back and just rewatched it again! Also got Charlie's Angels and Vegas with Dan Tanna!
@Wingnutz: I had two 3 cherry ukes that were like night and day. I kept the good one!
Petey