Valerie
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Here's a brief review of my new uke.
Overall, I'm happy with it, but currently in a bit of post-obtainment depression, in which I am semi-regretting getting it (buyers remorse happens whenever I buy something new, even when it's just a new flavor of toothpaste, and it almost always goes away with time.)
The good:
The bad:
The meh:
-I was a bit upset the KPK sounded so similar to my Lanikai (video). I mean, I can definetly hear a difference (the lanikai is punchier~ a bit brighter, a bit louder.), yet they are very alike. I'm wondering if this could be that I've Worth browns (a relatively melow string) on my Lanikai, and aquilas (brighter strings) on my KPK... I was looking for a mellow sound out of the KPK. So... I might have to play the string game and try out a few different strings until I get a sound I really like on the KPK (I mean I do like the sound right now, I just wish it were even mellower).
Some pics!
Overall, I'm happy with it, but currently in a bit of post-obtainment depression, in which I am semi-regretting getting it (buyers remorse happens whenever I buy something new, even when it's just a new flavor of toothpaste, and it almost always goes away with time.)
The good:
- Sounds wonderful
- Easy to play/ great action
- Well crafted (with one minor exception...)
- Looks awesome
The bad:
- The two pieces that make up the back were well matched, but weren't cut correctly (see picture... black line is the back seam, blue line is the center of the back)
- The tuners are cheap and make tuning a bit of a chore (I'm seriously considering switching them out). I've a fluke with friction tuners and a Lanikai with geared- and I've never had tuning problems with either~ but the KPK makes me want to pull my hair out. The strings make these poping noises (like I'm turning the peg, and turning the peg and turning some more... no change in pitch. Then POP! major change in pitch. Turning... turning... you get the picture.)
The meh:
-I was a bit upset the KPK sounded so similar to my Lanikai (video). I mean, I can definetly hear a difference (the lanikai is punchier~ a bit brighter, a bit louder.), yet they are very alike. I'm wondering if this could be that I've Worth browns (a relatively melow string) on my Lanikai, and aquilas (brighter strings) on my KPK... I was looking for a mellow sound out of the KPK. So... I might have to play the string game and try out a few different strings until I get a sound I really like on the KPK (I mean I do like the sound right now, I just wish it were even mellower).
Some pics!
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