Shastastan
Well-known member
We just completed our reservations, yesterday, for a 10 day stay on Kauai in May. I've read a bunch of posts on here about buying ukes there--some favorable and some not so favorable. I'm thinking of getting a soprano with a regular size neck. I already have a Flea with a tenor neck. I actually like the sound of the Flea.
I don't care if the uke is made on Kauai, but I would like to get one made in Hawaii. I read that there are a number that are made in China. I don't have anything against quality ukes made in China, but I never would buy a Chinese made "cheapo." OTOH, I can't afford an $1800 uke nor would it be justified for my playing level. If I could find a decent one for around $400, new or used, in a shop on Kauai, that would make a nice souvenir. Does anyone have any suggestions of a place to look there? I've been thinking about a Pono. Thanks for any comments.
Stan
I don't care if the uke is made on Kauai, but I would like to get one made in Hawaii. I read that there are a number that are made in China. I don't have anything against quality ukes made in China, but I never would buy a Chinese made "cheapo." OTOH, I can't afford an $1800 uke nor would it be justified for my playing level. If I could find a decent one for around $400, new or used, in a shop on Kauai, that would make a nice souvenir. Does anyone have any suggestions of a place to look there? I've been thinking about a Pono. Thanks for any comments.
Stan