fretie
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Just curious... while I'm waiting for my Kamaka soprano.. which is heavier: Kamaka soprano or Koaloha soprano?
I think my Koaloha concert is lighter than my Kamaka soprano. The lightness is the first thing that strikes me every time I pick it up.
Yes, I'm on of THOSE! Buying sight unseen and unheard. Taking my chances. Hey it worked out well with my BI tenor and the Koaloha pineapple....the others have come and gone...I'm hoping the Kamaka will be a keeper.
Many of us are in that boat, my friend. I live in a major metropolitan area (DFW, TX) and I don't know of any store within easy driving distance where I can try a variety of Kamaka, Kanilea, Ko'Olau, KoAloha, Collins, American Martin, etc. ukes. I'm sure the Kamaka will be fine. It won't sound like a KoAloha, but from the handful I've played I'd say you won't be disappointed with it. Different is just different, not necessarily better or worse. I tend to like KoAloha ukes but I certainly wouldn't scoff, or be likely to flip, a uke from any of the above makers!
John