Who makes a decent longneck soprano? Besides the K brands, what other choices are there? I'm aware of Kala. Not looking for a pineapple. Is there anything in between? Been waiting to see the KPK, but don't see any movement from them.
Longneck soprano's
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river_driver
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I got an Ohana tenor-necked soprano (SK-30L) a few weeks ago and it rapidly became my favorite uke. It's very simple - all solid mahogany, satin finish, no binding - sounds fantastic and plays like a dream. Price is around $180 US, which I think is a steal.
Strom
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Hi, I'm in the the market for a mid priced longneck soprano as well. There doesn't seem to be as many to chose from as other sizes have. Good luck with your search.
Mattyukaholic
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Sailor Brand make lovely ones..talk to Mike at Uke Republic.
Jim Hanks
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There's also the new Gretsch http://www.theukulelesite.com/gretsch-longneck-soprano-g9100l.html
I talked to Andrew at HMS about it and he preferred the sound of it to the Kala SLNG - a little louder and fuller - and had a slightly thicker neck. I decided to go with the Kala because of the thinner neck and because Mim had one "next door" to me.
I saw the page for the SB at UR too. Looks nice but is "coming soon"
http://cargo.ukerepublic.com/product/sailor-brand-solid-cedar-poplar-limba-super-soprano-ukulele
Also a Kelli there http://cargo.ukerepublic.com/product/kelii-mahogany-long-neck-soprano
I talked to Andrew at HMS about it and he preferred the sound of it to the Kala SLNG - a little louder and fuller - and had a slightly thicker neck. I decided to go with the Kala because of the thinner neck and because Mim had one "next door" to me.
I saw the page for the SB at UR too. Looks nice but is "coming soon"
http://cargo.ukerepublic.com/product/sailor-brand-solid-cedar-poplar-limba-super-soprano-ukulele
Also a Kelli there http://cargo.ukerepublic.com/product/kelii-mahogany-long-neck-soprano
lakesideglenn
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I got a mahogany Kelii SS from Mim awhile back and it's one of my favorite players. She does a great setup as well.
Really have enjoyed the Anuenue Longneck.
http://www.anuenue-uke.com/html_version/#frame_electric_5
It's in the Papa mahogany series.
http://www.anuenue-uke.com/html_version/#frame_electric_5
It's in the Papa mahogany series.
That Sailor Brand concert necked soprano should "kick butt" in it's price range if you don't want to move up to a K brand. On the lower end, I almost forgot the Lehua. It's all solid Australian blackwood acacia. I have one and am in the process of installing a bone nut and saddle. It can be had well under the $199 list price, especially if used. Not a great "looker" but plays and sounds very good for it's price range.
http://www.lehuaukulele.com/soprano_longneck.html
http://www.lehuaukulele.com/soprano_longneck.html
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Mattyukaholic
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LoPrinzi (Donna makes them I believe - Augustino's daughter.) They sound wonderful.
TheCraftedCow
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Long Neck Soprano (LNS)
Designed by Bob Gleason of Pegasus--made in Portugal of solid Acacia blackwood with all wood trim, is the Lehua LNS. It has a natural wood finish with through the body stringing at the bridge.
Another company who makes really nice looking and sounding LNS is Leolani of Hawaii. They are in a transition from made in China to making them in their shop in Hawaii. The price is lower because they are laminated wood, but they look, play and sound as well as the solid LNS
ukuleles.
I have both brands in stock. I am an authorised dealer of both, and EddyFinn(which has no LNS) . Prices by writing to thecraftedcow@comcast.net
Designed by Bob Gleason of Pegasus--made in Portugal of solid Acacia blackwood with all wood trim, is the Lehua LNS. It has a natural wood finish with through the body stringing at the bridge.
Another company who makes really nice looking and sounding LNS is Leolani of Hawaii. They are in a transition from made in China to making them in their shop in Hawaii. The price is lower because they are laminated wood, but they look, play and sound as well as the solid LNS
ukuleles.
I have both brands in stock. I am an authorised dealer of both, and EddyFinn(which has no LNS) . Prices by writing to thecraftedcow@comcast.net
iamesperambient
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just curious what is the advantage of a long neck soprano i don't know much about them how much longer is the neck ? obviously I know more fret room I guess soprano plinky sound but more fret room? question is how much more fret room ?
Because of the increased scale length, they generally have a fuller sound than a normal soprano, while not sacrificing much of a soprano's "highs". Some nice demo's on HMS. Listen to a demo of a KoAloha regular soprano pineapple, then listen to the same uke with a concert neck.
http://www.theukulelesite.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=Koaloha+soprano
http://www.theukulelesite.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=Koaloha+soprano
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Tootler
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I don't really get them. What's the advantage over, say a concert? I like my concert ukes. They seem to have the advantages claimed for the long neck soprano claimed above.
Booksniffer
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Bruko (Brueko) make lovely longneck sopranos!
I love my mahogany, roundbacked one.
The sound is slightly more full than that of my regular-necked soprano but still lovely and bright (but not piercing), and there is something about the string tension that makes it really easy to play.
They only have one in stock at the moment, but it's a beauty:
http://www.brueko.de/shop/product_i...d-Back.html&XTCsid=b8opdpe0qfq194iq06c4m7h5d0
and if you email them, they'll often have others around as well, that they haven't had time to put up on the website yet.
I love my mahogany, roundbacked one.
The sound is slightly more full than that of my regular-necked soprano but still lovely and bright (but not piercing), and there is something about the string tension that makes it really easy to play.
They only have one in stock at the moment, but it's a beauty:
http://www.brueko.de/shop/product_i...d-Back.html&XTCsid=b8opdpe0qfq194iq06c4m7h5d0
and if you email them, they'll often have others around as well, that they haven't had time to put up on the website yet.
GinnyT11
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Booksniffer, I have a longneck Brüko soprano (maple with walnut fretboard and trim). It is gorgeous and projects extremely well, but I have a very important thing coming up and I'm afraid two of my ukes must go.
iamesperambient
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thats kind of what i was wondering but than again concert does have a larger body than soprano, i guess the point here is it has the soprano body to still retain it's voice, concert is (in my opinion) noticeable deeper mellower tone.
Please review my reply just above your's and listen to that KoAloha soprano pineapple vs longneck soprano pineapple demos on HMS (2 separate videos)
http://www.theukulelesite.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=Koaloha+soprano
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Booksniffer
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Thank you Ginny, it sounds lovely!
I'm not looking for another longneck at the moment though; perhaps the original poster of this thread might be interested?
Tootler
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It was in response to your post that I made my comment. Comparison of soprano vs longneck soprano doesn't really answer my query. Comparison of longneck soprano vs concert would be a valid one. I'll have a look at the HMS site later when I get time.
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