Luke El U
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Being "stuck" in Thailand because EMS lost my passport has its rewards, after all. The extended stay has given me the opportunity to go on my first uke factory tour ever.
I got to see how the KoAloha Opios are made from raw lumber all the way through to the final product. Way cool.
As an added bonus, I was asked to conduct an interview in English with one of Thailand's most talented young uke players- Sydney - even way cooler!
All of it, the tour and the interview, will be released as a video at a later date. The attached picture includes Sydney (center) holding a neckless demo model, on which I got to place all of my 200lb+ hefty self. It's got the same patented uni-brace as all the KoAlohas. As scared as I was of breaking it, the body held firm. (However, don't try that at home, I'm told it will void your warrantee.)
Peng is holding one of several lovely custom made ukes also made at the factory. This brand, "The Rebel", is independent of KoAloha. The Rebel is made in all size ukes as well as guitars. I'm considering ordering a resonator tenor from them after I get back to work.
All things considered it's still great to be stuck in the land of smiles (and ukuleles)!
I got to see how the KoAloha Opios are made from raw lumber all the way through to the final product. Way cool.
As an added bonus, I was asked to conduct an interview in English with one of Thailand's most talented young uke players- Sydney - even way cooler!
All of it, the tour and the interview, will be released as a video at a later date. The attached picture includes Sydney (center) holding a neckless demo model, on which I got to place all of my 200lb+ hefty self. It's got the same patented uni-brace as all the KoAlohas. As scared as I was of breaking it, the body held firm. (However, don't try that at home, I'm told it will void your warrantee.)
Peng is holding one of several lovely custom made ukes also made at the factory. This brand, "The Rebel", is independent of KoAloha. The Rebel is made in all size ukes as well as guitars. I'm considering ordering a resonator tenor from them after I get back to work.
All things considered it's still great to be stuck in the land of smiles (and ukuleles)!
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