70sSanO
Well-known member
Whenever my wife and I go on a trip or when I have to head somewhere on business I always set aside time to search out some local ukulele/acoustic shops. Over the years I've stumbled upon Dusty Strings in Seattle, Tejon Street Music in Colorado Springs, Gyphon, McCabes and Buffalo Brothers in California among others.
At one time it was almost certain that one of these shops would typically have something that would send me wandering around in a serious discussion with myself on yes-no-want it-need it-maybe-etc.
Over the past few years it seems that the selections are pretty much limited to mainstream low to mid level ukuleles with maybe a token Kamaka or Martin. I happened to recently stop by Acoustic Vibes in Arizona and found the typical selection, and a lot fewer than I had expected.
I have nothing against less expensive ukuleles as I have not spent a lot on my ukes. I'm just wondering if I'm just hitting the wrong shops, or are the selections at most stores less than in years gone by?
John
At one time it was almost certain that one of these shops would typically have something that would send me wandering around in a serious discussion with myself on yes-no-want it-need it-maybe-etc.
Over the past few years it seems that the selections are pretty much limited to mainstream low to mid level ukuleles with maybe a token Kamaka or Martin. I happened to recently stop by Acoustic Vibes in Arizona and found the typical selection, and a lot fewer than I had expected.
I have nothing against less expensive ukuleles as I have not spent a lot on my ukes. I'm just wondering if I'm just hitting the wrong shops, or are the selections at most stores less than in years gone by?
John