DuckyI
Well-known member
I am working towards a ukulele purchase some time later this year. I am a dedicated soprano player and I don't have very many ukes. My main instruments are a pair of Timms style 0's, one mahogany and one koa. I couldn't be happier with these. In terms of tone and playability, I would never need another uke. But as we all know, it doesn't quite work that way
I love the look of the Martin Style 3, and I would like to have one. I have been reading lots of threads around these here on UU, and I know it has been a hotly debated topic.
I don't think I can stretch my budget to a vintage style 3, at least not without several years of saving. That leaves the following options:
- second hand Laughlin or DaSilva
- a second hand contemporary Martin style 3
- Kiwaya KTS-7 or second hand KMS-K
- custom from a luthier (who?)
What do you think about what is out there? I would especially love to hear from you if you have experience with any of these ukuleles, or if you would like to convince me that vintage is the only way to go!
I love the look of the Martin Style 3, and I would like to have one. I have been reading lots of threads around these here on UU, and I know it has been a hotly debated topic.
I don't think I can stretch my budget to a vintage style 3, at least not without several years of saving. That leaves the following options:
- second hand Laughlin or DaSilva
- a second hand contemporary Martin style 3
- Kiwaya KTS-7 or second hand KMS-K
- custom from a luthier (who?)
What do you think about what is out there? I would especially love to hear from you if you have experience with any of these ukuleles, or if you would like to convince me that vintage is the only way to go!