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My original title was Kanile’a vs Kiwaya/Famous brand. It cut off somehow. Does one own both brands? I only have the Famous soprano and the neck and flat and wide. I heard Kanile’a also has a wider nuts. Is it flat? How are they compared with each other?

The strings on my two expensive ukes snapped because they are too thin. Now my kamaka pineapple has a hole and cocobolo soprano has a white dent which is very obvious on the red cocobolo wood. Soooooo depressed! Now I

I’m learning finger picking recently. What I noticed is that some players use thumb on G and C strings, index finger on E string and middle finger on A string ( something called PIMA system from classical guitar? Feel free to correct me ) I usually use my thumb on G string, Index on C, middle on...

When I strum chords and sing, I am able to naturally come up with a pattern and sing along. When I play melodies using strums, not fingerpick,( songs like 12 street rag, Crazy G), how can I decide on the strumming pattern? The tab consists of full 4 notes on each beat if that makes sense. So I...

I have only seen Ohana has a nice range of sopraninos. Do other brands make them too? Especially the more “prestige” brands like 4Ks?

I just received my most expensive Uke so far two days ago. I have been playing with it for 2-3 days and have changed the strings twice. Currently it has Worth brown MB as shown. First impression: Very light, almost plastic feels Flawless finish, no bubbles no scratches It reminds me of the...

I know these aren’t really the same beasts but they are very close IMO: 1. The prices for them are almost the same (around 900USD) 2. Both have concert neck so I have enough space for finger picking 3. Pineapple shape gives a fuller sound; same as concert body? Because the concert is factory...

I’m wondering if there is a published book that has Mr. Ernest Ka’ai’s song tabs.

Just received this baby for an hour. I am impressed by the quality and sound. The sustain is insane. I can care less it's not all solid wood. The problem I have is that action is a little high, is it possible to shave the saddle? Also, the corner of the nut near the A string is kinda sharp. I...

Recently I found some Jazz players using the Flight MUS-2 model. It’s all solid mahogany with the Martin vintage look. https://flightmusic.com/product/flight-mus-2-all-solid-mahogany-soprano-ukulele/ I think it virtually identical to sk-38 except for the headstock logo. Also the flight...

I own a super soprano and definitely adore its sound. However, I found my left (fretted) hand gets very painful after playing. It’s not about how callous going to come out; it’s like my finger tips get hit by something hard if that makes sense. Anyone has the same experience? I don’t have this...

In previous episode: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/showthread.php?143448-Lowering-Action-By-Adjusting-the-Nuts I know I’m a fool... after I sanded down the nut slot, my E string started to buzz on 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th frets. Open string - no buzzing. Individually pressing down on...

After hearing so many good reviews here, I purchased not one, but three sets of WB BM strings , because there are postage costs might as well stock up. I’m surprise how much I don’t like them. I have tried them on Ohana mahogany concert, Famous/Kiwaya laminate soprano, KoAloha opio soprano...

I really like the Campanella style, partially because I enjoy Celtic music a lot. However, when I practice with the Campanella tabs, my playing sounds like just normal music . I listen to the tutorial audio, the teacher’s sound more like real Celtic tunes. I’m wondering what are some tricks /...

Deciding on a solid mahogany soprano. I’m interested in these 2 that Ohana offers. I listened to a lot of comparison videos, but I couldn’t tell the difference. What are your thoughts?