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Mahalo for listening!

I think I've had my L2 for a month now! Obviously I love it so much, I've barely gone back to play tenor since having it. Another recording below!

I know that Hawaii Music Supply podcast posted about this in one of their podcasts a while ago. I remember them mentioning the importance of the truss rod in baritones due to the higher tension, increased scale length, and higher action needed in a baritone for a good setup. I'm paraphrasing...

Some Cyndi Lauper for lunch

It does, but so does the other model mentioned by @mlolya In the above list I'm just trying to note as what I see as being the big cost difference between the two :)

I'm not a pro, but here are the biggest differences regarding cost difference to my eye. The cost difference is because of the materials and time involved by a luthier. back binding side purfling top and bottom much more delicate rope rosette, including layers of purfling inlay in headstock...

I think the master series may have a graduated top, so you'll end up having to draw a topographical map if that's the case!

I was actually able to just find the thread!

I saw someone on reddit broke one of their cheaper Enya "solid mahogany" ukes. The supposed "solid" uke had a veneer on top, which I consider a laminate! I used to really recommend Enya because I thought they seemed like a good value, but it might just be some tricky marketing on some of the...

"Open and airy" is perfect! I was struggling to think of a good word to describe the sound but that's it.

Just sharing another nice sound sample recording of my 'Oli since this seems to be a popular thread for those looking! Recorded on my iphone, no additional audio filters or reverb added

Another fun recording on this instrument!

@hands_on_lanzon I was to TUS recently at the Haleiwa store, but sorry no clue yall! I am not an organized person so I didn't think to call ahead at all 🤷‍♀️ I imagine their schedules also shift since a lot of them are gigging musicians that work there, so if you would like to arrange to meet...

Huge congrats on your new baby!!! Sure is beautiful! I'm sure it will bring you lots of joy! I'm a big fan of Pono/'Oli/Ko'olau, maybe I'll have the trifecta someday 😅 But I completely agree regarding the setups! If you've put in real time on a fret board and get to play an instrument set up...