Best pre-blizzard purchase ever! 
This little guy is a 2010 small-bodied soprano made by VT luthier Kevin Crossett: http://kepasaukulele.com/soprano.htm
It's solid mahogany throughout with considerably more bling than I'm used to.
A bunch of cool things to note:
This uke has a 14" scale, which is a bit longer than most sopranos. It also has a slightly wider nut (1 7/16"). The effect -- which could be in part psychological -- is that it feels small but simultaneously roomy. It has a nice, low action; it frets easily; it's fast up the neck.
The neck joins at the 12th fret, but the board keeps going to the 19th. For me, this means I no longer have to guess at the c harmonic; otherwise, I haven't spent too much time up there. I can see how this would be really useful, though, for some players. The upper bout is narrow enough that it really isn't any trouble to fret over the body.
The saddle is compensated (buffalo horn); the intonation is right on all the way up the neck. (I know some of you get excited about this
.)
The build is light and balanced and very cleanly done. (More pics to come.)
Overall, I'm pretty psyched about this uke. It has a little less bark than other hog sops (eg Timms, Favilla), but it's clear-toned and still percussive. I'll try to post a sound sample this evening after the kiddos go to bed.
Until then, cheers, UU.
This little guy is a 2010 small-bodied soprano made by VT luthier Kevin Crossett: http://kepasaukulele.com/soprano.htm
It's solid mahogany throughout with considerably more bling than I'm used to.
A bunch of cool things to note:
This uke has a 14" scale, which is a bit longer than most sopranos. It also has a slightly wider nut (1 7/16"). The effect -- which could be in part psychological -- is that it feels small but simultaneously roomy. It has a nice, low action; it frets easily; it's fast up the neck.
The neck joins at the 12th fret, but the board keeps going to the 19th. For me, this means I no longer have to guess at the c harmonic; otherwise, I haven't spent too much time up there. I can see how this would be really useful, though, for some players. The upper bout is narrow enough that it really isn't any trouble to fret over the body.
The saddle is compensated (buffalo horn); the intonation is right on all the way up the neck. (I know some of you get excited about this
.)The build is light and balanced and very cleanly done. (More pics to come.)
Overall, I'm pretty psyched about this uke. It has a little less bark than other hog sops (eg Timms, Favilla), but it's clear-toned and still percussive. I'll try to post a sound sample this evening after the kiddos go to bed.
Until then, cheers, UU.
