I told my wife, "I have to get out of the house and go to a music store." I was thinking one of the two big boxes in the area. But she said, "You can go there any day. Let's drive to Wilmington" (two hours away). "I just got a bonus and Christmas is coming, after all."
I love this woman.
We visited the North Carolina Ukulele Academy, where Kent runs a fine store (roughly 300 ukes in stock!) and hosts excellent classes and jams.
I was after a soprano or concert, and wanted to keep the purchase under $250. I was drawn to this one immediately, even though I have a solid Ohana mahogany soprano. It's a beauty, and since it's a laminate, I don't have to keep it in the case with a humidifier when I'm not playing it (unlike the Ohana or my -ahem- Pete Howlett).
Kent did a fine setup. The action is great. It sounds very bright and clear. The D'Addario titanium strings have perfect tension for my playing style. And I now own a "K" brand, even if it is from the bargain-basement series.
Did I say I love my wife?
I love this woman.
We visited the North Carolina Ukulele Academy, where Kent runs a fine store (roughly 300 ukes in stock!) and hosts excellent classes and jams.
I was after a soprano or concert, and wanted to keep the purchase under $250. I was drawn to this one immediately, even though I have a solid Ohana mahogany soprano. It's a beauty, and since it's a laminate, I don't have to keep it in the case with a humidifier when I'm not playing it (unlike the Ohana or my -ahem- Pete Howlett).
Kent did a fine setup. The action is great. It sounds very bright and clear. The D'Addario titanium strings have perfect tension for my playing style. And I now own a "K" brand, even if it is from the bargain-basement series.
Did I say I love my wife?
