Resonator tenor ?

TheCraftedCow · Feb 27, 2016

I was asked last night if resonator ukes, either wood or metal body come in tenor scale. Does the idea of a tenor neck on a concert seem like a possible solution if such a thing does not already exist? I have already told him that the price he has as too much.... is probably not enough. Thank you for any replies.

KohanMike · Feb 27, 2016

Go to eBay and look up resonator tenor ukulele, mainly Kala.

Mivo · Feb 27, 2016

What actually is the reason that resonator ukuleles are so overwhelmingly in soprano and especially concert size? I mean, is there an explanation other than demand?

Rakelele · Feb 27, 2016

Several options of tenor scale resonators available, one is from Koki'o (import brand from Risa):

didgeridoo2 · Feb 27, 2016

Mivo said:
What actually is the reason that resonator ukuleles are so overwhelmingly in soprano and especially concert size? I mean, is there an explanation other than demand?

Probably because the resonator itself is the main tonal component on them. Larger wood bodies do make a difference, but not a ton.

hollisdwyer · Feb 29, 2016

Mya Moe do a very nice Tenor Reso.

janeray1940 · Feb 29, 2016

Mivo said:
What actually is the reason that resonator ukuleles are so overwhelmingly in soprano and especially concert size? I mean, is there an explanation other than demand?

Can't speak for other models, but I've been told that the Nationals are the size that they are because they are made from the original circa 1920s molds. A friend actually came close to getting them to make a custom tenor but it sounds like they ran into unforeseen difficulties and it never happened.

Resonator tenor ?

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