and then there were four... Kiwaya KTS-5

I hope I never come across a kiwaya.

Ignorance is bliss.
 
dsummers said:
Janeray, congrats on your new Kiwaya! I have noted in the past your love for your Kamakas and have actually purchased a few based on your observations and they are all great! As great as they are I love my Kiwayas more. I currently have in my regiment of Kiwayas- ks5, kts6, ktc1, ktc2, KMC, ktc 95'th anniversary, famous (Kiwaya) fc5, ktc taropatch - all I purchased new without trying out first, not a bad one the bunch. The builds are light, the necks meet my preference and of course the sound is great to my ear. I think you will truly enjoy!
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D, something irrational is incessantly telling me that I must have a KS-5 or FSG-5. As you, like me, have a KTS-6, would you please let me know, here or on PM, what you feel are the differences between them, and whether I should just keep my money? I am getting a small tax refund, and it's burning a hole in my pocket in advance.
Thanks,
Teri
 
Congratulations! You needed a mahogany soprano. It's as simple as that. Good choice.
 
Congrats! :p
 
Oh, I meant to ask: What strings did you put on the Kiwaya?
 
Mivo said:
Oh, I meant to ask: What strings did you put on the Kiwaya?
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It came Oasis strings, which sounded *great* - but I find them to be kind of... sticky, or resistant or something, and it makes playing slides and other fast movements difficult for me, so I swapped them out for my usual Martin M600s. The Oasis had a bit more depth, which I liked, but the feel of them was driving me crazy. I'm going to try Worth Browns and Fremont Hards at some point but I'm happy with the Martins for now.
 
uke1950 said:
I don't think that I need to say it, but - enjoy! :D

Oh, & welcome to UAS.
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Enjoy your new ukulele. Sounds like you are delighted with your purchase. Have fun!
 
Congratulations on a lovely new acquisition.
 
Congratulations Jane! I have never seen a Kawaya uke. Do you have any pics yet?
 
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