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I'm looking to commission a custom baritone. My priority is one that has a clear strumming sound, as opposed to the somewhat big and muddy sound you sometimes find on instruments that otherwise sound extremely good when fingerpicked. (I am definitely ready to accept the tradeoff that the uke I'm looking for might not sound as good when playing individual notes.)
So far I only have two makers in mind, and it depends on how much money I'll have in about a month. Bruko, if I don't have the money (I also generally like Bruko, so I may use them anyway) or Ono or Covered Bridge if I can scrape up the money. I'd also be curious to hear other suggestions for makers who could do it in the low thousands or, preferably, under a thousand.
Anyway, does anybody have any suggestions for wood combos? (Like every musician, I am aware that wood combo only makes a small difference, so consider that before responding with a post about how wood actually only makes a small difference. I'm looking for feedback on the small differences that wood *can* make.)
I'm not only looking for suggestions re: top, back & sides but also fingerboard, if anybody thinks that makes a difference!
So far I only have two makers in mind, and it depends on how much money I'll have in about a month. Bruko, if I don't have the money (I also generally like Bruko, so I may use them anyway) or Ono or Covered Bridge if I can scrape up the money. I'd also be curious to hear other suggestions for makers who could do it in the low thousands or, preferably, under a thousand.
Anyway, does anybody have any suggestions for wood combos? (Like every musician, I am aware that wood combo only makes a small difference, so consider that before responding with a post about how wood actually only makes a small difference. I'm looking for feedback on the small differences that wood *can* make.)
I'm not only looking for suggestions re: top, back & sides but also fingerboard, if anybody thinks that makes a difference!
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