One of those models that makes doing ukulele reviews SO very worthwhile..
https://www.gotaukulele.com/2018/06/blackbird-farallon-ekoa-tenor-ukulele.html
https://www.gotaukulele.com/2018/06/blackbird-farallon-ekoa-tenor-ukulele.html
Blackbird Farallon Tenor Ukulele - REVIEW
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melensdad
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Stunning in its simple looks and its complex ability to defy all convention and yield such wonderful tones. Thanks for the review. I still covet an aNueNue Moon Bird, but there is a growing spot in my heart for Blackbird.
Dansimpson
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It truly is amazing, and watching you play it stands out a mile how much you enjoy it, maybe we should count the Baz grins whilst playing, the higher the number the higher the uke rating LOL.
Cheers mate, splendid review, if I ever got lucky enough to buy one of these I doubt the rest of my ukes would get any play time.
Cheers mate, splendid review, if I ever got lucky enough to buy one of these I doubt the rest of my ukes would get any play time.
Doc_J
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Nice review Barry! Try a Farallon with a side sound port. It should move the sound rating from 9.5 to 10.
If you are really interested in buying a used one put a "WTB Farallon" post in the Marketplace. That is the best place to announce it as everyone goes there to buy and sell.
SoloRule
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Nice review Barry! Try a Farallon with a side sound port. It should move the sound rating from 9.5 to 10.
I second that!
A Clara arrived at my friend’s house , waiting for me to bring her home from San Diego. I can hardly wait ! Now my collection of blackbird is completed.
Nice review Barry! Try a Farallon with a side sound port. It should move the sound rating from 9.5 to 10.
Personally - not actually much of a fan of side sound holes. Whilst I am not against them, I never find they massively change the way I think about an instruments sound to be honest.
besley
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Barry,
Loved your comment about the instrument not needing "bling". People now seem to be ordering these with rosettes and sunburst finishes, but I love the simple elegance of the original. Had mine for a bit over a year and still love it.
Loved your comment about the instrument not needing "bling". People now seem to be ordering these with rosettes and sunburst finishes, but I love the simple elegance of the original. Had mine for a bit over a year and still love it.
Quite - I know Blackbird offer a range of stuff (suppose they have to cater for a market), but I see no need with any uke myself - certainly not this one. I mean - it's hardly like it's not going to get you noticed is it? I mean - just look at it!!
strumsilly
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I need to stop reading your reviews, I have too many ukes as it is. But thanks for fueling the fire.
RichM
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I had a Clara for a while-- love the tone, hated the shape (mostly the too-round back). I played my first Farallon at Gryphon Strings at Palo Alto and was bowled over-- what a tone! Refused to buy it, because, you know, too many ukes already. Got home a few days later, called Gryphon and had them send it to me. Too good to leave behind.
Ukulele Eddie
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Barry, to many people's ears, it helps balance the tone on the Farallon.
Proud owner of a blinged out Farallon with sound port.
dayslikethis
Member
Bought my Clara because of your review and now bought a Farallon because of your review - not disappointed, love them both for different reasons. Thank you
dayslikethis
Member
Agree - both my Clara and Farallon are the original styles although I have gone for the side sound port with Farallon
I’ve read that side sound port mostly helps those playing in low g. I’m high g so wonder if same applies. I think Blackbird told me that. Also, know of one member who got a string thru bridge but don’t see it listed on site. Nice review and video Baz, thanks. I see myself moving a bunch of tenors to think the hear, keeping my custom wood and getting a Farallon. All the sound sample on the Farallon sound great. Lifetime Uke.....I’d say the money is worth it.
