Any thoughts? I'm an advanced beginner learning fingerstyle and I'd like a nice step-up uke. Right now I only have a beater all-laminate instrument. I've plaed Cordobas before and really like the lightness and neck profile. It seems like it comes from a reputable guitar shop that has played it and checked its action. I've heard of Cordobas having some issues, and actually a 20-tm I played did develop buzzing after about a year.
Kala is a cedar top and laminate acacia sides. I haven't played Kalas but I like a thinner, flatter neck because of hand issues, and I'm looking for a sweet, bell-like sound with lots of sustain. Had an older model Pono all-mahogany and it sounded too mellow to my ears, plus I didn't like the neck. I'd buy it from Uke Republic along with some kind of case. They both end up being about mid-300s including the cases and shipping.
Smaller points: I'm clumsy and I have very young children, so the Kala may be better in terms of ruggedness, perhaps? I'd also like something that would have the best resale value.
Thank you! I would be so grateful.
Kala is a cedar top and laminate acacia sides. I haven't played Kalas but I like a thinner, flatter neck because of hand issues, and I'm looking for a sweet, bell-like sound with lots of sustain. Had an older model Pono all-mahogany and it sounded too mellow to my ears, plus I didn't like the neck. I'd buy it from Uke Republic along with some kind of case. They both end up being about mid-300s including the cases and shipping.
Smaller points: I'm clumsy and I have very young children, so the Kala may be better in terms of ruggedness, perhaps? I'd also like something that would have the best resale value.
Thank you! I would be so grateful.
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