On a podcast with Rick Turner there was a bit where the projection of a guitar was discussed.
Certain designs focus more of the sound in a focused direction (thick stiff sides and back, no sound holes) and can be louder at the mic than a guitar that projects sounds around itself (thinner sides and back) and be louder for the player.
Being louder for the player was referenced as "building for the couch".
That very accurately describes what I like.. I usually play indoor with an audience of 4 at the most.. and mostly just 1.
What have your experiences been with ukes? When looking for back and sides do you look for thinness or types of wood (more soft than stiff?).
Side sound holes help but from personal playing I find the sound to be more fulfilling when the entire uke is designed to be loud for the player vs opening a hole to let the sound out for the player..
I recently saw an all spruce uke, Les Stansell himself plays an all Cedar uke (which I loved).. what other options have you'll experienced that deliver the best experience to the player over projecting for a performance.
Certain designs focus more of the sound in a focused direction (thick stiff sides and back, no sound holes) and can be louder at the mic than a guitar that projects sounds around itself (thinner sides and back) and be louder for the player.
Being louder for the player was referenced as "building for the couch".
That very accurately describes what I like.. I usually play indoor with an audience of 4 at the most.. and mostly just 1.
What have your experiences been with ukes? When looking for back and sides do you look for thinness or types of wood (more soft than stiff?).
Side sound holes help but from personal playing I find the sound to be more fulfilling when the entire uke is designed to be loud for the player vs opening a hole to let the sound out for the player..
I recently saw an all spruce uke, Les Stansell himself plays an all Cedar uke (which I loved).. what other options have you'll experienced that deliver the best experience to the player over projecting for a performance.
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