I do some busking and would like a uke that packs a bit more punch than a standard one. I’ve busked with all 4 body sizes, all OK but too quiet to be heard when it gets busier. I actually normally busk with a 5 string banjo, but the ukes are much more portable for travel and such.
Here’s where people usually say “banjo uke.” I don’t know what it is, though; I love the banjo, I love the ukulele, I really do not like the banjo uke.
So I’ve been looking at resonator and 8 string ukes as another option. The Oscar Schmidt OU28T caught my eye as an inexpensive option, as did the Sound Smith tenor resonator.
My main question is, what’s the volume like on 8 stringers vs resonators? Will the 8 string pack enough of a punch, or is the resonator the top non-banjo dog?
And does anyone have any great suggestions or experience with the models I named above? Not looking for anything too expensive, it’ll be getting knocked around!
Thanks!
Here’s where people usually say “banjo uke.” I don’t know what it is, though; I love the banjo, I love the ukulele, I really do not like the banjo uke.
So I’ve been looking at resonator and 8 string ukes as another option. The Oscar Schmidt OU28T caught my eye as an inexpensive option, as did the Sound Smith tenor resonator.
My main question is, what’s the volume like on 8 stringers vs resonators? Will the 8 string pack enough of a punch, or is the resonator the top non-banjo dog?
And does anyone have any great suggestions or experience with the models I named above? Not looking for anything too expensive, it’ll be getting knocked around!
Thanks!