Does anyone have an idea of the difference in dimensions between the May and the Ike? Perhaps someone has played both and could offer thoughts on the differences in tone, volume, etc.
Here's what Liam has to say about it on Instagram:
I had found that early Hawaiian ukes tended to be shorter than modern sopranos, and built this 13" scale Uke with the 'Maui-Ike' body.
The shorter scale puts the bridge right in the middle of the lower bout, which, along with the lessened string tension, gives a warmer, mellower tone, without loss of volume.
Sweet, sweet volume.