I’m well aware of that. Still think you can do better. But as I say / my main gripe is with their ethics
Kmise $ 60 Baritone PKg.....Baritone, gig bag, tuner & Strap.....comments
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I’m well aware of that. Still think you can do better. But as I say / my main gripe is with their ethics
It’s like many Chinese co’s not all.
Kmise have copied aNueNue, Goldtone and Luna.
They also are the same brand as Aklot .Aklot arranged for people to get free ukes in return for product reviews. Their instructions telling people not to disclose they were gifts. Totally unethical
maki66
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Thanks Baz, I always enjoy your reviews and opinions.
Were you worried that Florida's coast is hazardous to ukuleles or just the "beach"?
Cat M
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My new Fanner is basically a baby Telecaster. Is that what you mean by copying?
No, not just shapes - full on passing off - first pic is an aNueNue made under licence from U900. The second is the Kmise 'version'
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Eastman ukuleles are made in China and the only thing bad about them is that they're hard to find. What other factory ukulele comes with a 2mm action and no buzzing?
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uketanzon
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As originator of the this post, who would have known it hit so many hot buttons...!
Substance wise, you usually get what you pay for, my original post was that the Kmise Baritone, seemed you got a lot for 60 bucks shipped......decent build, decent looks, "decent sound...playability, aquila strings,. ....hard to beat for a knock around.
How they achieved that low price point, ?, is a bit of a mystery.....since there has to be a built in profit margin...
Ethics and intergrity.....apparently wrong and unsavory....from what I am reading.......have to agree with Barry on that point..
(Maybe our President should pay a visit to Kimise factory owners next time visiting in China, and give them a talk on the importance of ethics and intergrity )
Substance wise, you usually get what you pay for, my original post was that the Kmise Baritone, seemed you got a lot for 60 bucks shipped......decent build, decent looks, "decent sound...playability, aquila strings,. ....hard to beat for a knock around.
How they achieved that low price point, ?, is a bit of a mystery.....since there has to be a built in profit margin...
Ethics and intergrity.....apparently wrong and unsavory....from what I am reading.......have to agree with Barry on that point..
(Maybe our President should pay a visit to Kimise factory owners next time visiting in China, and give them a talk on the importance of ethics and intergrity )
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Cat M
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When trying to view the attachments, I get the following message: "Invalid Attachment specified. If you followed a valid link, please notify the administrator"
Is it just me?
Cat M
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Please let us know your recommendations for a $50 baritone. Thanks! I looked through your reviews but didn't see any baritones in that price range.
The $50 Kmise baritone just happens to be the one my niece has that I've played myself. I haven't played any other baritone that cheap.
maki66
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I don't think you'll find anything else decent for that price new. My opinion.
But you can find used deals around.
I got an awesome used bari right here on the forum.
You could post a WTB beater baritone.
But you can find used deals around.
I got an awesome used bari right here on the forum.
You could post a WTB beater baritone.
Sorry - I think you misundertood. I don't have a recommendation at that price. I think you can do better than the Kmise brand FULL STOP.
Just because theirs is $50 doesn't make it a good option. I don't think you CAN get even a reasonable baritone for that money. That doesn't exonerate Kmise though!
