Hi guys
I have been playing the ukulele for about 6-7 years now.
My first ukulele I bought back in 2011 which is still my primary instrument is a Hawaii Kai S-10A Soprano (discontinued) . This is a very cheap all laminate wooden chinese ukulele (45$ in value), and the intonation on that thing is quite bad honestly! not to mention its sound doesn't ring or resonate well at all.
As a side note I also have a decent-ish banjo uke (vintage Dallas B) , but it's mostly suited for strumming as most banjo ukes are due to the extremely short release (no tail), plucky sound. Used it to play Dixieland in a band.
I have grown out of the Hawaii Kai definitely, as my level of play deserves a serious instrument.
Now I can't just go to a local shop because where I live those shops only sell very beginner ukuleles out of which there's almost no selection AT ALL, there are literally no shops that I know of that even sell tenors or higher end solid wood instruments
I'm having a dillema regarding ordering the Kiwaya KTU-2CE tenor (I believe it's solid acacia top, laminate acacia sides and back, it just reads Acacia not "solid" so I figure the back and sides are not), since I found it with free international shipping (meaning more $ value into the uke itself even if the company ups the uke's price a little bit to cover for the shipping)
This uke seems to actually have everything I'm looking for:
Tenor size (bigger more able intsrument)
Piezo Pickup (When I was performing with my Banjo uke - about 3 or four times I had to be amped with a mic...)
Cutaway, very important to make use of those higher notes
Comes with a soft case, actually important for me a lot because I wouldn't wanna search for a fitting case since lack of stock at local shops
and... solid top! Acacia of all, that is closer to Koa, I am personally looking for a mellow, soulful ( good lower frequency) fingerpicking sound rather than the "in your face" bright sound.
So since I can't try that uke myself I was wondering if any of you guys recommend it, what you think of it or have any reservations regarding it. Or, should I be considering other options? the price range (405$ , free shipping, it's a 100% feedback seller) suits me and I don't wanna spend like 500-600$ on a uke).
Any insights would be appreciated, should I go for the purchase with confidence? Thanks
I have been playing the ukulele for about 6-7 years now.
My first ukulele I bought back in 2011 which is still my primary instrument is a Hawaii Kai S-10A Soprano (discontinued) . This is a very cheap all laminate wooden chinese ukulele (45$ in value), and the intonation on that thing is quite bad honestly! not to mention its sound doesn't ring or resonate well at all.
As a side note I also have a decent-ish banjo uke (vintage Dallas B) , but it's mostly suited for strumming as most banjo ukes are due to the extremely short release (no tail), plucky sound. Used it to play Dixieland in a band.
I have grown out of the Hawaii Kai definitely, as my level of play deserves a serious instrument.
Now I can't just go to a local shop because where I live those shops only sell very beginner ukuleles out of which there's almost no selection AT ALL, there are literally no shops that I know of that even sell tenors or higher end solid wood instruments
I'm having a dillema regarding ordering the Kiwaya KTU-2CE tenor (I believe it's solid acacia top, laminate acacia sides and back, it just reads Acacia not "solid" so I figure the back and sides are not), since I found it with free international shipping (meaning more $ value into the uke itself even if the company ups the uke's price a little bit to cover for the shipping)
This uke seems to actually have everything I'm looking for:
Tenor size (bigger more able intsrument)
Piezo Pickup (When I was performing with my Banjo uke - about 3 or four times I had to be amped with a mic...)
Cutaway, very important to make use of those higher notes
Comes with a soft case, actually important for me a lot because I wouldn't wanna search for a fitting case since lack of stock at local shops
and... solid top! Acacia of all, that is closer to Koa, I am personally looking for a mellow, soulful ( good lower frequency) fingerpicking sound rather than the "in your face" bright sound.
So since I can't try that uke myself I was wondering if any of you guys recommend it, what you think of it or have any reservations regarding it. Or, should I be considering other options? the price range (405$ , free shipping, it's a 100% feedback seller) suits me and I don't wanna spend like 500-600$ on a uke).
Any insights would be appreciated, should I go for the purchase with confidence? Thanks
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