Doc_J
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Was looking to find a Cali Walnut Baritone by Mike Pereira since September. Mim was able able to get me one, a very nice sounding one. Had an older MP baritone a while back, and wanted to see what a new MP would sound like in comparison. The Cali ukes by Mike are built in small batches, similar to a production setting. Therefore, Mike can keep the pricing down to under $1000. These Cali models are low on bling, but big on sound. All Black Walnut body, Honduran Mahogany neck, East Indian Rosewood fingerboard & bridge. Black Walnut headstock overlay, Cali decal on back of the headstock. MOP face dots. Bone nut & saddle. Basic Grover 14:1 open geared tuners and a simple satin poly finish. The fit and finish are great, very comfortable to play. The neck is smooth and just the right flattish D shape and thickness (not too thick). Great intonation, smooth fretwork, all as you would expect from Mike.
Living Water strings are standard. While I like them, the D string can be thuddy. So, I took some advice and swapped it out for a .033 smooth wound Oasis tenor G string (it worked!). Sounds better, clear, warm and smooth, lots of volume. I'm impressed with sound. Here's a sample.
https://app.box.com/s/5l23w1b2264wa0vhwbq6b96yg8dakjux
For just under $1000, this baritone is hard to beat for quality construction, comfort and sound. Custom sound and quality at a production price.
A few pics.
P1090092 by https://www.flickr.com/photos/150516092@N02/, on Flickr
P1090090 by https://www.flickr.com/photos/150516092@N02/, on Flickr
P1090083 by https://www.flickr.com/photos/150516092@N02/, on Flickr
P1090079 by https://www.flickr.com/photos/150516092@N02/, on Flickr
Living Water strings are standard. While I like them, the D string can be thuddy. So, I took some advice and swapped it out for a .033 smooth wound Oasis tenor G string (it worked!). Sounds better, clear, warm and smooth, lots of volume. I'm impressed with sound. Here's a sample.
https://app.box.com/s/5l23w1b2264wa0vhwbq6b96yg8dakjux
For just under $1000, this baritone is hard to beat for quality construction, comfort and sound. Custom sound and quality at a production price.
A few pics.
P1090092 by https://www.flickr.com/photos/150516092@N02/, on Flickr
P1090090 by https://www.flickr.com/photos/150516092@N02/, on Flickr
P1090083 by https://www.flickr.com/photos/150516092@N02/, on Flickr
P1090079 by https://www.flickr.com/photos/150516092@N02/, on Flickr
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