Hi, I am in search for (another) uke and I wonder if you could give me some suggestions?
I have been playing instrumental music mostly, like chord/melody stuff. But I have started with singing lessons lately and like to sing swing songs from Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett e.g. I like to accompany myself on ukulele and looked around for some better sounding ukuleles for jazz than I have now. The sound I fell in love with are from guys like Lyle Ritz or Glen Rose, and they use mahogany tenors and baritones: Nice focused mids with a little warmth and a nice bite.
The only thing is, tenors and baritones aren't really my thing, allthough I've really tried! While I can really enjoy them while played by others, I just can't get used to them personally. I just love soprano's! And am okay with concerts.
So, my question is: are there any concerts (or soprano's) with that comparable type of sound? I was thinking of maybe ukes with bigger bodies, like a pineapple? Or maybe a certain wood combination that gives a comparable experience, like a cedar top?
PS, I am looking for something in the 300-400 dollar/euro range.
I have been playing instrumental music mostly, like chord/melody stuff. But I have started with singing lessons lately and like to sing swing songs from Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett e.g. I like to accompany myself on ukulele and looked around for some better sounding ukuleles for jazz than I have now. The sound I fell in love with are from guys like Lyle Ritz or Glen Rose, and they use mahogany tenors and baritones: Nice focused mids with a little warmth and a nice bite.
The only thing is, tenors and baritones aren't really my thing, allthough I've really tried! While I can really enjoy them while played by others, I just can't get used to them personally. I just love soprano's! And am okay with concerts.
So, my question is: are there any concerts (or soprano's) with that comparable type of sound? I was thinking of maybe ukes with bigger bodies, like a pineapple? Or maybe a certain wood combination that gives a comparable experience, like a cedar top?
PS, I am looking for something in the 300-400 dollar/euro range.
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