Lightest Ohana soprano??

**Astein2006** · 11-03-2019, 05:39 PM

Does anyone know what the lightest in weight Ohana soprano is? Specifically I’d like to compare the SK-28, SK-38 and SK-39. Also string choice being the same which might be the loudest?

**glennerd** · 11-04-2019, 05:42 AM

My SK-38 is 315g and my SK-39 was 331g, probably because of the fretboard extending to the soundhole.

Never had an SK-28, but it's probably a few grams lighter than the SK-38 due to the even shorter fretboard, and possibly slimmer body shape, but depending on construction, maybe not lighter.

**Astein2006** · 11-04-2019, 05:55 AM

Originally Posted by glennerd

My SK-38 is 315g and my SK-39 was 331g, probably because of the fretboard extending to the soundhole.

Never had an SK-28, but it's probably a few grams lighter than the SK-38 due to the even shorter fretboard, and possibly slimmer body shape, but depending on construction, maybe not lighter.

Would you say one is louder than the other?

**jer** · 11-04-2019, 05:56 AM

I think it's important to keep in mind that even ukes of the same model vary in weight, sound, etc.

**Astein2006** · 11-04-2019, 06:07 AM

Originally Posted by jer

I think it's important to keep in mind that even ukes of the same model vary in weight, sound, etc.

For sure. I’m just curious if there are fundamental differences in weight and volume when comparing these models or is it just more ornamentation than anything else.

**EDW** · 11-04-2019, 06:11 AM

Originally Posted by jer

I think it's important to keep in mind that even ukes of the same model vary in weight, sound, etc.

Every piece of wood can vary in density and weight

**glennerd** · 11-04-2019, 07:36 PM

Originally Posted by Astein2006

Would you say one is louder than the other?

Unfortunately I didn't let myself buy the 38 until I sold the 39, so I didn't get to compare them side by side. Maybe the 38 is a touch louder, but I'm not sure. Less fretboard over the soundboard would theoretically be better ...

**Sven-Uke** · 11-04-2019, 08:40 PM

I have no comparison with other Ohana's but I'd say my SK-28 is the lightest ukulele I own and although not loud, it is sweet sounding.

**Astein2006** · 11-05-2019, 03:07 AM

Originally Posted by glennerd

Unfortunately I didn't let myself buy the 38 until I sold the 39, so I didn't get to compare them side by side. Maybe the 38 is a touch louder, but I'm not sure. Less fretboard over the soundboard would theoretically be better ...

What are your observations between the two models as far as differences outside of cosmetic?