Lightest Ohana soprano??

glennerd said:

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.

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jer said:

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

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jer said:

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

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Astein2006 said:

Would you say one is louder than the other?

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glennerd said:

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 ...

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Sven-Uke said:

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.

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Astein2006 said:

Does it feel different when strumming because of the shortened fretboard?

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Astein2006 said:

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

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glennerd said:

Outside of cosmetic, the main difference was the extended fretboard on the 39. If I was more into strumming, I would have kept it, but I find the extra frets on a soprano get in the way of my finger picking.

Interesting that Sven-uke says his SK-28 isn't loud. My SK-38 is super loud for a soprano. Just as loud as my KoAloha Opio soprano. The SK-28 looks like it has a narrower body though, which could affect sound. I haven't seen an SK-28 IRL so just judging by photos, but my impression was that the Nunes style has quite narrow bouts.

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