Folks,
This is a gem. I posted a thread asking about possible car ukes, and jer (who commented several times) made his available at a very generous sale point. It arrived yesterday!
The pastel blue was a bit stunning at first, but it grew on me very quickly. It's very sturdy, comfortable to hold and play, and doesn't sound like a plastic uke. (It also doesn't sound like a wooden or pure carbon-fiber uke. But it sounds like a ukulele.)
The sound isn't as robust as my cedar-topped Ohana or my Koa Flea, but it holds its own. (New strings may make a difference. See below.)
The action is spot-on. From the reviews baz and Jodi posted, I was expecting a slightly narrow and slightly radiused fretboard and got them both. It's extremely comfortable to play.
The stock Enya strings are fluorocarbon and a bit thin sounding, but I may stick with them for awhile. (Jer also sent along the spare strings and strap that come with the Enya, along with a shim to let me adjust action at the saddle if I choose.)
All in all, this is exactly what i want in a travel/car uke. It may be adorned with stickers from my festival and brewery visits ... eventually. I plan to play and admire it now in its original state.
Highly recommended, and thanks again, jer!
This is a gem. I posted a thread asking about possible car ukes, and jer (who commented several times) made his available at a very generous sale point. It arrived yesterday!
The pastel blue was a bit stunning at first, but it grew on me very quickly. It's very sturdy, comfortable to hold and play, and doesn't sound like a plastic uke. (It also doesn't sound like a wooden or pure carbon-fiber uke. But it sounds like a ukulele.)
The sound isn't as robust as my cedar-topped Ohana or my Koa Flea, but it holds its own. (New strings may make a difference. See below.)
The action is spot-on. From the reviews baz and Jodi posted, I was expecting a slightly narrow and slightly radiused fretboard and got them both. It's extremely comfortable to play.
The stock Enya strings are fluorocarbon and a bit thin sounding, but I may stick with them for awhile. (Jer also sent along the spare strings and strap that come with the Enya, along with a shim to let me adjust action at the saddle if I choose.)
All in all, this is exactly what i want in a travel/car uke. It may be adorned with stickers from my festival and brewery visits ... eventually. I plan to play and admire it now in its original state.
Highly recommended, and thanks again, jer!
