Ukecaster
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In a recent thread about Ohana ukes, I mentioned that their construction seemed identical to Mainland (at least at the headstock), and I had a feeling that they were probably made in the same factory. That was based on headstock shape and the construction around the nut and headstock. I added some side-by-side photos below, showing Ohana on left and Mainland on the right, both tenors (Ohana TK-35 on left, and Mainland Mango Tenor on right). To me, the headstock seems identical in shape. The headstock and nut areas also seem identical: thick fingerboard, and a thick headstock veneer, which extends down below the nut, where it meets the neck. I don't think I've seen this exact construction method on any other uke brand. Is this a common method of joining neck, fingerboard and headstock veneer?
I've owned both brands, both like this, and liked them both. I still own one Ohana tenor, although that one is older, with different construction.
Here's my older TK-30, from 2007
I've owned both brands, both like this, and liked them both. I still own one Ohana tenor, although that one is older, with different construction.
Here's my older TK-30, from 2007
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