Another 'Amazon Special'... Quite surprising though really!
https://www.gotaukulele.com/2020/01/donner-duc-1-concert-ukulele-review.html
https://www.gotaukulele.com/2020/01/donner-duc-1-concert-ukulele-review.html
I haven't - but happy to put it on my reserve list. I wouldnt want to assume as, when it comes to cheaper Amazon ukes, Donner I have found to be rather decent. More than I can say for many. But this DOES seem too good to be true.
I would, however, posit another point here. I have never really understood the drive / desire for solid wood for the sake of it. It 'might' be a solid top, but so what? I would buy a good all laminate over a poor solid wood every day of the week. Solid wood ukes really have developed an almost mystical aura that it, at the cheaper end, nonsense.
I read your article on laminate vs solid. Have a cheap kala 15s that's laminate and plays fine.
Was just wondering if you'd tried the one I posted
For $54 I might give it a shot just to get another tonewood. I'll let you know.
Would have liked to try the Aklot bamboo but it doesn't come in soprano. They told me it's too hard to bend into soprano.
I read your article on laminate vs solid. Have a cheap kala 15s that's laminate and plays fine.
Was just wondering if you'd tried the one I posted
For $54 I might give it a shot just to get another tonewood. I'll let you know.
Would have liked to try the Aklot bamboo but it doesn't come in soprano. They told me it's too hard to bend into soprano.
Oops. Just reread your review. Seems like they have really big nuts at 38 mm. The Kala 15S feels good in my hand with a 35mm nut and a rounder neck.
Guess I could buy a blank nut and cut the gaps closer. A metal nail file and misc size welder brushes cuts at least halfway decent ones if you can't afford the expensive fret/nut files.
Thanks for the helpful review
I borrowed that exact model from our local lending library on at least 3 occasions & found no glaring flaws, including neck width and profile. That said, neither of us are questioning Barry’s excellent review, just confirming that it’s possible to get a decent instrument for a very low price.Necroing this thread just because this was my first uke several years ago and it is still my most common play. The neck is incredibly comfortable - wide and much flatter than the Flights, Enyas, Kalas that I've played. Honestly my biggest gripe has been the fact that the gig bag doesn't open all the way.
Anyway, I figure most people on the UU are probably looking further up the hierarchy, but if you're looking for a an inexpensive wooden instrument for the couch or as a gift to a beginner, I heartily recommend this one.
Yeah, the "sold on Amazon" part definitely ups your chances of getting a dud.Lots of people must have gotten these and many must not have stuck with it...quite a few have shown up on GW