Dog paw side port:

JJFN · Jan 27, 2020

I have an opportunity to purchase a Cocobolo Concert Ukulele. One of the options is a dog paw side port. Any difference in sound between the dog paw and the normal side port? Is the dog paw just a different design? Thanx in advance for your input.

Nickie · Jan 27, 2020

I've heard both. The only difference is looks.

I will say though, I don't wish for another ukulele with a side port. But you probably don't get migraines....

Jim Hanks · Jan 27, 2020

My understanding is that most of them are being made now with a normal side port on the upper left bout and the dog paw option is done on the upper right bout. So if you're a right handed player, it is pretty much decorative.

Kenn2018 · Jan 27, 2020

Jim Hanks said:
My understanding is that most of them are being made now with a normal side port on the upper left bout and the dog paw option is done on the upper right bout. So if you're a right handed player, it is pretty much decorative.

It directs some of the sound downwards towards the dog(s).

Jerryc41 · Jan 27, 2020

I have the dog paws on several Cocobolos, only because I have dogs. You're not going to hear any difference in sound, but it's certainly a conversation starter. Lots of ukes have that top soundport, but you're not going to see many dog paws. Go for it!

JJFN · Jan 27, 2020

Thank You everyone for your input. And no Nickie I don't suffer from migraines nor do I want to start suffering from them. I'll probably pop for the Cocobolo without the dog paws. If I don't like the side port, there will be a Cocobolo Concert on the market.

Ukecaster · Jan 27, 2020

ubulele said:
Dogs have more sensitive hearing. They don't need a side port, they need a mute.

Malamute?

Nickie · Jan 28, 2020

JJFN said:
Thank You everyone for your input. And no Nickie I don't suffer from migraines nor do I want to start suffering from them. I'll probably pop for the Cocobolo without the dog paws. If I don't like the side port, there will be a Cocobolo Concert on the market.

I'm glad you don't get migraines. I'm trying one med after another....

I have a feeling that you won't want to sell the cocobolo ukulele once you start playing it.
They have absolutely uniquely gorgeous tones, and as they age, they get better.

JJFN · Jan 28, 2020

Nickie, you are probably right about the Cocobolo, I am sure I will enjoy playing this instrument. The radiused fretboard closed the deal. I wish you well with your migraines. Some friends of mine have them and they can be absolutely crippling.

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