Mim
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Wait, those are actual concert scale Rebel's?! This changes everything!
Yesssssss!!!! They are loverly!
Wait, those are actual concert scale Rebel's?! This changes everything!
Direct sales is fine, but if you're going to do direct sales and retail, it's a balancing act to not aggressively compete with your own retailer distribution network. Kala doesn't seem to concern itself with that. Watching Andrew Kitakis ask them about it on the Ukulele Review Podcast was painful. Retail might still work for them outside of the US due to shipping costs.
The FINALLY came out with the true concert! Yay! And my first batch ended up being super pretty. I am not self-promoting, but just because I think they are so pretty here they are here for your viewing pleasure:
https://reverb.com/marketplace?query=the rebel concert mims&price_max=700
They will rely on their customers to give exposure according to the points system. If you post on social media you get points. If you refer a friend you get points. It is just all too much. There are some rising stars in the ukulele world I am glad to give exposure to!
Doesn't seem like all of their direct prices are below street/dealer prices, but still...
What's the difference between the Cheesecake and Creme Brulee models?
Sounds like that is a marketing plan these days. I heard that MF and GC are doing that. It feels to me like they are pulling off a little slickery to con their customers into being their sales people. I don't buy enough stuff to make it worth it to me
Agree, that podcast really turned me off on the brand. Esp after they got on Andrew a bit for going directly to China for Mauloas. Well, it's a two-way street, right? Business is business? Doesn't seem like all of their direct prices are below street/dealer prices, but still...
Yes indeed! I'm absolutely in love with it. I can't imagine a more perfect uke, honestly. The tone is wonderful, the woodworking beautiful, and the playability is perfect for me.
Cadia;2235829...my first instinct is to pick up the Rebel or the Kanile'a...[/QUOTE said:Which Rebel do you have?
Oh myyyyyyyy..... I need to hear this episode of which you speak.
I love Andrew. Good guy. You can mess with me, but don't mess with my friends.
Which Rebel do you have?
Do you love your The Rebel? I love them! So light and lovely and lilting and crisp and juicy and warm and rich! And that multi-wood inlay.
Oh Ohana... how I love thee... let me count the ways...
-Great Value for price
-True to wood tone
-Customer care
-Good to dealers
-GREAT people!
Mim, do you know what strings would be close to the Rebel's sound? I contacted Rebel on line, and they said they are proprietary strings, they market them in their country but don't sell them in other countries. Not sure how true or accurate that is, but I want a string set as close as possible in sound and feel for when I have to restring it.
Plus, the phone calls are super fun!
-Kurt