TQuest
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Had a really good result buying a "used" Kala ABS case from Amazon Warehouse a few weeks ago, so when I saw this pop-up in an Amazon Warehouse search, I decided "Why Not?" It also helped that I had a small courtesy credit from Amazon for a problem I experienced on a previous order so, for less than $50, I could not say no.
The only issue I have found is a small 2mm spot near the bridge where something obviously touched the gloss finish before it was dry. This must be why it was returned to Amazon and marked "Used - Very Good". The previous buyer also installed one strap button on the bottom before noticing this defect. Still, I find it a worthy purchase as the defect in the gloss doesn't bother me one bit.
It arrived yesterday and after only one day I'm ready to install Martin M600 strings on it. I don't like the sound of the stock Aquila strings on this ukulele. Action 2.75 mm at the 12th fret and it plays better than I expected.
I find this long neck much more comfortable to play than my Ohana SK-10 soprano and my kid's Kala KA-S - I really like the extra room in the first 5 frets. This is my first Gloss instrument and the glossy neck is bothering me a bit - I definitely prefer a satin neck. And everything that has been said about the chunky neck is true - it is much thicker than my kid's KA-S. However, I love how this ukulele has extra space along the edges of the fingerboard so I don't feel the frets! What's that called, a bound fretboard? I love this feature.
The only issue I have found is a small 2mm spot near the bridge where something obviously touched the gloss finish before it was dry. This must be why it was returned to Amazon and marked "Used - Very Good". The previous buyer also installed one strap button on the bottom before noticing this defect. Still, I find it a worthy purchase as the defect in the gloss doesn't bother me one bit.
It arrived yesterday and after only one day I'm ready to install Martin M600 strings on it. I don't like the sound of the stock Aquila strings on this ukulele. Action 2.75 mm at the 12th fret and it plays better than I expected.
I find this long neck much more comfortable to play than my Ohana SK-10 soprano and my kid's Kala KA-S - I really like the extra room in the first 5 frets. This is my first Gloss instrument and the glossy neck is bothering me a bit - I definitely prefer a satin neck. And everything that has been said about the chunky neck is true - it is much thicker than my kid's KA-S. However, I love how this ukulele has extra space along the edges of the fingerboard so I don't feel the frets! What's that called, a bound fretboard? I love this feature.
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