My KALA KA-15S served as my intro to ukes to see if it would stick (it did) without a large investment ($55 with gig bag).
I know what great guitars Martin makes (I own 2) and have heard lots of good things about their ukes. So I think about getting a vintage Martin 0 or a new S1. Or maybe another brand like a REBEL or even a solid mahogany Ohana.
Then I watched a youtube video comparing a $5000 vintage Martin and a $50 MAKALA. I actually liked the sound of the cheapo uke better than the Martin.
Now I know that a YT video listened to on a laptop is not the same as "live" but it makes me wonder if I should just be content with the KALA.
If I upgrade, my budget is $700 max and actually $500 would be better.
Your opinion on should I upgrade....or not.
I know what great guitars Martin makes (I own 2) and have heard lots of good things about their ukes. So I think about getting a vintage Martin 0 or a new S1. Or maybe another brand like a REBEL or even a solid mahogany Ohana.
Then I watched a youtube video comparing a $5000 vintage Martin and a $50 MAKALA. I actually liked the sound of the cheapo uke better than the Martin.
Now I know that a YT video listened to on a laptop is not the same as "live" but it makes me wonder if I should just be content with the KALA.
If I upgrade, my budget is $700 max and actually $500 would be better.
Your opinion on should I upgrade....or not.