maddogsauce
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Lol, never seen Spruce like that!
Godin Multiuke-Koa
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It's no doubt flame koa, absolutely not spruce.
william1
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Well, since there is no doubt that Koa will be more mellow than a spruce.
perep
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I just this morning got reply from Godin about low G, THEY said the Low G would not be great & did not recommend any strings for it because I am looking at two of them but NO LOW G would change it fort me
I never listen listen to those "warning," I will test it myself and make my own determination. The Multiuke I bought here a couple of years ago had a low G string and it sounded fine, but I prefer high G re-entrant and changed them.
perep
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do you remember who made the low G you had on it?
Have no idea, it was used with the strings on it and since I already planned on replacing the strings, I didn't ask the seller.
I had the cedar top model of this instrument for almost two years. I switched it over to low G almost immediately and never had a moments trouble. I used a Fremont soloist wound low G string, it worked great acoustically and plugged in. I also used Thomastik Enfield CF30 wound with no issues. The person I sold it to performs live on stage with it in low G with no problems.
Thanks, that's good to know.
This uke is still available. Someone please buy it and get it off my dresser. terizipf@gmail.com
That is beautiful Koa. Much nicer than the new ones have. They charged $125 more for the koa top back when I bought my "Natural" cedar model.
The last time I saw a listing for a new one at a uke store, they were selling for $1000 USD plus. But I see that some cedar top ones are offered at $850 plus shipping. Saying they are discontinued.
These are great electric ukes. If you ever wanted one, this is an excellent way. If I didn't have one already I'd jump at this. Stop me before I do something silly!
The last time I saw a listing for a new one at a uke store, they were selling for $1000 USD plus. But I see that some cedar top ones are offered at $850 plus shipping. Saying they are discontinued.
These are great electric ukes. If you ever wanted one, this is an excellent way. If I didn't have one already I'd jump at this. Stop me before I do something silly!
Thanks, Kenn. It really is beautiful. And your logic is impeccable!
maddogsauce
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These are really great electric ukes. That said, I know there has been discussion of whether or not these are solid koa tops, and they are not. I knew I had heard it previously and checked with Godin directly. I sent this message to info@godinguitars.com
Hello, I noticed on the Multiuke description, the cedar version says it has a solid cedar top, and the koa version says solid koa/cedar top... is the koa a laminate of koa and cedar, or is it truly a solid koa top? Thanks.
This is the response I received
The koa version has a thin koa veneer over a solid cedar top.
Thanks,
Michel B
Hello, I noticed on the Multiuke description, the cedar version says it has a solid cedar top, and the koa version says solid koa/cedar top... is the koa a laminate of koa and cedar, or is it truly a solid koa top? Thanks.
This is the response I received
The koa version has a thin koa veneer over a solid cedar top.
Thanks,
Michel B
maddogsauce
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Amazing instruments nonetheless, and worth the asking price and more! I like em so much I bought two! GLWTS
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