I need another uke like a hole in the head...
But a national retailer had a listing plus mystery pics (you couldn't really see the condition) for a fairly priced used Kamaka concert... and I hadn't held one for a while... so...
Given a generous and easy return policy, I couldn't help but bite, just to see what it looked like...
I picked it up last night. The thing is like a time capsule, sans about three barely perceptible scratches on the opposite from normal side that you ususally see strum wear. I think some dumb kid may have taken a guitar pick to it as it hung on the store wall.
I don't think it was ever played. The finish and fretboard are impeccable. It really looks like a new showroom instrument.
Action is great. Tone is loud, rich, and koa worthy, and I suspect it will sound glorious with a new set of strings.
And the gig bag came with a button for the "5th Annual Southern California Ukulele Festival", LOL
My only complaint are the clumsy fat friction tuners that look better than they work, and some extremely sharp fret ends.
Can someone coach me on sanding the fret ends?
And what about those tuners, anyone know if can they be replaced with UPT's without filler?
I would also love to date it, advice appreciated. (Nothing is stamped inside.)
But a national retailer had a listing plus mystery pics (you couldn't really see the condition) for a fairly priced used Kamaka concert... and I hadn't held one for a while... so...
Given a generous and easy return policy, I couldn't help but bite, just to see what it looked like...
I picked it up last night. The thing is like a time capsule, sans about three barely perceptible scratches on the opposite from normal side that you ususally see strum wear. I think some dumb kid may have taken a guitar pick to it as it hung on the store wall.
I don't think it was ever played. The finish and fretboard are impeccable. It really looks like a new showroom instrument.
Action is great. Tone is loud, rich, and koa worthy, and I suspect it will sound glorious with a new set of strings.
And the gig bag came with a button for the "5th Annual Southern California Ukulele Festival", LOL
My only complaint are the clumsy fat friction tuners that look better than they work, and some extremely sharp fret ends.
Can someone coach me on sanding the fret ends?
And what about those tuners, anyone know if can they be replaced with UPT's without filler?
I would also love to date it, advice appreciated. (Nothing is stamped inside.)
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