ktuurna
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German master luthier Tom Ziegenspeck has developed interesting construction.
"This ukulele has a double back, which creates a tonal advantage.
As a master plucking instrument maker, I can confirm that, especially with ukuleles, the back is an area which very little, if not at all, resonates. This is because when playing, the instrument is held completely against the body and the back of the instrument is thus dampened. However, if you install a soundboard in the interior of the instrument that cannot be dampened, you get an instrument that is significantly louder."
I have noticed when I play ukulele and if I don't hold it so that it is not against my body sound is better and louder. I think that Ziegenspeck's construction could work. What do you think? I have met him and tryed his ukuleles (not double top) and they are very well made and sound good. I think I will try that. Then I know.
"This ukulele has a double back, which creates a tonal advantage.
As a master plucking instrument maker, I can confirm that, especially with ukuleles, the back is an area which very little, if not at all, resonates. This is because when playing, the instrument is held completely against the body and the back of the instrument is thus dampened. However, if you install a soundboard in the interior of the instrument that cannot be dampened, you get an instrument that is significantly louder."
I have noticed when I play ukulele and if I don't hold it so that it is not against my body sound is better and louder. I think that Ziegenspeck's construction could work. What do you think? I have met him and tryed his ukuleles (not double top) and they are very well made and sound good. I think I will try that. Then I know.