oldtimestrings
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Hi all,
I'm in the market for a mahogany concert in the $250-ish range, and I'm curious about the Kiwaya Student series KCU-1. I know it's a laminate but by all accounts it's a thinner, lighter, more resonant, higher quality laminate. And yes, I know these are made in China and don't have the same level of fit and finish as the more expensive Japanese-made Kiwayas, but I am still intrigued by these because of the company's reputation for quality overall.
Anybody have any experience or insight with these Kiwaya student models? How do they compare with comparably priced solid wood offerings from Ohana, Kala, Mainland?
Mahalo
I'm in the market for a mahogany concert in the $250-ish range, and I'm curious about the Kiwaya Student series KCU-1. I know it's a laminate but by all accounts it's a thinner, lighter, more resonant, higher quality laminate. And yes, I know these are made in China and don't have the same level of fit and finish as the more expensive Japanese-made Kiwayas, but I am still intrigued by these because of the company's reputation for quality overall.
Anybody have any experience or insight with these Kiwaya student models? How do they compare with comparably priced solid wood offerings from Ohana, Kala, Mainland?
Mahalo
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