Mouthy1
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So I got both a Boat Shape soprano and slotted headstock concert because I have no ability to control myself and thought I would give my initial impressions and later will give more input.
Looks/Craftsmanship:
Wow, the gloss concert is amazing. Best wood, one piece top and bottom and overall beauty. Flaws, the headstock slots are missing a little gloss on the inside which is a shame since it is overall VERY nice. The boat shape is very cool. Wood is dark on the boat shape which makes the grains stand out super nice. Some uneven stain on the bottom of the next. Nice tuners and a very cool uke to say the least.
Sound:
At first, I was a little surprised at the concert. It was pretty quiet??? I have heard nothing but the opposite. I put it next to my Bushman which is VERY loud with a super nice sound....definately one of my favorites. The Bushman has AT LEAST twice the volume. The sound was nice but pretty muted sounding compared to the Bushman. I played it a bunch and started again this morning and it seems to be quite a bit louder and the sound is now very nice. I originally thought that I would send it back since I have 5 concerts and it was good but I have some great ones. Now, I think I am changing my mind. Sounds very warm with a nice ring to it. Day two is very different than day one and that is a good thing.
The Boat shape had a very similar thing. I was VERY quiet. I was a little disappointed but played it a bunch anyway and today. Sounds more open and bright and I love strumming it. It is still towards the quiet end but more open and full sounding without any muted sounds to it. Great to strum and the sound is really wonderful. I have changed my mind on this one too and will keep it. Nice work Mike!!!
I have been buying like crazy lately and got a Mele Pineapple, Koloa Soprano, Ohana Long Neck Soprano and the 2 Mainlands. Looks wise, the Mainlands are handsdown the prettiest. Sound wise, they are both just below the Ohana due to price. The Ohana was cheap and is such a great uke and sounds like magic(I absolutely LOVE my Ohana...what a great find!). If they all cost the same, I would give it to the Mainlands(well maybe the Bushman?). So, no sound clips, no pic's but I gave you my impressions anyway and I am getting happier as the minutes go by.
Looks/Craftsmanship:
Wow, the gloss concert is amazing. Best wood, one piece top and bottom and overall beauty. Flaws, the headstock slots are missing a little gloss on the inside which is a shame since it is overall VERY nice. The boat shape is very cool. Wood is dark on the boat shape which makes the grains stand out super nice. Some uneven stain on the bottom of the next. Nice tuners and a very cool uke to say the least.
Sound:
At first, I was a little surprised at the concert. It was pretty quiet??? I have heard nothing but the opposite. I put it next to my Bushman which is VERY loud with a super nice sound....definately one of my favorites. The Bushman has AT LEAST twice the volume. The sound was nice but pretty muted sounding compared to the Bushman. I played it a bunch and started again this morning and it seems to be quite a bit louder and the sound is now very nice. I originally thought that I would send it back since I have 5 concerts and it was good but I have some great ones. Now, I think I am changing my mind. Sounds very warm with a nice ring to it. Day two is very different than day one and that is a good thing.
The Boat shape had a very similar thing. I was VERY quiet. I was a little disappointed but played it a bunch anyway and today. Sounds more open and bright and I love strumming it. It is still towards the quiet end but more open and full sounding without any muted sounds to it. Great to strum and the sound is really wonderful. I have changed my mind on this one too and will keep it. Nice work Mike!!!
I have been buying like crazy lately and got a Mele Pineapple, Koloa Soprano, Ohana Long Neck Soprano and the 2 Mainlands. Looks wise, the Mainlands are handsdown the prettiest. Sound wise, they are both just below the Ohana due to price. The Ohana was cheap and is such a great uke and sounds like magic(I absolutely LOVE my Ohana...what a great find!). If they all cost the same, I would give it to the Mainlands(well maybe the Bushman?). So, no sound clips, no pic's but I gave you my impressions anyway and I am getting happier as the minutes go by.