robynlihau
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Aloha UU Ohana,
Help! I would love to hear your thoughts and opinions on the Uke I am evaluating (45 day return period from Musicians Friend), and what other brands/models I should consider in the less than $200 range.
I'm a long time guitar strummer - and a beginner at Hawaiian Slack Key - just picking up the Ukulele. I play Taylor guitars, but am not quite ready to make the investment in an equivalent quality Uke.
After a 48hr search online (and recommendation from Drew at Lanikai) I decided to order the Lanikai LKP-C Koa Concert Ukulele Pack:
http://folk-instruments.musiciansfriend.com/product/Lanikai-LKPC-Koa-Concert-Ukulele-Pack?sku=423850
It's a beauty on the surface. Love the paua inlay. Seems to have a nice clear sound (nothing to compare it to, though). Easy to play - string action seems good. Has a lot of MINOR flaws in workmanship: 4-5 bubbles in mate finish; two dents in Koa; inner sound hole a bit rough (fuzzy edge to wood); visible seams in binding; small spot of discoloration on sound board. The fret edges are smooth, no buzzing, harmonics seem true.
Just wondering if I should seriously consider other models, and/or makes in the next 45 days. And would appreciate suggestions on where to go to try some locally in north bay (Napa area) of San Francisco.
Mahalo nui loa for your kokua,
Robyn Lihau`ihilani
Help! I would love to hear your thoughts and opinions on the Uke I am evaluating (45 day return period from Musicians Friend), and what other brands/models I should consider in the less than $200 range.
I'm a long time guitar strummer - and a beginner at Hawaiian Slack Key - just picking up the Ukulele. I play Taylor guitars, but am not quite ready to make the investment in an equivalent quality Uke.
After a 48hr search online (and recommendation from Drew at Lanikai) I decided to order the Lanikai LKP-C Koa Concert Ukulele Pack:
http://folk-instruments.musiciansfriend.com/product/Lanikai-LKPC-Koa-Concert-Ukulele-Pack?sku=423850
It's a beauty on the surface. Love the paua inlay. Seems to have a nice clear sound (nothing to compare it to, though). Easy to play - string action seems good. Has a lot of MINOR flaws in workmanship: 4-5 bubbles in mate finish; two dents in Koa; inner sound hole a bit rough (fuzzy edge to wood); visible seams in binding; small spot of discoloration on sound board. The fret edges are smooth, no buzzing, harmonics seem true.
Just wondering if I should seriously consider other models, and/or makes in the next 45 days. And would appreciate suggestions on where to go to try some locally in north bay (Napa area) of San Francisco.
Mahalo nui loa for your kokua,
Robyn Lihau`ihilani