Can't decide between Ohana TK-10, Kala KA-T, Lanikai Spruce Top Tenor

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So, still a relative noobie at the uke, but currently playing a Leolani Soprano and thinking of getting a tenor to play with as well. I am leaning towards the Ohana, because I thought it sounded great. I can't seem to find any reviews online for them though. The Kala appears to be the go-to for any beginner and the Lanikai is in my price range and seems to be a decent price for a solid top. Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
 
Sorry forgot to mention that I am looking in the $125-$175 range!

Thanks in advance
 
Aloha outdoorsman14,
They are all good ukes, I'd like to add the Vineyard Zebrawood Tenor. I received one for Valentines Day from my Fiance and I must say that it's the most comfortable uke I have among the 11 that I possess, some at a higher price point. It also sounds as good as my more upscaled models, just not as loud.
Good luck in your quest................................BO........................
 
ohana tk-10 should have a mellow sound since its made of mahogany and the spruce top has a bright sound. if i recall correctly then the spruce top is a solid spruce top so if you wanna get that then get a humidifier or a pill bottle with 2 holes and a damp sponge that wont leak :3
 
Thank you for the advice, unfortunately nobody around my area (Portland, OR) carries Vineyard and I would like to try it out before I buy it.
 
RawrGazzawrs said:
ohana tk-10 should have a mellow sound since its made of mahogany and the spruce top has a bright sound. if i recall correctly then the spruce top is a solid spruce top so if you wanna get that then get a humidifier or a pill bottle with 2 holes and a damp sponge that wont leak :3
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Thanks, I will keep that in mind. That just might have narrowed by search by one...
 
It depends on what you're looking for. Are you looking for a more forward, bright punchy sound? Then go for the spruce top. If you're looking for a mellow chilled out sound, go with the mahogany. I would recommend always getting at least a solid top instrument, though.
 
RawrGazzawrs said:
ohana tk-10 should have a mellow sound since its made of mahogany and the spruce top has a bright sound. if i recall correctly then the spruce top is a solid spruce top so if you wanna get that then get a humidifier or a pill bottle with 2 holes and a damp sponge that wont leak :3
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Sorry, but the Ohana TK-10 is all mahogany. There is no spruce used at all. Consequently it will be very stable in pretty much any atmospheric conditions.
 
Ken Middleton said:
Sorry, but the Ohana TK-10 is all mahogany. There is no spruce used at all. Consequently it will be very stable in pretty much any atmospheric conditions.
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I think what he was referring to was the Lanikai Spruce top vs. the mahogany laminate TK-10. Thank you for the input, I appreciate it. I think I am going to try them out again this weekend and see which one sounds the best to me. I saw in your quotes below your response something about ohana? I assume that is referring to the ukulele and not the actual meaning of the word, "family"? Are you an Ohana dealer?
 
RawrGazzawrs said:
ohana tk-10 should have a mellow sound since its made of mahogany and the spruce top has a bright sound. if i recall correctly then the spruce top is a solid spruce top so if you wanna get that then get a humidifier or a pill bottle with 2 holes and a damp sponge that wont leak :3
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Ken Middleton said:
Sorry, but the Ohana TK-10 is all mahogany. There is no spruce used at all. Consequently it will be very stable in pretty much any atmospheric conditions.
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This appears to be one of those instances where the absence of a comma changes the meaning of a sentence. I think the sentence should read: "Ohana tk-10 should have a mellow sound since it's made of mahogany, and the spruce top has a bright sound." The reference to the spruce top is, I believe, to the Lanikai the OP mentioned in in the opening post, and may not have been intended to suggest that the Ohana TK-10 has a spruce top. I try not to be a hard*ss about grammar and punctuation when it doesn't affect the meaning of a sentence, but when the absence of a comma leads to confusion, I find that it sometimes adds clarity to point out such an omission. :) Ken's point remains valid, though -- the Ohana TK-10 has an all-mahogany body and is stable.
 
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