I read about all the hype on these ukes on this site, so when I saw a discounted blem at SamAsh on the cheap, I picked it up. I got it home, performed a full set-up and new strings, and any time I picked it up to play it, I kept thinking... "I don't get it." I have never liked the sound of it. I played other floor models in case I got a dud, but I haven't found a one I liked yet.
I eventually had to get it out of my house and gave the dolphin to my niece who loves it, so no loss on that one.
Dan
I'll be looking for a uke that can stand the desert air up here around Denver. Current humidity inside is 21%.
How about a Flea or a Fluke? With the plastic fretboard, that is.
CountryMouse
How about a Flea or a Fluke? With the plastic fretboard, that is.
CountryMouse
I am not enamored with the flea/Fluke shapes or paint schemes but I am impressed by the tone of yours in your 2010 review on YouTube. Very nice; I'll make a point of trying them out if I ever find one.
Doug
I'm sure music stores have them in stock. Try one before buying. Which review? I have two Flukes and two Fleas.
CountryMouse
The review I referred to had you playing a Fluke covered in hybiscus flowers.
Denver Folklore Center carries Flukes and I've been meaning to go over there for about 4 years now but it's 40 miles on the opposite side of town. I need a real motivator to make the trek such as having no ukes to play other than this Airline on the wall.View attachment 50006