WTB: Kala Pocket Uke

Ambient Doughnut said:
Have you looked at those Tom pocket ukes?
Look like a good cheap alternative. And I think they look slimmer than the kalas.
Worth a google anyway...
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Just checked out a few of the video reviews on YouTube. Looks pretty good.
For a travel uke, it's nice to have something on the cheaper side (one reviewer was saying $70 shipped). Makes taking it camping, to the beach, etc less risky.

Problem is finding a place that sells them. No luck on eBay, and it looks like the major online uke stores don't carry them..

Anyone have any ideas?
 
http://www.tomukulele.com/contact.asp?s=1&pid=5
ask em!

I noticed yesterday that Kala are bringing out a travel pocket! Which will make it like a 'good' version of a Tom.
Although for the money, you couldn't probably have anything better than a Tom...
 
Ambient Doughnut said:
Found these:
http://www.lightinthebox.com/tom-tup-200-17-laminated-mahogany-pocket-ukulele-with-bag_p509905.html

http://www.ukulelesforsale.net/tom-tup-200-17-mahogany-pocket-ukulele.html

Know idea if reputable - not used them before.

A Kala traval pocket uke would be great. Think that's how they should have made them in the first place really!
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Well, just ordered one from these guys.
$73 shipped to Canada.
Here's hopping it doesn't take too long and it's as good as those online reviews!

Thanks for the links!
 
Ambient Doughnut said:
Let us know how you get on - quite fancy one myself as cheap super-portable uke! :)
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The Tom Pocket uke just arrived today.
At $73 they even through in a lot of extras. In addition to the gig bag, there was: an electric tuner, extra set of strings, 3 picks, a capo, strap, and some intro to ukulele booklets (in Chinese). Quite a bargain.

The action is set too high IMHO, and I'm having trouble tuning it in standard tuning.

I'm going to get the heavier strings that were mentioned and give it a good setup. Otherwise it looks alright.
 
Ambient Doughnut said:
Southcoast strings 'Heavy'. they've changed their range since I bought them.

I *think the current equivalent would be 'HMU-NW: Heavy Medium Gauge Ukulele Set - no wound string' http://www.southcoastukes.com/ukulele.htm

but probably best to email Dirk and ask him to be sure.

Point him at this video and he'll know what you mean.

:)
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Just thought I'd give a quick follow up.
I've since received these recommend strings. The shipping to Canada sucks, but the strings made a huge difference.
They play in standard (GCEA) tuning very well. They also have a great tension in standard tuning and just "feel" great.
Also, the strings are long and you might be able to get two sets per package. (Cutting it close thought).
 
Romanista77 said:
The Tom Pocket uke just arrived today.
At $73 they even through in a lot of extras. In addition to the gig bag, there was: an electric tuner, extra set of strings, 3 picks, a capo, strap, and some intro to ukulele booklets (in Chinese). Quite a bargain.

The action is set too high IMHO, and I'm having trouble tuning it in standard tuning.

I'm going to get the heavier strings that were mentioned and give it a good setup. Otherwise it looks alright.
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Where did you buy it?
 
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