Have you owned multiple (3 or more) ukes from the same builder?

Doc_J · Apr 21, 2013

I was just thinking about the ukes I owned and have formerly owned.

There are some instances where either I consciously or subconsciously have been a serial owner or multi-owner, 3 or more ukes from a builder. Can't say exactly why. Sometimes it is a builder's sound and style just clicks with me, and possibly good buying opportunities. I have some great ukes that I have only 1 of that builder. So this is not a favorites list.

For me the ukes where I have owned several (3 or more) from 1 builder are:

4 Kanile'a (Super concert, 2 concerts, super soprano, tenor 6-string) still own 1
3 Kepasa (2 sopranos, 1 concert) still own 1
3 Boat Paddle (tenor, soprano, concert)still own 1
4 GString (2 sopranos, concert, super soprano) still own 1

How about it? Are you a serial uker, too?

Dan Uke · Apr 21, 2013

Only Koalohas so far...I don't think I'll reach 3 with anyone else as I moved on to customs and the costs are much higher. I think 2 of each brand I own would be ideal...or a fantasy

janeray1940 · Apr 21, 2013

Serial Kamaka owner here - I've owned 4 and have kept 2. I can't say exactly why either - I'm not generally a brand-name loyalist in any way.*

*Oh. Except for the multitude of Apple products in my life, and the fact that I've owned three Toyota Corollas in a row and would buy another in a heartbeat. So there goes that theory.

rbeetsme · Apr 21, 2013

4 Boat Paddles
4 Loprinzis
3 Kamakas
4 Risas

guitharsis · Apr 21, 2013

Presently own 3 Kamakas (2 concerts and a soprano) and 3 KoAlohas (a soprano and 2 concerts). Reluctantly decided to let some go. Now being sold on consignment at a local dealer. Just keeping one concert size of each.
Never thought I would be willing to part with these "keepers" . . .

OldePhart · Apr 21, 2013

The only thing I've owned three or more of is Mainlands (7) unless you count ukes I bought for the grandkids in which case Lanikai would be the big winner at around 9 or 10.

I really need to buy another KoAloha so I can add them to the 3 or more list...(hey, one excuse is as good as another, right?)

John

Markr1 · Apr 21, 2013

I own 4 Collings now but sold one a while back that I regret so a total of 5. I also had 3 Koalohas till recently if you include the Guitalele.

ukuhippo · Apr 21, 2013

Four Makalas, I love cheapos.

connor013 · Apr 21, 2013

Interesting thread, Doc. I was wondering who bought all the Kepasas!

2 Black Bears
2 Ponos
2 Kamakas
2 Ohana sopraninos
2 Koa Pili Kokos
2 Brukos for me. Only the Pono MB and the Brukos remain.

experimentjon · Apr 21, 2013

In the past, I've had quite a few Kamaka/KoAloha:
KoAloha: Soprano, Super Soprano, Concert, SuperConcert, 2x Tenor, Sceptre, PS.
Kamaka: Soprano, 2x Concert, Tenor, Tenor 6 string, 2x Tenor 8 string.
Downsized a lot from then. At one point, you realize you just can't play them all. Now, it's quality over quantity...not that those weren't quality instruments.

guitharsis · Apr 21, 2013

experimentjon said:
In the past, I've had quite a few Kamaka/KoAloha:
KoAloha: Soprano, Super Soprano, Concert, SuperConcert, 2x Tenor, Sceptre, PS.
Kamaka: Soprano, 2x Concert, Tenor, Tenor 6 string, 2x Tenor 8 string.
Downsized a lot from then. At one point, you realize you just can't play them all. Now, it's quality over quantity...not that those weren't quality instruments.

Yes. Exactly.

rpfrogner · Apr 21, 2013

Goodness, never thought about it but here goes;
I've owned 3 Mainlands (still have 2)
3 Ovation ukes (1 today)
3 Gibsons at one time (none now)
3 Gretsch ukes (only 1 today)
6 Tangi ukes (3 currently all mini's)
11 Swagerty ukes (8 currently)
11 Martin made ukes (8 currently)
Those are the only multiples I can think of.......eeeks

Stevelele · Apr 21, 2013

3 vintage Gibsons (all sold)
3 vintage Martins (2 sold)
2 Kamakas
2 Glyphs (both sold)

marymac · Apr 21, 2013

3 Pohakus (2 concerts and a bari)
I've had 2 koalohas at different times and 2 Black Bears (still have one). Like many of you I'm on to customs and smaller numbers than days of old.

Bill Mc · Apr 21, 2013

Four Brüko sporanos: maple soprano flat; maple soprano arched back, walnut fingerboard; cherry soprano, oe piece solid maple neck and fingerboard: Brüko #6.

BIGDB · Apr 21, 2013

I think the only brand i would more then 3 is martin I l would love to collect vintage ones

mattydee · Apr 21, 2013

Four Mainlands (at a time -- I have owned five Mainlands total... now it's down to two).

Like Daniel, I'm moving into custom territory, so I will likely be down to one Mainland within the year.

remy26 · Apr 22, 2013

I'm currently in a love affair with Martin. Just added #3 today. I wouldn't mind adding another Compass Rose for re-entrant tuning either.

fumanshu · Apr 22, 2013

I have 4 MP tenors and 1 concert build by Mike Peireira!!!

https://soundcloud.com/baouke/

ScooterD35 · Apr 22, 2013

I have a Fluke, a Flea and a FireFly and my son has 3 Dolphins.

Scooter

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