Offset soundhole , You like or no Like

offset sound hole or traditional center soundholeoffset

  • offset soundhole

    Votes: 20 24.1%
  • center soundhole

    Votes: 63 75.9%

  • Total voters
    83

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dont know how to make a poll option, but

if you had a chance to get a custom build ukulele and had the option of the traditional soundhole or offset soundhole , which would you choose.

this is for just cosmetic purpose only poll because i know its all about the total build and sound.

what would you choose??

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I'm not a fan, but that doesn't mean it's wrong.

Takes all kinds to make the world go round.
 
Traditional for sure. The offset looks so weird to my eye. I like the symmetry of the centered hole. Everyones eye is different. Go with what pleases yours. Then buy the centered hole. :nana:
 
It grew on me! At first I didn't like it at all, but now I REALLY like it. I prefer it to be above the fretboard rather than below. I only own one uke with this feature, but if I were to have a dream custom built, it would be a requirement.
 
I do want an offset sound hole if I am planning to build one for myself or order one from a builder in the future. For construction & sound experiment.
 
If I had the choice, I'd prefer a traditional one BUT that doesn't mean I wouldn't gladly take an offset one :)
 
Traditional for me. I don't buy the thing that the offset helps the soundboard vibrate. If that was the case why is THAT not the traditional method?
 
I prefer the aesthetics of the centered sound hole, but, having never played an off-centered model, I do wonder if they project more volume based upon the difference in sound board surface area and the fact that the strumming hand/wrist isn't obstructing the hole half the time.
 
I like the offset soundhole that's on my Moore Bettah & Devine....for cosmetic purpose...it looks cool!!
 
Traditional for me. I don't buy the thing that the offset helps the soundboard vibrate. If that was the case why is THAT not the traditional method?

People like symmetry. Of course, Chuck is only one luthier but I've read that he believes his offset sound hole allows more area to vibrate
 
I've seen a few that look fantastic and "work" for me but plenty of others that simply do not. For example, I like the look of the non-standard sound hole Blackbird uses. I also like the additional ones that Loprinzi uses on it's Nova model. Jazzbox Ukes offers an f-hole option. I think pretty much all his ukes are great looking.
 
That's an interesting point seeso. I never thought about that possibility.

Yeah. I didn't even realize how much I rely on the upper bout of the soundboard when I strum. If there are soundholes there, my fingers get caught.
 
I prefer my offset as danny said, allows the top to vibrate much better....I like my offset on the bass top side best....no fingas get caught there..
and close to the side sound port ....
 
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