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sharpshtr9 Approved
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Another post about which ukulele to buy... I'm new to this site and have been thinking about buying a ukulele. My price range is $30-$80 or so. I've been reading the posts on here for a couple of days on what the best ukulele to buy is. However, most of them are geared towards the over $100 range. I've been looking at a few. and here's some of the ones I've found: Kala KA-15S: http://cgi.ebay.com/Brand-New-Kala-KA-15S-Mahogany-Soprano-Ukulele_W0QQitemZ330264649946QQihZ014QQcategoryZ16224QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1713.m153.l1262 Mahalo U-320C: http://www.sagamusic.com/catalog/details.asp?ProductID=U-320C Amigo Soprano Ukulele: http://www.harmonyonline.com/amigo-soprano-ukulele-p-8263.html Which of these ukuleles do you guys recommend? I was also looking at the Lanikai s-c but its a bit out of my price range. I have never played a string instrument, and won't have a lot of time to spend learning. I am looking to buy something that is good enough that I won't get frustrated and give up simply because of the quality. However, I don't have the money right now for something that sounds perfect. I am planning on traveling with it on occasion, and don't want it to be too quiet, are tenor's louder? I want it to be heard if I play it with some friends around a campfire or something. Last edited on Sun Aug 24th, 2008 08:46 pm by sharpshtr9 |
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Neal Approved 
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Kala. Soprano is usually louder tuned re-entrant. Stick with soprano. Re-entrant: high bottom string, the G in gcea. The bottom string is the one closest to your nose, surprisingly enough. You will get frustrated no matter how much you spend. It's the nature of music.
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sharpshtr9 Approved
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Thanks for the quick reply =) I know what playing music is like, I've played the piano for several years, so I don't think I'm going to be surprised/discouraged when I can't learn a song the week after I get it. I've learned a few chords on guitar and played around with it, but never had the time to get into it. I am thinking I may be willing to pay the money to get a Lanikai s-c. The question I have though is, is it worth the $50 for the solid wood? Also, would I have to be more careful with traveling or taking it outside? it gets really humid here. Are there any other Ukuleles in this price range you guys think are more bang for the buck? Thanks again
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Neal Approved
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I think, and others may differ, that the difference in the ukes mentioned, at the price point, are not going to be obvious. So the Kala will probably be a good choice at this point for you. It's a laminate, so the humidity won't be much of an issue, and it's like any instrument, be careful traveling, don't throw it in the air, etc.. So much has been said about solid wood, and I agree with most, but again, at the price point, I don't think it will matter. More marketing than meat. If you get to the point that your skills have outgrown the uke, there are lots of options. A Flea is about 125 I think, it's a tough little thing, sounds good, intonates well, it would be the first one I'd recommend to someone starting out, but it's a little more.
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sharpshtr9 Approved
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the more I research, the more I'm thinking I want a concert sized ukulele as apposed to the soprano. I was looking at this one: http://cgi.ebay.com/KALA-BRAND-KA-C-Mahogany-Concert-Ukulele-Case-Setup_W0QQitemZ250286859243QQihZ015QQcategoryZ16224QQcmdZViewItem I think I maybe be willing to pay that much. I am thinking a lanikai s-c might be better, but the setup musicguymic offers is also tempting, what are you guys's thoughts?
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ezmember Approved
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I think that Kala is an excellent choice. I have Kala's and they sound great! And it's true, being laminate, you don't have to worry too much about humidity, or lack of. If you live in a humid climate, you've got it made. Yea, that Kala is nice! And you also get a free hardshell case, a chord book, and a pitchpipe. That's a great deal. With shipping it would be around $140 but to get a Kala and all the freebies is still a good deal. Sometimes musicguymic ships free so keep looking at his other Kala auctions. Concert size is very good, not too big, not too small. Last edited on Tue Aug 26th, 2008 05:59 am by ezmember |
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sharpshtr9 Approved
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Thanks for everyone's help. I ended up getting a $20 ukulele on ebay, since I spent my money on my motorcycle =P It came in last Tuesday, and I can't put it down! It actually sounds pretty good. I am going to get new aquila strings for it, hopefully that will make it sound even better. Definitely going to buy another ukulele once I save up enough money Last edited on Thu Sep 25th, 2008 06:55 pm by sharpshtr9 |
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JBosworth Approved
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Well, now it's late September. Do you still like that $20 uke? I learned to play on a similar one, but didn't stick with it because it simply sounded like a toy. If you really want to learn and stay with a uke, buy a good one. And I do recommend a tenor. You can always sell it if you don't want it anymore. I have two Kala tenor ukes, a KA-FMT (spalted/flame maple w/spruce top) that is simply awesome overall and a KA-KTE - an electrified (Shadow active pickup and EQ) all Koa uke with a cutaway. I built a mahogany (laminate) soprano from a cheap kit about a year ago and, although it looks nice, it sounds simply awful next to either of my Kalas. The quality of Kala is really evident if you pick one up, examine it and then play it. It isn't Kamaka, but then no one is Kamaka... Tone and volume from the FMT will knock your socks off. The Koa is just a tiny bit less exciting in terms of sound. BTW, D'Addario strings I highly recommend. I have them on my Seagull Artist guitar, too. I'm now building another uke, but this one is from scratch based on plans I got from Hana Lima I'a in Hawai'i. FYI, I like my Kalas so much, I've become a dealer. Check out the Kala page on my website http://jwbosworthguitars.com. Some pics of my uke in progress are there, too. Jeff
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sharpshtr9 Approved
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I am still enjoying my uke. Though as I am in college, I don't have as much time to pick it up as I would like. I am looking at saving up to buy a bushman. leaning towards the cedar one vs the jenny, but not sure
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