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| Lanikai CK-C Concert Ukulele | Rate Topic |
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| Posted: Tue Mar 3rd, 2009 10:15 pm |
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Jim Yates Approved 
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I have been looking for an upgrade ukulele, preferably a tenor or concert and am considering the Lanikai CK-C Concert Ukulele. Is this a wise choice? I am presently playing a laminated mahogany tenor or concert with a plastic bridge.
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| Posted: Wed Mar 4th, 2009 12:26 am |
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Will Approved 
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Jim: I have the tenor version of that uke, and it's a laminated koa top, and a bit low in volume. For a upgrade, get a uke with a solid top. I recommend Lanikai's solid spruce top series (I own a concert and an 8-string tenor); if you're looking for a concert, the Lanikai S-C sells for about $100, and the tenor S-T sells for as low as $120. The cutaway S-TEQ model with built in pick up sells for $170. http://www.americanmusical.com/Item--i-LAI-SC-LIST  http://www.instrumentalsavings.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=HO-S-T&click=2 http://www.samedaymusic.com/product--LNKSTEQ 
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| Posted: Wed Mar 4th, 2009 04:30 pm |
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vahn Approved
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I own the Lanakai CK-Teq with the laminated koa top and its a good uke but I would always go with a solid top, which from lanikia is actually cheaper than the CK models.
____________________ Squier by Fender Affinity Strat, Harmony Bass, Indiana Acoustic Guitar, Jupiter Creek Concert Electric Uke, Lanikai O-8E uke, Strunal 1/4 size Concert Classical Guitar 
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| Posted: Thu Mar 5th, 2009 03:24 pm |
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UkeForever Approved 
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I'd be looking at solid ukes. IMO, the solid-spruce topped Lanikais don't really sound better. They build those tops too thick. The CK series sounds good, but it is laminate. Lanikai makes a solid-hog uke, and so does Ohana. If you want something wonderful, I'd consider Kiwaya. Ohana Cedar-topped ukes sound loud (around $200)-  or the beautiful Kiwaya (around $500):  Last edited on Thu Mar 5th, 2009 03:25 pm by UkeForever |
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| Posted: Thu May 14th, 2009 03:32 am |
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Bluesky6392 Approved
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is lanikai CK-c better than Ohana ck50? or is ohana better?
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| Posted: Thu May 14th, 2009 04:40 am |
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UkeForever Approved
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If the Ohana is solid wood, then it is better. But I think these two models are probably identical. Always go for the solid wood, especially on the tops.
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