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Which one should i buy?
Im looking to buy a new ukulele! I want a concert sized and i have a few in mind.
1- http://www.theukulelesite.com/ukulelemarket/kala-ka-sc-solid-spruce-top-concert-gloss-w-gig-bag
2- http://www.theukulelesite.com/shopbysize/concert/kala-ka-cg-concert-mahogany-gloss
3- http://www.theukulelesite.com/shopbysize/concert/lanikai-s-c-concert-sprucemahogany
4- http://www.theukulelesite.com/shopbysize/concert/kala-ka-ce-concert-acousticelectric
5- http://www.theukulelesite.com/ukulelemarket/lanikai-lu21ce-concert-ukulele-w-pickupcase-setup
These are the ones i have in mind. But if there are other ukuleles at a good affordable price, feel free to recommend!
Thanks so much in advance!!
I kinda want one with a pickup, (electric/ acoustic). If there are good ukuleles with a pick up, please recommend also!
Answer:
I will select a solid-top anytime over a laminated top, the back and side woods could be laminated but the top should be solid wood.
Both brands mentioned,Lanakai (a Hohner Company), and Kala have good reputations within the Ukulele community as making good afordable instruments.
Unless you are playing as part of a band and/or at a large audience I don't think that electronics attachments will be necessary.The extra cost due to electronics can be used to buy a better solid top or an all solid instrument, but this will be a matter of personal preference.
Other brands that are selling well is the Ohana and Fluke and they are also available in solid tops for under $200.
Spruce tops are favorite due to the wood tendency to get better sound-wise with age. Cedar and mahogany tops tend to bring out a darker tone and are also well received by some players that like that feature.
The market place is so full of good Ukuleles under $200. that you don't have to go over that figure (unless you are in the professional level of play) to get a good sounding solid top instrument.
Good Luck, I am sure that you will enjoy whatever instrument you pick.
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Spruce Top Ukulele
Koa Top Ukulele vs. Spruce Top Ukulele
Kamaka Ukuleles
The Kamaka Corporation is known for producing high-quality ukuleles appropriate for performance use. The company produces several different models of ukulele, comprising the standard voices from soprano to baritone. They strive to produce instruments characterized by a warm tone and their soprano models have a characteristically "plinky" tone with good note articulation and clarity.
Kamaka's entry level ukuleles balance affordability with performance. Their standard model ukulele comes with 14 frets, more than enough for most players but particularly advanced players may want more range on the fret board. Their current lineup of models include the 4-string tenor, the 6-string tenor, the 8-string tenor, a baritone model, the standard deluxe and a concert model having a bell-shape that produces louder volumes. Kamaka produces "specials", as well, which have modifications based on the consumer's needs. These include customizations such as: different binding materials; spruce tops; rosette work; active or passive pickups for electric use; and features such as ebony fingerboards.
Kamaka manufactures their ukuleles in a traditional manner, using Acacia koa wood. The wood is prized for its tonal qualities. It also produces an attractive look for the instruments, characterized by good color variance and intricate grain patterns. The company ages all the wood they procure for instruments, the entire process constituting 4 years of natural aging.
The Kamaka ukuleles are built with solid wood. This means that changes in temperature and humidity have a definite effect on the instrument. While this isn't a problem when those changes are gradual and mild, very extreme changes over short periods of time do risk compromising these instruments. The wood used in these ukuleles should be treated with appropriate care, including keeping the instrument in a high-quality case when not in use and making certain that it is not stored near heat sources.
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