Aloha , New to Ukulele , New to Gretsch
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JC higgy
Gretschified
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The Aloha Stadium dealer I know also has a booth at Ohana Hale Marketplace , 333 Ward Ave . (former Sports Authority location)
Aloha
Mahalo for your feedback . I'm intrigued by this uke .
I'm also considering the Ohana CK-35 concert .
I actually had a Mainland concert a few years ago which I believe is the the Ohana, albeit under a different name.
It was a very good uke, well made with a nice gloss finish. Was good to play.
The Gretsch being just a stained finish doesn't look as nice, pretty much just basic, but as far as I remember, it resonates a lot better, louder, and I love the tone.
I'm sure you will be happy with either. Good luck.
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Yes, you're right of course, but the general opinion on ukulele forums is that they're both made in the same Chinese factory.
Anyway, let us know what you decide to buy, and send a photo.
MrWookiee
Country Gent
Stupid Deal of the Day - D'Aangelico concert uke. I bought one of these a couple of years ago in mahogany, when I started dabbling with stringed instruments. I like it and it sounds great imho, though I didn't have a passion for it and switched to guitar. Great bang for the buck, though I've never compared it with anything else.
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I’ve always liked the Kala Brand. Much sweeter sounding than my Kamaka. Very well made and set up.
https://kalabrand.com/collections/all-ukulele
https://kalabrand.com/collections/all-ukulele
Tele295
Country Gent
Here are my performing/recording ukuleles. All 3 sport PhD strings, pickups (K&K in Kamaka, and Baggs in the others), and purchased through Anacapa Ukulele in Ventura, CA (plug for my pals!).
Kanile’a Custom Tenor (my main instrument these days)
Kamaka Lili VI
Ohana BK-70 Baritone
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audept
Senior Gretsch-Talker
Mahalo , Aloha
Congratulations.
So you went for the Gretsch in the end!
I tough decision, but I think you made the right one.
I hope you're as happy with it as I am with mine.
It does indeed have a lovely tone ! , (and look) .
But I find it a bit boomy , a booming C string , even with a string change ; .
Also , I knew going in the nut is considered a bit narrow , and I do find it a bit narrow .
I was , and am , intrigued by this uke , so no regrets .
I still may get the Ohana CK-35 as it's solid wood Mahogany , top , back and sides .
And I think the nut may be just enough wider .
Rock Lajoint
Synchromatic
I have 3 ukes. An Ohana baritone (BK20 I think), which has a nice mellow sound and made a nice alternative when I played in a uke group.
Also 2 tenors, both Kala, an acacia model, solid top back and sides, that was expensive as ukes go, and also a solid spruce top model. The spruce top one is fabulous, the best sounding uke in our group by a long way, it has a wonderful sweet sound. The acacia one is gorgeous to look at but a little bit lacking in depth.
If I had to recommend a uke to anyone it would be one of the Kala spruce top series.
Also 2 tenors, both Kala, an acacia model, solid top back and sides, that was expensive as ukes go, and also a solid spruce top model. The spruce top one is fabulous, the best sounding uke in our group by a long way, it has a wonderful sweet sound. The acacia one is gorgeous to look at but a little bit lacking in depth.
If I had to recommend a uke to anyone it would be one of the Kala spruce top series.
"The Ohanas have a nice light construction that makes it very resonant."
Kalas are overbuilt bricks .
And I like my Gretsch !
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Rock Lajoint
Synchromatic
OK fair enough. I don't consider my spruce top Kala an 'overbuilt brick' but I'll defer to your expert opinion.
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