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RobO
Akahai
USA
97 Posts |
 Posted - 09/01/2005 : 11:31:26 AM
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I'm looking to add to my collection... Unfortunately, I have not found anywhere locally where I can actually try out or hear a mango uke. I love the way they look, but obviously don't want to buy just on looks. Do any of you have experience with both types of woods? I know it's hard to describe differences in sound, but any opinions would help. Also, what about other aspects of the woods?
mahalo...
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a hui hou... Rob
"Lawe i ka ma'alea a ku'ono'ono"
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Bd1
Lokahi
USA
114 Posts |
Posted - 09/01/2005 : 3:28:00 PM
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| Aloha robO,Drop a e-mail to Keola Beamer. He has a mango guitar and talks highly about it. BD1 |
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`Ilio Nui
`Olu`olu
USA
826 Posts |
Posted - 09/01/2005 : 5:07:52 PM
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Rob,
I have a Mango tenor made by Dennis Lake on the Big Island. It's very robust and absolutely beautiful. Check him out.
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catheglass
Lokahi
USA
312 Posts |
Posted - 09/09/2005 : 7:35:56 PM
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And I have a baritone KOA ukulele made also by Dennis Lake, and the tone and sustain are terrific. Very nahenahe sound, but the lower notes are boomers. More gorgeous!! apologies to 'ilio nui. <BEG> |
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goto636
Aloha
USA
32 Posts |
Posted - 09/10/2005 : 02:18:08 AM
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Yo RobO,
I have a PoMahina Dennis Lake mango tenor and it's a wonderful instrument. Beautiful full sound and the feel is like no other. Some mango ukes can sound a bit muted with low volume, so a lot depends on who makes it. Obviously Dennis is one of the best in the business and you can't go wrong with his instruments. Try writing any good builder that has mango ukes and asking their opinion about the different woods. Good luck! |
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Konabob
`Olu`olu
USA
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