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Akahai
USA
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 Posted - 03/21/2008 : 1:30:07 PM
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Any Feedback on how the Kanile'a Uke compares to the
Kamaka , KoAloha , or other quality ukes.
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GUke
Lokahi
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Posted - 03/21/2008 : 10:22:08 PM
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| I have in my collection of ukuleles, a soprano, a concert, and a 6 string tenor Lili'u Kanile'a ukuleles. I am by no means an expert at the sound of ukuleles other than I find my Kanile'a ukuleles as bright as my Koaloha and G String ukuleles. As I have mentioned before, Kanile'a ukuleles have a more rounder neck as oppose to a thinner neck of a Kamaka, Koaloha and G String. And so the feel is fuller and more guitar like. A friend of mine noted (and I agree) that the Kanile'a concert has a more fuller bass sound than the G String concert which one might expect since the Kanile'a is a bit wider and thicker at the bottom bout. Another acquaintance who favors Kamaka ukuleles was impressed with the sound of my 6 string tenor. My tenor has the newer soundboard bracing (TRU or Sound Monster) which allows the soundboard to vibrate more. In addition, I like that the Kanile'a ukuleles in concert and soprano give you 14 frets joining at the body (like the G String concert). If I am not mistaken Koaloha and Kamaka regular concerts give you 12 frets joining at the body. Sound and feel of the instrument is personal. I am very happy with my Kanile'a ukuleles as I am with my Koaloha ukuleles and my G String ukuleles. |
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Should I? Itʻs only $, and where Iʻm going itʻll burn or melt. |
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Cyberglen
Aloha
USA
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Posted - 03/28/2008 : 3:34:19 PM
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| I do not own a Kanile'a Uke but I will some day. A friend of my has a tenor Kanile'a and it is like butter -- the sound simply resounds. I tried out quite a few ukes in a store and the Kanile'a was the one that provided the best overall tone and projection. They have a unique sound that really works for me. I met Joseph Souza, the luthier, and he has a great soul. It comes through in his instruments. The Low G simply resounds on a Kanile'a. These are amazing instruments. I have a Pono, which is very nice for the price. But when I get proficient and feel like rewarding myself, I will get a Kanile'a. |
Slow down! It's Molokai. |
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