More Ukes

Plenty of space here, if UAS kicks in. But I hope I will be fine. I really do.

Uluru II

Strings: Original strings, brand unknown

Obtained this as a bargain from Andreas David, when he phased out the Uluru brand from his shop. Didn't really need the uke, but the offer was just too good, plus this solid wood sounds really nice.

Flight TUS35 Orange Travel Soprano 

Strings: Aquila Nylgut (original strings)

This is actually not my uke, but my son's. Wanted to get him started early, and this one is inexpensive and almost indestructable. Once he shows some interest in actually forming chords on the fretboard, the fun can begin. Currently, it is only an occasional C6 mayhem.

Enya Nova U BK

Strings: Enya Fluorocarbon (original strings)

Got this as a replacement for the Flight TUSL as a travel uke, after I sold that one to my neighbor. Really nice piece, costs just a little more than the TUSL, but is 100% carbon fiber. Got the black version, just wish the tuning pegs and the (pre-installed!) pins were silver, not gold. Fretboard seems a bit small, even for my hands, but maybe just needs getting used to.

aNueNue AMM2

Strings: Worth CL 46

My first aNueNue, and it really sings and seems especially suited for fingerpicking. There is just a dull spot around the F-sharp on the second string. String change has not helped, hope this can be resolved somehow.

Ohana CK-35CG-CL

Strings: Worth Brown

Solid mahogany instrument, a Cynthia Lin signature uke from Ohana. Wonderful sound, the floral decoration came with it as a feature, so had to go with it.

Ko'aloha KCM-00

Strings: Worth CL 46

Well, another Ko'aloha. So I now have a concert size Ko'aloha as well (after the soprano). This brand is just so good.

Ken Timms

Strings: Fremont Blackline

Was able to get my hands on a fabled Ken Timms soprano, which are modelled after vintage Martin Style 0 ukuleles. Ken Timms usually uses mahogany, but this specimen is made with Hawaiian Koa. It is really loud and has an exceptional sound.

Kiwaya KTS-7

Strings: Unknown red fluorcarbon

My latest acquisition, which I was able to purchase from an accomplished ukulele artist in Ireland. These Kiwaya sopranos are modelled after vintage Martin Style 3 ukuleles, and you get the sound of a vintage Martin Style 3 for the fraction of the price of a vintage Martin. Curiously, to my ears, this instrument sounds almost exactly like the Ken Timms I own.

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