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Original Post By:
Phreddcatt
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Date: 3/10/2010 6:26:31 AM |
OK Gang,
If dollars were equal, which would you choose and why?
The KALA ASLAC Tenor - Solid Spruce Top, Solid Lacewood back and sides, Satin Finish.
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The Ohana TK-75CG Tenor - Solid Spruce Top, Solid Maple back and sides, Gloss Finish?
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Posted By:
Phreddcatt
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Date: 3/10/2010 6:38:10 AM |
As a way to get more detail check out the Kala from MGM http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370346169346&ss
and the Ohana at Roy Cone's Ukulele Word http://www.ukuleleworld.com/product.php?productid=19916&cat=0&page=1
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Posted By:
musicguymic
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Date: 3/10/2010 8:26:04 AM |
| for me the major difference is neck feel The neck on the Kala will feel and play like most all kala tenors The ohnana neck feels a little thicker depth wise and stockier radius. String spread is even on kala spread widens on Ohana towards bridge
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Posted By:
WildChild
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Date: 3/10/2010 8:32:48 AM
(Updated: 3/10/2010 8:36:48 AM)
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Personally, I would go with the Kala. I have had the concert version of the Ohana 75CG. I had to install side position dots myself (a pet peeve of mine). One of the tuners was so crooked that I had correct the situation. The intonation at the 12th fret was flat. Harmonics were almost nonexistent. I sold the Ohana 2 days ago.
I have the concert version of the Kala lacewood, and have played the tenor. The workmanship of the Kala lacewood series is as close to perfect as I have seen. (I also have the lacewood travel tenor.) The sound is big and bright. Intonation is spot on. Plus, with the Kala tenor, you get active electronics.
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Posted By:
Phreddcatt
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Date: 3/10/2010 1:52:05 PM |
MGM - thanks for the input on the neck. That's key to me. Why do the Ohana's widen toward the bridge? Is there a benefit?
WildChild - good feedback on the Ohana concert. What are your thoughts on the satin vs glossy finish. Is one finish better than the other as far as sound and durability?
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Posted By:
WildChild
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Date: 3/10/2010 9:31:53 PM
(Updated: 3/10/2010 9:36:21 PM)
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Whenever possible, I go for the satin finish. Just my preference. Plus, a satin finish is easier for me to repair. One other Kala possibility is the Acacia slotted (open) headstock tenor. This is a beautiful looking and playing instrument (MGM sells them). Not quite the volume as the lacewood. To me, the lacewood is so loud that it is hard to sing over it. But my playing style gets more volume out of a ukulele than most players.
Thanks,
Chuck
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Posted By:
duane
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Date: 3/10/2010 10:02:17 PM
(Updated: 3/10/2010 10:03:31 PM)
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"Why do the Ohana's widen toward the bridge? Is there a benefit?"
Almost all string instruments are narrower at the nut and wider at the bridge. Too narrow at the bridge inhibits picking or bowing (violin) individual strings with any kind of accuracy. Too wide at the nut and the string spacing gets weird and the left hand has to work harder. There are standards for all instruments for nut width and string spacing at the bridge. I know some folks like the nut to be 1 1/2" ( 1 3/8" in the standard for all uke sizes) or wider on a uke, but reselling these instrument is a problem for those who don't like it. My experience is that once a person learns to fret chords properly (and this takes practice and time) the width at the nut is not an issue any more.
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Posted By:
Phreddcatt
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Date: 3/11/2010 6:39:15 AM |
Wild Child and Duane.
Thank you both for your thoughts and expertise.
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