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Original Post By:
luckyluca
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Date: 9/14/2015 6:38:33 PM |
Hi, i tried two identical kala asac-c at my local shop and they have different sounds.
the one i like most in look, darker, has a slightly sharper sound but dimmer in volume, almost less resonant.
the brighter in color has a louder slightly sweeter sound, but i noticed some discolouration and when wiping the fretboard some brown color appeared on the cloth. this didn't happen with the former.
could it be that the sound changes with time? and if so do ukuleles become louder/sweeter or the other way around?
any thing to look out for/avoid?
I'm going back tomorrow and getting one of these, just need a little advice
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Posted By:
Ukulele Rob
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Date: 9/15/2015 6:44:14 PM |
| It's great that you could tell some subtle differences. The acacia Kalas are great, and solid wood all around, so over time the wood should "open up" and begin to sound a bit different. Re the discoloration, you mention a stain after wiping the fretboard, so you might ask the dealer if the fretboards have been treated with lemon oil (and the oil was also either intentionally or accidentally used to polish the body), either at the factory or at the store. Not being there and listening myself, it's hard to advise re the different sounds. Go with the sound you like best right now, and it will in all likelihood only get better. Enjoy!
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Posted By:
J Boy Shyne
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Date: 9/23/2015 10:47:37 PM
(Updated: 9/23/2015 10:49:06 PM)
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Hmm, for future reference (since you were looking for an answer last week), the worse place to be when checking out the sound of instrument is behind it playing. So, if you want to compare sounds, you need to have someone else play it while you situation yourself in front of the instrument with the sound hole facing you. The next time you want to compare "sound," either bring a friend with you or have the salesperson play them for you. It the person playing is able to play the same thing with the same attack, and you are comfortable sitting and LISTENING, You'll know right away which one you prefer.
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