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Harmony made some the of finest Ukes since the 1920s. Purchase price at the time was reasonable. Since, however, many of these, especially those built in the 1940s and 50s are very collectible.
The vintage Ukuleles often have some really good tones. The wood has had decades to 'relax' allowing them to really reverberate. I have two that are over 40 years old and they make some big sound!
In a Christmas episode of "Happy Days" (titled "White Christmas"), Big Al (played by Al Molinaro) brings a Harmony baritone uke to the Cunninghams' house party.
Diamond Head is a starter Ukulele. They are very inexpensive, making them a good choice for a child that is experimenting with Musical Instruments. They are also available in colors with matching gig bags.
Mahalo makes a series of entry level ukuleles that are inexpensive. They are a good starting place for someone that is not sure if they wish to play or not, or for someone that wants to try the instrument out.
Personally Mahalo for me are OK i bought one on amazon but make sure you buy a tuner because i never use mine due to not knowing how to tune it.
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What ukulele does Max Schneider use?
I am 99% sure it is the Lanikai SMP-T Solid Monkey Pod Tenor Ukulele
What kind of strings should you put on an electric solid body ukulele?
Ukulele strings for the appropriate sized ukulele. Sets of strings are made by companies such as Aquilla, Martin, Gibson, D'Addario and others with the correct sizing.
What kind of wood is a wooden ukulele made of?
Ukuleles are versatile instruments that can be made from many materials. It can be made from just about any type of wood, solid or laminate, or even plastics. The original instruments were made with native Hawaiian woods. It needs to be strong and light. Mahogany, spruce, maple, and mango are common. The prime wood that is sought after is the Koa wood. Many ukuleles are made from plastic and some quality instruments are available (Flea and Fluke are examples). Inexpensive 'toy' ukuleles are available as well. Ukuleles are also made from existing items. An example is the cigar box ukulele or the lunch box ukulele, where the sound box is built from an existing structure and a neck is added to the box. Some makers even use metal cans for the body of their ukuleles. Wood is the primary material for a traditional ukulele. Koa wood is traditional, but pretty much any wood can be used. Popular types are mango, mahogany, spruce, and cedar. Fret boards are often made of rosewood or even ebony. There is metal in the frets and the tuners. Inlays are made from plastic, ivory or mother-of-pearl.
What is the weight of a soprano ukulele?
It depends on what size Ukulele you are talking about. In general they are about:Soprano - 21 inchesConcert - 23 inchesTenor - 26 inchesBaritone - 30 inches
What is the quality difference between a Cordoba 25CK concert ukulele and a Ohana TK100G tenor ukulele?
Solid wood is supposed to have a better sound then laminate wood and the Cordoba is solid, while the Ohana is a laminate. The Tenor is larger than the concert. I know there are some videos of the Ohana on youtube, so you may want to look them up. I couldn't locate the Cordoba.My gut would be to go with the Cordoba, but I've already got a Tenor and don't have a Concert size. But the solid wood would be a big factor in my book.
What ukulele does Max Schneider use?
I am 99% sure it is the Lanikai SMP-T Solid Monkey Pod Tenor Ukulele
What kind of strings should you put on an electric solid body ukulele?
Ukulele strings for the appropriate sized ukulele. Sets of strings are made by companies such as Aquilla, Martin, Gibson, D'Addario and others with the correct sizing.
What kind of wood is a wooden ukulele made of?
Ukuleles are versatile instruments that can be made from many materials. It can be made from just about any type of wood, solid or laminate, or even plastics. The original instruments were made with native Hawaiian woods. It needs to be strong and light. Mahogany, spruce, maple, and mango are common. The prime wood that is sought after is the Koa wood. Many ukuleles are made from plastic and some quality instruments are available (Flea and Fluke are examples). Inexpensive 'toy' ukuleles are available as well. Ukuleles are also made from existing items. An example is the cigar box ukulele or the lunch box ukulele, where the sound box is built from an existing structure and a neck is added to the box. Some makers even use metal cans for the body of their ukuleles. Wood is the primary material for a traditional ukulele. Koa wood is traditional, but pretty much any wood can be used. Popular types are mango, mahogany, spruce, and cedar. Fret boards are often made of rosewood or even ebony. There is metal in the frets and the tuners. Inlays are made from plastic, ivory or mother-of-pearl.
What is the weight capacity of the Staples Apothecary Large Desk, Mahogany Finish?
The Staples large mahogany desk can hold up to 100 lbs., but can probably hold much more owing to its solid wood design.
Is the Staples Apothecary Large Desk made of solid wood?
The Apothecary Large desk is not made of solid wood. The desk is made of wood, wood veneers, and has a mahogany finish.
What material is the body of a Gibson SG Guitar made of?
The body of a Gibson SG Guitar is a "solid guitar". The entire body is mahogany and most likely can come in different types if asked for. However, typically it comes in mahogany.
What modern innovations has the ukulele had?
That depends a bit on how you define modern. Plastic was used in the 1950's, but the newer plastic instruments are pretty good quality. They developed from the original solid wood to laminates, which are less susceptible to cracking and warping. And with the invention of the electric quitar, the electric ukulele was not far behind it. The latest trend is the U-bass, a tenor sized ukulele with thick strings to play bass notes.
What material is the Epiphone Les Paul Special Bass made out of?
The Epiphone Les Paul Special Bass is made of a solid mahogany body and neck.
What is the weight of a soprano ukulele?
It depends on what size Ukulele you are talking about. In general they are about:Soprano - 21 inchesConcert - 23 inchesTenor - 26 inchesBaritone - 30 inches
What is the quality difference between a Cordoba 25CK concert ukulele and a Ohana TK100G tenor ukulele?
Solid wood is supposed to have a better sound then laminate wood and the Cordoba is solid, while the Ohana is a laminate. The Tenor is larger than the concert. I know there are some videos of the Ohana on youtube, so you may want to look them up. I couldn't locate the Cordoba.My gut would be to go with the Cordoba, but I've already got a Tenor and don't have a Concert size. But the solid wood would be a big factor in my book.
Importance of mahogany shell?
Without knowing exactly what you mean by "shell", I'll assume you mean the carcass of a cabinet or like structure, Mahogany is considered by many, (cabinet makers, furniture manufactures, etc.) to be one of the best furniture woods in the world. American mahogany or "true" mahogany (Swietenia mahogoni)---the premier wood for fine furniture and cabinetwork in Europe as early as the 1600s. today, African mahogany has a solid reputation as quality wood. It's an important timber for furniture and cabinetwork, it's extensively used in laminations, especially in cold-mold process. The cost, density, workability fall into the middle range of all woods, (low being easy, high being hard) finishing mahogany falls in the lower half of all woods, in other words, it's very easy to finish with spectacular results.
What are some of the best ukuleles?
That is going to be a matter of opinion. Custom made ukuleles from many different luthiers run in the thousands of dollars. In general, solid topped ukuleles, as opposed to 'plywood' laminates, are considered the best. Vintage instruments are also highly sought after. A vintage C.F. Martin ukulele from the 20's or 30's can bring $4,000 easily. Many current musicians use the Fender ukulele because they have used Fendor guitars for so long. Most would say that a Koa wood ukulele made by one of the small Hawaiian companies that still individually make their instruments is going to be top of the line.
