Great choice!

Exactly that Rick

Good choice!

No - not one bit!

Thanks - and my pleasure

What strings do you think are the best for this kamaka..?

Thanks for the kind words. Sadly yes, price on these has risen a fair bit.

Oh the case is stupidly nice!

I think that's unlikely for the reason it was so long to feature this one. It just doesn't stack up in any way for Kamaka to send one to me on loan and ship it back. Plus, they really dont need my blog to help them sell - they dont struggle. I was just in the market for a new soprano - dont have a wish for a new tenor at the moment

yeah - terrific instruments

What strings are the best for such light beautiful ukulele?

It’s not so much that they didn’t want to, rather that there was no way I could ask them (or they could justify) shipping one halfway around the world and back for a review. Kamaka have a heritage that they dont rely on reviews or need them. They are that good.

They are pretty special!

I have changed the strings, and do prefer it. But I don't tend to revisit reviews on strings alone. In time I may do a long term test piece on it

I know strings are subjective, but which ones did you end up liking best for this one? Thanks

Martin Fluorocarbon.

@@GotAUkulele Okaaaay ! Thank you : I was also curious to know ! ^^

@@GotAUkulele I know this is getting old so you may not have this ukulele hanging around now-a-days. I've found Worth Brown Mediums sing on this ukulele. The Martin M600s (and the Worth Lights) are a bit thin for the shorter, lower tension standard (soprano) scale. The Worth Brown Ms really strike a nice balance between the traditional Hawaiian sound and playability of the black nylon spaghetti strings Kamaka uses, and the quality fluorocarbon strings we have access to here in the 21st Century.

These are VERY special instruments!

Fair point!

But it must be remembered that many players will not require a case, they either have one or the uke's not going anywhere. Empty cases take up more space than the instrument does. It's always worth asking for a case instead of asking for a discount when purchasing any instrument - that's if you want one. I've yet to find any case that enhances the tone of any instrument = I consider their main purpose is to protect during transit.

I’ve seen some with stained insides and I believe Lichty gloss the insides. Not sure what the impact is but I would wager that it’s one of those topics people will debate endlessly!

Already sold! Need to keep them turning over to keep the reviews coming

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thank you! still trying to learn your technique. you mention it is all about the swing. so far i'm not able to get the swing. any chance you can create a video about the strumming?

Eddie Moy sorry - not a teacher!

Thank you very much!

Thanks for watching!

It is, doesn't really need a review - it's just pretty much perfect!

Sorry. Don’t ever play Hawaiian stuff myself

Afraid I've never played the Kamaka pineapple. I hear enough good things about it though. If anything like every other pineapple - the change in tone will be in the increase mid range - caused by losing the waist (more top to vibrate). They built their business on the pineapple, so it's worth putting trust in!

@@GotAUkulele I fully trust Kamaka's quality. The only question for me now is to figure out - without being able to hold/feel/hear the ukes personally - which one I am more likely to prefer. Your answer just confirms my wish to head for a pineapple ! Thank you so much !

Yes, put Martin fluoros on. Don't like the black nylons

Thank you!

The Kamaka nylons are an odd choice for me. Part of me thinks ‘what do I know, they’ve been making these for over 100 years - they MUST know their sound’. But the other part of me thinks they are just horrid strings. Ah well - that’s strings for you. Totally subjective and why string debates, recommendations and arguments are utterly pointless!

Don't see why not - lots of people put Worth Clears on these - and Seaguars are indistinguishable

Arlene and Phil’s Kitchen somebody should! One of the most revered ukes on the planet

GotAUkulele yes once in a while I use it but not good at it

Worth a lot of money!

GotAUkulele Wow! Good to know I wonder how much?

Arlene and Phil’s Kitchen depends on exact vintage, condition etc - but several hundred dollars

ha ha!

I’d agree

You knows it

Miuki Maccara I’ve asked them several times to feature. They say they are interested but never follow through. Until they do, they are absent. Sometimes it helps if my viewers email the company in question and explain that you want to see them on Got A Ukulele

Barry Maz Okay :)

Would be delighted to look at one if they want me to

I bought this

Catherine Miranda Kamaka wins!

Ha ha! SUS have a really nice mint used tenor for sale for a good price!!

I’ve never heard your uke, so couldn’t comment. What I would say is, having reviewed several hundred ukes and played many hundred more…I wouldn’t say this is a ‘best’ as sound is far too subjective. I think that’s why you don’t sense it doesn’t sound different to yours, and you wouldn’t be wrong if that is your take from it. Personally though I think there is more nuance and subtlety to the sound of this than a great many I have played. There are others that stand out more for me, but this is right up there.