Hi Baz, thanks for the review. Not doing it for me, but I can see how it might be intriguing to some. Hope you get over the cold soon and Happy Mother’s Day to those in the UK. 👩👦👦👩👧👧
@GotAUkulele5 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@guenterk33055 ай бұрын
This one is definitely interesting to look at. But I don't need to have it. Thank you for the review, which helps a lot.
@GotAUkulele5 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@kimberlygreiner35355 ай бұрын
Interesting . Thanks for reviewing
@GotAUkulele5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@edwardpetersen43095 ай бұрын
I kind of like it, but wish it had a solid wood top. I do think it's a Revelator inspired joint. I agree that it's more a stage performer better suited to a full fledged pickup system . . . especially with the laminated top. Can't see myself playing it for pleasure around the house, but I appreciate the innovative effort and the attractive price tag.
@GotAUkulele5 ай бұрын
Fair enough!
@user-gs4fw9zp8t5 ай бұрын
I am hearing what you are hearing. That would drive me crazy. But at that price I can see how some could go for it.
@GotAUkulele5 ай бұрын
Yep - pretty low price
@marieandersson66555 ай бұрын
Sunday = ukulele review day ❤❤❤ This uke is not for me, but I sure enjoyed your review! Thanks a lot ❤
@GotAUkulele5 ай бұрын
My pleasure!
@markattardo5 ай бұрын
Gotta say the macro photos really piqued my curiosity! It's a shame the tenor doesn't get the same options as the concert. Oddly, when I googled to find out more ahead of your video, the 6 string got stuck in my head. They really haven't interested me otherwise. Anyway, great review!👍👍
@GotAUkulele5 ай бұрын
Really odd and a shame indeed. This would look great on stage.. with a pickup of course...
@braddanderson43975 ай бұрын
Thanks from me as well! I’ve been very curious about this new line and it’s great to uncover its mysteries.
@GotAUkulele5 ай бұрын
My pleasure!
@WysteriaGuitar5 ай бұрын
From here, it actually sounds pretty good - clear and crisp with moderate sustain....Kinda ugly looking though but at least you can store your lunch in the soundholes. Great, extensive review BTW.
@GotAUkulele5 ай бұрын
Certainly better heard out front than in the playing position!
@addaiiablues5 ай бұрын
For such an artistic sort of design, why a laminated top of all things laminated! I was really hipped for this one when i first saw a pic of it, but, other than looking very sturdy, durable and comfortable to play, it did not make an interesting impression! Take care baz, have a good sunday!
@GotAUkulele5 ай бұрын
Actually i'm a big fan of laminate when it's done well. I don't think it's the laminate causing this weird tone here though - bracing, side ports, thick sides etc I think are responsible.
@acterene1Ай бұрын
Hi Baz! I bought this Ibanez and I like it very much. The 'Stereo' description is comical, but the sound is nice. Have you a review on the Ibanez Iceman? Great work once again!
@GotAUkuleleАй бұрын
Nice to hear Mark - no, never got around to the Iceman (yet!)
@evelynzwicklbauer85983 ай бұрын
Ich habe mir die Auc 10 Konzert gekauft und bin begeistert. Sie lässt sich sehr leicht spielen und mir gefällt der Klang sehr sehr gut. Auch optisch ein Highligt mit dem dunklen Holz.
@GotAUkulele3 ай бұрын
Ja, ich glaube, ich bevorzuge auch das dunklere Holz
@threeleafshamrock5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the review Baz, very interesting! It looks pretty different, unique even but - for me - has a kind of paint by numbers look, where the colours dont quite match the numbers. 😬 I don't hate it, i just don't love it. It does sound a little strange but I'll be blowed if i can say exactly why. Anyway, not for me but very interesting none the less. Thanks as always mate, stay safe! 👍
@GotAUkulele5 ай бұрын
Yep, the finishing is quite shoddy in places. The sound is kind of out of phase. Trust me - much more noticeable to the person playing too.
@gariththatdoesstuff79905 ай бұрын
Started watching some of your videos and now i can say am a fan
@GotAUkulele5 ай бұрын
Why thanks - sorry, but there's a lot to get through!!
@acterene1Ай бұрын
Thanks!
@GotAUkuleleАй бұрын
Thanks Mark!
@captflack63715 ай бұрын
Hi, great review as usual. It doesn't sound that bad to me. However if it were expensive I would not usually consider but at that price it is tempting. Think I need to try it out first.
@GotAUkulele5 ай бұрын
You DEFINITELY need to hear it in person. Trust me
@adobbs921175 ай бұрын
Barry, is there a reason for every time you start to say the price KZfaq cuts away ? lol. “ And now the price” then cut, and I miss the price ! It makes me feel like a fantastic uke with no side dots ! Cheers ! Until next week !
@GotAUkulele5 ай бұрын
KZfaq puts ads in no matter what, but as KZfaq Partner I get to choose where some go. That seemed something of a break point - but the price should not be missed - after the add it should play from a second or two before the break!
@deborahpickett10062 ай бұрын
Paulownia, you say? That's interesting, because that's the wood that is customarily used to make kotos in Japan. Do you think this has a koto-esque sound to it? With respect to the two sound ports, that's going to result in two superimposed sound waves, one delayed by about 15 cm at the speed of sound, or about 0.3 milliseconds. Over in sythesizer-land, we call that a comb filter and it's used as a flanger effect. Sometimes it's deliberately added, but it's often also regarded as a flaw.
@GotAUkulele2 ай бұрын
Never played a Koto - sorry.
@chuckvt51965 ай бұрын
Very interesting look for sure! The sound seems a little off somehow, but still seems a pretty good value for an instrument that doesn't look like everything else on the market. Great review, Baz!
@GotAUkulele5 ай бұрын
Thanks Chuck!
@johnchastain78905 ай бұрын
I kinda like the turmeric-yellow look, but I don't understand the thick, klaxon ports around the sound holes. And with 4 strings, next they'll be claiming it's quadraphonic. Sounds OK via KZfaq, but try before you buy, of course. Keep drinking that tea with rum... and lemon!
@GotAUkulele5 ай бұрын
Thanks John!
@Kie775 ай бұрын
Intriguing. It MIGHT be a uke for me - but not for the reasons you'd expect. Barry, I know I've asked about blocking sound holes before to get a silent ukulele and you gave a great answer to explain why this doesn't work (and it doesn't, I tried). If you block the sound holes on this is it silent? If it is, then it might replace my Snail solid body that i use for silent practice and this has a wider nut width.
@GotAUkulele5 ай бұрын
Nope - most of the volume is coming directly off the top
@lsclair5 ай бұрын
I love the looks of this one, but I don't understand the laminate top. I'd like to hear it with a nice thin solid top. Just an idea of mine, but I'd like to see one with the finger board extending farther down the body without frets. Might be fun to play with. Might also try just stuffing something in the bottom sound hole and see how that sounds. Thanks for all you do.
@GotAUkulele5 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@hazelpurls5 ай бұрын
Interesting review. Thank you. Definitely one to try before you buy! I wonder if the odd sound is due to the sound waves interfering with each other. Would blocking the lower sound port off with a hankie or some cotton wool stop the sound being odd? Anyway, enough pondering - hope you feel better soon!
@GotAUkulele5 ай бұрын
I might try it - it has me stumped as most of the sound (99%) comes from the top. I wonder if the weird bracing is also causing it
@hairydonuts60245 ай бұрын
Great review, as usual but I wouldn't touch that thing with a barge pole!
@GotAUkulele5 ай бұрын
Me neither
@jimb11385 ай бұрын
Get out the drill, and put some holes in the middle of the top. Might balance out the sound a bit better. What's the worst that could happen? You could call it the tweeter to go with the stereo sound.
@GotAUkulele5 ай бұрын
Braces running right down the middle inside.
@tristand54615 ай бұрын
Due to the construction, it seems like it would be pretty durable but at the cost of having what seems to be a rather dry and compressed sound. Cool concept but I might have to pass on this one. Great review as always, Baz!
@GotAUkulele5 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@JonHancockUK5 ай бұрын
To me there's a noticeable improvement to the tone when you damp the strings so they don't ring out, so something about it is definitely peculiar. With all the notes ringing there's an almost painful, out of place quality to the sound. Needed a few more prototypes, I think.
@GotAUkulele5 ай бұрын
Yeah - it's all very odd - and certainly much more pronounced to the players ear.
@ukestudio30025 ай бұрын
Sounds good. Will have to try it in person. One commenter said "Enya like" (which to me is not great).
@GotAUkulele5 ай бұрын
I didn't find it anything like any Enya I have played
@bonniedavidson9365 ай бұрын
I was curious about this one. Thanks for the review. I agree with you. Just doesn’t do anything that exciting. And a little odd sounding. Now I don’t have to be curious any more 😂
@GotAUkulele5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@lyndamcardle41235 ай бұрын
Hello.. I have to take issue with your comment that £180 purchase price is a "reasonable price" irrespective of the size...I've bought many soprano and concert ukuleles that have much better finishes and tones than this tenor ukulele at half the price, a quarter of the price and even an eighth of the price. I've bought a couple of really good koa ukuleles for a little less than this !
@GotAUkulele5 ай бұрын
In the scheme of things I don't consider £180 to be high priced. Sure, not bargain priced either, but the average uke price in the market is higher than that.
@loriglass15 ай бұрын
What made you decided to review the tenor instead of the concert since you mentioned the concert having some different options? Thanks for your great reviews!
@GotAUkulele5 ай бұрын
Just the first I came across really, but it was only after I realised the extra concert choices. If anything i'm glad I did as it highlighted those missing options on the tenor
@daveflatters49815 ай бұрын
It sounds chimey to me. Perhaps that’s the “Stereo” effect coming through 😂😂😂 You can’t complain about the price, but I think I’d have to see and hear it in person before I’d buy it. The sound and colour bug YOU, the funky knot at the tie bar is worrying me !!!
@GotAUkulele5 ай бұрын
Honestly - the sound to the person playing is quite different! The knots - it's one of the tie bars with three holes - you can do regular tie bar knots or a kind of wraparound using the bottom two holes (as they've done here)
@ukeleleEric5 ай бұрын
I think I can slightly hear what you observe. Definitely not for me. Shame, because that style would've gone well on stage for me.
@GotAUkulele5 ай бұрын
Yes, I can sense it in the video recording myself. Nowhere near as strongly as when you play it yourself ..
@bonniedavidson9365 ай бұрын
Just not too exciting to me. But I was curious about this one. So thanks for the review ! Get better soon !
@drpkmurphy5 ай бұрын
I really like this one as far as it is unique, but I am more of a classic guy. It sounds a little muffled but not to bad. This is not for me but again it is unique. Thanks my friend….DOC
@GotAUkulele5 ай бұрын
Thanks for listening
@richardsnow72995 ай бұрын
Certainly individual. I quite like this one but better out there. Hope you're feeling better ive had an awful cold all week 🤧
@GotAUkulele5 ай бұрын
Thanks! And get well soon!
@rattleshakti5 ай бұрын
Looks like a missed opportunity there Ibanez, I think by adding a strap button and a decent pickup it would have had more appeal as a gigging tool, not worth 180 odd quid if you look at what else is out there for that kinda bucks. No not for me either I'm afraid. Good review my friend.
@GotAUkulele5 ай бұрын
Very much agree!
@tjbissues58895 ай бұрын
The zingy wobble must be the "stereo effect" lol. It does sound strange though.
@GotAUkulele5 ай бұрын
Think so. Kind of out of phase
@tjbissues58895 ай бұрын
Yes... I like the t shirt though.
@GotAUkulele5 ай бұрын
@@tjbissues5889 uketees.com/ !!
@mikek47085 ай бұрын
Great honest subjective review Baz. Thanks. Marmite Uke to the extreme. I don’t like the sound am afraid, you described it perfect, it does sound as if it is a sort of resonator with a bright echo. Design aesthetically is OK. Have a great week.
@GotAUkulele5 ай бұрын
Thanks as always Mike!
@ProbablyTheBestUkuleleDadEver5 ай бұрын
Built in reverb and chorus?
@GotAUkulele5 ай бұрын
Ha ha yes
@Studio42dotCom-Real5 ай бұрын
I tired one at NAMM. I didn't care for it. Even in the convention floor noise, I wasn't happy with the sound, but I did like the neck. Maybe I like a radiused neck. But in general, I didn't like the looks, it just seemed kind of unfinished. Thanks for your review. I do agree with your points on it.
@GotAUkulele5 ай бұрын
Sounds like we are on the same page!
@rehamkcirtap5 ай бұрын
That's weird. But it's something different and I bet at least a few people love it. Not so for me based entirely on the look.
@GotAUkulele5 ай бұрын
Yep - gave it a good score on looks!
@alanwhitney32635 ай бұрын
Quirky ukulele, is it worth a punt? Would have to try and compare tbh
@GotAUkulele5 ай бұрын
Definitely needs to be listened to in person i'd say
@andynew25 ай бұрын
Certainly looks different but rather plinky sounding.
@GotAUkulele5 ай бұрын
Yep, very odd sound
@norcalbob38385 ай бұрын
I don't care for the sound of this one. I played a Tyde at a festival recently, similar construction but better materials, and really liked it. I too like the look of this but not gonna happen...
@stoneyrunva5 ай бұрын
Oddly, reminds of an Enya tone. Thanks for another great review video. Interesting look. I may be interested in a carbon fiber composite version of this design.
@GotAUkulele5 ай бұрын
Never played an Enya with a weird tone like this? Not seen that they make a carbon version
@patgreenerides4 ай бұрын
Whats the best sub £100 tenor Ukele for a beginner 👍
@GotAUkulele4 ай бұрын
Anyone who tells you there is a 'best' of anything is lying / just giving you their singular opinion. The fact is there are lots of subjective points to consider that will differ from person to person (looks / sound etc). What I can advise is that there are some brands that do better than others more consistently Look at my full review list here - and look for the highest scores www.gotaukulele.com/p/ukulele-reviews.html
@patgreenerides4 ай бұрын
@@GotAUkulele been offered a Brunswick BU4T for £45 newish
@GotAUkulele4 ай бұрын
@@patgreenerides Yeah - not bad ukes - good price too
@StevenDoyleLuke5 ай бұрын
Tried it out at NAMM . . . didn't like it . . . bizarre tone.
@GotAUkulele5 ай бұрын
Glad it's not just me!
@chrisbergonzi79775 ай бұрын
Meh.....thanks pal....
@neiljackson31335 ай бұрын
Nah. Don't like that. The sound is better than I thought it would be, but that look: ugh!
@GotAUkulele5 ай бұрын
You seem to think the opposite of many. That’s cool though / think that demonstrates a very mixed instrument!
@judynpeterjones33075 ай бұрын
Horrible thing!
@GotAUkulele5 ай бұрын
Ha ha!
@thomasamos40555 ай бұрын
@@GotAUkuleleinteresting wood. Fast growing hardwood, used in far eastern instruments and regrows from the root stock after felled, so strong potential for a bit of sustainability in comparison to mahogany etc.
@GotAUkulele5 ай бұрын
Yes, I read that too.@@thomasamos4055
@LorraineKenna5 ай бұрын
Looks unfinished .
@GotAUkulele5 ай бұрын
It does in places. yes.
@LorraineKenna5 ай бұрын
Get well soon Baz.
@GotAUkulele5 ай бұрын
@@LorraineKenna Thanks! Getting there - this one is hanging around with the whole family!
@LorraineKenna5 ай бұрын
@GotAUkulele I know what you mean . It loves us too , so much it doesn't wanna leave.
@danielrussell452Ай бұрын
Not a great sound, like it's been drinking lol
@GotAUkuleleАй бұрын
Yep - really phasey
@NMeteora5 ай бұрын
Beautiful ukulele shape, ugly sound...
@saulchapnick15665 ай бұрын
Nice unique and captivating look. Not a good sound.
@GotAUkulele5 ай бұрын
My thoughts exactly
@saulchapnick15665 ай бұрын
@@GotAUkulele I made a huge mistake and I did not take your advice or anyone’s advice. I purchased a Fender Avalon tenor uke. I always wanted a fender, and I figured this would be a backup uke. Long story short, I hate, hate the sound. Thank goodness my “go to” ukulele is the Aklot AKET26. I love it and it sounds like heaven.
@GotAUkulele5 ай бұрын
@@saulchapnick1566 Fender really don't know how to make a good uke. Such a shame
@saulchapnick15665 ай бұрын
@@GotAUkulele should have listened to you. I thought at worst it would be average. It wasn’t. It was awful.