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redlyfs
post Mar 21 2013, 04:49 PM

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QUOTE(spiderwick @ Mar 21 2013, 04:37 PM)
hey guys,

anyone bought ukulele from this website before? the makala is at good price now i supposed. even though didnt come together with gig bag. guess no tuner also.

http://bensukulelehouse.blogspot.com/2013/...la-ukulele.html

newbie here and will like to join ukulele group tongue.gif

thx for advice!
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Sorry to disappoint but from what I see he's selling a lot of unbranded ukes that looks awfully similar to this
http://stores.ebay.com.my/Bruceweiart-Musi...Instrument-Shop

They stated they used "Solid Koa". I believe it's not entirely valid as true Koa is indigenous to Hawaii and cutting these trees down is highly controlled, hence why actual Koa made instruments are very expensive. Reviews from those who bought from ebay is always negative. The sound quality is very bad. Its does nothing more than just to look pretty on a display shelf. Some unfortunate cases the ukulele arrived with bad wood warps. I myself have contacted brucewei, in interest of purchase. However, even though he sounded really nice and helpful I did not dealt with him. It's just too good to be true. The site you linked, carries ukulele with hallmarks of brucewei's work.

On another note, Makala is reputable. Supposely the cheaper version of Kala but from personal check the price range and quality is about the same. Further discussion please check on the other ukulele thread. If you want advice on getting a beginner ukulele there's some tips and recommended shops available

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post Mar 23 2013, 12:37 PM

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QUOTE(spiderwick @ Mar 23 2013, 12:09 PM)
Thx redflys,

I supposed cheap things r too good to b true a tongue.gif
Perhaps will check out samick price then.

Kala for concert is priced quite high compared to makala.
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Really? I bought my Kala for around RM 250 from Ukulele Malaya. Makala is going for around the same price at The Guitar Store, Damansara Perdana.
Anyway Samick is a good starting instrument as well. I bought a concert for around 180. It comes stringed with Aquila. One of the best strings for uke

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post Mar 23 2013, 01:14 PM

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Where's your location? Ukulele Malaya carries Lanikai. That time when I bought Kala the owner also have promo for lanikai. Comes with bag and tuner. Cheaper than the Kala + bag

 

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