Np. Always glad to intro ukes =D
If Maestro is nearer, I'd suggest to check the targeted ukes first.

Yes it's true, the reason why expensive ukes ( and most instruments for that matter ) have minimalist design is to show off the wood natural beauty. Besides paint actually dampen the sound quality. Because Waikiki is probably made out of cheap plywood, paint is used to cover the obvious low quality wood.

It's walkable, I used to work in Ikano and stay in the apartments in front of DoReMi's shoplot row.

I cant seem to find where is Ikano/Ikea/Curve located in the google maps link you gave

Here you go
https://maps.google.com.my/maps?saddr=ikano...=my&mra=ls&z=17

This post has been edited by redlyfs: Mar 13 2013, 12:27 PM

Ooh wow..I'm still figuring how to get there by public transport...still new in KL and Selangor..

What's Solid Spruce Top?

It's a type of wood. Solid usually means its pure wood and no layer of plywood had been added.More on wood I'll add it to the uke thread

What's the difference between that and Solid Mahogany Top?

Added the info to the other thread

share my cover here!
it's cantonese song, sorry for friends from other races....
It's a fun song to play and just ignore my sucks singing!ha

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reCwQLeXIkg

There is this brand from Singapore called Prillante Ukuleles. Now selling in KL ranging from about 300 bucks to about 600+. Mostly concert and tenor for bigger size people like me. Workmanship = terror!

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

thx for advice!

This post has been edited by spiderwick: Mar 21 2013, 04:37 PM

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

This post has been edited by redlyfs: Mar 21 2013, 04:59 PM

Thx redflys,

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

Kala for concert is priced quite high compared to makala.

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

This post has been edited by redlyfs: Mar 23 2013, 12:41 PM

It costs 310 for kala-15S now. Inflation? Lol...
What do u think abt Cordoba bro?
Hmm i tried my fren's soprano before, felt weird when i was holding it..too small..so most likely will look for concert size.

In my list now, cordoba...samick..makala..

Kala too expensive..as for lanikai n ohana, only saw penang n mlk got it..not sure abt pricing though

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

Puchong haha...batu caves too far for me

puchong? u shud go to maestro ukulele at subang usj10 there have a look.. cthry sell cordoba too.. cordoba is good, i'll say the brand in the rank of lanikai and makala

another ukulele cover from me with concert ukulele aria acu-250

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1OwTfOWxj8

This post has been edited by jiko: Mar 23 2013, 05:31 PM

Thx navilink! Which cordoba u recommending? 15cm or up100? Went to doremi last sat, samick did catch my eyes
N there is a new brand from msia, L.Luthier, the solid top spruce sound quite nice too.