As usual well explained. One of the best if not the best ukulele/banjolele channel on youtube. Always interesting and educational lessons. Thanks Kelly
Excellent explanation and overview of these three. They all have their characteristics and all seem to be fine but The Duke definitely has the tone I prefer. Thanks for sharing!!
@@bonniedavidson936 thanks so much Bonnie! Glad you liked it. I find it interesting to listen to them all side by side so you can really hear the difference.
@@fourstringstrummer I think the Duke is the clear winner here !! But the Ohana isn’t bad. I kind of like the twangy sound too It’s nice you have an option with Ohana to get a concert. I love the case for the Duke. Wow !!!
@@thereseg7203 thanks Therese! Much appreciated - I always find it interesting to hear the differences of the sounds when they're played one right after the other .
Great video. The first 4 string instrument i bought was a kmise banjolele from amazon. I could not get it to stay in tune, the strings kept jumping out of the bridge . I took it to a local guitar store to see if they could help. On his advise i returned it to amazon for a refund and i bought a makala tenor ukelele. A year down the line i now have a barnes and mullins banjolele. And today i received a 50 year old musima banjolele from ebay. It was made in the former east Germany and i have to say for £50 it is an amazing instrument. Im fitting new strings tomorrow...
@ I think it is a great find . I have researched the company & they stopped making instruments in the 80’s so it is at least 40 years old. It’s in immaculate condition. Can’t wait to get new strings on it & play it 👍
For those wondering: Kmise MSRP is ~$100 (based on Amazon and less than $100 in some cases) Ohana MSRP is ~$400 (based on Ohana's webpage. no online orders, you need to find a dealer) Duke's MSRP is ~$400 (Based on Duke's webpage but you can order direct from their webpage) I have to "shop with my bank account" so it's a Kmise for me...for now.
Excellent choice! They are fabulous instruments. Use this link to get an exclusive offer - saves you some $ and gets you free delivery pretty much anywhere in the world! www.dukeuke.com/pages/4string
Hey Bryan! If you're interested in a Duke you can use my link and get a really good deal - discount and free international shipping pretty much anywhere in the world. Https://www.dukeuke.com/pages/4string If you're interested in n Ohana you can buy one directly from my shop at www.fourstringstrummer.ca
Thanks!
Thanks Bonnie!! Much appreciated!! 😊
As usual well explained. One of the best if not the best ukulele/banjolele channel on youtube. Always interesting and educational lessons. Thanks Kelly
Thanks so much Anton! Always appreciate your comments!!
Thank you! I have one now I need to get on it!
Have fun!!
Excellent explanation and overview of these three. They all have their characteristics and all seem to be fine but The Duke definitely has the tone I prefer. Thanks for sharing!!
Thanks Patrick! Glad you enjoyed it!! Kelly
Great kelly, thanks so much for being thorough and objective. Appreciate you and your channel 🙂
Thanks Jamie! Glad you enjoyed it!!
Nice to have a comparison of all 3 Kelly. Love how you explained all of them so thoroughly !
@@bonniedavidson936 thanks so much Bonnie! Glad you liked it. I find it interesting to listen to them all side by side so you can really hear the difference.
@@fourstringstrummer I think the Duke is the clear winner here !! But the Ohana isn’t bad. I kind of like the twangy sound too It’s nice you have an option with Ohana to get a concert. I love the case for the Duke. Wow !!!
One of the best ukulele Banjo's ears from Deering very loud instruments
Kelly, one could not wish for a better explained pro and con review. A potential buyer will learn a lot and make an informed choice.
@@thereseg7203 thanks Therese! Much appreciated - I always find it interesting to hear the differences of the sounds when they're played one right after the other .
Great video. The first 4 string instrument i bought was a kmise banjolele from amazon. I could not get it to stay in tune, the strings kept jumping out of the bridge . I took it to a local guitar store to see if they could help. On his advise i returned it to amazon for a refund and i bought a makala tenor ukelele.
A year down the line i now have a barnes and mullins banjolele. And today i received a 50 year old musima banjolele from ebay. It was made in the former east Germany and i have to say for £50 it is an amazing instrument. Im fitting new strings tomorrow...
That sounds like a great find! Banjo ukes are sooooo much fun! I love them!! Kelly
@ I think it is a great find . I have researched the company & they stopped making instruments in the 80’s so it is at least 40 years old. It’s in immaculate condition. Can’t wait to get new strings on it & play it 👍
For those wondering:
Kmise MSRP is ~$100 (based on Amazon and less than $100 in some cases)
Ohana MSRP is ~$400 (based on Ohana's webpage. no online orders, you need to find a dealer)
Duke's MSRP is ~$400 (Based on Duke's webpage but you can order direct from their webpage)
I have to "shop with my bank account" so it's a Kmise for me...for now.
I'm getting the duke 10, I'm so sold. Been looking for a great banjolele and this video was perfect! thank you so much man!
Excellent choice! They are fabulous instruments. Use this link to get an exclusive offer - saves you some $ and gets you free delivery pretty much anywhere in the world! www.dukeuke.com/pages/4string
Great review. Own the Ohana and love it. Your right about the gold tone - super loud.
I’d like to have a banjolele but don’t know where to buy one,
I want a tenor
Hey Bryan! If you're interested in a Duke you can use my link and get a really good deal - discount and free international shipping pretty much anywhere in the world.
Https://www.dukeuke.com/pages/4string
If you're interested in n Ohana you can buy one directly from my shop at www.fourstringstrummer.ca
Are the pickups mounted directly under the bridge feet, or are they slightly closer to the tailpiece?
They're pretty much right under the feet of the bridge