I bought a CK-42 a few months ago (sinker redwood, rosewood back and sides), and it’s absolutely gorgeous; it’s the TK-45 except no curly redwood and, of course, concert in size, but they share the same look and that rich, clear timbre. A total keeper.
Thanks Alex, got to say they are a lovely set of Ukes. Just love the fact that a Uke was hiding from you 🤣. Am sure it won’t be around long now. Have a great week
The TK45 is a beauty! I think the first uke I ever bought from you was a TK38. It was my first tenor, and it's the only one I still have, except that now it's masquerading as a baritone, and has a through bridge because I snapped the original trying to fit thicker strings, and had to resort to an electric drill (was I ever sweating conkers!!!) It worked out fine though, and she suits the lower register very well. (Google tracked down an obscure set of Aquila re-entrant baritone strings for tenors).
On your note that the TK-220G comes with fluorocarbon versus Aquila strings, . . . . THANK GOD! I have owned probably close to 50 ukuleles over the past 4-plus years, mostly Hawaiian Ks, with a compliment of aNueNue, Cocobolo Ukuleles, Pono Master Series, and a couple custom Ohanas (a couple Kalas, but not a big fan - I still have an 8-string baritone, and my “in-my-office” uke is a 5-string), and I am always at a loss as to why almost every lower-end and so many middle-end (and until fairly recently Kanile’as) come with Aquila Nylgut/SuperNylgut strings. While I do not hate them, and they sound “alright” at best (versus truly POS Kamaka/D’Addario nylon strings), Aquila Nylgut/SuperNylgut strings are measurably inferior to pretty much EVERY SINGLE BRAND of fluorocarbon strings on the market. It almost seems to be some kind of “antitrust scam” that Aquila strings are so ubiquitously used as the “default” strings on the vast majority of instruments in the market. I have NEVER, EVER, EVER, EVER regretted immediately ditching “stock” Aquila strings for fluorocarbon strings on ANY instrument.
So happy the TK-39 is getting some love! One of my favs in my collection. Absolutely stunning looks and such a sweet sound.
I bought a CK-42 a few months ago (sinker redwood, rosewood back and sides), and it’s absolutely gorgeous; it’s the TK-45 except no curly redwood and, of course, concert in size, but they share the same look and that rich, clear timbre. A total keeper.
I'll never let my TK42 go, a stellar keeper with Low G Living Waters ;)x
I love my TK220G! It got me hooked on mango =) But that TK45!!! Wow.
Thanks Alex, got to say they are a lovely set of Ukes. Just love the fact that a Uke was hiding from you 🤣. Am sure it won’t be around long now. Have a great week
The TK45 is a beauty!
I think the first uke I ever bought from you was a TK38. It was my first tenor, and it's the only one I still have, except that now it's masquerading as a baritone, and has a through bridge because I snapped the original trying to fit thicker strings, and had to resort to an electric drill (was I ever sweating conkers!!!) It worked out fine though, and she suits the lower register very well.
(Google tracked down an obscure set of Aquila re-entrant baritone strings for tenors).
What a beastly sounding uke!
@SouthernUkuleleStore 🤣😱👹
Came in to see you guys earlier today. Thanks for chatting and letting me play a lovely electric ukulele.
Always welcome!
I caved and ordered the Flight I was playing. Looking forward to getting it.
I'm not a tenor player but I really like the TK 45…
OH - the TK-220G is also available as a Pineapple Model 🥰- I'm dreaming of a Mango-Pineapple Uke (that I can afford one day...)
On your note that the TK-220G comes with fluorocarbon versus Aquila strings, . . . . THANK GOD! I have owned probably close to 50 ukuleles over the past 4-plus years, mostly Hawaiian Ks, with a compliment of aNueNue, Cocobolo Ukuleles, Pono Master Series, and a couple custom Ohanas (a couple Kalas, but not a big fan - I still have an 8-string baritone, and my “in-my-office” uke is a 5-string), and I am always at a loss as to why almost every lower-end and so many middle-end (and until fairly recently Kanile’as) come with Aquila Nylgut/SuperNylgut strings. While I do not hate them, and they sound “alright” at best (versus truly POS Kamaka/D’Addario nylon strings), Aquila Nylgut/SuperNylgut strings are measurably inferior to pretty much EVERY SINGLE BRAND of fluorocarbon strings on the market. It almost seems to be some kind of “antitrust scam” that Aquila strings are so ubiquitously used as the “default” strings on the vast majority of instruments in the market. I have NEVER, EVER, EVER, EVER regretted immediately ditching “stock” Aquila strings for fluorocarbon strings on ANY instrument.