Thanks again. Great review. I realize that setup can affect intonation but maybe you could rate intonation as good, bad or even just acceptable. I know it is subjective too.
I didn’t mean to ignore your comment; I’ve been thinking on it. There isn’t much difference between exceptional and good intonation. I had a voice teacher that said that really, you were on pitch or not-like being pregnant-either you are or you’re not. The Kala Learn To Play I reviewed recently could be made to be in tune, but as the action can’t be adjusted, there is nothing that can be done. I have only seen one ukulele with truly bad intonation (A Glarry) and that is because the top fret was 1/4” longer than it should have been. I actually hacked that off with a coping saw in a video. Many ukuleles suffer from intonation because of the set up (action is too high) or bad/worn out strings. And that is usually correctable. But if I see an ukulele that can’t be made to play in tune, I’ll mention in (another example was the awful Rise by Sawtooth).
@@UkeStuff Yes I see. I spent too many years tuning pianos, there is always something in there that needs improvement. I will focus more on playing. I do spread the A and G notes a little to calm down the A and Am chords. Thanks for the reply.
I've actually thought about doing the piano tuner course at a local college; not sure I want to deal with the mechanics of the piano...the tuning would be fine (especially with today's technology)...but fixing a broken hammer or pin would not be my idea of a good time.
Amazing review.
Thanks!
I found this exact model with a Māori style carved design at a pharmacy for $15 brand new. Super surprised at the quality for the price.
Thanks for posting!
That really sounds great for a budget ukulele
It is nice to have a lot of options!
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You are very welcome!
Thanks again. Great review.
I realize that setup can affect intonation but maybe
you could rate intonation as good, bad or even just acceptable.
I know it is subjective too.
I didn’t mean to ignore your comment; I’ve been thinking on it. There isn’t much difference between exceptional and good intonation. I had a voice teacher that said that really, you were on pitch or not-like being pregnant-either you are or you’re not.
The Kala Learn To Play I reviewed recently could be made to be in tune, but as the action can’t be adjusted, there is nothing that can be done. I have only seen one ukulele with truly bad intonation (A Glarry) and that is because the top fret was 1/4” longer than it should have been. I actually hacked that off with a coping saw in a video.
Many ukuleles suffer from intonation because of the set up (action is too high) or bad/worn out strings. And that is usually correctable.
But if I see an ukulele that can’t be made to play in tune, I’ll mention in (another example was the awful Rise by Sawtooth).
@@UkeStuff Yes I see. I spent too many years tuning pianos, there is always something in there that needs improvement. I will focus more on playing.
I do spread the A and G notes a little to calm down the A and Am chords.
Thanks for the reply.
I've actually thought about doing the piano tuner course at a local college; not sure I want to deal with the mechanics of the piano...the tuning would be fine (especially with today's technology)...but fixing a broken hammer or pin would not be my idea of a good time.
@@UkeStuff It may be a skill to fall back on.
couldn't hurt.
Do you know where they are manufactured? Just curious.
I’m pretty sure they are made in China.
@@UkeStuff Thanks