Is Mele a good ukulele?
Is Mele a good ukulele?
For the price, it is an outstanding instrument. Based on that, I ended up purchasing a Mele solid Mahogany Tenor Ukulele, and am very pleased with it. It looks great, with a lot of attention to detail in the construction. It sounds great (even with me playing), and the neck is very comfortable.
Are Mele ukuleles made in Hawaii?
Mele Ukuleles are handmade on Maui, Hawai’i with beautiful craftsmanship and attention to detail.
Where are ukes made?
Hawaii
Meanwhile, the ukulele is still thriving in its place of origin, Hawaii, where it maintains its status as the state instrument. It’s hardly surprising that some of the world’s best ukuleles are still made in Hawaii.
How much is a ukulele made in Hawaii?
The price of a quality Hawaii-made ukulele is usually based on the type of wood. An ukulele made of Hawaii koa—a highly prized wood endemic to the Islands—will cost you upwards of $650. A Hawaii-crafted ukulele made of mahogany, on the other hand, can cost between $50 to $80.
Are ohana ukuleles made in China?
In Ohana’s lineup, it falls between the less expensive mahogany CK-25 and the company’s pricier solid koa models. Despite the name (ohana is Hawaiian for ‘family’), this company’s instruments are made in China.
What kind of wood are Mele ukuleles made of?
We use choice tropical tonewoods such as koa and mahogany, to provide the resonance and beauty that makes Mele ukuleles so special. The most valuable and sought after Hawaiian-built ukuleles have always been made of koa wood, once known as “Hawaiian mahogany”.
Does my Mele ukulele need humidification?
Each Mele ukulele is a beautiful example of the craftman’s work, and will provide you with a lifetime of fun and music. Your Mele Ukulele is a handmade solid wood instrument, just like guitars, violins and other fine stringed instruments costing many thousands! Sometimes our customers don’t realize that such instruments should be kept humidified.
What ukulele do top Hawaiian musicians use?
You will find Mele Ukuleles as the ukulele of choice by top Hawaiian entertainers and world famous musicians like Joe Walsh, John Fogerty, Jesse Colin Young, Steve Miller, Mick Fleetwood, Colin Hay (Men at Work), Sammy Hagar, James Hetfield, and members of Bonnie Raitt, Bon Jovi and Jimmy Buffet’s bands.
Why genuine koa ukulele?
Genuine koa is found only in Hawaii and is becoming rare and expensive, so any genuine solid koa uke is an investment in the future. Our koa ukuleles, as well as having excellent sound qualities, are living works of nature’s art, each unique, with its beautiful ripples of color in the koa’s grain.
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