This is am amazing ukulele for the price! It is super bright, but I bet a low G would sound fabulous on it. I am a sucker for a slotted headstock, too! I love it! Thanks, Baz!
I’m glad you go on about instruments that get you excited ! It shows your passion for the instrument. It is bright ! But the slightly selfish player in me would love to standout in a group of players ! Lol. Keep up the high standards your channel is known and loved for ! Cheers from sunny San Diego California.
Your enthusiasm for instruments that you like is contagious. loud and bright I think that would be perfect for lead playing or fingerpicking. great review as always!
i love instruments like this one that look super simple but have amazing sound. they look so unassuming but are far better than so many instruments that look fancy but don’t live up to it in their sound. wonderful review!! :)
Thanks for reviewing and introducing to me, a brand I was aware of but had never checked out. It looks like an excellent instrument and value proposition. I believe it has as thin a laminate top as I've seen. It sounds great to me. My guess is that a string change warms up the tone a bit.
I got that long neck soprano and it's one of my favorite ukes. I almost bought this tenor too but I'm considering one of their all solid mahogany ukes...
You got me to buy a laminate Kiwaya a few years back when you reviewed their long neck soprano, I didn't buy that one specifically but the concert version instead - I really like that uke! This one seems great too.
I have a Famous FS-1G (Famous is the in-Japan brand of Kiwaya) that I really like. I've been thinking of getting a second ukulele; a tenor to put low-G on. I'm still a beginner so this might be just the ticket.
I Like the color and don’t mind the brightness. I like the neat plain looks of this ukulele but I don’t like the slot style head on ukuleles. I do on guitars. I think I would put new Nygut strings on it. I like DD fluorocarbon on most of mine with the exception of my Saprano which has the New Nygut . This is so bright that the Aquila strings may bring it down a peg. Excellent instrument though. Great review as always….DOC .. Go 🏴
Love the headstock and the black edging along the neck. Nice and tidy looking. It is very jangly sounding. But like you say clear and loud. Perhaps owing to its super thin top. Yeah I think this would be one I’d choose to have a low G. :)
I have a question on the top laminate thickness. How thin is it in millimeters? Trying to get an idea on what to look for in laminate tops for future reference since their thickness plays an important role in sound quality. Thank you.
I couldn't tell you i'm afraid, as it was only with me on loan. No longer here to check it. As laminates go though, Kiwaya make some of the thinnest I have seen
@@GotAUkulele Alright thanks anyway. Any idea on a good estimate in what thickness to look out for, or do you have any other ukuleles that have a good thin top you can measure?
@@jakealthouse120 Couple of mm as I recall - but it's not such an exact science - it's also about how the laminate is made - pro grade ply is pressed very strongly together which adds to quality. Thin ply loosely put together with a soft wood core is not going to be as good no matter how thin you make it.
Off topic question but, can you install strap buttons on a uke that doesn't have any? One music store told me you can't drill a hole in a uke but another one said you can.
yes you can - though you need to ensure there is a tail block inside. I installed one live on camera once - see - th-cam.com/video/dTC_saWQ8DU/w-d-xo.html
What on earth is a 'low G video'? A low G is just a string change. You could put a low G on this instrument. It's not only certain instruments that can use them
I think that colour is quite nice personally.
This is am amazing ukulele for the price! It is super bright, but I bet a low G would sound fabulous on it. I am a sucker for a slotted headstock, too! I love it! Thanks, Baz!
Typical Kiwaya quality
I’m glad you go on about instruments that get you excited ! It shows your passion for the instrument. It is bright ! But the slightly selfish player in me would love to standout in a group of players ! Lol. Keep up the high standards your channel is known and loved for !
Cheers from sunny San Diego California.
Yes! Thank you!
Your enthusiasm for instruments that you like is contagious. loud and bright I think that would be perfect for lead playing or fingerpicking. great review as always!
Picking is certainly how I prefer it. Thanks for kind words!
i love instruments like this one that look super simple but have amazing sound. they look so unassuming but are far better than so many instruments that look fancy but don’t live up to it in their sound. wonderful review!! :)
They are!
The sound is wonderful. This video sums up that laminated is not always inferior to the solid one.
Agreed
Got the concert size and totally agree. Great instrument. Thanks for the review!
No problem!
I have the long neck soprano version of this uke - lovely little instrument. No doubt this one is just as good. Thanks for the review Baz.
You're very welcome!
Your smile says it all.
Great review 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks for reviewing and introducing to me, a brand I was aware of but had never checked out. It looks like an excellent instrument and value proposition. I believe it has as thin a laminate top as I've seen. It sounds great to me. My guess is that a string change warms up the tone a bit.
Thanks Joe
I got that long neck soprano and it's one of my favorite ukes. I almost bought this tenor too but I'm considering one of their all solid mahogany ukes...
Oh the Japanese stuff is sublime
Yeah, stop banging, start strumming😉 Fantastic uke!
Ha!
Nice one Baz👍
You got me to buy a laminate Kiwaya a few years back when you reviewed their long neck soprano,
I didn't buy that one specifically but the concert version instead - I really like that uke! This one seems great too.
Good choice!
I have a Famous FS-1G (Famous is the in-Japan brand of Kiwaya) that I really like. I've been thinking of getting a second ukulele; a tenor to put low-G on. I'm still a beginner so this might be just the ticket.
Good choice!
Another great review! It is definitely a nice instrument! I’m fine with the color but I do prefer a warmer tone.
Me too a though recognise that it’s a very subjective thing. Certainly crisp and clear
I love that color.!!
I Like the color and don’t mind the brightness. I like the neat plain looks of this ukulele but I don’t like the slot style head on ukuleles. I do on guitars. I think I would put new Nygut strings on it. I like DD fluorocarbon on most of mine with the exception of my Saprano which has the New Nygut . This is so bright that the Aquila strings may bring it down a peg. Excellent instrument though. Great review as always….DOC .. Go 🏴
Thanks Doc! Love the flag!
Love the headstock and the black edging along the neck. Nice and tidy looking. It is very jangly sounding. But like you say clear and loud. Perhaps owing to its super thin top.
Yeah I think this would be one I’d choose to have a low G. :)
Like all Kiwaya I have seen - unbelievably thin and precise in the build.
Sounds good, looks good, good price. What's not to like. Thank you.
You got that right! No brainer brand
Handsome uke, but I do wonder about the color choice for the headstock veneer. I agree that it cries out for linear tuning.
oh yea kiwaya !!! now im waiting for kala elite review with new x-bracing.
Already reviewed an Elite. Not sure I will be doing another.
Cheers Baz.
❤️😍loving your video😍❤️
Thank you!
I don’t care for the slotted headstock on a ukulele so much. I could easily live with the color at that price.
I have a question on the top laminate thickness. How thin is it in millimeters? Trying to get an idea on what to look for in laminate tops for future reference since their thickness plays an important role in sound quality. Thank you.
I couldn't tell you i'm afraid, as it was only with me on loan. No longer here to check it. As laminates go though, Kiwaya make some of the thinnest I have seen
@@GotAUkulele Alright thanks anyway. Any idea on a good estimate in what thickness to look out for, or do you have any other ukuleles that have a good thin top you can measure?
@@jakealthouse120 Couple of mm as I recall - but it's not such an exact science - it's also about how the laminate is made - pro grade ply is pressed very strongly together which adds to quality. Thin ply loosely put together with a soft wood core is not going to be as good no matter how thin you make it.
@@GotAUkulele Thanks for this insight and your well made reviews.
For a laminate, very nice...
Beats many solids that cost more I’m my opinion
@@GotAUkulele Did not see where I can get it is the states :(
You’d need to ask Kiwaya. I do know US friends who have them so it must be possible.
Off topic question but, can you install strap buttons on a uke that doesn't have any? One music store told me you can't drill a hole in a uke but another one said you can.
yes you can - though you need to ensure there is a tail block inside. I installed one live on camera once - see - th-cam.com/video/dTC_saWQ8DU/w-d-xo.html
@@GotAUkulele How did I miss that vid. Thank you Baz.
"Stop banging on, stop banging on, stop banging on...". So I'm confused Baz...do you like it or not? You're so hard to read. 😁
Ha !
Only you can make that ukelele sing like that Barry. What a beautiful sound. Can anyone lend me £199 😁😁 thanks for sharing this.
My pleasure!
Too bright for a tenor !
I am looking for a low g video :p
Thank you
What on earth is a 'low G video'? A low G is just a string change. You could put a low G on this instrument. It's not only certain instruments that can use them
It's a japanese made. What do you expect? 🤣
It's made in China
@@GotAUkulele my bad