I am not a fan of friction pegs generally, but my Koaloha has them, (the one I posted in your Facebook comments for this video), and they are great. The only friction pegs I like. I agree with you that this would look better with them on it.
Thanks Baz, it’s a beauty, and I do love mango. Koaloha are class and I always think….one day. Another great subjective review, I actually prefer the rear facing tuners they used to use on their concerts and soprano’s myself. They showcased that lovely headstock. I do wonder why they didn’t use Derjung geared rear facing tuners as they do make them. Have a great week.
Your review was just what I needed to push my husband into letting me buy this model, costing 5 times more than any others I've bought. Thanks, you made my day. 😀
Koaloha are superb. I have a pikake soprano from 2007ish (the second time they brought them out). I remember trying mine against a standard gloss finish soprano and the pikake just nudging ahead with the volume. Great review, as always!
What can you say? It's beautiful and sounds amazing. 🤷🏻♂️ Thanks Baz, it's lovely looking at and listening to the 'benchmark' instruments - makes you feel like getting your uke out for a play. 😏 Stay well mate! 👍
I really think the uke on the right side (on your right side) with the square headstock looks great - brand? Thanks for this review, of another very nice uke!
Thanks - I enjoyed the review a lot (both written and video). Some of the high end videos are to drool at the instruments more than to seriously aid a purchasing decision for me, but surely there’s nothing wrong with that. And this or something like it, maybe in Koa, would be my choice of K-brand ukulele. I mean, I really like the looks and sound.
All the Hawaiian instruments really have gone up. When I got my KTM-00 in 2013, it was $1030 with an LR Baggs Five.0 installed. The KTM-00 without the pickup is just under $1500 now.
I had no idea mango wood ukuleles were a thing. I think the wood looks neat, especially with the dark ebony neck. The wood has a worn, antique look that somehow still looks fresh and earthy. Best of all it sounds like a mango tastes, sweet and tangy but not too twangy...sorry, I had to. It rhymed...
My sole issue with pineapples is that they tend not to work well with soundhole hooks, which is how I prefer to support a smaller instrument; the strap wants to slip upward and upset the balance.
I can see that - rarely if ever use straps myself on anything other than tenor or up. That's just me though. Would say though - soundhole hooks terrify me - saw someone absent mindedly forget they are just a support, let the uke tumble forward and ripped a the top of a nice Kiwaya solid soprano in the process.
I really like the looks of this one! The only thing that looks strange is the grain color on line looks dirty like it has been played a lot. I think it is the lighting making it look dark. The headstock is real nice. I think the gears look good on this one. I really like the sound, it is rich and full! A real nice Soprano.. another nice review…. Thanks Baz… DOC
I think that's the common mango thing I dislike - many of the wood sets have a dark, sooty element I don't like. Thankfully they book-matched this set, but I'm still not a fan. It is, however, natural to Mango I think.
I really like the "German Shepherd" coloring of the mango wood... but I agree about the tuners. Idea: if rear-facing aren't available, they should finish them in black so they don't distract & detract from the uke's cool appearance.
Hello from France!I have been watching your reviews for a long time, and have enjoyed them, even bought a couple ukes on your advice. However ( sorry about the however), you claim to be impartial always, and I do not always agree. By the first 30 seconds of a review ( lately anyway), we already know whether you like it or not, your favorite brands always great, the rest not so much.I know you do not handle criticism well, and I apologize. I just wish to express my humble opinion. Take care!
I handle criticism perfectly well, but I think you missed the opening words in both the video AND written review - i point out that brands at this level don't make dogs, and accept that the review is more for fun! As for other reviews doing that - depends what it is - the last Amazon review for example I deliberately started out looking like it would be poor - but it actually wasn't. I think you may be missing the nuances of the Got A Ukulele style.
Oh, and my favourite brands are NOT always great. I've played Kala on stage more than any other brand (check out recent reviews). And Flight I have championed as a newer brand more than many (but check some recent reviews of those with poor quality control). But it's no coincidence if the KoAloha does well and an Amazon 'who are they' brand doesn't..
The expressions on your face as you play says it all. You cannot go wrong with a Koaloha, and this ukulele is truly brilliant! Great review!
Couldn't hide it!
Awesome Uke, I love my koaloha soprano
Thanks!
Thanks so much Steve!
Big fan of Longneck Soprano Uses
I like 'em too!
My favorite brand, my favorite sound, of any ukulele! I love mine. Excellent review as usual.
One of my top brands too - what's not to like?
SUS are sending me this exact ukulele so I've been looking forward to this video. Can't wait to play it ❤
Excellent!
Pineapple...soprano...longneck...couldn't ask for more 😀 Lovely! Thanks so much for a very nice review. Have a good week ❤️
Thank you!
Uuuuuu!😮😮😮😮😮 Love it! ❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you! 😊
My pleasure.
Thanks Baz! Keep up the good work. I’m a baritone man but always enjoy your objective & informative reviews, regardless of instrument size
Thank you so much!
Wow what a beautiful sounding instrument thanks Barry I loved this
Thanks Richard
Very nice! Lovely to see and hear the top end instruments 🙂 Thank you for the review.
My pleasure Hazel
Very nice looking and sounding pineapple and great review as always!
Thanks!
Another great informative review by someone who obviously loves this instrument. The uke looks fab and backs it up with sound
Glad you enjoyed it
Stunning all around!
Aye!
Thank you Barry, and thank you Alex!
My pleasure!
I own one of the original early koaloha t2 long neck, absolutely superb, probably my favourite 👌
A GREAT brand to own
I am not a fan of friction pegs generally, but my Koaloha has them, (the one I posted in your Facebook comments for this video), and they are great. The only friction pegs I like. I agree with you that this would look better with them on it.
I think they've moved to gears right across the range now. I find that sad - just give me a choice
I have the Koaloha royal pikake mango concert. It is amazing. Also have their royal pikake Koa tenor. It’s hard to stop playing at end of the day.
Superb brand!
Thanks Baz, it’s a beauty, and I do love mango. Koaloha are class and I always think….one day. Another great subjective review, I actually prefer the rear facing tuners they used to use on their concerts and soprano’s myself. They showcased that lovely headstock. I do wonder why they didn’t use Derjung geared rear facing tuners as they do make them. Have a great week.
Well quite Mike - if they are insistent on gears - Der Jung make rear facing gears too!
Your review was just what I needed to push my husband into letting me buy this model, costing 5 times more than any others I've bought. Thanks, you made my day. 😀
Enjoy it Catherine!
Koaloha are superb. I have a pikake soprano from 2007ish (the second time they brought them out). I remember trying mine against a standard gloss finish soprano and the pikake just nudging ahead with the volume. Great review, as always!
Think my first was from that era too. Always regretted selling it.. in fact I 'think' I know who owns it now.. maybe I should have a word..
Very beautiful and sounds good! 😍
Very!
Thanks for another delightful review! The Hawaiians are so very good at coming up with the most wonderful ukuleles.
Indeed
What can you say? It's beautiful and sounds amazing. 🤷🏻♂️
Thanks Baz, it's lovely looking at and listening to the 'benchmark' instruments - makes you feel like getting your uke out for a play. 😏
Stay well mate! 👍
Thanks so much!
Koaloha for the win! They make great instruments and that price including the case is very reasonable. Great review!
Indeed!
The best compliment I can pay it is: It sounds exactly like a great uke should. Marvellous!
I think that hits the nail on the head!
Beautiful ukulele 😊
Indeed!
What a beautiful instrument.
Indeed!
I really think the uke on the right side (on your right side) with the square headstock looks great - brand?
Thanks for this review, of another very nice uke!
On my right? Magic Fluke Flea Soprano
@@GotAUkulele Thanks!
Thanks - I enjoyed the review a lot (both written and video). Some of the high end videos are to drool at the instruments more than to seriously aid a purchasing decision for me, but surely there’s nothing wrong with that. And this or something like it, maybe in Koa, would be my choice of K-brand ukulele. I mean, I really like the looks and sound.
Thanks Paul
All the Hawaiian instruments really have gone up. When I got my KTM-00 in 2013, it was $1030 with an LR Baggs Five.0 installed. The KTM-00 without the pickup is just under $1500 now.
Indeed.
Agree with you about the aesthetics of Koa, but I love the sound of Mango.
I had no idea mango wood ukuleles were a thing. I think the wood looks neat, especially with the dark ebony neck. The wood has a worn, antique look that somehow still looks fresh and earthy. Best of all it sounds like a mango tastes, sweet and tangy but not too twangy...sorry, I had to. It rhymed...
It's a great sounding wood - good alternative to Koa
What's the name of the 1 finger picking song you play all the time or is it something you composed if so can you show how to play it someday maybe ??
See link below each review vid!
@@GotAUkulele thanks man awesome videos btw
My sole issue with pineapples is that they tend not to work well with soundhole hooks, which is how I prefer to support a smaller instrument; the strap wants to slip upward and upset the balance.
I can see that - rarely if ever use straps myself on anything other than tenor or up. That's just me though.
Would say though - soundhole hooks terrify me - saw someone absent mindedly forget they are just a support, let the uke tumble forward and ripped a the top of a nice Kiwaya solid soprano in the process.
Gotta say the mango sounds pretty good in my opinion one of the best sopranos yet👍👍
Lovely sounding wood indeed.
Isn't this quite, simply, what a ukulele should sound like? It evokes its homeland somehow...
I know what you mean!
Now, all I have to do is found a spare £1000 lying around somewhere.... :o
I really like the looks of this one! The only thing that looks strange is the grain color on line looks dirty like it has been played a lot. I think it is the lighting making it look dark. The headstock is real nice. I think the gears look good on this one. I really like the sound, it is rich and full! A real nice Soprano.. another nice review…. Thanks Baz… DOC
I think that's the common mango thing I dislike - many of the wood sets have a dark, sooty element I don't like. Thankfully they book-matched this set, but I'm still not a fan. It is, however, natural to Mango I think.
I really like the "German Shepherd" coloring of the mango wood... but I agree about the tuners. Idea: if rear-facing aren't available, they should finish them in black so they don't distract & detract from the uke's cool appearance.
Thing is - rear facing gears by the same brand that make these ARE available - I bought some the other day!
@@GotAUkulele Well then those silly Hawaiians should at least offer them as an option. After all, this is (by my standards) a high-end uke!
@@johnchastain7890 Agreed!
Hello from France!I have been watching your reviews for a long time, and have enjoyed them, even bought a couple ukes on your advice.
However ( sorry about the however), you claim to be impartial always, and I do not always agree. By the first 30 seconds of a review ( lately anyway), we already know whether you like it or not, your favorite brands always great, the rest not so much.I know you do not handle criticism well, and I apologize.
I just wish to express my humble opinion.
Take care!
I handle criticism perfectly well, but I think you missed the opening words in both the video AND written review - i point out that brands at this level don't make dogs, and accept that the review is more for fun! As for other reviews doing that - depends what it is - the last Amazon review for example I deliberately started out looking like it would be poor - but it actually wasn't.
I think you may be missing the nuances of the Got A Ukulele style.
Oh, and my favourite brands are NOT always great. I've played Kala on stage more than any other brand (check out recent reviews). And Flight I have championed as a newer brand more than many (but check some recent reviews of those with poor quality control).
But it's no coincidence if the KoAloha does well and an Amazon 'who are they' brand doesn't..
But really, the impartial element is mainly based on the fact I am not paid to say nice things or otherwise. I don't work for the brands or stores.