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pjfolino - Posted - 01/14/2014: 17:36:29
Sorry if this has been posted before - I looked in Archive but probably didn't look well enough.
I want to buy a ukulele (up to $200) as a travel instrument - wondering which TYPE of uke will best suit DGBD tuning. Any advice on best brands for this price range is also welcome.
Thanks!
- Peter
Noah Cline - Posted - 01/14/2014: 17:55:34
Baritone uke's are tuned DGBE, similar to a guitar's higher four strings. Might be something to consider.
Fathand - Posted - 01/14/2014: 18:06:32
I have both a Baritone Uke and a Baritone Banjo Uke that I regularly tune to DGBD. I think I have seen Kala Baritone Ukes for $150
DroneAlone - Posted - 01/15/2014: 04:57:47
If you're specifically looking for a travel instrument, a baritone uke might be too big... you can also use a tenor uke, there are special string sets for DGBE tuning (for example Aquila Nylgut). It shouldn't be a problem to tune the E-string down to D. Just make sure you choose the right string set, there are strings for reentrant (high fourth string) and linear tuning (low fourth string).
While I love my baritone uke for what it is, the tenor is quite a bit smaller and better for traveling. Google "baritone vs. tenor ukulele" and you'll find some images with both instruments side by side.
In the low cost segment, Kala and Ohana are good brands, IMO. Even though I think solid wood instruments are generally better, with cheap ukes, sometimes the laminate models are surprisingly good - and they're more robust and less sensitive to moisture, which might be an advantage when traveling...
Peter
pjfolino - Posted - 01/15/2014: 13:33:10
Thanks Peter - yes, smaller is better as I wish to take it onto a 'plane. Cheers for everyone's input :-)
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