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North American Made Uke?
Howdy …
I want to pick up a concert Uke as a gift for someone, but I don’t want to buy anything from half way around the world. Any recommendations for a concert Uke in the sub$500 range made in Canada, USA, or Mexico? I know about the Martin CK1, but wondering what else is out there.. especially made in USA?
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Magic Fluke.
Martin Could be a challenge to find in your price range. A Magic Fluke concert was my first uke. I went with solid spruce top, wood fretboard, and geared tuners. Still have it and play regularly. |
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You may be able to see if Brad Donaldson can make something but still a bit above $500.
Otherwise, think a used Bonanza or Magic Fluke or Mexican Martin are your choices. |
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https://fretmill.com/product/creed-c...-cherry-smash/
https://www.facebook.com/Creedsworkshop/ Donna LoPrinzi--might find one at the higher end of your price range. Could go the cigar box route as well. |
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Incoming Flea. Thanks guys.
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I'm a little late for the party, but there is a company called Mainland Ukes made in Nashville, Indiana. I looked at these a few years ago, but never purchased.
https://mainlandukes.com/ |
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Kelalili (Kevin's Late Life Ukes)in California are very good, hand made by him, and affordable. I've been very pleased with my tenor.
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Also, a luthier who posts under the name redir on this forum has had one in his shop last time I was in it, he's a very talented maker and I have three of his guitars and bought a uke from him for my wife. I think he's asking $600 for it if it's still there.
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Thanks rllink - I didn't realize that.
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The label on my 2 Mainland Tenors says the following: "Final assembly in U.S.A" While the OP is set, I will give a shout out to Mike at Mainland. These ukuleles are really good and anyone looking to step up to a solid wood instrument should give these a hard look.
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I agree. Regardless of where the parts are made, they are put together in a little shop in a small town in Indiana by a family who loves ukulele and sponsors one of the best ukulele festivals you will ever attend, The Ukulele World Congress. All at a price way below $500.
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An instrument that was invented, give or take, halfway around the world.
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I played a used Mainland Concert at the Music Den this past weekend… beautiful simple instrument.
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Given that there are over 12,000 ukuleles listed on Reverb, I assumed this was a joke anyway. Plus, as stated, there is no shortage of ukuleles made in North America and the U.S.
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