Ohana Vita ukulele

[SteveWallsable]

WOW....really nice!

I just ordered a Vita Ohana Uke today.

[phillipsderek]

@SteveWallsable Cheers mate!

You won't be disappointed, they are a great little uke.

[Shell528]

What kind of strings are they?

[phillipsderek]

@Shell528 I am using Aquila strings.

Aquila and Worth strings are both great but Aquila seem to suit this uke better.

[thesicilianguitarist]

@phillipsderek Wow! I can't believe how much your uke projects!! Was that the same kind of model that Roy Smeck invented?

And hats off to your playing!

[phillipsderek]

@thesicilianguitarist The Ohana is a copy of the old Roy Smeck uke, and a wonderful little instrument. The sustain and projection might have something to do with the body shape, which is also very comfortable to hold and play. Cheers!

[phillipsderek]

Thanks for watching.

This uke has no pickup, so I am not playing amplified.

I recorded this with a cheap digital camera.

[PhilUSAFRet]

How did you amplify that uke? Sounds amazing.

[WhenDogsSing]

Very nice...Thanks...!!!

[phillipsderek]

@WhenDogsSing Cheers!

Thanks for watching.

[TheLolledproductions]

hello i am getting this uke soon i was wondering please could you send a tab to me of this piece send it to thelolledproductions@live.co.u­k thanks :)

[stifledbabsie]

This is beautiful! I really like your song.

[phillipsderek]

@stifledbabsie Thanks very much!

[kiwafruit]

This is such a stunning song. I don't suppose you have tabs...?

I really enjoyed your finger-picking style :)

[phillipsderek]

@kiwafruit

Thankyou!

I have a rough tab that I can send you if you give me an email address to attach a file to.

[BastuBasti]

@phillipsderek

hey mate :)

that song is brilliant. it sounds very nice.

could you sendd me those tabs too?

i will send you my e-mail adress. :D

[jinfuuu]

is this a loud uke?

[phillipsderek]

Yes, the Ohana Vita is very loud for a soprano scale instrument.

[jdogface]

beautiful sounds coming from that thing

[phillipsderek]

Thankyou!

I own several ukes that cost a lot more than this one but I still play it regularly. They sound great.

[pillowiswako]

What song is this? By the way awesome playing!

[phillipsderek]

Thanks!

The song is my first attempt at writing something for the ukulele. It is called 'music to my ears'.

[pillowiswako]

if ya can tabs would be great.. its an awesome song :)

[phillipsderek]

No worries.

Just send me a message with your email address and I will send you a file with the tab. It's only done with Microsoft Word and it's not perfect but you should be able to work it out.

[phillipsderek]

Thanks very much.

[stodd32]

that ukulele sounds awsome nice playing

[phillipsderek]

Thankyou!

Ohana make great ukes.

[t01152001]

it sounds so special! did you change the strings or does it originally sound like that?

[phillipsderek]

Thankyou!

It came fitted with Aquila strings. I am very happy with the way they sound. I do use Worth strings on some of my other ukes but I think Aquilas suit this uke perfectly.

[1014coombs]

Lovely piece, played very well...

[phillipsderek]

Thankyou.

[jgmtd535]

Sounds good to me!

[phillipsderek]

Thanks!

[SENIFURR]

is an ohana vita uke da best or sumthin??

[phillipsderek]

I think it is definitely one of the best in it's price range, and even comparable to some more expensive ukes, but that's just my opinion.

[SeidMadr]

I also own a Ohana Vita Uke and am very happy with it. I'm self taught and only been at it a few months, but the guys in my barracks(I'm National Gaurd preparing to go to Iraq) are always complimenting me on my playing. Mine has the low G tuning variation. The Vita has a great sound with surprising amount of volume.

[phillipsderek]

The Vita is a great little uke isn't it? I haven't heard one with a low G yet. Let me know if you ever post a video, I would love to hear it.

[KHarveyGuitarIdol]

hi friend. i'm toying with the idea of buying an ohana vita. i was told that bushman, stagg and another brand are basically all produced in the same factory so started lookin for alternatives. for the price this ukulele sounds wonderful, would really appreciate some feedback

[phillipsderek]

I would'nt hesitate to recommend an Ohana Vita. They sound great, have good intonation and they are loud enough to play along with a guitar. I don't think you will regret it if you do buy one. I own 2 Ohana ukes and I'm thinking of getting another (the sopranino)

[shanicles]

hi friend, i'm actually the guy in the comment below 'kharveyguitaridol' this is just another account. i've just ordered my ohana vita! really lookin forward to it :D will let you know how i find it

[phillipsderek]

I'm sure you will love it.

[okvolleyball]

nice job.

[LStrachey]

I should play so badly -- great stuff!

[japoofry]

Is that a solid wood instrument??

[phillipsderek]

The top is solid spruce , the back and sides are laminated rosewood.

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

Lovely soft tone an great picking too. I've subscribed and look forward to hearing more from you. Thanks.

KEN

Is it Phillip or Derek, by the way?

[phillipsderek]

Thanks Ken,

I have enjoyed watching all of your videos and just subscribed so I don't have to search for them any more. And it's Derek.

Phillips is my surname.

[hiyamahama]

Great picking, and what a lovely tone. What strings are you using? Did it have any setup issues when you acquired it? Great talent!

[phillipsderek]

Hi there,

Thanks for the comment. I am using Aquila Nylgut strings. The action and intonation were both perfect when I bought the uke. It is easy to play and there is no string buzz. It was excellent value for the price. I have several more expensive ukes and I think the Ohana plays and sounds as good as any of them.