Sally Goodin - bluegrass ukulele

[MsNickie1001]

It seems to me, having been around guitars all my life (Daddy played) that the uke is a way more versatile instrument... although I've only been around ukulele for about a year now.

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

@MsNickie1001 Yes, I played the guitar for 50 years. Now I only play the uke.

[Pinoyako11705]

@MsNickie1001 I have to disagree in opinion and factually, anything you can play on the uke you can play on the guitar but not everything you can play on the uke you can play on the guitar...... not bagging on the uke I love them too...

[hyper09]

Can we please have tab for this? I'd never be able to play it at my current level. I just want to have it for later. It's so nice to listen to. :)

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

@hyper09 You will need to get the eBook, I'm afraid.

[jerryfinsternumber9]

"Here I'm comparing two beautiful new Ohana ukuleles. Try to watch in HQ. "

HQ = 480p

[bigjimallen]

Hi, Ken...the TK-75CG was my first serious uke...beautiful, and projects well., I play uke and guitar fingerstyle with acrylic nails, so it's a good sound that cuts. I now mainly use a custom LoPrinzi tenor, alternating with the TK-75CG.

Nice to see your video....Big Jim Allen, Tampa Bay

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

@bigjimallen Thank Jim. I take the 75 to most festivals. I'll be taking it to the Wine Country and to Nova Scotia. I was hoping to attend the Tampa Bay fest, but it wasn't to be. Maybe another year.

[ddbtdd]

I think these Ohana have amazing tone for the money. I appreciate the difference between these two models. IMO, the CK65D sounds a little more resonant but the 75 seem like it has a little more punch. I assume it is the spruce top that enables them to sound more like guitars than ukes. Very nice!

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thanks. No, they sound nothing like guitars.

[ddbtdd]

@KenMiddletonUkulele

Ken, They are a quite interesting none the less. Woodsy's Music is an Ohana dealer near me. Will have to go see what they are all about. Thanx for your reviews.

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

Not sounding like a guitar is a positive thing. Any ukulele that sounds like a guitar is not a good uke.

[AtomicFrog81]

I lust after the CK-65D. I have a bunch of sopranos, but I would like a concert scale. Plus that Ohana sounds and looks so neat to me!

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

People either love this instrument or hate it. It has a great sound though.

[jeffnstasia]

Ken, are you affiliated with Ohana? Asking because of some of the previous comments... Thanks.

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

Yes, I am International Marketing Manager for Ohana.

[jeffnstasia]

@KenMiddletonUkulele I ordered one based on one of your reviews, and I am very pleased with it - I feel you described it accurately. Thanks.

[Edantes1976]

Thanks great uking! Is that an oil lamp in the background? You dont know where to buy replacement chimneys by any chance do you? :-)

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

No, sorry.

[jeffnstasia]

@Edantes1976 try lehmans dot com for chimneys (won't let me post a URL)

[josephhoh]

is the CK-65D still selling? How much are they retailing for?

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

Yes, they are still available, Joseph. List is $369, but you can obviously pick one up cheaper.

[Keliiyamashita]

hey ken. they stole that idea from mcpherson guitar having the soundhole at the top? it works for awesome for guitar sustain but not for ukulele. the face is not large enough don't ya think. MCPHERSON's are the greatest. do you think it's possible to adapt the cantilever neck on a tenor uke???

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

We didn't put it there for sustain, but so that the player can get a better idea of the sound. Don't know about the neck.

[Keliiyamashita]

@KenMiddletonUkulele

hey ken, it sure looks pretty!!! really light the fret board. you should check the mcpherson guitar website and check out their necks. the neck doesn't touch the body creating a longer sound board. i was wondering if it can be done on a tenor ukulele. i don't know if anyone is doing that?

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thanks for the detailed comment. We probably won't be doing any more ukes with this design. we are going more traditional.

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

I agree.

[byjimini]

Ken - you don't do much to help my UAS! Stunning ukes, showcased by a terrific player as always.

Thanks for posting.

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thanks for the comment.

[UKISOCIETY]

Makai makes a version of the 65D and it sounds very thin compared to the Ohana.

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

Interesting. Thanks Alan.

[JCMcGee]

Lovely ukes and lovely playing!

How was it recorded?

Have you added a little bit of reverb?

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

I used a Zoom H2. Yes, I always add a little reverb.

[franulele]

Ken, does stretching the strings have an adverse effect on them as opposed to letting them settle in on there own? I'm always in such a hurry!

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

Yes. I have talked at length with Mimmo of Aquila about strings. The secret is to pull them just enough to help them to settle. They will take several days to stay in tune anyway. If you stretch them unevenly, the octave will be out of tune with the harmonic.

[ziotore]

nice bluesy part with bend!!

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thank you.

[tori8984]

I like the bend you put on those notes

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thank you.

[Erick99299]

How much are thay? O.o

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

It depends where you buy them.

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

MGM has the TK70CG at $449.

[Erick99299]

And you have like 900 :O They couldn't be in better hands.

[faithtruthlove07]

wow. beautiful ukes and beautiful arrangement of this song!

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thanks Leslie. Listen to Great Speckled Bird when you get chance - it is really scriptural.

[GrumpyCoyoteTunes]

Wonderful - Both lookers and great sounding too. Ohana is stepping it up for sure.

Thanks for this Ken.

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thanks Coyote. I'm one month behind on the Bring the Song Challenge - I'll try to catch up ASAP.

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thanks Tony.

[BoyBeamish]

Your reviews are great!

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thanks very much.

[pagethatwritesme]

both look and sound extremely sexy.

[guting]

agreed, very nice.

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

I agree too.

[casetone2514]

I love the look of the CK-65D but I prefer the tone of the TK-75CG.

Nice working of the tune.

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thanks Tony.

[globetrekkerboon]

bravooo!

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thanks.

[pawalia]

Yes, Ken, that's what I waited for!

I love your picking style and really enjoyed that tune!

Thank You Very Much!

Aloha from Bavaria!

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

This tune ill be in my new Bluegrass eBook which will be published later this year.

[unclejeff64]

great take on a good ol' tune ken! well done!

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thanks Jeff.

[theukeofedinburgh]

Ken - well demo'd. You do a good job for Ohana! Visited the site you'd recommended some tome ago and found that they are no longer trading.  Can you recommend a UK supplier or stockist where the range might be sampled? Trev

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

Sorry, I can not recommend anyway at the moment. There will be a display at the Belgium Festival next Saturday, but I dare say that is too far to go.

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

Yes, I agree, I have a small-bodied Taylor guitar (612C) and the sound is similar.

[theBradlands]

I don't know about the ukes...

but the musician is sure talented!

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

Haha. Thanks Brad.

[doogey9]

Ken,

they sound wonderful.....

Todd

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

I was more impressed with the sound than the looks.

[russbuss415]

really nice demo, thanks Ken!

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thank you Russ.

[Noold]

Whats teh retail on the TK-75CG ?

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

Full retail is $559.

[easyukulele]

Right on Ken. Thanks for the reviews!! That cutaway model sounds good.

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

It does, I agree.

[degcon]

Both sound nice pretty nice :-)

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

Yes, they are both nice instruments.

[waterdog226]

The TK 75CG sounds and looks awesome. It seems to be both bright, and mellow. Nice tune as well.

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

Yes, it's a lovely instrument. I'd like one.

[nihongo94]

I'm so sad because in sweden there is no shop even close to a ukulele shop. Sure you can buy ukuleles but not from Ohana! And I really want a SK-50 WG from Ohana...

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

Why not go into Jam in Stockholm or ring them and ask them to start stocking good quality ukuleles. I shall hopefully be visiting them soon.

[fourteentwelve]

Wow! The Ohanas are really getting fancy! I love the look of both of those instruments, and they sound lovely too.

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thanks Michelle.

[LStrachey]

great playing and fine looking ukes. I was aiming at a spruce top, but all sold out.

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

I don't have a spruce topped uke at the moment, but I would like one.

[irvingjohn]

Wow, the second one is stunning!

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

It does have a "wow" factor, doesn't it?

[deach69]

Not a fan of either ukes' appearance however they both sound really nice. Then again, it could just be you.

Congrats on the new job!

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thanks Deach. I know what you mean - if I could only own one uke, it would be much plainer.

[phillipsderek]

Love the arrangement and both ukes sound great to me!

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thank you Derek. I like spruce-topped instruments.

[SaddleSoreSista1]

I love hearing your bluegrass arrangements on the uke. These two are quite unique I think. I like the Tenor, it just has that little bit of extra warmth or bottom end.

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

Interesting that you spotted that - I think the maple body is responsible for the warm sound.

[mctrmt]

Ken, you could play a tin can strung with fishing line and it would sound good.

Beautiful arrangement.

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

When I was young I actually made instruments like that, Mary-Anne. I can't remember whether they sounded good though.

[mugambismonkey]

IMHO, the concert looks great with its particular design and it sounds rich, too. I'm not such a big fan of cutaway models in general (as far as the looks is concerned) and until now I never actually needed a cutaway for playing purposes, i.e. to reach these high-pitched string regions... :-) So I'd prefer the concert! Btw. nice and interesting video, Ken!

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

I think I agree about the cutaway. Thanks for the comment.

[DonfromMT]

Nice arrangement, Ken.  As to what you were saying about letting the strings settle naturally: do you think stretching compromises them?

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

Yes. Stretch them too quickly and they may become uneven in diameter. This can cause serious tuning issues. Many times when a person thinks the uke is out of tune with itself, it is actually the string. This happened on a Kanile'a. I thought it had been badly made - in fact, it was was perfect.

[BaronK69]

They both sound great! But I'm a bit of a puritan so I don't know if I like that strange sound hole... The tenor sounds even better in my opinion.

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

I agree with you. But the concert does have a great sound.

[BaronK69]

It sure does. But the tenor sounds very crisp. And is a bit prettier I think. But then again I think a very plain, normal shaped mahogany, like your Kiwaya is as pretty as it ever gets. I'm a very basic man I guess...

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

I agree with that. The Kiwaya is just about as pretty as it gets. The best looking Ohana for me is the TK 35G. this one has amazing maple though.

[BaronK69]

I agree - but since I'm in a "soprano mode" right now my favorite is probably the SK-35G. Looks like a dream...

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

It is nice. I have one for the festivals. I'll bring it to Stockholm if I come. I love my tenor version of it too.

[WorldStove]

Hey Ken, your playing just made everyone in the lab happy. thank you so much for the posting of this video.

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

It's my pleasure.

[PeteyMack64]

As always, Your playing Rocks! Even though you say that you can't play this piece very well yet, I believe that it was played very well indeed! I personally prefer the sound of the TK-75CG. I have also been looking at this model to purchase. Thank you for sharing! Oh...a little side note..that CK-65D is really a cool looking little uke though! The finger board really jumps out at cha.. : )

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

As an instrument for all occasions, the 75CG is just about perfect. It is expensive, but beautifully constructed.

[pschlehr]

Both are lovely instruments and produce a nice tone. I think I prefer the 65 and its mahogany sides and back. The 75 has a crisper/cleaner tone, more presence, but the 65 seems to have more warmth and perhaps a tad bit more depth. I will usually opt for warmth over crispness, which is just a matter of personal preference.

I like your arrangement of this old standard. You turned it slightly bluesy, which is a nice wrinkle. Well done.

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thanks very much. I feel that both ukes are really nice. For bluegrass? I think I might pick the concert.

[mjs004]

Love the piece your playing! I liked both of the ukes, but I prefer the tenor what a beauty of an instrument!

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

You're right. It is really special.

[tux325]

nice video and enjoy your new job!

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thanks very much.

[okvolleyball]

nice job Ken I liked the 2nd one the best .

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

I like that one too, Stephen.

[josephhoh]

Sweet arrangement and I did not mind the string going out of tune--added a bit of character. The concert sounded mellower but the tenor had a nice ring.

Thanks for posting,

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thanks Joseph. I'm pleased with the arrangement. Yes, the two instruments are very different, even with the same Aquila strings.

[Gcow55]

Great video Ken. The TK-75CG looks amazing. I wish they made it with a pickup option.

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

A pick-up would be nice but it would increase the price perhaps too much.

[ukeshale]

I wasn't a fan of the sound-hole placement on the CK-65D when I saw a still shot of it last week. Doesn't look so bad now (maybe it was the initial surprise) I think I prefer everything about the TK-75CG, including the sound. Beautiful arrangement.

[KenMiddletonGuitar]

I might take some getting used to. the hole makes it easier for the player to hear the instrument.

The tenor has tiger stripe maple back and sides and is a beautiful looking uke. I would love one.

[UkulelePoltergeist]

Nice arrangement, beautiful instruments.

Will YOU be on display in Sint-Niklaas, too?

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

I'll be there. I don't think I'll be playing though.

[UkulelePoltergeist]

Mahalo and Danke for having been on display ;-) and for answering my questions. I found out Ukulele24 is selling Ohanas in Germany, so I guess I know where to get my birthday present in July. :-)

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thanks for the info. It was a great festival.