Although an all laminated ukulele may be ideal as a starter; a nice combination is a solid top with laminated back and sides. This will reduce the cost as compared to an all sold ukulele yet producing beautiful tones that you will enjoy playing. One such combination is our Makai MK-70 Soprano ukulele. It features a solid Spruce top and Mahogany laminated back and sides. The Makai MK-70 Soprano produces tones that result in deeper bass and brighter treble tones than a Mahogany top. The Makai MK-70 Soprano is easy to hold which makes it the perfect size for children and is easy to carry and store. Its size is ideal for easier fretting of big stretches.
Makai MK-70 Soprano features:
• Soprano body style
• Nato neck
• Solid Spruce top
• Bone nut and saddle
• GHS black nylon strings
• Matte finish for that natural look
• Industry standard scale and total length
• Quality Mahogany laminate back and sides
• Beautiful Rosewood fingerboard and bridge
• Lightweight geared tuners for easy tuning
Spruce is a very close-grained wood that produces a rich, vibrant tone having great timbre and color. Many luthiers consider spruce as having the best flexibility for sound reproduction. Spruce is considered to be the premier tonewood for tops. The combination of a solid Spruce top and Mahogany laminate back and sides is a very popular design. If you are looking for a better quality ukulele with a brighter and louder sound you may want to consider the Makai MK-70 Soprano ukulele.
Solid woods transmit sound better because they vibrate more freely than laminate woods which are used on less expensive ukuleles. Since the back and sides act more like a reflector, they can be laminates without any negligible loss of sound quality. Laminate sides and backs may even be better than some solid woods in reflecting sound because the solid woods may absorb more of the sound. Obviously, the shape of the ukulele and wood used contribute to the overall tonal quality. The MK-70 having a solid top and laminate back and sides produces brilliant tonal qualities and makes the ukulele less expensive.
Each Makai MK-70 Soprano is factory inspected by a qualified technician prior to shipping for smooth fret ends, precision normal action and resonant sound quality. The Makai MK-70 Soprano is ready to play right out of the box, however some slight tuning may be required. When you compare the overall price of the Makai MK-70 Soprano to other online websites, you will find that this is a very affordable instrument and one you will enjoy playing.
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