These are the moments that make other people smile... seeing someone absolutely ecstatic and genuinely passionate about something. A true joy! Thank you for sharing this moment with us.
Hello, Barry! I just must say your reviews are great! So full of pure interest, sensitivity, love and passion... Each week I can't wait for another ones! Thank you for teaching me your special approach to the instrument. Best regards from Poland! Michal
It’s amazing to see someone get so excited about an instrument. Seeing the joy in someone’s face while they play is the beauty of music I think- it can make you feel the most joy in the world even on your darkest days, and music can touch people in millions of ways :)
I know this review is quite old now but I just wanted to tell someone who loves and respects this kind of craftsmanship.... I BLOODY BROUGHT ONE TODAY! Saved up all my money and did it... I’m SO happy. Thank you for sharing you experience and knowledge about Ken Timms and his hand made Soprano. Look forward to seeing your next video!
I love how subtly (is that even a word) excited and ecstatic you are, it reminds me of my grandfather, like a boiling pot, slowly bubbling up. Keep up the great work, you are my greatest ukulele inspiration.
Stunning...... it just set the standard for a soprano ukulele sound. No annoying mid-range frequencies, pure and a well balanced tone. Good review. Need to have one of that in my collections.
This is exactly what I was talking about on your recent Sigma review. The quality of UK luthier instruments right now is tremendous and most of them are knocking it out of the park when it comes to price. This kind of product gets my vote every time. Great review as always. Thanks.
Listening to your excellent review years ago, this was on my wish list. Finally last week I managed to buy a used one. It is a stunning instrument. The price has risen since then. But even at the price point today it is very much worth it.
Wow! So much LIFE in the sound. You look so happy playing it too. I am just watching this video now, 4 years later. So I can't help but Wonder. Is this still your favorite? I think the answer is YES. 😃🎶
@@GotAUkulele oh no! I'm sorry. I definitely understand priorities. I hope whoever bought it is treating it very well and some wonderful things have come to you since, or will come to you very soon. 😊
Just bought one today from Ken that came up on eBay. No bids had been placed and the BIN price was still there, so after trying for years to buy one, I pressed Buy it Now without thought. Can’t wait for it to arrive.
Rather a late comment here, but just now watched your two podcast appearances with Alex of SUS, really enjoyed them, and I was curious to ask if you've ever thought about trying your own hand at creating a ukulele. I realise it's a monster task, having looked into it myself, with all the gear that's needed, etc, but I really enjoyed watching a few tutorial videos, and thought I'd love it if I had the means to do so. I then thought about just trying to assemble one of those pre cut things that need to be assembled, a ukulele rather than a wooden boat or something, or maybe ordering wood pre cut, as based on traditional specs, and gluing it together myself, or just trying to make something out of an old oil tin can, something like that. I saw someone online 3D print one. Have you ever fancied giving it a whirl, at least in some way? I'd love to myself, even if it's a disaster.
Congrats on the acquisition! I have a 50's Martin S0 and would love to have a Timms. Unfortunately I'm in the US. When you said the price I said "What???!!" out loud. Amazing! God bless Ken for what he does. If I can't get a Timms I think I'll settle for a Kiwaya KTS-4 some day. Thanks again for your videos. Keep on strummin'!
This Ukulele is near impossible to get hold of, How did you manage it. I watch all Kens vids on youtube, his attention to detail is second to none. I'm sure you will enjoy it for many years. Your reviews are very good, its a thumbs up from me.
Near impossible? Since I bought this I mentioned Ken to some friends and two of them bought them. Sure he is not stocking them like a mainstream shop - just subscribe to his ebay page!
I wholeheartedly agree with your review of the Ken Timms masterpieces. To me it's a classic heirloom instrument and, truth be told, I now own three of them in the hope my two children will play when they are older and I can gift them one each of the finest sopranos ever made. I bought the first two for a good price when he was more unknown. The third was a little more, but still cheaper than a vintage Martin. If I was forced to give a criticism of these instruments it would only be that they are perhaps not the best choice for a quiet strum when everyone else is in bed because they are so loud and punchy. It does come as a welcome surprise from such a little unassuming instrument.
I recently managed to get my hands on one of these second hand! Not been able to pick it up yet (I live abroad) and soooo anxious to get my hands on it. I am curious though, this review was 4 years ago... is it still the top scoring uke on Got a Uke!?
That really is a superb ukulele at even twice the price. But I have to agree with you that $329.00 is an absolute steal. You said you really love monogamy sopranos. Do you prefer them over koa sopranos? Thanks 🙏 In advance. Also, great review as always.
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Hallo Bazz for sure the best review ever seen. Allmost got emotial because of your happyness . I believed every word. And now i have to save money again, because i really whant one. Many Thanks.
Hello! I'm a big fan of this channel and you're actually the person who got me into ukuelels (I believe the first video of yours that I watched was the comparison of the three beginner sopranos.) I was really hoping you could do a review of the ohana sk-50wg. I've been on the edge of buying it but I cannot decide if it's what I'm looking for. No one has really critically reviewed it yet and I enjoy your videos so much because you state the good, the bad, and the ugly. Please let me know if that's at all possible, and have a good day man :)
Ive always wanted one been lucky enough to play one.i love my 2 mele sooranos but I think its time for a timms.Fab review mate and im extremely envious.how do you compare it to the kiwaya ?
Well it just got a higher score - but the price has done that - in all other departments it's on a par but I scored it better on fit and finish simply because it was done in a shed, not a factory.
@@GotAUkulele Barry, thanks for you quick reply. I tried to send a message a message to Mr. Timms on Ebay but it seems impossible, maybe I misuse Ebay.
@@dynboy Ken used to send to the EU in the past (he shippedt to me in Austria) and maybe to France. But I remember reading a message from Ken on the UU forum that he had many issues with shipments to the EU since Brexit so maybe he doesn't ship to EU anymore.
Loved the review. As a new-ish player can I ask what the chords were that you played between 5:20 and 5:50? I would like to be able to recreate that sound.
Hi, Barry! You’ve played this Timms as well as a Wunderkammer Ike. Which one do you think is the best and why? I don’t want to start a war between these two little beautys, which a consider to be in the podium of all sopranos out there, but just curious. If you’d have to define that podium: which three soprano ukuleles would you list or put on there? Thanks!!
Leonel Gutierrez they are extremely close and the Wunderkammer probably wins on character and traditional aspects. But the Timms went on to get the highest score I ever handed out which probably answers your question
After almost a full year of reign, the aNueNue UT200 Moon Bird Tenor was beaten! I know they're two very different instruments. I'm just kidding! Great review, Baz. I always love seeing you happy to play great Ukuleles. By the way, does Ken Timms only make Sopranos? Any chance to see a Concert or a Tenor for sale?
Has anyone tried a takamine ukulele before? I was at a flea market and one of the stalls had it, a tenor sized Takamine ukulele with built in electronics😊. I was wondering if it's good. The condition is pretty alright for a flea market find, any thoughts/experiences?
GotAUkulele thanks! I bought it, the action is pretty alright, the electronics are passive and still work really well :). It's made up of all laminated mahogany and for a tenor it's pretty sweet sounding.
Got excited about this ukulele just by listening to you on this video! Such enthusiasm. Out of curiosity, I checked out Mr Timm's ebay page. His Hand built soprano is up for auction and is now at 590 pounds with another day or so to go! I wonder who's going to be the lucky one. The ukulele looks gorgeous.
Based on this review I bought one of these works of art and i just can't speak highly enough of it. It is a joy to look at, to hold and to play, just unbelievable.Barry says he'd gladly pay twice the price for one and you have to now, recent ones have sold over £550 and still worth it.
I DO know people in the USA who own them. But.. you would need to contact Ken in advance to check if he can ship. He clearly HAS done so, but check in advance.
Wow, they are fetching close to 600 pounds now! what was an amazing bargain is no longer. Worth it I would say but lucky for the few who got them early on.
I believe he DOES ship to USA. But he doesn’t build to order and all go on ebay auctions. His frequency varies and he takes a break over winter, but as he builds up (ie. now!) he seems to be putting them out once every two weeks. Best keeping subscribed to his ebay is the way.
Great review, and I completely sympathise with you here Baz - I feel exactly the same about my KT style ‘0’. It’s funny really - I was really strapped for cash when I bought it, so it felt like a risk buying thru eBay. I’d tried a vintage Martin, but I think it must’ve been a ‘Tuesday afternoon’ one, ‘cos the intonation was less than perfect. I then tried a new Martin, and just found it horrible/poor quality - truly, like firewood! ;). My KT is phenomenal tho’ - just like everyone seemed to be saying in reviews. I have a truly Pro instrument, which plays and records amazingly well. It’s a thing of understated/classic beauty too (as you say) - ‘an I nicked mine for £280 too! (a slow week for Ken on eBay). He wasn’t exactly over the moon, but hell - I am, after all, a starving musician... 🤪 Take care matey, and great review again, BK
Thanks. I’ve seen some people recently suggest that Kens are too expensive, but I beg to differ. He puts them up as a mix of Buy it nows (at 325) and some on auction. Some auctions go high, some low like yours. It’s a pretty fair system I think, and even at his higher prices, I think they are easily worth the money. This didn’t get the highest score yet on Got A Ukulele for no good reason!
Ha! That’s absol. crazy isn’t it Baz? - There are lots of people out there who are either crippled by a ‘bit of knowledge’ or else have no money when the chips are down. I paid £280 on eBay for mine (so I really nicked it right?) but, funds permitting, I’d’ve happily paid double for it without a second thought. It’s phenomenal, and you’re right to be emotional about your one... 💗 The new Martins are awful - really poor quality timber, and just don’t play very well (in my view), plus we have to remember that the vintage style ‘0s’ were made for the Everyman - apparently extremely cheap to buy back in the day, and so there’s bound to be lots floating about now that, despite sounding great, aren’t exactly spot-on with the old action/intonation. If we weigh all that up, then Ken’s are likely to be *better* than yer average Martin style ‘0’ That’s what I reckon anyway... Take care ombré Bobby. 🌸 ( o)==:: 🌺
Wow, Baz, I've never seen you so excited about a Uke! I don't care for soprano Ukes at all, but this review turned my head. Now I think I actually want one of these. So, does this mean that you'll be playing it so much that you won't do any more reviews?
Please for the love god. The next time you come across a builder who is selling great sopranos at a decent price Please Don't exclaim on YT that he should raise his prices.
@@GotAUkulele Here recently when he lists them for auction he will leave a BIN option until the first person places a bid. That BIN price is $760. They are obviously great instruments, and he can charge whatever he sees fit, but at that price you start getting into vintage Martin territory. Don't get me wrong I still really want to get a hold of one even if I have to pay the higher price. It's just a little frustrating when you read about these people who were able to get them at half that price not that long ago :)
@@GotAUkulele You got an absolute steal! Thanks for the awesome review. And I was wondering about those “old-timey” chords you were playing. I went to your channel and found your video. Cheers!
That ecstatic feeling you"re exhibiting is why we afflicted with UAS so willingly surrender to our disorder. Congratulations on your new found treasure!
These are the moments that make other people smile... seeing someone absolutely ecstatic and genuinely passionate about something. A true joy! Thank you for sharing this moment with us.
My pleasure! Thanks!
My wife was just listening to the audio of the review and said, "I think you should get one of those." !
Love this review. Its a pleasure to watch you so genuinely happy with an instrument!
Thank you. There is genuinely nothing about it to dislike I think.
This review obviously was a pleasure to make, and an absolute pleasure to watch. Thank you.
It was indeed!
Hello, Barry! I just must say your reviews are great! So full of pure interest, sensitivity, love and passion... Each week I can't wait for another ones! Thank you for teaching me your special approach to the instrument. Best regards from Poland! Michal
Thanks so much
It’s amazing to see someone get so excited about an instrument. Seeing the joy in someone’s face while they play is the beauty of music I think- it can make you feel the most joy in the world even on your darkest days, and music can touch people in millions of ways :)
I get to play a LOT of ukuleles. 99% of them are either poor or fairly standard. When one shines brighter it's always quite a moment for me.
I know this review is quite old now but I just wanted to tell someone who loves and respects this kind of craftsmanship.... I BLOODY BROUGHT ONE TODAY!
Saved up all my money and did it... I’m SO happy.
Thank you for sharing you experience and knowledge about Ken Timms and his hand made Soprano.
Look forward to seeing your next video!
Enjoy it - they are terrific
Me too ! How is it ?
I love how subtly (is that even a word) excited and ecstatic you are, it reminds me of my grandfather, like a boiling pot, slowly bubbling up. Keep up the great work, you are my greatest ukulele inspiration.
Thanks so much!
Stunning...... it just set the standard for a soprano ukulele sound. No annoying mid-range frequencies, pure and a well balanced tone. Good review. Need to have one of that in my collections.
This is exactly what I was talking about on your recent Sigma review. The quality of UK luthier instruments right now is tremendous and most of them are knocking it out of the park when it comes to price. This kind of product gets my vote every time. Great review as always. Thanks.
Thanks Rob
Ken Timms certainly know what he's doing. Such a nice uke ❤❤❤
Remarkable builder
Listening to your excellent review years ago, this was on my wish list. Finally last week I managed to buy a used one. It is a stunning instrument. The price has risen since then. But even at the price point today it is very much worth it.
So glad you got one!
Wow, what a great review! I've been binge watching your videos, and this one sure is happy!!!
Absolutely!
Wow! So much LIFE in the sound. You look so happy playing it too. I am just watching this video now, 4 years later. So I can't help but Wonder. Is this still your favorite? I think the answer is YES. 😃🎶
I had to sell it on when my boiler broke!
@@GotAUkulele oh no! I'm sorry. I definitely understand priorities. I hope whoever bought it is treating it very well and some wonderful things have come to you since, or will come to you very soon. 😊
@@GotAUkuleleSo sorry 😢
Just bought one today from Ken that came up on eBay. No bids had been placed and the BIN price was still there, so after trying for years to buy one, I pressed Buy it Now without thought. Can’t wait for it to arrive.
Good score!!
Rather a late comment here, but just now watched your two podcast appearances with Alex of SUS, really enjoyed them, and I was curious to ask if you've ever thought about trying your own hand at creating a ukulele. I realise it's a monster task, having looked into it myself, with all the gear that's needed, etc, but I really enjoyed watching a few tutorial videos, and thought I'd love it if I had the means to do so. I then thought about just trying to assemble one of those pre cut things that need to be assembled, a ukulele rather than a wooden boat or something, or maybe ordering wood pre cut, as based on traditional specs, and gluing it together myself, or just trying to make something out of an old oil tin can, something like that. I saw someone online 3D print one. Have you ever fancied giving it a whirl, at least in some way? I'd love to myself, even if it's a disaster.
I'm too ham fisted at building things to be honest!
Congrats on the acquisition! I have a 50's Martin S0 and would love to have a Timms. Unfortunately I'm in the US. When you said the price I said "What???!!" out loud. Amazing! God bless Ken for what he does. If I can't get a Timms I think I'll settle for a Kiwaya KTS-4 some day. Thanks again for your videos. Keep on strummin'!
I believe Ken does ship internationally. I know several people in the US who own them
Andrew Mc donough Ken uses the Royal mail so shipping was 21.50 pounds to my place in Australia. Definitely the nicest uke I own.
Ken's eBay store name is squarepeg_3000 www.ebay.com.au/usr/squarepeg_3000
Yes I know - his ebay link is in the review
Thanks for the heads up. Eventually I want one. Clearly it’s the best!
This Ukulele is near impossible to get hold of, How did you manage it. I watch all Kens vids on youtube, his attention to detail is second to none. I'm sure you will enjoy it for many years. Your reviews are very good, its a thumbs up from me.
Near impossible? Since I bought this I mentioned Ken to some friends and two of them bought them. Sure he is not stocking them like a mainstream shop - just subscribe to his ebay page!
Thank you Baz for the review. I would love to play/ own one of Ken’s ukuleles. Fingers crossed.
Am sure he'll be building regularly again soon - he takes a break at winter (and why not?)
GotAUkulele why not indeed! Lucky to have these talented people making these wonderful instruments.
I wholeheartedly agree with your review of the Ken Timms masterpieces. To me it's a classic heirloom instrument and, truth be told, I now own three of them in the hope my two children will play when they are older and I can gift them one each of the finest sopranos ever made. I bought the first two for a good price when he was more unknown. The third was a little more, but still cheaper than a vintage Martin. If I was forced to give a criticism of these instruments it would only be that they are perhaps not the best choice for a quiet strum when everyone else is in bed because they are so loud and punchy. It does come as a welcome surprise from such a little unassuming instrument.
I recently managed to get my hands on one of these second hand! Not been able to pick it up yet (I live abroad) and soooo anxious to get my hands on it. I am curious though, this review was 4 years ago... is it still the top scoring uke on Got a Uke!?
think the score was equalled by something (can't recall) - but still one of the best ukes i've ever played
It is really lovely! I love your enthusiasm, too! Thank you.
Thank you so much!
That really is a superb ukulele at even twice the price. But I have to agree with you that $329.00 is an absolute steal. You said you really love monogamy sopranos. Do you prefer them over koa sopranos? Thanks 🙏 In advance. Also, great review as always.
I do - something about the woody sound on a soprano - I find Koa can be a bit too rich
Why in the name of all things holy does this video have 4 down-votes?!?!?!
Happens on all popular UA-cam channels. Note that the down votes are NEVER accompanied by any constructive critique. They are done by lonely strange types who sit alone at home, then high five themselves at how 'subversive' they are...
You're dealing with human beings. : (
Oh yeah, those... :-)
If I down voted this video it would be because I’m jealous I didn’t see the video 5 years ago.
Still the best review after all those years Got a ukelele .
And best sounding soprano.
Yes - still remember how it blew me away
Hi Baz , i have also now a Ken Timms, what aren your thoughts compared to Vintage Dj Morgan that you reviewed last month??
Thanks
Would I be right in thinking you like this ukulele Barry? 😎
Seen some of these ukes have been sold for around the £500 mark now in Sept 2022. Probably will become highly collectible no doubt.
Think they already are James!
Managed to buy one when I first started 7yrs ago it was fantastic, and for some daft reason I sold it.
I see the love in your eyes for that uke. Fantastic!
Get's the best score on Got A Ukulele for a reason!
Hallo Bazz for sure the best review ever seen.
Allmost got emotial because of your happyness .
I believed every word.
And now i have to save money again, because i really whant one.
Many Thanks.
They are worth every penny!
On 6.30 you can hear the resonance because off your voice when you say ummmm. Lol
Hello! I'm a big fan of this channel and you're actually the person who got me into ukuelels (I believe the first video of yours that I watched was the comparison of the three beginner sopranos.) I was really hoping you could do a review of the ohana sk-50wg. I've been on the edge of buying it but I cannot decide if it's what I'm looking for. No one has really critically reviewed it yet and I enjoy your videos so much because you state the good, the bad, and the ugly. Please let me know if that's at all possible, and have a good day man :)
I can but ask them Sam - Pretty booked up now until early 2018 though
GotAUkulele Thank you!
Ive always wanted one been lucky enough to play one.i love my 2 mele sooranos but I think its time for a timms.Fab review mate and im extremely envious.how do you compare it to the kiwaya ?
Well it just got a higher score - but the price has done that - in all other departments it's on a par but I scored it better on fit and finish simply because it was done in a shed, not a factory.
Can you review the Córdoba Protege? I'm looking for a Tenor uke that is around $100. I have a concert uke now . Love your reviews! Thank you!
I can try to get hold of one - pretty booked up for several months now though
Hi, would you know if it has already delivered to France? It seems that we cannot purchase it from France, and so delivery is impossible.
You would need to ask Ken himself - only place to get them
@@GotAUkulele Barry, thanks for you quick reply. I tried to send a message a message to Mr. Timms on Ebay but it seems impossible, maybe I misuse Ebay.
@@dynboy Ken used to send to the EU in the past (he shippedt to me in Austria) and maybe to France. But I remember reading a message from Ken on the UU forum that he had many issues with shipments to the EU since Brexit so maybe he doesn't ship to EU anymore.
Great review as usual. BTW do you by any chance know the company Nalu ukulele?
Heard of them - never played one.
Ok next question, would you get a Kiwaya solid Mahogany or this lovely instrument?
This one, although i own both and dont regret either. This beat the KTS-5 on the scores, but the price has a lot to do with that.
Loved the review. As a new-ish player can I ask what the chords were that you played between 5:20 and 5:50? I would like to be able to recreate that sound.
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Brilliant really enjoyed. 👍
Me too ;-)
Hi, Barry! You’ve played this Timms as well as a Wunderkammer Ike. Which one do you think is the best and why? I don’t want to start a war between these two little beautys, which a consider to be in the podium of all sopranos out there, but just curious. If you’d have to define that podium: which three soprano ukuleles would you list or put on there? Thanks!!
Leonel Gutierrez they are extremely close and the Wunderkammer probably wins on character and traditional aspects. But the Timms went on to get the highest score I ever handed out which probably answers your question
GotAUkulele great! What about the third member in that podium, at least, to you?
Dunno. Probably the Kamaka HF1 or a Kiwaya KTS5
After almost a full year of reign, the aNueNue UT200 Moon Bird Tenor was beaten! I know they're two very different instruments. I'm just kidding! Great review, Baz. I always love seeing you happy to play great Ukuleles.
By the way, does Ken Timms only make Sopranos? Any chance to see a Concert or a Tenor for sale?
He used to make more, but I think he is now focussing on these
Thanks, Baz!
Totally agree with this review. Ken's ukes are superb. As good if not better than the original Martin's.
I'd agree
Wow! What a great review and a lovely soprano ukulele. I’m keeping my eyes on this.
Thank you!
Great review :D
Thanks very much!
This made me smile 😊
Terrific ukuleles!
Has anyone tried a takamine ukulele before? I was at a flea market and one of the stalls had it, a tenor sized Takamine ukulele with built in electronics😊. I was wondering if it's good. The condition is pretty alright for a flea market find, any thoughts/experiences?
They've not made them for some years i dont think. i've never seen one
GotAUkulele thanks! I bought it, the action is pretty alright, the electronics are passive and still work really well :). It's made up of all laminated mahogany and for a tenor it's pretty sweet sounding.
Wow. I liked the way it “spoke back to you” as you were talking. Lively or what!
Yep!
"The Ukulele to end ukulele acquisition syndrome" I dunno... The nicer the ukulele, the deeper the addiction goes....
Oh I dunno - I honestly cant think I want anything more than this delivers
True satisfaction you say? Does man possess the capacity? Time will tell....:)
Got excited about this ukulele just by listening to you on this video! Such enthusiasm.
Out of curiosity, I checked out Mr Timm's ebay page. His Hand built soprano is up for auction and is now at 590 pounds with another day or so to go! I wonder who's going to be the lucky one. The ukulele looks gorgeous.
Good luck to him - I did say in the review I would pay twice what I paid!
Based on this review I bought one of these works of art and i just can't speak highly enough of it. It is a joy to look at, to hold and to play, just unbelievable.Barry says he'd gladly pay twice the price for one and you have to now, recent ones have sold over £550 and still worth it.
Great choice!
Wow! Amazing! You gotta check a vintage Martin as well, that you might compare the sounds between this one and the Martin!
What a beautiful, gorgeous soprano; and for so little money! It makes you drool! Great video!
Wow! I can hear the C string!
you can hear every note! So accurate and well balanced
Are these available in U.S.? Would love to try one!
I DO know people in the USA who own them. But.. you would need to contact Ken in advance to check if he can ship. He clearly HAS done so, but check in advance.
@@GotAUkulele thank you very much.
Where is the Ebay link
In the review linked below the video
Mr. Timms has cured my UAS as well :)
Aint that the truth!
Real nice review I cant fault it great presenter great instrument I'll stop now theres no more to say..thanks
Thanks!
Wow, they are fetching close to 600 pounds now! what was an amazing bargain is no longer. Worth it I would say but lucky for the few who got them early on.
botecfud afraid so / I’d suggest they are now priced fairly!
Anyone know how often Ken sells these on eBay and does he ship to the U.S.?
I believe he DOES ship to USA. But he doesn’t build to order and all go on ebay auctions. His frequency varies and he takes a break over winter, but as he builds up (ie. now!) he seems to be putting them out once every two weeks. Best keeping subscribed to his ebay is the way.
I can't find anything on eBay under "Ken Timms". Do you have a link to his page?
Brent E. Link to his ebay is in the written review. Think his account is called Squarepeg or similar
I clicked the link and it still won't let me go to his page. Probably because I'm in the U.S.? Oh well, I'll just go with the Kiwaya KTS-4
Brent E. Can’t think why as he does ship to US. He’s also in Luthiers Lounge on UU. I wouldn’t give up as the Kts 4 isn’t a patch imho
You were right :)
You grabbed one?
I mean you seemed happy about this uke, I wish I could play one of these master pieces@@GotAUkulele
Great review, and I completely sympathise with you here Baz - I feel exactly the same about my KT style ‘0’. It’s funny really - I was really strapped for cash when I bought it, so it felt like a risk buying thru eBay. I’d tried a vintage Martin, but I think it must’ve been a ‘Tuesday afternoon’ one, ‘cos the intonation was less than perfect. I then tried a new Martin, and just found it horrible/poor quality - truly, like firewood! ;). My KT is phenomenal tho’ - just like everyone seemed to be saying in reviews. I have a truly Pro instrument, which plays and records amazingly well. It’s a thing of understated/classic beauty too (as you say) - ‘an I nicked mine for £280 too! (a slow week for Ken on eBay). He wasn’t exactly over the moon, but hell - I am, after all, a starving musician... 🤪
Take care matey, and great review again, BK
Thanks. I’ve seen some people recently suggest that Kens are too expensive, but I beg to differ. He puts them up as a mix of Buy it nows (at 325) and some on auction. Some auctions go high, some low like yours. It’s a pretty fair system I think, and even at his higher prices, I think they are easily worth the money. This didn’t get the highest score yet on Got A Ukulele for no good reason!
Ha! That’s absol. crazy isn’t it Baz? - There are lots of people out there who are either crippled by a ‘bit of knowledge’ or else have no money when the chips are down. I paid £280 on eBay for mine (so I really nicked it right?) but, funds permitting, I’d’ve happily paid double for it without a second thought.
It’s phenomenal, and you’re right to be emotional about your one... 💗
The new Martins are awful - really poor quality timber, and just don’t play very well (in my view), plus we have to remember that the vintage style ‘0s’ were made for the Everyman - apparently extremely cheap to buy back in the day, and so there’s bound to be lots floating about now that, despite sounding great, aren’t exactly spot-on with the old action/intonation.
If we weigh all that up, then Ken’s are likely to be *better* than yer average Martin style ‘0’
That’s what I reckon anyway... Take care ombré
Bobby. 🌸 ( o)==:: 🌺
Wow, Baz, I've never seen you so excited about a Uke! I don't care for soprano Ukes at all, but this review turned my head. Now I think I actually want one of these.
So, does this mean that you'll be playing it so much that you won't do any more reviews?
Got a fair few reviews booked in going forward Nickie
Please for the love god.
The next time you come across a builder who is selling great sopranos at a decent price Please Don't exclaim on YT that he should raise his prices.
heh heh..
God Bless the talented luthiers! What an instrument!
Is the price still the same
No - I don’t think do. This was a few years ago
Sadly, Noooo they are not :(
commoncurt I actually think the prices they go for now are more realistic for the quality. He was giving them away before!
commoncurt also bear in mind - he usually puts them up on auction so the final price is dictated by the buyers - kind of fair really
@@GotAUkulele Here recently when he lists them for auction he will leave a BIN option until the first person places a bid. That BIN price is $760. They are obviously great instruments, and he can charge whatever he sees fit, but at that price you start getting into vintage Martin territory.
Don't get me wrong I still really want to get a hold of one even if I have to pay the higher price. It's just a little frustrating when you read about these people who were able to get them at half that price not that long ago :)
I think your review of the Timms’ soprano is responsible for the price increase over the last 5 years!
i think he was selling them far too cheap.
@@GotAUkulele At that price, in hindsight, I should have picked up a couple of them!
@@jerrydavison_ Ultimately though - they sell as auctions, not fixed prices - so the market is determining what they are worth
@@GotAUkulele You got an absolute steal! Thanks for the awesome review. And I was wondering about those “old-timey” chords you were playing. I went to your channel and found your video. Cheers!
That ecstatic feeling you"re exhibiting is why we afflicted with UAS so willingly surrender to our disorder. Congratulations on your new found treasure!
Hi mate , your reviews are quality what’s ken times username on eBay thanks from jay