Lanikai Curly Koa CK-TEQ Ukulele
RatingsOne of the cheaper electric acoustic ukuleles around from Lanikai.
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Achim does sound check with his Lanikai Curly Koa CK-TEQ Ukulele.
On eBay
US $399.95
On Musician's Friend
Lanikai CK-TEQ - $329.00
Specifications
Size: Tenor Cutaway A/E
Construction: Curly Koa (laminated) top, sides, and back
Fretboard: Rosewood
Frets: 19
Tuners: Chrome Die-Cast
Binding: Maple
3 Comments
HEAVIER THAN MY OLD MARTIN TENOR BUT, A GREAT UKE VALUE. ELECTRONICS A BONUS.
I bought one and glad I didn’t spend more than 200 delivered. Was really hoping it would be more then what it turned out to be, judging from all the positive reviews.
Shoddy construction:
- slapped on binding, uneven, rough, used lots of filler.
- stain slopped over headstock & uneven
- frets not filed well, sharp edges
- had to sand nut down. Edges too sharp made it very uncomfortable
- Action is too high
- Sound is a bit dead, but sounds ok through an amp
- intonation is fair
This is a beautiful looking instrument. Mine has a full on cross grain pattern to die for. The action and intonation are spot on. It is very easy to play and stays in tune. Mine came equipped with Aquila strings, with a plain 3rd. You can see that a little filler has been used between the maple binding and the koa in places but it’s not that noticeable and doesn’t detract from the overall beauty of the instrument. Like the other reviewer said, it’s not extremely loud but the tone is lovely. Played through an amplifier it sounds great. I paid $500 Australian for mine and I’m very happy with it.
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