3 Under Appreciated Ukuleles from aNueNue, Kiwaya and Flight

[@heynik7477]

Because of this video I’ve bought the flight victoria soundwave. Thanks

[@joseppuigdollerscasamitjan4021]

Good ukuleles, Kiwaya sounds amazing, really suggestive.

[@davidmolloy126]

I've fancied the Victoria for ages and I just may get one and it really sounds lovely when picking. It's becoming very clear that I won't be able to venture higher up in the market for some considerable time. X

[@WorldofUkes]

I think I'd have one, rather than. Diana, if that helps!

[@KB-ks8jv]

Just when I settled on a new uke these pop up, ok more research needed

[@WorldofUkes]

That's the problem, there are so many nice ones!

[@cornetblower6560]

I have the Kiwaya good enough for a lifetime.

[@D0hle]

The Moon Bird soprano is such a unique ukulele. It's an absolute cannon in a soprano body. It can rival so many concert ukes and even some tenors in terms of depth of sound. The fact that it's not as popular as it should be is a literal crime. Sue and arrest everyone (except you and me, obviously).

[@WorldofUkes]

Haha! You, me and some others but not as many others as there should be!

[@cvalentiner7]

So, it's a musical “stay out of jail” card?

[@GenghisDaniel]

Hey Matt, thanks for the video (and for selling me a really really nice Millar long neck mango soprano a few months back :) ). As an owner of a Kiwaya KTC-2 I will venture to say that the problem with the KPC-1M is indeed mostly an aesthetic one, but not due to the wood. To be frank, I found the headstock on their modern line quite ugly, it might not be by himself, but the problem is that it is a modern headstock - and modern offset fret markers - with an otherwise really traditional body and look. For instance, the bridge is a really traditional one, and it does not fare well with that modern headstock, at least in my opinion. I feel that there is something not coherent in their modern line aesthetic, whereas I found the traditional line to be one of the most beautiful understated lines ever ! As much as I know how good any Kiwaya will sound, I will not buy a modern line one just because of this unsettling aesthetic I guess. Especially taking into account that there is so much competition in the modern ukulele market. I should add that I have nothing against modern ukulele design, the Moonbird series is really beautiful, but it is really coherent, a whole.

[@WorldofUkes]

That's interesting. I love the offset markers and don't mind the headstock, and find the tone better, for me, on the strummer series... But if everyone liked the same thing it would be boring! Glad you like the Millar, that was lovely mango!

[@tudormiller887]

I'm a brand new subscriber watching from London.

[@WorldofUkes]

Hi There - from up here in the frozen North (well, Carlisle...)

[@JannikLindquist]

The Kiwaya is my favorite 😎 I bought the Victoria for my daughter last year. It's an absolutely amazing ukulele for the prize. In terms of playability it is among the best ukuleles I have ever tried.

[@cvalentiner7]

Great video, Matt. I have my sights on an aNueNue, but, yes, probably bigger. An idea: Why not have links in the description directly to the instruments on the WoU site?

[@WorldofUkes]

I usually do, every other one has... But was at home when I posted this so I'll add them when back in the office :)

[@WorldofUkes]

All added now :)

[@ukelise]

Hi, I've been wanting to get either the Flight victoria soundwave or the flight voyager uke. I saw you tested both, which do you think is the better buy? I love the soundwave effects but the solid acacia of the voyager model is tempting.

[@WorldofUkes]

Voyager for me. I'd go for the better uke over the extra functionality. I think, in time, you could get a small multi effects pedal and use it fairly quietly with the voyager... And the effects would be better than on that small Victoria (good as they are for their compact size).

[@ukelise]

@@WorldofUkes That's true! Thank you :)

[@advanbever4245]

I think that people pay 1000£ for a tenor with ease. But the same amount for a soprano seems too much for many

[@WorldofUkes]

It does seem to be the case. But I sell twice as many Kiwaya KTS-7s as this one and I'd have the aNueNue any day.

[@pomodorek78]

For 80 euro you will not find anything on earth better than the Enya nova/ cascha carbon fibre ... that's true 👍

[@WorldofUkes]

Is it? Have you tried all the others on earth?

[@pomodorek78]

@@WorldofUkes many of them...some of 1000 euro and they don't sound like them,the thing is people should not waste money on something expensive just to feel cool!..by the way from your answer I've understood why you call yourself "World of Ukes" 😉