THE BIG ISLAND ULI-T MANGO/CEDAR TENOR UKULELE

[@shinodex]

I didn`t know Hosco had bought Big Island... but that may explain why they call the green, blue. In Japan, green and blue was considered the same thing, they were all blue. Green is a kinda modern color for Japaneses. One example that illustrates it are the traffic lights. In a few places they actually use blue lights but, mostly they`ll have red, yellow and green, although they still call it blue. It`s the same for fruits. If it`s green or unripe, they say it`s blue. By the way, that uke sounds amazing.

[@UkesWithAlex]

This is an excellent fact! Thank you so much for teaching me this.

[@janlesinski4719]

Your playing skill makes all the ukes sound good

[@UkesWithAlex]

Thank you!

[@PapajamaJoe]

When Alex uses the f word, you have to take that instrument seriously! :) Seriously, thanks so much for your videos, mate - really appreciate your time and effort in helping us mortal folks learn to love ukes.

[@UkesWithAlex]

Yeh... I hindsight I wish I'd just edited it out like I do when I run out of good descriptive vocabulary in the SUS videos 😁

[@PapajamaJoe]

@@UkesWithAlex You shouldn’t! Shows your honesty and it makes it relatable to us common folk :) Now had you said the same thing about the Moon Bird tenor, I would have gotten it straightaway - I’m still on the fence :)

[@UkesWithAlex]

The Moonbird is excellent but it's not really my thing on a personal level. It is hands down the most popular £1000-1300 uke ever made though and you only ever really see them being sold second hand because somebody is going for a more high end uke. If you are tempted by it over everything else available at that price then go with your gut. I just don't like cutaways on my own instruments. I actually think I'd like the moonbird if it was symmetrical.

[@PapajamaJoe]

@@UkesWithAlex Yeah, I went with the Koaloha KTM-10. I’m a fingerstyle jazz guitar player and I prefer warmer, darker tones. Occasionally, I do accompany people on pop/rock songs, so that’s why I’m considering it. That Flight carabao and the A10 maples also sound good. As I said, it’s such an overwhelming world, and I rely on experts like you to help make a decision. Thanks again!

[@UkesWithAlex]

My pleasure! Thanks for your continued viewership

[@sirbriantherogue6692]

It sounds so emotional

[@shellyscott8275]

Such a mouth wateringly beautiful sound Alex. Just lovely. But too short, I wanted to hear more ! Thank you for sharing it with us. X

[@rjejames28]

This uke is amazing, love the tone

[@steveshepherd333]

Absolutely love your playing, Alex. Beautiful ukulele too … thanks for sharing 🙏🙂👍🏻

[@DarranJHankey66]

Glad I found your channel Alex, I often tag you , but now I can tag the channel ✌️✌️✌️✌️ Respect man , great CHANNEL

[@UkesWithAlex]

Thanks mate. Appreciate your support.

[@eddiebent1545]

Brilliant, love it!

[@mikek4708]

Like the holographic shades of blue green and the contrast to the cedar. Sounds great. Thanks Alex. All the best to you and yours for the festive season.

[@UkesWithAlex]

Thanks Mike. You too!

[@elcywang6516]

Beautiful sounding instrument!

[@marimaeabreu]

The wood grain, curls, waves always catches my eyes first, aesthically it's not something I will gravitate to, but you have always been spot on with the sound and tone (you got it right on the Carabao 😉). and this one just sings to my ears beautifully. Another one on the wishlist Alex, thanks for the video!

[@UkesWithAlex]

Thanks so much

[@audreygiamlayhoon]

Love it Bought it !

[@StevenDoyleLuke]

Great wood combo!

[@UkesWithAlex]

I think so too!

[@UkesWithAlex]

Thanks, hope you like them. Merry Christmas

[@richardingraham6353]

Cedar and mango , WOW that should be great sounding . I want a baritone or bigger 23" scale .

[@UkesWithAlex]

So I actually convinced Big Island to start doing some Baritones (normal 20.75" scale) but they keep going all shy on me about them... I would be really surprised if there wasn't an Uli-B model in 12-18 months 😊

[@audreygiamlayhoon]

@@UkesWithAlex Baritone/super Tenor with pink back and sides and a Sakura facing the player

[@UkesWithAlex]

Very cool idea. I fully anticipate trying to do a pink back and sides version of the uli one day.

[@PhilPage227]

That is beautiful, if only i could afford one.

[@richardingraham6353]

Sounds great 👍😁

[@UkesWithAlex]

Thanks for listening

[@nedhab]

I guess this has a flat fretboard? My slightly arthritic fingers are now enjoying a radiused fretboard, but I have always wanted a cedar-top tenor and this would be perfect, if only ... .

[@UkesWithAlex]

The Pono Cedar models all have radius fingerboards at a similar price. Sadly Big Islands do not.

[@nedhab]

@@UkesWithAlex Many thanks Alex. I'm in no hurry as I already have more ukes than I can play as well as I would like.

[@akipachoekie]

Alex. Happy New year. Nice Ukulele. What Uke did you use for gig???

[@UkesWithAlex]

I normally use the Big Island. It used to be the Kanile'a SUS-T. I prefer the sound of the Big Island plugged in to.my other ukes.

[@G..G..]

Can you do videos on looping? How to take a song, play solo on it but also make the backing track with a looper. For instance, the song Europa by Santana.

[@UkesWithAlex]

Not really my thing. Try ukulele Simon on Instagram who has made lots of videos about this that are brief but entertaining.

[@coulonalban35]

My future uke. Thanks for this video Alex. What’’si the name if this beautiful song ?

[@UkesWithAlex]

Half my life away... its an original I will he recording and releasing next year.

[@MariUSukulele]

💚

[@elcywang6516]

Beautiful sounding instrument!

[@UkesWithAlex]

Thank you!