tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post3806319308876389808..comments2024-03-26T17:50:42.904+00:00Comments on GOT A UKULELE - Ukulele reviews and beginners tips: Snail UKT-528 Tenor - REVIEWBarry Mazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15731777711884288947noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post-6117231538741387322022-03-14T01:17:39.849+00:002022-03-14T01:17:39.849+00:00I bought this based on your review and haven't...I bought this based on your review and haven't been disappointed. I think it's really innovative that snail are offering a through body bridge option on the 528, which is what I opted for. I picked it up new from a local guitar guru in Glasgow for£125 and he handed it to me with no gig bag. So, I did point out that they normally come with one and being the gent he is, he threw in a top quality TGI bag for free. I must say, it's really came to life with a set of Martin clear fluorocarbon strings as the Aquila ones sounded quite damp, especially the C which was very bass-ey.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05790505217699891580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post-55685888817006399752021-07-15T20:55:40.066+01:002021-07-15T20:55:40.066+01:00This comment has been removed by the author.Uinsinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03252933678142847785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post-14387052580535525452020-05-12T17:22:21.519+01:002020-05-12T17:22:21.519+01:00Took your advice and bought the mahogany version o...Took your advice and bought the mahogany version of this ukulele range (UKT-518E) for just £110 with a bag. Fantastic build for the price. Can't find any issues with it apart from the Aquila strings which I'll probably swap out for flourocarbons. No problems with sharp frets and lovely resonant, thin laminated top. Seems well setup already and it's nicely finished all round. Won't be my No. 1 uke but I wanted a value tenor to complete the range (I now have one of each size - no victim of UAS, me). Glad I read your review. Derek Bishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02273293577023269338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post-91775147982845417002017-11-01T17:30:07.324+00:002017-11-01T17:30:07.324+00:00I'm a lucky guy! My two year old grand-nephew...I'm a lucky guy! My two year old grand-nephew loves his uke. Uses it as uke, drum, stand-up bass, violin, canoe paddle and hobby horse. I would like to impress him by playing one of his favorite tunes. As a complete beginner, I walked into locally owned music store (Cadenza, St. Paul, MN) and saw Amahi and Snail ukes on wall. Walked out with this model, just because I liked the sound, for all the reasons you gave - complex (not tinny), rich, vibrant, and lots of sustain. I can bang on it or caress it and be happy with the sound. Now I read your review and find out I bought a gem. As for his favorite tune, I'm hoping he'll come around to "Hey, Good Lookin'" because thats what I'm working on.Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06662391588428022329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post-19123841388041849562017-10-29T20:51:03.593+00:002017-10-29T20:51:03.593+00:00I have an ebony Snail concert size which I purchas...I have an ebony Snail concert size which I purchased at a music store in Hudson NY. So to answer a previous post, there is some distribution in the U.S. apart from online. My Snail has the Snail sound hole and a side port as well. It is a beautifully crafted instrument, just womderful to look at and a joy to play. Could ring a little more up the neck but overall I am more than satisfied.Brian Danielshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08061638607695150113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post-53479772094744082562017-05-25T18:30:18.401+01:002017-05-25T18:30:18.401+01:00Barry - I just received Snail Mahogany Tenor UKT-5...Barry - I just received Snail Mahogany Tenor UKT-518, new on Ebay shipped to Arizona. Went with the mahogany vs the zebra, as reviewed here. Other than that, everything is exactly as you described in your review. Great full sound. The wood grain is beautiful. I like the extra width of the neck.<br /><br />Will mention, was a bit difficult to find the Snail ukes here, but found a music store from Nebraska on Ebay. Great service, stated that music technician would go over the instrument before sending out, and free shipping.<br /><br />Also, I did the new uke inspection, also as you have described here, and feel good that everything is as it should be out of the box - no mfg muffs, all strings are in tune at 12th fret, action is perfect, tuners are solid... Obviously had to make minor tuning and that was it. I'm happy with purchase, especially with price paid.<br /><br />... now back to playing!<br /><br />Thanks<br />Duncan (AZ-USA)djhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08378817658231695981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post-59489960355333712092017-04-17T21:29:56.919+01:002017-04-17T21:29:56.919+01:00Just received one and am very impressed with both ...Just received one and am very impressed with both quality of construction and sound.<br />I think this uke will be a friend for many years.Duncannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post-53159583876164090732017-01-17T21:31:56.965+00:002017-01-17T21:31:56.965+00:00Not entirely sure on this precise model Eric, but ...Not entirely sure on this precise model Eric, but I DO know friends in the USA who have bought Snail and Amahi instruments over there.Barry Mazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15731777711884288947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post-61166745531163303572017-01-17T21:30:37.213+00:002017-01-17T21:30:37.213+00:00Is there an Amahi model equivalent to this availab...Is there an Amahi model equivalent to this available in the States?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01754321886285449842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post-9713592465671171462017-01-11T15:18:38.228+00:002017-01-11T15:18:38.228+00:00I REALLY like it when my satin finish ukuleles dev...I REALLY like it when my satin finish ukuleles develop shiny spots from being played - shows me that they are cherished!Barry Mazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15731777711884288947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post-69777152599714452262017-01-11T15:16:52.302+00:002017-01-11T15:16:52.302+00:00I have one of these with abalone inlays at the ros...I have one of these with abalone inlays at the rosette and binding. It's beautiful and plays wonderful. Its sound spoke to me when I played it at a guitar shop, and I chose it over ukes from other well known brands that cost twice as much. I've had it for a couple of years, and I love it. I'm handy with a Dremel tool, so I added my own side dots. The gold color plating on the edges of the tuning buttons has started to wear away a tiny bit, and the spot where my right arm rests on it has been polished to nearly gloss because this is my every day uke, but it still plays as well as ever and looks the part of the well loved instrument it is. Spencenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post-86134524594686995422016-12-22T19:24:02.031+00:002016-12-22T19:24:02.031+00:00Sorry - I was guessing as not at home to measure i...Sorry - I was guessing as not at home to measure it. It's visibly much thinner than virtually every other laminate I have played with the exception of high end ones like KiwayaBarry Mazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15731777711884288947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post-75657049879102698012016-12-22T19:11:15.830+00:002016-12-22T19:11:15.830+00:00Are you sure? 'Cause the plywood top of a regu...Are you sure? 'Cause the plywood top of a regular no-name laminate uke is about the same thickness (~2,5mm), and you mentioned that this top is a lot thinner than that.Rutgernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post-20189614764981029422016-12-22T08:12:13.393+00:002016-12-22T08:12:13.393+00:00about 2-3mmabout 2-3mmBarry Mazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15731777711884288947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post-81217343949947568362016-12-22T05:13:45.880+00:002016-12-22T05:13:45.880+00:00Just curious... how thin is the soundboard actuall...Just curious... how thin is the soundboard actually?Rutgernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post-82021806132468879412016-12-18T15:06:16.306+00:002016-12-18T15:06:16.306+00:00Great review as always, Barry. I'm not surpris...Great review as always, Barry. I'm not surprised you were impressed; my son has the rosewood equivalent tenor (also laminate) and it is a very impressive uke for the money, with a great sound and very playable.<br /><br />Happy Christmas <br /><br />Mike WMike Weedonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05415499290969577514noreply@blogger.com