What is NAMM? It stands for National Association of Music Merchants, the main annual music trade show. 4 days of dissonance and claustrophobia.Still, I love it. Here’s 7 reasons why.
Uke highlights from NAMM 2013
1. Godin Chambered Electric Tenor
MGM samples Multiuke prototypes at NAMM 2013
The Godin company has been making this in a guitar version for many years.
Many guitarists use them on tour because of their their wonderful acoustic tone and live feedback resistance.
2. Mike Dasilva’s red & blue Quilted Super Concerts
A thinner body tenor and spruce top add quick response
and ringing sustain that’s a signature to DaSilva’s voicing.
3. Ohana
Higher end models are still amazingly affordable. For instance..
All solid! spruce /mahogany tenor is just over $200! or for $350….
Tenor, Solid Sinker Redwood Top, Solid Rosewood Back/Sides, Rope Binding!
4. Pono
Two new models,both Pro-Classic.
The Cedar Macassar, and the Spruce top, wi ava’ava.
Hawaiian Koa is being used for bindings.
Pro Classics will ALL have radius fretboards now!
5. National Resophonic
American made
Hot Rod of Uke
6.Loprinzi 5 string
This 5 string is a favorite in the store now.
7. Kamaka Customs
Beautiful new customs this year from Kamaka. We got to snag this cool mango custom made by Casey.
Aloha! See you next time.
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Wow, that Dasilva deep blue uke has my heart pumping. If only, if only……..
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Good point, elderly people and those with a heart condition should consider the risk.;)