This is an 8 string ukulele and is tuned with a high and low g and a high and low c and two unison e and as. Island music company is southern marylands familyowned and operated onestop musical supply paradise. The sot8 represents the finest design of 8string ukes ever released by lanikai, built with a. The sot 8 represents the finest design of 8 string ukes ever released by lanikai, built with a solid spruce top, okume backsides, abalone rosette, and custom woodabalone purflingbinding for a breathtaking appearance.
This model comes with the standard tuning of gcea with the strings doubled like a 12 string guitar. The acacia solid top ukulele by lanikai delivers dynamic new features such as a wider nut for player comfort, select figured woods, open back tuners, wood marquetry, bone nut and saddle, daddario strings, cutaway models with fishman kula preamp, satin finish, a padded gig bag and a limited lif. The sot8 represents the finest design of 8string ukes ever released by lanikai, built with a solid spruce top, okume backsides, abalone rosette, and custom woodabalone purflingbinding for. Kala and lanikai ukuleles are two of the most popular ukulele brands out there. Ive seen a bunch of guides online but its still confusing. Lanikai ukuleles pioneered the modern 8string uke movement, and this new 8 string ukulele design has been improved by lanikai to meet the demands of the modern player with a slotted headstock, professional tuning machines, finest quality rosewood fingerboard, and all mahogany construction for classic, fullbodied lanikai tone. The solid cedar top line features acacia back and sides with a padauk rosette and binding.
First, and best contemporary ukulele ive bought in years. The taropatch with 8 nylon strings has the two top strings in unison and the two bottom strings in octaves. An early ukulele cousin is the taropatch, an instrument with eight strings set in four courses of two strings each, tuned to the standard mydoghasfleas. Introductory range lu11 lu21 standard lu21 lu21b lu21c lu21p lu21t lu21te lu6 lu8. Lanikai all mahogany 8string tenor acousticelectric ukulele. Performing music is the emptying of your soul to all who will listen. Im getting an 8 string ukulele in a few days and have no idea how to tune it. The concert size ukulele is just a bit bigger than a soprano uke, and smaller than a tenor. With the attention to detail and easy playability it is easy to see why. This solid spruce top ukulele from lanikai certainly has a good sound to it. Regarding kauai, i bought my kanilea koa tenor and a kamaka soprano from scottys when i was there in 08. The lanikai lu21 standard ukulele has a nato wood top, back, and. Last year when i sold the old ukulele corner i was going to buy one of these. A gorgeous walnut fingerboard offers great response as well.
On video george klingelhofer plays pearly shells on an eight string lanikai. Theyre popular at ukulele jams and traditional kanikapila, where they add a different sound to the mix. The soprano goes good with the tenor voice, and the tenor goes good with the soprano voice. The closest thing youll find to a 12string guitar, the. Ohana ck358 solid mahogany taropatch concert ukulele demo. First to uke republic, ohana brings us another classic taropatch.
Jun 19, 2011 just foolin around, trying to play the tune on my lanikai 8 string ukulele. Open quick view dialog for lanikai ma6t mahogany 6string tenor ukulele. I have a tuner, but am unsure of how to use it to get the 2 g strings to be certain octaves ive been a drummer for 10 years, so actual notes are a challenge for me. Just foolin around, trying to play the tune on my lanikai 8 string ukulele. Lanikai zebrawood series tenor ukulele natural satin ukesold out lanikai kohala. Tuning is fun for a taropatch the e and the a are doubled on the same pitch with the g and c doubled an octave apart so ggcceeaa and it has aquila supernylgut string on lanikai lu2 8 taropatch when i brought the kala taropatch this was the model that i actually set out to buy but it was out of stock at the time so i ended up with the kala as. Lanikai kaena hawaii made solid koa concert ukulele. The lanikai ma8t is a beautifully crafted 8string ukulele made from mahogany that delivers classic tenor uke tone. The different a string configuration does make it sound different to the liliu, wider, more ukulele and less cuatro i have got the lanikai taropatch now as well because i like having this taropatch so much. The solid cedar top lends well to finger style playing. If you buy something through these links, i may earn an affiliate commission. Hawaiian construction coupled with modern advances in playability and design. This type of tenor can also be referred to as a liliu ukulele.
The 4string ukulele is the standard variation, but 6 and 8string ukes also exist. This size is particularly helpful for performers with larger fingers, and the slightly larger body delivers a louder and deeper tone. They can be octave stringed in the lower two courses, ggcceeaa some others have them strung in unison, like a mandolin. Lanikai ma6t mahogany 6string ukulele tenor sweetwater. Lanikai qmcet quilted maple tenor with kula preampacoustic electric. The lu8e 8 string tenor ukulele is a favorite offered by lanikai. Beansprout concertsized taropatch ukulele with hard case tenor ukulele. Eightstring baritone taropatches exist, and, 5string tenors have also been made. Lover of 8string ukulele never warmed up to 6string, but decided to get one and give it a more dedicated try instead of casual test. Lanikai lu8e acousticelectric 8string tenor ukulele. It still has the basic your dog has fleas g, c, e, a tuning, only each of the strings now has a match.
Listen to the mockingbird 8 string uke taropatch youtube. The lu8 8 string tenor ukulele is a favorite offered by lanikai. A similar 6 string ukulele exists, which has only two strings double first and third course see under ukulele above. Ideal for applying makeup, tweezing, shaving, inserting contact lenses. On video george klingelhofer plays pearly shells on an eightstring lanikai. Solid cedar acacia baritone 8string kala brand music co.
The combination of the two, in our opinion, sounds great. I think the difference is that a true taropatch ukes has a large concertsize or rather, closer to a tenor size body with a 15 or so scale length and 8 strings. Lanikai acacia koa 8 string cutaway electric acoustic tenor. A 8 string slotted headstock design and naturally finished mahogany body pair with a rosewood fretboard for a great instrument at a very reasonable price. Legend attributes it to the nickname of the englishman edward william purvis, one of king kalakaua s officers, because of his small size, fidgety manner, and playing expertise. We are authorized dealers for almost every quality namebrand manufacturer on the market. The lu 8 8 string tenor ukulele is a favorite offered by lanikai. Lanikai tunauke solid top baritone ukulele ukesold out lanikai. Rarer 8string variations can usually be found on taropatch baritone ukuleles. Lanikai ukuleles have great playability, sound, and aesthetics at a price that will surprise you. A 8string slotted headstock design and naturally finished mahogany body pair with a rosewood fretboard for a great instrument at a very reasonable price. Lanikai ukuleles pioneered the modern 8string uke movement, and this new 8string ukulele design has been improved by lanikai to meet the demands of the modern player with a slotted headstock, professional tuning machines, finest quality rosewood fingerboard, and all mahogany construction for classic, fullbodied lanikai tone. Lanikai ma6t 6 string mahogany tenor ukulele c lanikai ma6t 6 string mahogany tenor ukulele.
A collective bond is formed between the player and the audience. Aaron crowell shows us whats the deal with the 8 string tenor uke. Lanikai lu 8 string tenor ae ukulele picture lanikai ukulele, ukulele pictures. With a wide range of tone woods and premium features, lanikai provides you with inspiration that sparks creativity and fuels musical passion. If youre in the market for a taropatch, a number of contemporary ukulele manufacturers, including kala, lanikai, ohana, and oscar schmidt make something similar, but with a slight twist. Lanikai ukuleles pioneered the modern 8 string uke movement, and this new 8 string ukulele design has been improved by lanikai to meet the demands of the modern player with a slotted headstock, professional tuning machines, finest quality rosewood fingerboard, and all mahogany construction for classic, fullbodied lanikai tone. Jul 06, 2017 if youre in the market for a taropatch, a number of contemporary ukulele manufacturers, including kala, lanikai, ohana, and oscar schmidt make something similar, but with a slight twist. I had wanted a six or eight string uke for a while, to see what sort of sound it had and how it played i used to play the 12 string guitar too. Cedar has gained in popularity due to its soft, lush tone. If you are doing research before you buy your first ukulele, you may be wondering which brand is better lanikai or kala. Kala abp8ctg solid cedar top acacia 8 string baritone ukulele natural.
When i was shopping for a 6 string ukulele last summer i emailed john and he had some older pono 6 stringers in stock and the price was a bargain. Oscar schmidt ou28t 8 string ukulele sound sample duration. Lanikai acst8cet acacia solid top 8string tenor ukulele. Ohana taro patch eight string concert ck358 its here. Hawaiians have been playing socalled taropatch ukuleles for over a. Hawaiians have been playing socalled taropatch ukuleles for over a century, and more and more people are discovering why. Lanikai ukulele for sale in uk 60 used lanikai ukuleles. The ma8t now features a wider nut for a slightly wider neck that makes playing the ma8t even more comfortable. This 8stringukulele from lanikai is a real instrument with interesting sounds and musical potentials. We specialize in hardtofind, rare and vintage pieces in addition to our fullline of new and used musical instruments and accessories for sale.
A lanikai ukulele in every size, shape and sound you could. Ohana ck358 all solid concert 8string taropatch ukulele. This handcrafted ukulele is made with nato wood otherwise known as eastern mahogany on its top back and sides. Lanikai mostly goes basic on this ukulele, but throws in some nice. Lanikai lu8e 8stringukuleledemo part 1 arpeggios youtube. Open quick view dialog for lanikai ma6t mahogany 6 string tenor ukulele. The taropatch, the name comes from taropatch fiddle and early hawaiian slightly derogatory name for all ukuleles as it was used by the landed anglo settlers to describe the instruments played by the portuguese indentured labour as they worked the taro fields, with its 8 strings in 4 courses, is a very traditional string configuration dating back to the birth of the ukulele itself. Lanikai lu8e 8 string acoustic electric tenor ukulele. The second g string is going to be tuned an octave up or down. The 8string martin taropatch paved the way for larger. Kala ga8e taropatch having got the ashbury liliu i decided that multi strings were fun so i should get a taropatch as well. Rarer 8string variations can usually be found on taropatch.
I had wanted a six or eightstring uke for a while, to see what sort of sound it had and how it played i used to play the 12string guitar too. Our other band member plays an 8string tenor ukulele. Basically what happened was the seller put up 3 lanikai multistring tenors, this one, the lu28 and a lanikai sot8e, the taropatch in this range, all with a starting price of 1 now the sot8 was up first which was nice, probable the best of the three, certainly the most expensive, and if i was only going to get one that would have been. The best 8string ukuleles combine a uniquely full tone with powerful volume. Typically found in tenor ukuleles, the 6string variation is set up with two single and two double courses. Lanikai sot8 8 string tenor ukulele musicians friend. Lanikai lu8 eight string ukulele demonstration youtube. Lanikai specializes in providing ukuleles for discerning musicians requiring dependability, playability and style. The closest thing youll find to a 12 string guitar, the depth of tone and range of sound this instrument produces is amazing. Lanikai lu28 taropatch when i brought the kala taropatch this was the model that i actually set out to buy but it was out of stock at the time so i ended up with the kala as a substitute. Lover of 8 string ukulele never warmed up to 6 string, but decided to get one and give it a more dedicated try instead of casual test drive. The top, back, and sides are nato wood, which is very similar to mahogany. In looking at the options and there werent that many that were easily available, and i could afford, i went for an acoustic nato lanikai.
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