3/19/2023 0 Comments Luna ukelele![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() In fact, I was much happier with my tone than playing through either my Phil Jones guitar amp, Lunchbox PA, and even my handwired 12-watt Chicago-type guitar amp. The amplified sound-no surprise here from the Fishman Kula preamp with onboard tuner-is clear and correct. There’s lots of woods going on here, and as much as I love that new ukulele smell, it takes time for any wood instrument to open up and find its voice. That extra weight is probably a big reason that the acoustic tone is subdued, plenty sweet and crisp, but I wouldn’t call it resonant or loud. I prefer straps on my concerts and I would probably put on this one. I’m talking about five or six ounces here, so it’s not much of a difference, but it’s noticeable. I found the Luna to be on the heavy side compared to other ukes. The Luna is loaded with features, including a cutaway, open-back Grover tuners, and a Fishman Kula preamp with onboard tuner. There’s a lot going visually here, but it really works. The dark wood veneer on the headstock brings out the dark accents in the design and the logo is inset in pearloid. The Luna features koa back and sides, maple binding on the body, and a mahogany neck with pearloid moon phases inlaid on a black walnut fretboard. But the Luna is well within reach of ukulele players who aren’t ready to mortgage anything for their next instrument. ![]() Where I have seen such intricate inlay work has been on one-off luthier-built instruments. I can’t tell you much about how they created the scene, despite my interest in wood and woodworking, but I do know enough to recognize that the woodwork on the Deer is difficult to achieve and something I’ve rarely seen on a ukulele, or any instrument. The Deer’s top is made from cut and fitted pieces of five tropical woods, mother of pearl, and abalone that combine to create a high mountain vista of a full moon rising above pine groves and a meadow where deer drink from a flowing stream. Luna’s Vista series ukes are packed with great features, but the most remarkable of them might be the stunning wildlife scenes that grace their tops. So, in retrospect, I shouldn’t have been surprised when I took the Luna Vista Deer Concert out of its case for the first time and found myself holding it up to get a long look before even strumming it. And for me, it’s not just the sound of the ukulele that I love. But if it’s a production to get your ukulele out of its case each time you want to play, you just aren’t going to play that much. Sometimes, some people (who I love and to whom I remain happily married) may express some exasperation. And I only ever need just one more.Īnyway, I like my ukes within arm’s reach because I want to be able to grab one and play, even if for just 15 seconds, wherever I am in the house, whenever I want to. That makes it sound like I have a lot of ukes. I have a few wall hangers in my living room, stands in my office and bedroom, and a hallway wall with hangers that hold the rest of my instruments. One of the most useful secrets to improving on your instrument is keeping your ukulele out of its case and within easy reach. BY EDDIE SCHER | FROM THE SUMMER 2020 ISSUE OF UKULELE ![]()
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