The
ukulele resurgence continues unabated, with bands like the superb
Ukulele Orchestra Of Great Britain demonstrating very much the
musical potential and serious musical side of the various versions
of the ukulele, this new ‘Laka’ series by Vintage
is a collection of seriously pro-spec instruments, available
in both acoustic and electro-acoustic formats.
Adding extra value to this Laka series of ukuleles from Vintage
is the fact that, to aid instrument tonal resonance and response,
the ukes are finished in a tone-friendly open pore satin finish.
Additionally, the Laka ukuleles are fitted with premium grade
Italian Aquila strings for maximum playing performance and an
even, balanced sound. Finally, reinforcing the high-spec nature
of these Lakas, the electro-acoustic ukes are fitted with the
uke-friendly USA-made Fishman Sonitone preamp systems, a soundhole-mounted
style of unit which is totally unobtrusive both visually and
physically.
ACOUSTICSERIES
VUS70
Soprano Acoustic Ukulele
Effectively the ‘standard’ ukulele and the
smallest bodied of the family, with the most recognisable
uke tone, the soprano uke is the one on which most novices
learn. The Laka Soprano Uke is an acoustic model which
features a solid mahogany top, with laminated mahogany
back and sides. A rosewood fingerboard carries 3mm ‘micro
dot’ markers, and check the neat ‘rope binding’
rosette on all the Laka ukes including this soprano one.
VUC70
Concert Acoustic Ukulele
Physically slightly larger with a 15” scale length
than the Soprano’s 13” scale, the Concert
is also referred to as an Alto ukulele, with a correspondingly
bigger uke sound. The Laka Concert Uke is of an identical
spec to the Soprano with a solid mahogany top matched
to mahogany back and sides. VUC70
Mahogany
£119.00
VUC90
Concert Acoustic Ukulele
Boasting a solid koa top and laminated koa body with a
mahogany/nato neck, the Grover-equipped VUC90 is a Concert
sized acoustic.
VUC80EA
Concert Electro-Acoustic Ukulele
A Concert-sized instrument, this version greatly expands
the versatility of the uke as an instrument. Here, the
solid sitka spruce top is mated to koa back and sides
for a different tonal variation from the instrument. Features
Grover open gear tuners for improved tuning stability.
The cutaway body offers improved upper fret access and
being an electro-acoustic, the VUC80EA is fitted with
a Fishman Sonitone onboard preamp system.
FISHMAN
SONITONE
Designed to meet the needs of Laka ukuleles, the new Fishman
Sonitone onboard preamp system features a concealed soundhole-mounted
preamp with rotary controls for Volume and Tone. The accompanying
Fishman Sonicore pickup comes standard, providing solder-free
maintenance with combination battery box and output jack.
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VUT80EA
Tenor Electro-Acoustic Ukulele
The Tenor uke is a larger bodied instrument than the Concert,
and can sometimes be seen in a variation of string format
layouts, with 6 and even 8 string versions available.
The cutaway-bodied Laka VUT80EA also offers a solid sitka
spruce top, koa back and sides, Grover tuners and Fishman
Sonitone system.
FISHMAN
SONITONE
Designed to meet the needs of Laka ukuleles, the new Fishman
Sonitone onboard preamp system features a concealed soundhole-mounted
preamp with rotary controls for Volume and Tone. The accompanying
Fishman Sonicore pickup comes standard, providing solder-free
maintenance with combination battery box and output jack.
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VUC90EA
Concert Electro-Acoustic Ukulele
The same solid koa top/koa body construction, this time
in a cutaway body format, with Fishman Sonitone preamp.
FISHMAN
SONITONE
Designed to meet the needs of Laka ukuleles, the new Fishman
Sonitone onboard preamp system features a concealed soundhole-mounted
preamp with rotary controls for Volume and Tone. The accompanying
Fishman Sonicore pickup comes standard, providing solder-free
maintenance with combination battery box and output jack.
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VUT90EA
Tenor Electro-Acoustic Ukulele
Solid koa top, laminate koa back and sides, the big-toned
acoustic Tenor-size uke.
FISHMAN
SONITONE
Designed to meet the needs of Laka ukuleles, the new Fishman
Sonitone onboard preamp system features a concealed soundhole-mounted
preamp with rotary controls for Volume and Tone. The accompanying
Fishman Sonicore pickup comes standard, providing solder-free
maintenance with combination battery box and output jack.
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