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
VUS50
Soprano Acoustic Ukulele
with Onboard Chromatic Tuner
The VUS50 is a full bodied soprano ukulele and
features a solid mahogany top, with mahogany back
and sides, which is complemented perfectly by
the mahogany/nato neck and Rosewood fingerboard.
The addition of an onboard, side-mounted chromatic
tuner means that tuning your uke has never been
easier, whilst the chrome machine heads with white
pearloid buttons increase tuning stability.
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
Open Pore Satin
£139.00
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. (Below)
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. (Below)
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. (Below)
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. (Below)
All
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throughout the United Kingdom and Eire from all good music
stores.
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Specifications,
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