Kanile'a Manako vs KoAloha KTM-00MG Mango Tenor Ukuleles
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- čas přidán 15. 06. 2024
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Before you say it or think it - I totally agree this video is a bit rambling. I filmed it extremely early in the morning and it shows. Also, sorry to my patreons - my clever bit of animation showing your names didn't come through - I didn't have enough time to get the edit rendered and uploaded again before the weekend. I will find a way to make it up to you all, I promise.
Intro 0:00
Kanile'a and KoAloha compared 0:15
Sound Samples 9:00
Outro 13:34
The Kanile'a Manako Series is exclusive to the Southern Ukulele Store (the next limited run is due in summer 2021) The KoAloha KTM-00MG is available in the UK from Southern Ukulele Store as well.
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Both are beautiful. And as always your playing. I think the Kanile is the best !
Go team Mango! The Mango on the Koaloha is very similar to that on my Pono deluxe Tenor, I can hear similarities in the sound as well, but with more projection. The Kanile’a is on another level.
Nice, I've been waiting for this one!
Beautiful! Thisis really nice!
I preferred the sound of koahola and the looks of kanilea Thankyou for the info
Really beautiful sound samples Alex
Thank you so much for watching and spreading some positive vibes
Think the Koaloha sounds superior but wish they came with slotted headstocks. For some reason, a slotted headstock highly aesthetic.
Pair of beauties! Be interesting to see how the custom Flight mango compares...
Flights are great and punch above their weight but both the Kanile'a and KoAloha are honestly a couple of steps up from that uke. I would say a more worthwhile comparison would be something like a Big Island or a Romero Creations Mango uke.
The Kanile'a for me that is my dream ukulele .❤️😊🎶
Thought the Koaloha was best after tune one but the last two swung it for the Kanilie’a for me - bit deeper and richer. Tough call though.
Definitely liked the Kanilea better for depth, tone and looks. I just got the Tiny Tenor in Mango so found that very interesting.
Great stuff. The tiny Tenors are great. I love the thin neck profile on them.
The Kanile'a has a more complex sound for sure
I think you’re being too harsh on yourself regarding the rambly nature of this video. When discussing intricacies of a Uke’s sound, especially when there are so many similarities at play, it’s difficult to verbalise in a direct manner, and I enjoy hearing your thoughts. I’ve very much enjoyed this video and am excited for further developments in the mango movement
I second that sentiment!
This was a nice Comparison.
In terms of playability, my choice would be the Kanilea because of the Kanilea's 38mm nut and wider string spacing. In terms of sound, the Kanilea seems to have a little more sparkle, clarity, and richness with the high notes.
The Koaloha seemed to have more fullness on the low end. It also seemed to have a slighty less crisp sound for the individual notes. That is not bad, just different and even better for some music. Based on sound i can think of songs and playing styles that each one would be more suited to then the other.😊
My thoughts exactly.
Yep, I second that, too.
Subscriber here. I really enjoy your videos and have learned much helpful information. One question please. Is there any advantage to having a slotted head stock? They seem to be more commonly used on more expensive UK worlds. I've always wondered why. I hope you or someone will answer this question. Thank you.
Hi Roy,
I think a slotted headstock is 80% fashion, 20% function... the benefit to a slotted headstock is usually a slight increase in sustain and a feeling that the notes are a bit tighter when playing open chords.
This is because the angle at which the strings travel after leaving the nut to the machine head is a lot more severe. The strings are effectively pulled at a 45 degree angle instead of a 30 degree angle.
On some cheaper instruments the slotted headstock is purely cosmetic but on something like the Kanile'a Manako I use, the instrument is noticeably taut compared to a paddle headstock uke.
I hope this helps? 🙂
Always the Manako Alex.. But the KoAloa sounds Great too.. !!
Great rule to live by 'always the manako'
@@UkesWithAlex I love mine Alex.. Most of my others live on the walls.. !!
I really like the Kanile'a playability ( got a K1c and a K1cs ) but overall the Ko'aloha sound was as you said sort of more out there. Particularly for me the Kanile'a is crisper sounding when thumb strummed ( which style I endeavour to emulate as my hands are not getting any less arthritic) as I hear a more balanced and separated sound of the notes played. I find also of course the broader nut of Kanile'a instruments more comfortable also. Interestingly enough my DaSilva could have been cut from stock from the same tree as the Ko'aloha and I believed it to be Indian Mango. So I think it is not so much where the wood comes from in the world but the variety of Mango tree. Does the Ko'aloha you own show green colouration in some lights that are not present in the wood of the more treacley hued Kanile'as wood, I wonder ? Nice comparison Alex.
Yes it does Nige! Both of the KoAloha Mangos I have owned have shades of yellow and green that only come out under artificial light.
what does slinky in your hadn mean
Loose, easier to play.