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I couldn't be more please with my Lanikai Spalted Mango Acoustic/Electric Concert Ukulele. For starters this Ukulele is freaking GORGEOUS. The spalted mango wood has a randomly bold and beautiful black grain on a blonde background that is borderline sexy. The black edges really make the mother of pearl inlay POP! The gloss finish only make it more stunning. The sound is surprisingly full and bright, having that classic cheery Hawaiian ukulele sound, which I love. The electric pickup is sweet, the 3 band equalizer only accentuates that awesome tone coming from this ukulele and stock aquilla strings. Lanikai, you've made an Awesome Ukulele!

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After receiving a little soprano for Christmas last year I became intrigued with the ukulele... got a Lanikai SM-CEK today and love it! As a professional musician who has played guitar for over 30 years this is(for me)a great first serious uke. Solid woods, great action and the fishman pickup/preamp make for a great combination that sound great and is usable in a variety of venues. The tone is articulate and warm, super stable tuning and timbre is punchy, warm and crisp. oh... and by the way, it's gorgeous!

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