Pono MGC-K Solid Mango Concert Ukulele
PARTICULAR SIGNS
Concert Solid mango top Solid mango back & sides Mahogany neck Merbau bridge & fingerboard Ko'olau Alohi All Plain strings Bone nut & saddle Grover open gear tuners Nut width : 35mm Satin finish Scale length : 381mm / 20 frets Made in Indonesia
CASA OPINION
Pono is a legendary brand that has played a major role in the rise of the ukulele over the years. Their instruments are made in Indonesia by the Ko'olau parent company, based in Hawaii. Their instruments are arguably in the upper mid-range, all made of solid wood and crafted to Ko'olau's exacting standards.
This series is made from solid mango wood, increasingly prized both for its appearance and for the richness of its sound. The overall color is highly contrasting, with little variation from model to model. The satin finish offers a pleasantly soft, silky feel; for those who prefer a gloss finish, the same model is available on the site in gloss finish under the reference: MGCD.
The tone is lively and dynamic, both volume and sustain are excellent, and the sound is projected with a minimum of effort, all due to the resonance created by the lightweight construction. A very precise instrument, neither bright nor dark, the sound is perfectly versatile and lends itself to all playing styles.
