Baritone Ukulele with a Twist
The “Ziggy” is a twist on the traditional baritone and Kimo Hussey is the proud owner of the very first one. Here is what Kimo has to say … his first impressions …
“The Ziggy hybrid is an INCREDIBLE instrument and is a real ukulele hot rod.
The sound is really bright and fresh, almost precocious, and I believe this uke will mature into a sound that will definitely capture the interest and imagination of all who get to hear it. This instrument wins the grand prize for sustain —– Jay, you were right about this and it’s the best sustain I’ve ever experienced. The F-Bb-D-G tuning puts a very nice ring to it and I think is where this ukulele’s tuning “sweet spot” is at. I’m really thrilled with the sound.
Looks-wise, what I like best about this uke is that it highlights wood —– as is my preference. Pictures and videos don’t do the bear claw any justice. It’s a beautiful piece and I love how it just sits there all by itself inviting me to enjoy its beauty. The overall wood composition is truly wonderful. I like the location of the sound holes. The binding that continues around the fretboard on the tongue is a real stroke of genius.
The action on this uke is definitely trend-setting. The overall feel of the neck and fretboard combined with the dimensions and fretboard radius all work cooperatively to produce the best “feel” I’ve ever experienced. All of the research and collaboration you’ve done have paid off handsomely.” – Kimo Hussey
Video Highlight: Kimo Hussey and Mike Chock reviewing the latest Lichty model, the “Ziggy” – a modified baritone ukulele body, which will be on display at the Hawaii Ukulele Festival. On the video Kimo gives some great background behind this design and the review starts at roughly 2:50.
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